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Prevalence of OSA in Surgical Population

What are the Postoperative Complications for Patients with Sleep Apnea?

Pulmonary and Cardiac Complications

Postoperative Delirium

Hospital Length of Stay

Increased Transfers to the ICU

Increased Utilization of Hospital Resources

Increased In-Hospital Death

Depression of Breathing and Treatment of Sleep Apnea

CPAP Treatment

Patients at High Risk for Sleep Apnea

Benefits of CPAP Device. What is the Evidence for Peri-Operative CPAP Use?

What Effect Does Sleep Apnea Have on Life Span?

References

Depression of Breathing and Treatment of Sleep Apnea

Depression of Breathing
The majority of depression of breathing occur in the first 24 hrs.¹²

Treatment of Sleep Apnea
Treatment of sleep apnea can be by various methods including:

Lifestyle changes
Oral appliances
Surgical procedures
Breathing devices such as CPAP therapy

For more information on treatment of sleep apnea please see: Patient information ( Click here )

Increased In-Hospital Death

CPAP Treatment