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 …

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) syndrome is the most common type of sleep disorder and is
characterized by repetitive episodes of upper airway obstruction that occur during sleep …

Surgical patients should be screened for OSA and patients with OSA should continue using
positive airway pressure devices postoperatively. Use of shorter acting and less sedating …

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 …

BACKGROUND: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a prevalent condition that is associated
with early postoperative respiratory complications (PRCs). As the majority of patients with …

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

Background: Patients with obstructive sleep apnea are at risk for perioperative morbidity.
The authors used a screening prediction model for obstructive sleep apnea to generate a …

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