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REVIEW ARTICLE

The Utility of Oximetry in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Adult Patients with Sleep Apnea

Fang Han

Citation Information : Han F. The Utility of Oximetry in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Adult Patients with Sleep Apnea. Indian Sleep Med 2008; 3 (1):11-13.

DOI: 10.5005/ijsm-3-1-11

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Published Online: 01-06-2018

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