Table I.
Anthropometrics and sleep profiles
| Variable | Controls (N = 12) | OSA (N = 12) | Value of p |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age [years] | 37.2 ±5.6 | 38.9 ±9.7 | NS |
| BMI [kg/m2] | 30.5 ±4.5 | 32.9 ±5.8 | NS |
| Male/female, n | 7/5 | 7/5 | NS |
| Baseline SpO2 (%) | 97.2 ±0.7 | 97.5 ±1.1 | NS |
| AHI [events/h] | 0.9 ±0.6 | 45.3 ±19.5 | < 0.0001 |
| Mean nocturnal SpO2 (%) | 96.6 ±1.1 | 92.8 ±2.1 | < 0.05 |
| Lowest nocturnal SpO2 (%) | 90.5 ±4.2 | 69.5 ±21.1 | < 0.001 |
| % of sleep time with SpO2 > 90% | 99.1 ±0.2 | 90.2 ±9.2 | < 0.05 |
Data presented as mean values ± SD. P-values for unpaired t-tests. BMI – body mass index, SpO2 – blood oxygen saturation, AHI – apnea/hypopnea index.