Table 1.
Differences in patient characteristics between the severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and non-severe OSA groups.
| Variables | Severe OSA | Non-Severe OSA | Effect Size | p-Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | n = 5 | n = 5 | ||
| Age (years), mean (SD) | 34.6 (4.2) | 41.2 (12.0) | 0.73 | 0.07 |
| Male sex, n (%) | 5 (100) | 4 (80) | >0.99 | |
| BMI (kg/m2), mean (SD) | 26.4 (3.2) | 25.5 (2.9) | 0.30 | 0.07 |
| AHI (events/h), mean (SD) | 60.6 (21.2) | 7.0 (4.3) | 3.50 | <0.001 |
| Minimum SpO2 (%), mean (SD) | 79.0 (6.0) | 85.2 (2.3) | 1.37 | 0.06 |
| Time SpO2 < 85% (%), mean (SD) | 1.66 (2.3) | 0.04 (0.04) | 1.00 | 0.15 |
Abbreviations: AHI: apnea–hypopnea index; BMI: body mass index; OSA, obstructive sleep apnea; SpO2: oxygen saturation measured by pulse oximetry.