Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is a major challenge for physicians and healthcare systems
throughout the world. The high prevalence and the impact on daily life of OSA oblige …

4. Dr. Gregory Kaltsas MD FRCP (Lon) is a Professor in General Medicine and
Endocrinology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece. He was …

Objective The development of these updated clinical practice guidelines (CPG) was
commissioned by the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, The Obesity …

The purpose of the Society of Anesthesia and Sleep Medicine Guideline on Intraoperative
Management of Adult Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is to present …

With a focus on practical acute pain management in adults in the hospital setting, this book
provides health professionals with simple and practical information to help them manage …

Opioid-free anaesthesia (OFA) is a technique where no intraoperative systemic, neuraxial or
intracavitary opioid is administered with the anaesthetic. Opioid-free analgesia similarly …

Purpose Opioid-free anesthesia (OFA) is an alternative to conventional opioid-based
anesthesia (OBA) in patients undergoing bariatric surgery. Several small studies and a meta …

The following position statement is issued by the American Society for Metabolic and
Bariatric Surgery in response to inquiries made to the society by patients, physicians, society …

Obesity hypoventilation syndrome (OHS) is considered as a diagnosis in obese patients
(body mass index [BMI]≥ 30 kg/m 2) who also have sleep-disordered breathing and awake …

The intrinsic nature of opioids to suppress respiratory function is of particular concern among
patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The association of OSA with increased …