Sleep-disordered breathing and the patient undergoing endoscopy: Considerations for optimization of periprocedural care

A significant proportion of patients undergoing ambulatory procedures is at risk for sleep-disordered breathing (SDB). Obstructive sleep apnea is the most common diagnosis, but other types such as opioid-related central apnea are important variants. Long-term cardiovascular, neurologic, and related sequelae of untreated SDB are significant such that screening at-risk patients with low-tech bedside tools such as STOP-BANG is warranted. Patients with presumptive SDB should be educated about the disease and referred for specialty evaluation and formal diagnosis.
Source: Techniques in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Source Type: research