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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
 
Increased Utilization of Hospital Resources
Sleep apnea patients are more likely to use more ventilatory support, telemetry services and economic resources compared to patients without sleep apnea.7

 
Increased Transfers to the ICU
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Increased In-Hospital Death
 



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