Perioperative management of obstructive sleep apnea: a systematic review. - Abstract -
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■ ABSTRACT Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is associated with increased risks of
cardiovascular disease and stroke and with elevated rates of postoperative complications …

The prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has reached 1 billion people worldwide,
implying significant risk for the perioperative setting as patients are vulnerable to …

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 …

BACKGROUND: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is present in a significant proportion of the
population, but the majority of patients remain undiagnosed. It is crucial that …

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has been linked to a myriad of chronic diseases with
physically serious and economically draining consequences. There has been a substantial …

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is growing in prevalence though it still remains significantly
underdiagnosed. Preoperative screening for OSA is taking place in many institutions, with a …

Depending on the subpopulation, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can affect more than 75%
of surgical patients. An increasing body of evidence supports the association between OSA …

The prevalence of OSA in surgical patients is high. SASM has made recommendations in
their published guidelines for the optimum preoperative preparation of patients with OSA. In …

Background Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) prevalence has been increasing in the past
years adding significant morbidity. Perioperative management is controversial and few …