Simplification of the severity hierarchy score for pediatric sleep apnea screening
Joint Authors
Source
Egyptian Journal of Ear, Nose, Throat and Allied Sciences
Issue
Vol. 20, Issue 1 (31 Mar. 2019), pp.38-39, 2 p.
Publisher
Egyptian Society of Ear Nose Throat and Allied Science
Publication Date
2019-03-31
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
2
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea is a common condition.
However, it remains under diagnosed exposing to associated morbidities.
Polysomnography is the standard diagnostic test, but its availability is sometimes limited, especially in poor countries.
The questionnaire proposed by Spruyt and Gazal has been validated as a screening tool by many studies.
A score above 2.75 have an 82% sensitivity, a 81% specificity and a negative predictive value of 92% for detecting moderate OSA.
However, the way of calculating the score seems to us rather complicated and may limit its use in daily practice.
Therefore, we propose, for calculating the score, a table that may be printed in sheets of paper.
We propose a simple modification that could, in our opinion; greatly facilitate the use of this screening tool by reducing the use of calculators and the risks of errors.
In this way, we hope to make its use much easier in everyday practice
American Psychological Association (APA)
Darouassi, Yusuf& Ammar, Haddu. 2019. Simplification of the severity hierarchy score for pediatric sleep apnea screening. Egyptian Journal of Ear, Nose, Throat and Allied Sciences،Vol. 20, no. 1, pp.38-39.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-892183
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Darouassi, Yusuf& Ammar, Haddu. Simplification of the severity hierarchy score for pediatric sleep apnea screening. Egyptian Journal of Ear, Nose, Throat and Allied Sciences Vol. 20, no. 1 (2019), pp.38-39.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-892183
American Medical Association (AMA)
Darouassi, Yusuf& Ammar, Haddu. Simplification of the severity hierarchy score for pediatric sleep apnea screening. Egyptian Journal of Ear, Nose, Throat and Allied Sciences. 2019. Vol. 20, no. 1, pp.38-39.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-892183
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
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Record ID
BIM-892183