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Educational Tools 
Obstructive Sleep Apnea 
Obstructive Sleep Apnea 
Anesthesia providers may not be aware of the co-morbidities and risk factors associated with OSA. Practitioners need to consider risks factors for OSA and the perioperative management of potential problems in each patient.
 

 Educational Tools
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Preoperative Screening Tool
This sample questionnaire is not a substitute for a sleep disorder evaluation by a qualified physician, but it may help identify at-risk patients during the preoperative period.

 Articles
Obstructive Sleep Apnea May Block the Path to a Positive Postoperative Outcome
The majority of patients with obstructive sleep apnea are undiagnosed. Anesthesia providers can easily screen for this condition to avoid problems with airway management during anesthesia administration.
 
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