Abstract
Recent concerns have been raised about the quality and safety of adenotonsillectomy, a common surgery performed to treat obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in children. OSA is a risk factor for opioid-related perioperative respiratory complications including those associated with anoxic brain injury or death. Our objective was to identify controversial issues related to the care of children with OSA. A standardized Delphi consensus technique involving an interdisciplinary group of 24 pediatric OSA experts identified 3 key issues: “postoperative disposition, preoperative screening, and pain management.” These topics are prime candidates for future systematic reviews and will guide Society of Anesthesia and Sleep Medicine-related research endeavors.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 198-201 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Anesthesia and analgesia |
Volume | 127 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jul 1 2018 |
Bibliographical note
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