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Ambulatory Surgery for the Patient With Sleep Apnea Syndrome.

Authors :
Joshi, Girish P.
Source :
ASA Refresher Courses in Anesthesiology. 2007, Vol. 35, p97-106. 10p. 1 Diagram, 2 Charts, 1 Graph.
Publication Year :
2007

Abstract

The article reports on the preoperative identification, patient selection and preparation, choice of anesthetic technique, and postoperative management of adult patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) scheduled for ambulatory surgery. It discusses the definition, pathophysiology and consequences of OSA, and the effects of anesthesia and surgery on perioperative sleep.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0363471X
Volume :
35
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
ASA Refresher Courses in Anesthesiology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
27075105
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1097/00126869-200735010-00009