PURPOSE: To examine the effectiveness of American Society of Anesthesiology (ASA)
protocol in minimizing post-bariatric surgery pulmonary complications. METHODS: Setting …

Background The use of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) perioperatively in
bariatric surgery patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has been controversial …

RATIONALE/OBJECTIVES: Due to a higher risk of postoperative complications in obstructive
sleep apnea (OSA) patients, a systematic screening for OSA is recommended for patients …

Background Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients are at high risk of postoperative
complications following bariatric surgery. The aim of our study was to compare peri-and …

Background Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is increasingly common in bariatric patients
undergoing sedation during elective surgery. However, it has not been established how …

Abstract Background and Study Aim Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) occurs in 70–80% of
bariatric surgery patients. Patients with severe OSA (apnea/hypopnea index (AHI)> 30/h) are …

Purpose Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is highly prevalent but mostly undiagnosed in
obese patients scheduled for bariatric surgery. To prevent cardiopulmonary complications …

Purpose Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is a breathing disorder resulting in blockage of
airflow and hypo-oxygenation. The incidence of OSA in patients with class 2 or 3 obesity …

Background Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the most common form of sleep-disordered
breathing frequently associated with obesity. Obese subjects undergoing elective surgical …

We share the concerns expressed by Kong et al.[1] on the use of continuous positive airway
pressure (CPAP) perioperatively in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). OSA is a …