A Screening Algorithm for Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Pregnancy.

ABSTRACT: Rationale: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is common in pregnancy and associated with maternal and fetal complications. Early detection of OSA may have important implications for maternal-fetal well-being. A screening tool combining several methods of assessment may better predict OSA among pregnant women compared with tools that rely solely on self-reported information.Objectives: To develop a screening tool combining subjective and objective measures to predict OSA in pregnant women.Methods: This study is a secondary analysis using data collected from a completed cohort of pregnant women (n = 121 during the first and n = 87 during the third trimester). Participants underwent full polysomnography and completed the Multivariable Apnea Prediction Questionnai

SUBMITTER: Izci-Balserak B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6812170 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature