Obstructive sleep apnea is a common disorder, and obesity is a known risk factor for its
development. The prevalence of obesity is increasing worldwide, and a corresponding …

Obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS) is characterized by successive
episodes of cessation or decrease in respiratory airflow, in which obesity is an important risk …

Background The objective of this study was to determine the relationship between
perioperative complications and the severity of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) in patients …

Obstructive sleep apnea‐hypopnea syndrome involves recurring episodes of total
obstruction (apnea) or partial obstruction (hypopnea) of airways during sleep. Obstructive …

In the obese patient, the goal of postoperative pain management is provision of comfort,
early mobilisation and improved respiratory function without causing inadequate sedation …

OSA is a commonly encountered comorbid condition in surgical patients. The risk of
cardiopulmonary complications is increased by two to threefold with OSA. Among the …

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

Although many smaller studies have addressed anaesthetic care for bariatric surgical
patients, comprehensive systematic literature reviews have yet to be compiled, and much …

The rise in bariatric operations has been exponential, with a greater acceptance for these
procedures [1, 2]. Although complication rates are relatively low (major complications occur …

Background The aim of this case–control study was to compare the efficacy of non-invasive
positive pressure ventilation (NPPV) with that of conventional treatment in patients who …