Background Because of the high prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and its
adverse impact on perioperative outcome, a practical screening tool for surgical patients is …

Background Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a major risk factor for perioperative adverse
events. However, no screening tool for OSA has been validated in surgical patients. This …

BACKGROUND: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a largely underdiagnosed, common
condition, which is important to diagnose preoperatively because it has implications for …

STUDY OBJECTIVE: To examine the prevalence of risk of sleep apnea in patients
undergoing elective surgery by using the Berlin Questionnaire. DESIGN: Survey instrument …

BACKGROUND: The risk of postoperative complications increases with undiagnosed
obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The high-risk OSA (HR-OSA) patients can be easily …

BACKGROUND: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is present in a significant proportion of the
population, but the majority of patients remain undiagnosed. It is crucial that …

Conclusion The existing evidence regarding the accuracy of OSA questionnaires is
associated with promising but inconsistent results. This inconsistency could be due to …

Background: Patients with obstructive sleep apnea are at risk for perioperative morbidity.
The authors used a screening prediction model for obstructive sleep apnea to generate a …

Objective To determine whether high risk scores on preoperative STOP-BANG (Snoring,
Tiredness during daytime, Observed apnea, high blood Pressure, Body mass index, Age …

Purpose Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is defined by repetitive partial or complete upper
airway obstruction characterized by episodes of breathing cessation during sleep. It is the …