Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy in Children

Drug-induced sleep endoscopy (DISE) has become an essential diagnostic tool in children with persistent obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) after adenotonsillectomy or those at high risk of persistent OSA. Utilizing either propofol or dexmedetomidine intravenous sedation to model sleep in the operating room, a flexible laryngoscope is used to look for obstruction at each level of the airway. Several pediatric-specific DISE scoring systems have been published in an effort to provide a thorough and reproducible airway assessment.

Source: Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - September 12, 2023 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Ariel Omiunu, Marta Kulich, Alison Ma, Mohamed Elrakhawy, Michele Carr Source Type: research