Screening Matters for OSA

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a life-threatening concern in the ambulatory surgical setting. Sleep that is thwarted after receiving anesthesia, sedating medications, alcohol consumption, or pre-existing comorbidities together they remain a potential concern for patient safety and airway patency.
Source: Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing - Category: Nursing Authors: Tags: ASPAN National Conference Abstract Source Type: research