Association between self reported snoring, STOP questionnaire and postoperative pulmonary complications in patients submitted to ortophaedic surgery

URSAVAŞ, AHMET; Guven, Tahir; COŞKUN, NECMİYE; Ege, Ercument; Yilmazlar, Aysun

doi:10.1186/2049-6958-8-3

Association between self reported snoring, STOP questionnaire and postoperative pulmonary complications in patients submitted to ortophaedic surgery

URSAVAŞ A. , Guven T., COŞKUN N. F. , Ege E., Yilmazlar A.

MULTIDISCIPLINARY RESPIRATORY MEDICINE, vol.8, 2013 (Journal Indexed in SCI)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 8
Publication Date: 2013
Doi Number: 10.1186/2049-6958-8-3
Title of Journal : MULTIDISCIPLINARY RESPIRATORY MEDICINE
Keywords: Atelectasis, Obesity, Orthopedic surgery, Sleep apnea, STOP questionnaire, OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP-APNEA, RISK-FACTORS, UPPER AIRWAY, POPULATION, MANAGEMENT, DISORDERS, OBESITY

Abstract

Background: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may increase perioperative complications. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship among postoperative pulmonary complication, snoring and STOP questionnaire in patients with ortophaedic surgery.