Perioperative Management of Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Journal Title: Journal of Sleep Disorders and Management - Year 2016, Vol 2, Issue 1
Abstract
The aim of this manuscript is to determine perioperative management of patients with obstructive sleep apnea. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may cause postoperative complications related to upper airway collapse and cardiopulmonary system. Treatment with continue positive airway pressure (CPAP) may offer high standards of living to the patients and may protect them against postoperative complications. Long-acting and potent opioids may cause postoperative airway collapse in this population. Patients should be monitored and closely observed after surgery and anesthesia. In conclusion preoperative and postoperative CPAP administrations reduce the risk of postoperative complications significantly in OSA patients. Opioids should be avoided if possible intraoperatively.
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