Pre-Operative Assessment Of Obstructive Sleep Apnea In The Ambulatory Anesthesia Patient: A Survey Of Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery Providers

Oral and maxillofacial surgeons (OMS) often treat patients with both diagnosed and undiagnosed obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Patients with OSA are at significant risk for peri- and post-operative complications after receiving intravenous sedation, general anesthesia, or post-operative opiate analgesia. The purpose of this study was to determine whether OMS providers are screening patients for peri- and post-operative risks related to OSA prior to office-based ambulatory anesthesia.

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