Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can present significant challenges in providing postoperative
care. OSA policies have been developed and are in place within many facilities; however, a …

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 …

Caring for a patient postoperatively with a medical history of diagnosed or suspected
obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is not uncommon. OSA is estimated to be present in 2–26 …

Purpose Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a condition associated with decreased muscle tone
in the airway, has been linked to postoperative complications. The purpose of the initiative …

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 sleep disorder affecting 18 million Americans. The
prevalence of OSA is increasing due to an epidemic rise in obesity, which is a major …

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

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 frequently encountered in an undiagnosed, untreated
state in perioperative patients. It increases the risk of respiratory, cardiac, and infectious …