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A Pharmacokinetic Approach to Rapidly Titrate Propofol During Drug‐Induced Sleep Endoscopy for Evaluation of Sleep Apnea Prior to Transoral Robotic Tongue Base Surgery
Author(s) -
Sperry Steven M.,
Mandel Jeff E.,
Thaler Erica R.
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
the laryngoscope
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.181
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1531-4995
pISSN - 0023-852X
DOI - 10.1002/lary.21953
Subject(s) - otorhinolaryngology , medicine , propofol , obstructive sleep apnea , general surgery , anesthesia , psychiatry
Objectives: To describe a method for performing drug-induced sleep endoscopy on severe sleep apnea patients, utilizing a rapid titration of propofol with real-time calculation of maintenance dose infusions to quickly reach and maintain a goal of moderate airway obstruction.
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