Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Emphasis on Discharge Education After Surgery

Over half of the surgical patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are predisposed to increased incidence of perioperative complications. The American Society of Perianesthesia Nurses recommends that discharge education (DCE) on OSA should be provided after surgery to OSA patients to promote continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) compliance and self-care behaviors at home.
Source: Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing - Category: Nursing Authors: Tags: ASPAN National Conference Abstract Source Type: research