Respiratory Disturbance Index

Respiratory Disturbance Index

The respiratory disturbance index is similar to the apnea-hypopnea index, however, it also includes respiratory events that do not technically meet the definitions of apneas or hypopneas, but do disrupt sleep.

ee also

* Apnea-hypopnea index


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