Polysomnography Parameters Assessing Gas Exchange Best Predict Postoperative Respiratory Complications Following Adenotonsillectomy in Children With Severe OSA

Conclusions:PSG measures of gas exchange are strongly associated with postoperative complications of AT and are better suited for postoperative planning than classic indices such as AHI.Citation:Molero-Ramirez H, Kakazu MT, Baroody F, Bhattacharjee R. Polysomnography parameters assessing gas exchange best predict postoperative respiratory complications following adenotonsillectomy in children with severe OSA.J Clin Sleep Med. 2019;15(9):1251–1259.
Source: Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine : JCSM - Category: Sleep Medicine Source Type: research