Objective This systematic review and meta-analysis aim to evaluate the risk factors
associated with postoperative opioid-induced respiratory depression (OIRD). Design …

Opioids are widely prescribed for pain management, and it is estimated that 40% of adults in
the United States use prescription opioids every year. Opioid misuse leads to high mortality …

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 …

With a focus on practical acute pain management in adults in the hospital setting, this book
provides health professionals with simple and practical information to help them manage …

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

The prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has reached 1 billion people worldwide,
implying significant risk for the perioperative setting as patients are vulnerable to …

Background Difficult airway management and obstructive sleep apnea may contribute to
increased risk of perioperative morbidity and mortality. The objective of this systematic …

Background Studies on the effectiveness of multimodal analgesia, particularly in patients at
higher perioperative risk from obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), are lacking. We aimed to …

The intrinsic nature of opioids to suppress respiratory function is of particular concern among
patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The association of OSA with increased …

BACKGROUND: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has been found to be associated with
difficult airway, although there is a paucity of prospective studies investigating thresholds of …