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2019 Aug 01


JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg


145


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Perioperative Care of Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea Undergoing Upper Airway Surgery: A Review and Consensus Recommendations.

Authors

Ravesloot MJL, de Raaff CAL, van de Beek MJ, Benoist LBL, Beyers J, Corso RM, Edenharter G, den Haan C, Heydari Azad J, Ho J-PTF, Hofauer B, Kezirian EJ, van Maanen PJ, Maes S, Mulier JP, Randerath W, Vanderveken OM, Verbraecken J, Vonk PE, Weaver EM, et al.
JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2019 Aug 01; 145(8):751-760.
PMID: 31246252.

Abstract

To date, no consensus exists regarding optimal perioperative care of patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) undergoing upper airway (UA) surgery. These patients are at risk related to anesthesia and postoperative analgesia, among other risks associated with difficult airway control, and may require intensified perioperative management.