Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the most common breathing disorder, with a high
prevalence in both the general and surgical populations. OSA is frequently undiagnosed …

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 …

Background: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is associated with increased risk of
postoperative complications. The authors investigated whether preoperative diagnosis and …

Study objectives This study was conducted to determine whether postoperative
complications are increased in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and to study the …

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a breathing disorder during sleep that has implications
beyond disrupted sleep. It is increasingly recognized as an independent risk factor for …

Background: With the current obesity epidemic, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has become
increasingly common. Several studies have reported on the risk of post-operative …

Abstract Study Objective To determine whether a diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea
(OSA) imparts an increased risk of postoperative respiratory failure, cardiac events, and …

Background Unrecognized obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is associated with unfavorable
perio-perative outcomes among patients undergoing noncardiac surgery (NCS). Methods …

Safe perioperative management of patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) requires
special attention to preoperative and postoperative care. Patients with OSA are more likely …

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