Preoperative Evaluation in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome

Itil O.

JOURNAL OF TURKISH SLEEP MEDICINE-TURK UYKU TIBBI DERGISI, vol.2, no.3, pp.47-52, 2015 (ESCI) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Review
  • Volume: 2 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2015
  • Doi Number: 10.4274/jtsm.02.132
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF TURKISH SLEEP MEDICINE-TURK UYKU TIBBI DERGISI
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.47-52
  • Keywords: Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome, surgery, entubation, DIFFICULT TRACHEAL INTUBATION, UPPER AIRWAY, BERLIN QUESTIONNAIRE
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

In patients with Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS), preoperative evaluation should be routinely done in all patients with OSAS undergoing surgery or in all patients suspected to have OSAS to avoid problems during perioperative (pre-intra-post) stages. The detection of OSAS severity, the prediction of perioperative anesthesia risk, preoperative medication and difficult entubation should be taken in account. Preventive measures should be taken.