Table 2. Polysomnography of OSAS and Controls (Mean ± SD).
| OSAS (n = 15) | Controls (n = 15) | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Sleep Time (hrs) | 6.2 ± 1.6 | 6.3 ± 0.7 | NS |
| Sleep Efficiency (%) | 78.0 ± 17.5 | 84.9 ± 8.4 | NS |
| Apnea Index (events/hr) | 3.5 ± 5.8 | 0.3 ± 0.4 | NS |
| Apnea Hypopnea Index (events/hr) | 14.4 ± 10.7 | 1.0 ± 1.0 | < 0.001 |
| Baseline SpO2 (%) | 98.9 ± 1.1 | 98.7 ± 1.2 | NS |
| SpO2 Nadir (%) | 85.5 ± 4.6 | 94.2 ± 2.7 | < 0.001 |
| Baseline ETCO2 (mmHg) | 39.9 ± 6.8 | 41.7 ± 3.3 | NS |
| Peak ETCO2 (mmHg) | 50.5 ± 4.7 | 47.8 ± 3.9 | NS |
| Arousal Index (events/hr) | 14.0 ± 9.6 | 7.6 ± 3.8 | 0.03 |