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Can overnight portable pulse oximetry be used to stratify obstructive sleep apnea risk in infants? A correlation analysis

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There is limited evidence on the accuracy of oximetry in the evaluation of infant obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). We aimed to determine the utility of overnight oximetry to stratify infants… Click to show full abstract

There is limited evidence on the accuracy of oximetry in the evaluation of infant obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). We aimed to determine the utility of overnight oximetry to stratify infants at risk for OSA, to determine urgency for definitive screening with an overnight in‐laboratory polysomnogram (PSG).

Keywords: oximetry; risk; sleep apnea; obstructive sleep

Journal Title: Pediatric Pulmonology
Year Published: 2020

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