Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and obesity hypoventilation syndrome (OHS) are prevalent
chronic health conditions associated with a higher postoperative risk of adverse events. 1–3 …

The purpose of this workshop was to identify knowledge gaps in the perioperative
management of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and obesity hypoventilation syndrome …

Upper airway patency is essential for normal respiratory function. The maintenance of a
patent airway is dependent primarily on the pharyngeal structures. In some individuals, there …

Obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS) is a prevalent condition resulting
from a decrease in upper airway size and patency during sleep. Apneas, hypopneas and …

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is common in the general population 1 and appears to be
even more prevalent in those presenting for surgery. 2 For a variety of reasons, OSA …

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a common sleep disorder, poses significant challenges in
perioperative management due to its complexity and multifactorial nature. With a global …

Introduction Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), the most common type of sleep-disordered
breathing, is associated with significant immediate and long-term morbidity, including …

Study Objectives: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has been associated with increased
perioperative morbidity and mortality. We initiated a protocol designed to screen patients …

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is prevalent in a significant proportion of surgical patients,
although most of these patients are undiagnosed. Patients with OSA pose unique …

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is associated with postoperative airway obstruction,
hypoxemia, cardiac arrhythmias, cardiorespiratory arrest, hypoxic encephalopathy, and …