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Review
. 2015 Jun;33(2):305-14.
doi: 10.1016/j.anclin.2015.02.003.

Obstructive sleep apnea, sleep disorders, and perioperative considerations

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Obstructive sleep apnea, sleep disorders, and perioperative considerations

Tracey L Stierer. Anesthesiol Clin. 2015 Jun.

Abstract

Data suggest that surgical patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may be difficult to ventilate and intubate, and may be prone to postoperative complications. This article addresses the identification of patients at risk for OSA, epidemiology of the disorder, and treatment options, as well as the perioperative management of this population.

Keywords: Difficult airway; Monitoring; Obstructive sleep apnea; Perioperative; Postoperative.

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