Adverse outcomes have been reported in the perioperative setting in patients with known or unrecognized obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS). Although epidemiologic data report a prevalence of OSAS at about 5%,1 patients presenting to surgery have an estimated prevalence of 1–9%, or even higher in certain surgical categories.2 Ashton et al. studied 1487 men older than 40 … [Read more...] about Perioperative Risks in Patients with Sleep Apnea – Roop Kaw
Sleep Diagnosis and Therapy
Official Publication of the American Sleep and Breathing Academy
