Open AccessOutcomes and Safety Among Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea Undergoing Cancer Surgery Procedures in a Freestanding Ambulatory Surgical Facility
Author(s) -
Betsy Szeto,
Emily Vertosick,
K. Ruiz,
Hanae K Tokita,
Andrew Vickers,
Melissa Assel,
Brett A. Simon,
Rebecca S. Twersky
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
anesthesia and analgesia/anesthesia and analgesia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.404
H-Index - 201
eISSN - 1526-7598
pISSN - 0003-2999
DOI - 10.1213/ane.0000000000004111
Subject(s) - medicine , obstructive sleep apnea , ambulatory , perioperative , surgery , retrospective cohort study , sleep apnea , anesthesia
Patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may be at increased risk for serious perioperative complications. The suitability of ambulatory surgery for patients with OSA remains controversial, and several national guidelines call for more evidence that assesses clinically significant outcomes. In this study, we investigate the association between OSA status (STOP-BANG risk, or previously diagnosed) and short-term outcomes and safety for patients undergoing cancer surgery at a freestanding ambulatory surgery facility.