Obstructive sleep apnea is a common disorder whose prevalence is linked to an epidemic of
obesity in Western society. Sleep apnea is due to recurrent episodes of upper airway …

Obesity hyoventilation syndrome (OHS) is defined as the triad of obesity, daytime
hypoventilation, and sleep-disordered breathing in the absence of an alternative …

Background Postoperative pulmonary complications, generally defined as any pulmonary
abnormality occurring in the postoperative period, are still a significant issue in clinical …

According to the National Institutes of Health, obesity is a major health problem with clearly
established health implications, including an increased risk for coronary artery disease …

American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, The Obesity Society, and American
Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery Medical Guidelines for Clinical Practice are …

Background Major abdominal surgery can be associated with a number of serious
complications that may impair patient recovery. In particular, postoperative pulmonary …

American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, The Obesity Society, and American
Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery Medical Guidelines for Clinical Practice are …

Obesity hypoventilation syndrome (OHS) is characterized by obesity, daytime hypercapnia,
and sleep-disordered breathing in the absence of significant lung or respiratory muscle …

METHODS: Adult subjects (Body Mass Index, 35–75 kg/m 2) scheduled to undergo
laparoscopic bariatric surgery were studied. A finger pulse oximetry probe was placed …

O suporte ventilatório artificial invasivo e não invasivo ao paciente crítico tem evoluído e
inúmeras evidências têm surgido, podendo ter impacto na melhora da sobrevida e da …