Pediatric Home Sleep Studies: A Prospective Study

Abstract

Introduction: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) affects 1-5% of pediatric patients. Untreated pediatric OSA is associated with neurocognitive impairment, behavioral problems, and cardiopulmonary dysfunction. Clinical diagnosis lacks sensitivity and specificity. Laboratory polysomnography is expensive, not always available, and is inconvenient for patients. Therefore, 90% of children undergo adenotonsillectomy without confirmatory diagnostic testing. Home sleep testing for OSA may alleviate these issues.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 19, 2016
Accession Number
AD1011075

Entities

People

  • Joshua Lospinoso
  • Nicholas J. Scalzitti
  • Peter O'connor
  • Shana Hansen
  • Stephen Maturo

Organizations

  • 59th Medical Wing

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Buildings And Structures
  • Dysfunction
  • Otorhinolaryngology
  • Sensitivity

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

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