Diagnostic value of OSA-18 scale combined with the lowest blood oxygen saturation at night in children with obstructive sleep apnea. Journal Abstract - Guideline Central

Diagnostic value of OSA-18 scale combined with the lowest blood oxygen saturation at night in children with obstructive sleep apnea.

Published: 2026

Authors

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Abstract

The incidence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in children has increased in recent years. Many primary hospitals have not polysomnography which can diagnose OSA. To investigate the lowest blood oxygen saturation at night (LSaO) combine with obstructive sleep apnea 18 items survey (OSA-18) scale to initially screen the sleep status of children with OSA.

Keywords: OSA-18 scale, children, obstructive sleep apnea, oxygen saturation, polysomnography

Source

Frontiers in pediatrics

Publication Type

Journal Article

Language

English

PubMed ID

41659749

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