Obesity is often associated with increased perioperative risks, particularly at extremes (ie,
body mass index [BMI]> 40 kg/m2). However, BMI alone is a poor predictor of perioperative …

Background Postsurgical patients experiencing opioid‐related adverse drug events have
55% longer hospital stays, 47% higher costs associated with their care, 36% increased risk …

Importance Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is prevalent in surgical patients and is
associated with an increased risk of adverse perioperative events. Study objective To …

Anaesthesia and sleep are different states of unconsciousness with considerable
physiological common ground. Because of their shared depressant effects on muscle …

Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is a common breathing disorder of sleep with a prevalence
increasing in parallel with the worldwide rise in obesity. Alterations in sleep duration and …

Anesthesia of obese patients for nonbariatric surgical procedures requires knowledge of
typical comorbidities and their respective treatment options. Apart from cardiovascular …

BACKGROUND: Upper airway surgery is an alternative treatment for patients with severe
obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). However, there is controversy regarding selection criteria for …

Previous pilot work has established an association between obstructive sleep apnoea and
the development of acute postoperative delirium, but it remains unclear to what extent this …

Background Intrathecal morphine is commonly and effectively used for analgesia after joint
arthroplasty, but has been associated with delayed respiratory depression. Patients with …

The purpose of this workshop was to identify knowledge gaps in the perioperative
management of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and obesity hypoventilation syndrome …