Limitations of the Apnea-Hypopnea Index in pediatric obstructive sleep apnea. A critical review: Toward a multiparametric approach.
OBJECTIVES The Apnea-Hypopnea Index (AHI) is considered the gold standard for diagnosis and severity classification of pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). This review critically analyzes the scientific foundations of this paradigm and its clinical implications. MATERIALS AND METHODS A systematic literature revie...