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Pre-operative screening for sleep disordered breathing: obstructive sleep apnoea and beyond.

Michael C F ChengJoerg Steier
Published in: Breathe (Sheffield, England) (2022)
To review different types of sleep disordered breathing and available screening methods in pre-operative assessment.To understand the pathophysiology behind sleep disordered breathing and how it can lead to complications in the peri-operative setting.To review the planning and treatment strategies that should be considered as part of peri-operative management.
Keyphrases
  • physical activity
  • risk factors
  • obstructive sleep apnea