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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