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Sleep and Circadian Problems During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic: The International COVID-19 Sleep Study (ICOSS).
Partinen M, Bjorvatn B, Holzinger B, Chung F, Penzel T, Espie CA, Morin CM, ICOSS-collaboration group.
J Sleep Res 2020

The Effectiveness of High-Flow Nasal Oxygen During the Intraoperative Period: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Spence EA, Rajaleelan W, Wong J, Chung F, Wong DT.
Anesth Analg 2020;131(4):1102-1110.

Diagnostic Performance of the STOP-Bang Questionnaire as a Screening Tool for Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Different Ethnic Groups.
Waseem R, Chan MTV, Wang CY, Seet E, Tam S, Loo SY, Lam CKM, Hui DS, Chung F.
J Clin Sleep Med 2020

Concomitant Benzodiazepine and Opioids Decrease Sleep Apnoea Risk in Chronic Pain Patients.
Mir S, Wong J, Ryan CM, Bellingham G, Singh M, Waseem R, Eckert DJ, Chung, F.
ERJ Open Res 2020;6(3):00093-2020.

Sleep-Disordered Breathing in Patients on Opioids for Chronic Pain.
Selvanathan J, Peng P, Wong J, Ryan CM, Chung F.
Reg Anesth Pain Med 2020;45(10):826-830.

Risk of Major Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Complications after Elective Surgery in Patients with Sleep-Disordered Breathing: A Retrospective Cohort Analysis.
Chaudhry R, Suen C, Mubashir T, Wong J, Ryan CM, Mokhlesi B, Chung F.
Eur J Anaesthesiol 2020;37(8):688-695.

Postoperative Critical Events Associated With Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Results From the Society of Anesthesia and Sleep Medicine Obstructive Sleep Apnea Registry.
Bolden N, Posner KL, Domino KB, Auckley D, Benumof JL, Herway ST, Hillman D, Mincer SL, Overdyk F, Samuels DJ, Warner LL, Weingarten TN, Chung F.
Anesth Analg 2020;131(4):1032-1041.

The Utility of Actigraphy to Measure Sleep in Chronic Pain Patients and Its Concordance with Other Sleep Measures: A Systematic Review and MetaAnalysis.
Anl D, Selvanathan J, Wong J, Suen C, Mirl S, Englesakis M, Chung F.
Journal of Sleep Disorders and Therapy

Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Obesity, and Noninvasive Ventilation: Considerations During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic.
Suen CM, Hui DSC, Memtsoudis SG, Chung F.
Anesth Analg 2020;131(2):318-322.

Prevalence of Undiagnosed Obstructive Sleep Apnea Among Patients Hospitalized for Cardiovascular Disease and Associated In-Hospital Outcomes: A Scoping Review.
Suen C, Wong J, Ryan CM, Goh S, Got T, Chaudhry R, Lee DS, Chung F.
J Clin Med 2020, 9, 989.

Prevalence of Sleep Disordered Breathing in Opioid Users With Chronic Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Mubashir T, Nagappa M, Esfahanian N, Botros J, Arif AA, Suen C, Wong J, Ryan CM, Chung F.
J Clin Sleep Med 2020.

Intrathecal Morphine and Pulmonary Complications after Arthroplasty in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Retrospective Cohort Study.
Bai JW, Singh M, Short A, Bozak D, Chung F, Chan VWS, Bhatia A, Perlas A.
Anesthesiology 2020.

Narcolepsy, Anesthesia, and Sedation: A Survey of the Perioperative Experience of Patients With Narcolepsy.
Hershner S, Kakkar R, Chung F, Singh M, Wong J, Auckley D.
Anesth Analg 2019;129(5):1374-1380.

Obstructive Sleep Apnoea and Open Heart Surgery: A Review of its Incidence and Impact to Patients.
Krishnasamy S, Sahid SM, Hashim SA, Singh S, Chung F, Mokhtar RAR, Yin WC.
J Thorac Dis 2019;11(12):5453-5462.

Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Ambulatory Surgery: Who Is Truly at Risk?
Urman RD, Chung F, Gan TJ.
Anesth Analg 2019;129(2):327-329.

High-Flow Nasal Oxygen Improves Safe Apnea Time in Morbidly Obese Patients Undergoing General Anesthesia: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Wong DT, Dallaire A, Singh KP, Madhusudan P, Jackson T, Singh M, Wong J, Chung F.
Anesth Analg 2019;129(4):1130-1136.

Predictive Factors for Sleep Apnoea in Patients on Opioids for Chronic Pain.
Chung F, Wong J, Bellingham G, Lebovic G, Singh M, Waseem R, Peng P, George C, Furlan A, Bhatia A, Clarke H, Juurlink D, Mamdani M, Horner R, Orser B, Ryan C.
BMJ Open Respiratory Research 2019.

Opioid-induced Ventilatory Depression in Sleep Apnea: Comment.
Overdyk FJ, Dahan A, Chung F, Warner MA.
Anesthesiology 2019.

The Prevalence of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Systematic Review.
Mubashir T, Abrahamyan L, Niazi A, Piyasena D, Arif AA, Wong J, Osorio RS, Ryan CM, Chung F.
BMC Neurol 2019;19(1):195.

Characterization of Respiratory Compromise and the Potential Clinical Utility of Capnography in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit: A Blinded Observational Trial.
Chung F, Wong J, Mestek ML, Niebel KH, Lichtenthal P.
J Clin Monit Comput 2019.

Pulse-ox Paradox: Potential Versus Pitfalls of Pulse Oximetry Monitoring in Surgical Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
Suen CM, Chung F.
Can J Anaesth 2019.

Risk Factors for Opioid-Induced Respiratory Depression in Surgical Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-analyses.
Gupta K, Nagappa M, Prasad A, Abrahamyan L, Wong J, Weingarten TN, Chung F.
BMJ Open 2018;8(12):e024086.

Association of Unrecognized Obstructive Sleep Apnea With Postoperative Cardiovascular Events in Patients Undergoing Major Noncardiac Surgery.
Chan MTV, Wang CY, Seet E, Tam S, Lai HY, Chew EFF, Wu WKK, Cheng BCP, Lam CKM, Short TG, Hui DSC, Chung F; Postoperative Vascular Complications in Unrecognized Obstructive Sleep Apnea (POSA) Study Investigators.
JAMA. 2019;321(18):1788-1798.

Patient Preference Survey: Are Patients Willing to Delay Surgery if Obstructive Sleep Apnea is Suspected?
Ho G, Cozowicz C, Wong J, Singh M, Lam E, Morwald EE, Hasan N, Memtsoudis SG, Chung F.
BMC Anesthesiol 2018;18(1):128.

Sleep Study and Oximetry Parameters for Predicting Postoperative Complications in Patients With OSA.
Suen C, Ryan CM, Mubashir T, Ayas NT, Abrahamyan L, Wong J, Mokhlesi B, Chung F.
Chest 2019;155(4):855-867.

Is Obstructive Sleep Apnea Associated with Difficult Airway? Evidence from a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Prospective and Retrospective Cohort Studies.
Nagappa M, Wong DT, Cozowicz C, Ramachandran SK, Memtsoudis SG, Chung F.
PLoS One. 2018 Oct 4;13(10):e0204904.

Preoperative Evaluation: Estimation of Pulmonary Risk Including Obstructive Sleep Apnea Impact.
Subramani Y, Nagappa M, Wong J, Mubashir T, Chung F.
Anesthesiol Clin 2018;36(4):523-538.

Postoperative Complications with Neuromuscular Blocking Drugs and/or Reversal Agents in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patients: A Systematic Review.
Hafeez KR, Tuteja A, Singh M, Wong DT, Nagappa M, Chung F, Wong J.
BMC Anesthesiol 2018; 18(1):91.

Best Perioperative Practice in Management of Ambulatory Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
Nagappa M, Subramani Y, Chung F.
Curr Opin Anaesthesiol 2018;31(6):700-706.

Society of Anesthesia and Sleep Medicine Guideline on Intraoperative Management of Adult Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
Memtsoudis SG, Cozowicz C, Nagappa M, Wong J, Joshi GP, Wong DT, Doufas AG, Yilmaz M, Stein MH, Krajewski ML, Singh M, Pichler L, Ramachandran SK, Chung F.
Anesth Analg 2018.

Opioids for Acute Pain Management in Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Systematic Review.
Cozowicz C, Chung F, Doufas AG, Nagappa M, Memtsoudis SG.
Anesth Analg 2018.

Obstructive Sleep Apnoea in Adults: Peri-Operative Considerations: A Narrative Review.
Roesslein M, Chung F.
Eur J Anaesthesiol. 2018.

Knowledge Gaps in the Perioperative Management of Adults with Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome. An Official American Thoracic Society Workshop Report.
Ayas NT, Laratta CR, Coleman JM, Doufas AG, Eikermann M, Gay PC, Gottlieb DJ, Gurubhagavatula I, Hillman DR, Kaw R, Malhotra A, Mokhlesi B, Morgenthaler TI, Parthasarathy S, Ramachandran SK, Strohl KP, Strollo PJ, Twery MJ, Zee PC, Chung FF; ATS Assembly on Sleep and Respiratory Neurobiology.
Ann Am Thorac Soc. 2018; 15(2):117-126.

Risk Factors for Opioid-Induced Respiratory Depression and Failure to Rescue: A Review.
Gupta K, Prasad A, Nagappa M, Wong J, Abrahamyan L, Chung F.
Curr Opin Anaesthesiol 2017.

The Prevention of Delirium in Elderly with Obstructive Sleep Apnea (PODESA) Study: Protocol for a Multi-Centre Prospective Randomized, Controlled Trial.
Wong J, Lam D, Choi S, Singh M, Siddiqui N, Sockalingam S, Chung F.
BMC Anesthesiol 2018. 3;18(1):1.

Interpretation of Sleep Studies for Patients with Sleep-Disordered Breathing: What the Anesthesiologist Needs to Know.
Meliana V, Chung F, Li CK, Singh M.
Can J Anaesth 2017.

An Update on Preoperative Assessment and Preparation of Surgical Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
Madhusudan P, Wong J, Prasad A, Sadeghian E, Chung F.
Curr Opin Anaesthesiol 2017.

Postoperative Outcomes in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Comparative Studies.
Nagappa M, Ho G, Patra J, Wong J, Singh M, Kaw R, Cheng D, Chung F.
Anesth Analg 2017.

Continuous Pulse Oximetry and Capnography Monitoring for Postoperative Respiratory Depression and Adverse Events: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
Lam T, Nagappa M, Wong J, Singh M, Wong D, Chung F.
Anesth Analg 2017.

Association of STOP-Bang Questionnaire as a Screening Tool for Sleep Apnea and Postoperative Complications: A Systematic Review and Bayesian Meta-analysis of Prospective and Retrospective Cohort Studies.
Nagappa M, Patra J, Wong J, Subramani Y, Singh M, Ho G, Wong DT, Chung F.
Anesth Analg 2017; 125(4): 1301-1308.

Death or Near-Death in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnoea: A Compendium of Case Reports of Critical Complications
Subramani Y, Nagappa M, Wong J, Patra J, Chung F.
Br J Anaesth 2017.

Perioperative Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Bariatric Surgery: A Consensus Guideline.
de Raaff CAL, Gorter-Stam MAW, de Vries N, Sinha AC, Jaap Bonjer H, Chung F, et al.
Surg Obes Relat Dis. 2017. S1550-7289(17)30153-3.

Postoperative Oxygen Therapy in Patients With OSA: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Liao P, Wong J, Singh M, Wong DT, Islam S, Andrawes M, Shapiro CM, White DP, Chung F.
Chest 2017; 151(3):597-611.

Opioids, Respiratory Depression and Sleep-Disordered Breathing.
Nagappa M, Weingarten T, Montandon G, Sprung J, Chung F.
Best Practice & Research Clinical Anaesthesiology 2017

Sleep-Disordered Breathing, Postoperative Delirium, and Cognitive Impairment.
Lam EWK, Chung F, Wong J.
Anesth Analg 2017; 124(5):1626-1635.

Anesthetic Considerations for Patients With Congenital Central Hypoventilation Syndrome: A Systematic Review of the Literature.
Basu S, Chung F, AbdelHakim S, Wong J.
Anesth Analg 2017; 124: 169-178.

The Benefits of Perioperative Screening for Sleep Apnea in Surgical Patients.
Subramani Y, Wong J, Nagappa M, Chung F.
Sleep Med Clin 2017; 12:123-135.

The Importance of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Management in Peri-Operative Medicine.
Dawson D, Singh M, Chung F.
Anaesthesia 2016; 71: 251-6.

Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome, Sleep Apnea, Overlap Syndrome: Perioperative Management to Prevent Complications.
Raveendran R, Wong J, Singh M, Wong D, Chung F.
Curr Opin Anaesthesiol 2017; 30: 146-155.

Morbidly Obese Patients: A Clinical Challenge.
Chung F.
Curr Opin Anaesthesiol 2016; 29:101-2.

Understanding Phenotypes of Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Applications in Anesthesia, Surgery, and Perioperative Medicine.
Subramani Y, Singh M, Wong J, Kushida C, Malhotra A, Chung F.
Anesth Analg 2017; 124: 179-191.

Anaesthetic Management of Sleep-Disordered Breathing in Adults.
Hillman DR, Chung F.
Respirology 2017; 22:230-239.

Postoperative Oxygen Therapy in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Liao P, Wong J, Singh M, Wong DT, Islam S, Andrawes M, Shapiro CM, White DP, Chung F.
Chest 2017; 151:597-611.

An Update on the Various Practical Applications of the STOP-Bang Questionnaire in Anesthesia, Surgery, and Perioperative Medicine.
Nagappa M, Wong J, Singh M, Wong DT, Chung F.
Curr Opin Anaesthesiol 2017; 30: 118-125.

Neck Circumference as a Predictor of Difficult Intubation and Difficult Mask Ventilation in Morbidly Obese Patients: A Prospective Observational Study.
Riad W, Vaez MN, Raveendran R, Tam AD, Quereshy FA, Chung F, Wong DT.
Eur J Anaesthesiol 2016; 33(4): 244-9.

Society of Anesthesia and Sleep Medicine Guideline on Preoperative Screening and Assessment of Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
Chung F, Memtsoudis S, Krishna Ramachandran S, Nagappa M, et al.
Anesth Analg 2016; 123: 452-73.

Perioperative Nocturnal Hypoxemia Matters in Surgical Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
Chung F, Chan M, Liao P.
Can J Anaesth 2017; 64: 109-110.

Does Obstructive Sleep Apnea Influence Perioperative Outcome? A Qualitative Systematic Review for the Society of Anesthesia and Sleep Medicine Task Force on Preoperative Preparation of Patients with Sleep-Disordered Breathing.
Opperer M, Cozowicz C, Bugada D, Mokhlesi B, Kaw R, Auckley D, Chung F, Memtsoudis SG.
Anesth Analg 2016; 122:1321-34.

Suboptimal Diagnostic Accuracy of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in One Database Does Not Invalidate Previous Observational Studies.
Poeran J, Cozowicz C, Chung F, Mokhlesi B, Ramachandran SK, Memtsoudis SG.
Anesthesiology 2016; 124: 1192-3.

Diagnosis and Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea During Pregnancy.
Abdullah HR, Nagappa M, Siddiqui N, Chung F.
Curr Opin Anaesthesiol 2016; 29: 317-24.

STOP-Bang Questionnaire: A Practical Approach to Screen for Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
Chung F, Abdullah HR, Liao P.
Chest 2016; 149:631-8.

Ambulatory Anesthesia for Patients with Sleep Apnea.
Raveendran R, Chung F.
Ambulatory Anesthesia 2015; 2:143-151.

Is Perioperative Fluid and Salt Balance a Contributing Factor in Postoperative Worsening of Obstructive Sleep Apnea?
Lam T, Singh M, Yadollahi A, Chung F.
Anesth Analg 2016; 122:1335-9.

Preoxygenation and Intraoperative Ventilation Strategies in Obese Patients: A Comprehensive Review.
Shah U, Wong J, Wong DT, Chung F.
Curr Opin Anaesthesiol 2016; 29:109-18.

Validation of the STOP-Bang Questionnaire as a Screening Tool for Obstructive Sleep Apnea among Different Populations: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Nagappa M, Liao P, Wong J, Auckley D, Ramachandran SK, Memtsoudis S, Mokhlesi B, Chung F.
PLoS One 2015; 10:e0143697.

Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Pain, and Opioids: is the Riddle Solved?
Lam KK, Kunder S, Wong J, Doufas AG, Chung F.
Curr Opin Anaesthesiol 2016; 29:134-40

CPAP in the Perioperative Setting: Evidence of Support.
Chung F, Nagappa M, Singh M, Mokhlesi B.
Chest 2016; 140: 586-597.

Perioperative Management of Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Survey of Canadian Anesthesiologists.
Cordovani L, Chung F, Germain G, Turner K, Turgeon AF, Hall R, Gay PC, Bryson GL, Choi PT; Canadian Perioperative Anesthesia Clinical Trials Group.
Can J Anaesth 2016; 63:16-23.

Postoperative Sleep-Disordered Breathing in Patients Without Preoperative Sleep Apnea.
Chung F, Liao P, Yang Y, Andrawes M, Kang W, Mokhlesi B, Shapiro CM.
Anesth Analg 2015; 120(6): 1214-24.

Chronic Opioid use and Central Sleep Apnea: a Review of the Prevalence, Mechanisms, and Perioperative Considerations.
Correa D, Farney RJ, Chung F, Prasad A, Lam D, Wong J.
Anesth Analg 2015; 120(6):1273-85.

The Effects of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure on Postoperative Outcomes in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patients Undergoing Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Nagappa M, Mokhlesi B, Wong J, Wong DT, Kaw R, Chung F.
Anesth Analg 2015; 120(5): 1013-23.

Salt Content in IV Fluids Given Intraoperatively May Influence Postoperative OSA Severity.
Lam TD, Singh M, Chung F.
Sleep 2015; 38: 989.

Correlation between the STOP-Bang Score and the Severity of Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
Chung F, Liao P, Farney R.
Anesthesiology 2015; 122(6):1436-7.

Alternative Scoring Models of STOP-Bang Questionnaire Improve Specificity To Detect Undiagnosed Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
Chung F, Yang Y, Brown R, Liao P.
J Clin Sleep Med 2014; 10(9):951-8

Perioperative Consideration of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Ambulatory Surgery.
Raveendran R, Chung F.
Anesthesiol Clin 2014; 32(2):321-328.

Parameters from Preoperative Overnight Oximetry Predict Postoperative Adverse Events.
Chung F, Zhou L, Liao P.
Minerva Anestesiol 2014; 80(10):1084-95.

Postoperative Complications Associated with Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Time to Wake Up!
Chung F, Mokhlesi B.
Anesth Analg 2014;118: 251-3

Postoperative Vascular Complications in Unrecognised Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (POSA) Study Protocol: An Observational Cohort Study in Moderate-to-high Risk Patients Undergoing Non-cardiac Surgery.
Chan MT, Wang CY, Seet E, Tam S, Lai HY, Walker S, Short TG, Halliwell R, Chung F; POSA Investigators.
BMJ Open 2014; 9:4

Selection of Obese Patients Undergoing Ambulatory Surgery: A Systematic Review of the Literature.
Joshi GP, Ahmad S, Riad W, Eckert S, Chung F.
Anesth Analg 2013; 117:1082-91.

Perioperative Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
Abdullah H, Chung F.
Current Anesthesiology Reports 2013

Factors Associated with Postoperative Exacerbation of Sleep-disordered Breathing.
Chung F, Liao P, Elsaid H, Shapiro CM, Kang W.
Anesthesiology 2014;120: 299-311

Postoperative Changes in Sleep-disordered Breathing and Sleep Architecture in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
Chung F, Liao P, Yegneswaran B, Shapiro CM, Kang W.
Anesthesiology 2014;120: 287-98

Perioperative Auto-titrated Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Treatment in Surgical Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Liao P, Luo Q, Elsaid H, Kang W, Shapiro C, Chung F.
Anesthesiology 2013;119: 837-847

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Cardiorespiratory Complications of Neuraxial Opioids in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Systematic Review.
Orlov D, Ankichetty S, Chung F, Brull R.
J Clin Anesth 2013; 25:591-9.

Preoperative Screening for Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Morbidly Obese Patients.
Riad W, Chung F.
Int Anesth Clin 2013;51: 13-25

Predictive Performance of the STOP-Bang Score for Identifying Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Obese Patients.
Chung F, Yang Y, Liao P.
Obes Surg 2013 June

Sleep-Disordered Breathing and Postoperative Outcomes After Bariatric Surgery: Analysis of the Nationwide Inpatient Sample.
Mokhlesi B, Hovda MD, Vekhter B, Arora VM, Chung F, Meltzer DO.
Obes Surg 2013 May 22

Sleep-Disordered Breathing and Postoperative Outcomes After Elective Surgery: Analysis of the Nationwide Inpatient Sample.
Mokhlesi B, Hovda MD, Vekhter B, Arora VM, Chung F, Meltzer DO.
Chest 2013 Mar 28. doi: 10.1378/chest.12-2905

Serum Bicarbonate Level Improves Specificity of STOP-Bang Screening for OSA.
Chung F, Chau E, Yang Y, Liao P, Hall R, Mokhlesi B.
Chest 2013;143: 1284-93

Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome and Anesthesia.
Chau EH, Mokhlesi B, Chung F.
Sleep Med Clin. 2013;8: 135-147

Perioperative Clinical Pathways to Manage Sleep-Disordered Breathing.
Seet E, Han TL, Chung F.
Sleep Medicine Clin. 2013;8: 105-120

Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Oxygen Therapy: A Systematic Review of the Literature and Meta-Analysis.
Mehta V, Vasu T, Phillips B, Chung F.
J of Clinical Sleep Medicine. 2013

An Order-Based Approach to Facilitate Postoperative Decision-making for Patients with Sleep Apnea.
Swart P, Chung F, Fleetham J.
Can Anesth J 2013; 60:321-324.

Proportion of Surgical Patients with Undiagnosed Obstructive Sleep Apnoea.
Singh M, Liao P, Kobah S, Wijeysundera DN, Shapiro C, Chung F.
Br J Anaesth 2013; 110:629-636

Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome: A Review of Epidemiology, Pathophysiology, and Perioperative Considerations.
Chau EH, Lam D, Wong J, Mokhlesi B, Chung F.
Anesthesiology 2012; 117:188-205

Special Article: Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia Consensus Statement on Preoperative Selection of Adult Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Scheduled for Ambulatory Surgery.
Joshi GP, Ankichetty SP, Gan TJ, Chung F.
Anesth Analg 2012; 115:1060-8

Meta-Analysis of the Association Between Obstructive Sleep Apnoea and Postoperative Outcome.
Kaw R, Chung F, Pasupuleti V, Mehta J, Gay PC, Hernandez AV.
Br J Anaesth 2012; 109:897-906

High STOP-Bang Score Indicates a High Probability of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea.
Chung F, Subramanyam R, Liao P, Sasaki E, Shapiro C, Sun Y.
Br J Anaesth 2012; 108:768-75

Health Effects of Identifying Patients with Undiagnosed Obstructive Sleep Apnea in the Preoperative Clinic: a Follow-Up Study.
Mehta V, Subramanyam R, Shapiro C, Chung F
Can J Anesth 2012; 59(6):544-555

Oxygen Desaturation Index from Nocturnal Oximetry: A Sensitive and Specific Tool to Detect.
Sleep-Disordered Breathing in Surgical Patients
Chung F, Liao P, Elsaid H, Islam S, Shapiro CM, Sun Y.
Anesth Analg 2012; 114:993-1000

Management of Sleep Apnea in Adults - Functional Algorithms for the Perioperative Period.
Seet E, Chung F.
Can J Anesth 2010; 57:849-64

STOP Questionnaire: a Tool to Screen Patients for Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
Chung F, Yegneswaran B, Liao P, Chung SA, Vairavanathan S, Islam S, Khajehdehi A, Shapiro CM.
Anesthesiology 2008; 108:812-21

Validation of the Berlin Questionnaire and American Society of Anesthesiologists Checklist as Screening Tools for Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Surgical Patients.
Chung F, Yegneswaran B, Liao P, Chung SA, Vairavanathan S, Islam S, Khajehdehi A, Shapiro CM.
Anesthesiology 2008; 108:822-30

A Systemic Review of Obstructive Sleep Apnea and its Implications for Anesthesiologists.
Chung SA, Yuan H, Chung F.
Anesth Analg 2008; 107:1543-63

A Systematic Review of the Effects of Sedatives and Anesthetics in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
Ankichetty S, Wong J, Chung F.
J Anaesthesiol Clin Pharmacology 2011; 27(4):447-458

Screening for Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome in the Preoperative Patients.
Chung F.
The Open Anesthesiology Journal 2011; 5(Suppl 1-M2):7-11

Considerations for Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Undergoing Ambulatory Surgery.
Ankichetty S, Chung F.
Curr Opin Anaesthesiol 2011; 24:605-11

A Comparison Between the Boussignac Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Mask and the Venturi Mask in Terms of Improvement in the PaO2/F(I)O2 Ratio in Morbidly Obese Patients Undergoing Bariatric Surgery: a Randomized Controlled Trial.
Wong DT, Adly E, Yun H, Ip V, Thapar S, Maxted GR, Chung F.
Can J Anesth 2011; 58:532-9

Sleep Medicine and Anesthesia: a New Horizon for Anesthesiologists.
Chung F, Hillman D, Lydic R.
Anesthesiology 2011; 114:1261-2

It May be Unsafe for Patients with Untreated Severe OSA Requiring Postoperative Narcotic to Undergo Ambulatory Surgery.
Chung F.
J Clin Sleep Med 2011; 7:111

Perioperative Practical Experiences in Using a Level 2 Portable Polysomnography.
Chung F, Liao P, Sun Y, Amirshahi B, Fazel H, Shapiro C, Elsaid H.
Sleep Breath 2011; 15:367-75

Certification in Sleep Medicine.
Chung F, Hillman D, Lydic R.
Anesthesiology 2011; 115:217

Melatonin and Postoperative Delirium: A Possible Link?
Yousaf F, Seet E, Venkatraghavan L, Katznelson R, Chung F.
Can J Anesth 2010; 57:794-5

Efficacy and Safety of Melatonin as an Anxiolytic and Analgesic in the Perioperative Period A Qualitative Systematic Review of Randomized Trials.
Yousaf F, Seet E, Venkatraghavan L, Abrishami A, Chung F.
Anesthesiology 2010; 113:968-76

Preoperative Screening for Obstructive Sleep Apnoea - One Death is Too Many.
Chung F, Liao P.
Anaeth Intensive Care 2010; 38:949-50

A Systematic Review of Screening Questionnaires for Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
Abrishami A, Jhajehdehi A, Chung F.
Can J Anesth 2010; 57:423-38

Postoperative Complications in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea: a Retrospective Matched Cohort Study.
Liao P, Yegneswaran B, Vairavanathan S, Zilberman P, Chung F.
Can J Anesth 2009; 56:819-28

Screening for Obstructive Sleep Apnea before Surgery: Why is it Important?
Chung F, Elsaid H.
Curr Opin Anesthesiology 2009; 22:405-11

The Importance of Screening for Obstructive Sleep Apnea before Surgery.
Yegneswaran B, Chung F.
Sleep Med 2009; 10:270-1

Patients with Difficult Intubation May Need Referral to Sleep Clinics.
Chung F, Yegneswaran B, Herrera F, Shenderey A, Shapiro CM.
Anesth Analg 2008; 107:915-20

Preoperative Identification of Sleep Apnea Risk in Elective Surgical Patients, using the Berlin Questionnaire.
Chung F, Ward B, Ho J, Yuan H, Kayumov L, Shapiro CM.
J Clin Anesth 2007; 19:130-4

Management of Sleep Apnea in Adults.
Chung F, Imarengiaye C.
Can J Anesth 2002; 49:R54-59

Should all Morbidly Obese Patients be Evaluated for Obstructive Sleep Apnea. In Controversies in the Anesthetic Management of the Obese Surgical Patients.
Riad W and Chung F.
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