Objective This systematic review and meta-analysis aim to evaluate the risk factors
associated with postoperative opioid-induced respiratory depression (OIRD). Design …

The purpose of this update of the European Society of Anaesthesiology (ESA) guidelines on
the pre-operative evaluation of the adult undergoing noncardiac surgery is to present …

The minimum requirements for total knee arthroplasty (TKA) are significant, prolonged
symptoms with supporting clinical and radiological signs. Despite interest in screening tools …

The care of surgical patients with obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) invokes concerns with
safety and liability because of the risk that exists for perioperative death or near-death. The …

Background Difficult airway management and obstructive sleep apnea may contribute to
increased risk of perioperative morbidity and mortality. The objective of this systematic …

Background Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common disorder that is highly associated
with postoperative complications. The STOP-Bang questionnaire is a simple screening tool …

Respiratory depression is common in patients recovering from surgery and anaesthesia.
Failure to recognise and lack of timely institution of intervention can lead to catastrophic …

Study Objectives: To examine the association between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) risk
and cognitive disorders among US adults. Methods: Data from the 2016 wave of the Health …

Background Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a very prevalent disorder. Here, we aimed to
develop and validate a practical questionnaire with yes-or-no answers, and to compare its …

Objectives This report presents up-to-date evidence and expert consensus-based revisions
to the ASPMN 2011 guidelines that inform interprofessional clinical decision-making for …