Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA)—a silent killer in anaesthesia?

Obstructive sleep apnoea and anaesthesia

Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) correlates positively with obesity and age, both of which are becoming increasingly prevalent. Obstructive sleep apnoea occurs much more frequently in clinical practice than formerly diagnosed, and that this condition represents complex challenges for difficulty in mask ventilation, laryngoscopic intubation, accelerated arterial desaturation, postoperative monitor...

Risks of general anaesthesia in people with obstructive sleep apnoea.

These include: Data supplement http://bmj.com/cgi/content/full/329/7472/955/DC1 "Extra references" References http://bmj.com/cgi/content/full/329/7472/955#BIBL This article cites 29 articles, 8 of which can be accessed free at: Rapid responses http://bmj.com/cgi/eletter-submit/329/7472/955 You can respond to this article at: service Email alerting box at the top right corner of the article Rece...

Anaesthesia and sleep apnoea.

Sleep disordered breathing is a common problem affecting all age groups, particularly in association with certain other medical conditions and syndromes. The pathological consequences of the disorder may be severe, with significant implications for the perioperative management of sufferers. Research into the effects of surgery and anaesthesia on sleep is very much in its infancy. Understanding ...

Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Syndrome

Paediatric obstructive sleep apnoea.

Department of Otolaryngology, James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough TS4 3BW Department of Paediatric Otolaryngology, Royal Hospital for Sick Children, Glasgow G3 8SJ Department of Paediatric Respiratory Medicine, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4LP Department of Anaesthesia, James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough TS4 3BW Correspondence to: S Powell steven_m_powe...