Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a respiratory condition during sleep caused by repeated
pauses in breathing due to upper airway obstruction. It is estimated that OSA affects 30% of …

In 2016, the World Health Organization estimated that the global prevalence of overweight
and obesity had reached 39% and 13%, respectively, with 52% either overweight or obese …

Sleep disordered breathing, especially obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), has a high and
increasing prevalence. Depending on the apnoea and hypopnoea scoring criteria used, and …

Symptoms of obstructive sleep apnoea are common in patients presenting for surgery and
are associated with increased morbidity. Analgesia contributes significantly to postoperative …

Anatomic and Pathophysiologic Considerations Treatment of Obstructive in Surgical Sleep Apnea
Page 38 Anatomic and Pathophysiologic Considerations Treatment of Obstructive in Surgical …

All colorectal operations carry significant associated risk. To facilitate the best outcomes it is
essential to perform a comprehensive evaluation of patient risk preoperatively. Once risk …

Patients with sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome have a higher probability of presenting more
postoperative complications, yet early treatment with continuous positive airway pressure …

Los pacientes con síndrome de apneas-hipopneas durante el sueño tienen una mayor
probabilidad de presentar más complicaciones postoperatorias. La utilización precoz de …

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a respiratory condition during sleep caused by repeated
pauses in breathing due to upper airway obstruction. It is estimated that OSA affects 30% of …

Anxiety control and patient comfort are integral components of everyday oral and
maxillofacial surgery (OMFS) practice. Moderate sedation, deep sedation (DS), and general …