Journal of clinical sleep medicine : JCSM : official publication of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine
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Comparative Study
Management plan to reduce risks in perioperative care of patients with presumed obstructive sleep apnea syndrome.
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has been associated with increased perioperative morbidity and mortality. We initiated a protocol designed to screen patients preoperatively and monitor them postoperatively. The goal was to identify patients who were at risk for oxygen desaturation after discharge from the postanesthesia recovery room (PACU). ⋯ We have shown that combining preoperative screening is useful for identifying patients at risk for oxygen desaturation after PACU discharge.