Importance Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) affects 17% of women and 34% of men in the US
and has a similar prevalence in other countries. This review provides an update on the …

The purpose of the Society of Anesthesia and Sleep Medicine guideline on preoperative
screening and assessment of adult patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is to present …

Importance Unrecognized obstructive sleep apnea increases cardiovascular risks in the
general population, but whether obstructive sleep apnea poses a similar risk in the …

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 …

BACKGROUND: Death and anoxic brain injury from unrecognized postoperative respiratory
depression (PORD) is a serious concern for patient safety. The American Patient Safety …

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a prevalent sleep-disordered breathing with potential long-
term major neurocognitive and cardiovascular sequelae. The pathophysiology of OSA varies …

Background Evaluation and interpretation of the literature on obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
allows for consolidation and determination of the key factors important for clinical …

BACKGROUND: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients are at increased risk for pulmonary
and cardiovascular complications; perioperative mortality risk is unclear. This report …

Background The frequency of metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) is increasing
worldwide, with over 500,000 cases performed every year. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is …

Patients in the perioperative period usually present with different types and degrees of sleep
disorders, which can severely affect their post-operative outcomes. Multiple risk factors may …