Preoperative screening, evaluation, and optimization of the patient's medical condition
before surgery are important components of safe practice. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is …

OBJECTIVE: A recent investigation at Barnes-Jewish Hospital located in St. Louis, Missouri,
found that an estimated 22% of adults presenting for inpatient surgery screened as high risk …

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a chronic sleep-related breathing disorder that requires
long-term management. If OSA remains untreated, it can result in serious health …

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a chronic prevalent condition which may be under-
recognized in surgical populations. Patients with OSA may be at increased perioperative …

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a prevalent sleep breathing disorder affecting 9% to 26%
of the general adult population. 1 Its prevalence is higher in the surgical population, and it …

Background Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common disorder that is highly associated
with postoperative complications. The STOP-Bang questionnaire is a simple screening tool …

Purpose Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is defined by repetitive partial or complete upper
airway obstruction characterized by episodes of breathing cessation during sleep. It is the …

Abstract Objective The STOP-Bang questionnaire was developed as a quick and simple
screening tool for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in preoperative clinics. We aimed to …

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a prevalent condition in the general population. However,
a majority of individuals with moderate to severe OSA remain undiagnosed. The …

Objective To determine whether high risk scores on preoperative STOP-BANG (Snoring,
Tiredness during daytime, Observed apnea, high blood Pressure, Body mass index, Age …