Pre-operative screening for sleep disordered breathing: obstructive sleep apnoea and beyond

Sleep disordered breathing describes an important group of conditions that causes abnormal nocturnal gas exchange, with important implications in the peri-operative management plan. An understanding of the pathophysiology behind obstructive sleep apnoea and other disorders that may lead to hypoventi...

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Main Authors: Michael C.F. Cheng, Joerg Steier
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: European Respiratory Society 2022-09-01
Series:Breathe
Online Access:http://breathe.ersjournals.com/content/18/3/220072.full