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

Importance To date, no consensus exists regarding optimal perioperative care of patients
with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) undergoing upper airway (UA) surgery. These patients …

The prevalence of obesity and severe obesity has continued to increase in the United States
and around the world. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National …

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 …

Background Enhanced recovery after bariatric surgery (ERABS) is an approach developed
to improve outcomes in obese surgical patients. Unfortunately, it is not evenly implemented …

Background Bariatric surgery patients are vulnerable to sleep-disordered breathing (SDB)
early after recovery from surgery and anesthesia. The authors hypothesized that continuous …

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

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

Background Obstructive sleep apnea is common in morbidly obese patients, and
noninvasive positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV) is the standard treatment. Postoperatively …

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is one of the important risk factors contributing to
postoperative airway complications. OSA alters the respiratory physiology and increases the …