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A Perioperative Smoking Cessation Intervention With Varenicline, Counseling, and Fax Referral to a Telephone Quitline Versus a Brief Intervention: A Randomized Controlled Trial

scientific article published on 17 March 2017

A comparison between the Boussignac™ continuous positive airway pressure mask and the venturi mask in terms of improvement in the PaO2/F(I)O2 ratio in morbidly obese patients undergoing bariatric surgery: a randomized controlled trial

scientific article published on 5 April 2011

A comparison of anaesthesia using remifentanil combined with either isoflurane, enflurane or propofol in patients undergoing gynaecological laparoscopy, varicose vein or arthroscopic surgery

scientific article published in August 2000

A perioperative smoking cessation intervention with varenicline: a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial

scientific article published in October 2012

A post-anesthetic discharge scoring system for home readiness after ambulatory surgery

scientific article published in September 1995

A prospective observational evaluation of an anatomically guided, logically formulated airway measure to predict difficult laryngoscopy

scientific article

A prospective randomized double-blinded study of the effect of intravenous fluid therapy on adverse outcomes on outpatient surgery

scientific article published in April 1995

A systematic review of screening questionnaires for obstructive sleep apnea.

scientific article published on 09 February 2010

A systematic review of the effects of sedatives and anesthetics in patients with obstructive sleep apnea

scientific article published on October 2011

Accuracy of pulse oximeters in measuring oxygen saturation in patients with poor peripheral perfusion: a systematic review

scientific article published on 04 February 2022

Alternative scoring models of STOP-bang questionnaire improve specificity to detect undiagnosed obstructive sleep apnea

scientific article

Amisulpride for the Rescue Treatment of Postoperative Nausea or Vomiting in Patients Failing Prophylaxis: A Randomized, Placebo-controlled Phase III Trial

scientific article published on 01 February 2019

An order-based approach to facilitate postoperative decision-making for patients with sleep apnea

scientific article published on 16 February 2013

An update on preoperative assessment and preparation of surgical patients with obstructive sleep apnea

scientific article published on 7 November 2017

An update on the various practical applications of the STOP-Bang questionnaire in anesthesia, surgery, and perioperative medicine.

scientific article published on 24 November 2016

Anaesthesia and SARS.

scientific article published in June 2003

Anaesthetic management of sleep-disordered breathing in adults.

scientific article published on 17 December 2016

Anesthetic Considerations for Patients With Congenital Central Hypoventilation Syndrome: A Systematic Review of the Literature.

scientific article published on December 2016

Anesthetic Management of Narcolepsy Patients During Surgery: A Systematic Review.

scientific article published in January 2018

Are patients comfortable consenting to clinical anesthesia research trials on the day of surgery?

scientific article published in April 2004

Association of STOP-Bang Questionnaire as a Screening Tool for Sleep Apnea and Postoperative Complications: A Systematic Review and Bayesian Meta-analysis of Prospective and Retrospective Cohort Studies.

scientific article

Best perioperative practice in management of ambulatory patients with obstructive sleep apnea

scientific article published on 01 December 2018

Brief review: Airway rescue with insertion of laryngeal mask airway devices with patients in the prone position.

scientific article published on 02 September 2010

CPAP in the Perioperative Setting: Evidence of Support

scientific article

Calcium channel blockade does not offer adequate protection from perioperative myocardial ischemia.

scientific article published in September 1988

Can postoperative nausea and vomiting be predicted?

scientific article published in July 1999

Cannot intubate-cannot ventilate and difficult intubation strategies: results of a Canadian national survey

scientific article published in May 2005

Car accidents after ambulatory surgery in patients without an escort

scientific article

Cardiac arrest following protamine administration

scientific article published on 01 May 1984

Cardiorespiratory complications of neuraxial opioids in patients with obstructive sleep apnea: a systematic review.

scientific article published on 27 August 2013

Case Report of a Patient With Idiopathic Hypersomnia and a Family History of Malignant Hyperthermia Undergoing General Anesthesia: An Overview of the Anesthetic Considerations

scientific article published on 17 March 2017

Characterization of respiratory compromise and the potential clinical utility of capnography in the post-anesthesia care unit: a blinded observational trial

scientific article published on 07 June 2019

Chronic opioid use and central sleep apnea: a review of the prevalence, mechanisms, and perioperative considerations

scientific article published on June 2015

Coagulopathies in patients after transurethral resection of the prostate: spinal versus general anesthesia

scientific article published in October 1995

Combined topical and intracameral anesthesia in penetrating keratoplasty.

scientific article published in May 2004

Comparison of oropharyngeal leak pressure between the Ambu® AuraGain™ and the LMA® Supreme™ supraglottic airways: a randomized-controlled trial.

scientific article published on 26 March 2018

Comparison of the intubation conditions provided by rapacuronium (ORG 9487) or succinylcholine in humans during anesthesia with fentanyl and propofol.

scientific article published on November 1999

Compliance with postoperative instructions: a telephone survey of 750 day surgery patients.

scientific article

Complications of general anesthesia.

scientific article published on August 2013

Consensus guidelines for the management of postoperative nausea and vomiting

scientific article

Considerations for patients with obstructive sleep apnea undergoing ambulatory surgery.

scientific article published on December 2011

Continent-wide anaesthesia guideline: a step towards safer practice

scientific article published in October 2011

Continuous Pulse Oximetry and Capnography Monitoring for Postoperative Respiratory Depression and Adverse Events: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

scientific article published on 19 October 2017

Correlation between the STOP-Bang Score and the Severity of Obstructive Sleep Apnea

scientific article published in June 2015

Deficits in information transfer between anaesthesiologist and postanaesthesia care unit staff: an analysis of patient handover

scientific article published in September 2012

Development of an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Guideline and Implementation Strategy Based on the Knowledge-to-action Cycle.

scientific article published on 14 February 2015

Diagnosis and treatment of obstructive sleep apnea during pregnancy

scientific article published on 11 February 2016

Does Obstructive Sleep Apnea Influence Perioperative Outcome? A Qualitative Systematic Review for the Society of Anesthesia and Sleep Medicine Task Force on Preoperative Preparation of Patients with Sleep-Disordered Breathing.

scientific article published on May 2016

Dose-response relationship between opioid use and adverse effects after ambulatory surgery

scientific article

Effectiveness of consumer-grade contactless vital signs monitors: a systematic review and meta-analysis

publication published on 09 July 2021

Efficacy and safety of melatonin as an anxiolytic and analgesic in the perioperative period: a qualitative systematic review of randomized trials.

scientific article

Erratum to: Perioperative fellowship curricula in anesthesiology: a systematic review

scientific article

Erratum to: The effectiveness of apneic oxygenation during tracheal intubation in various clinical settings: a narrative review

scientific article published on 27 February 2017

Escort accompanying discharge after ambulatory surgery: a necessity or a luxury?

scientific article published on December 2009

Evaluation of morphine versus fentanyl for postoperative analgesia after ambulatory surgical procedures

scientific article published in March 1997

Evaluation of postural stability after low-dose droperidol in outpatients undergoing gynaecological dilatation and curettage procedure

scientific article published in June 2002

Evaluation of zolpidem, triazolam, and placebo as hypnotic drugs the night before surgery

scientific article published in March 1997

Excessive requirement for heparin during cardiac surgery.

scientific article

Factors associated with postoperative exacerbation of sleep-disordered breathing

scientific article published on February 2014

Factors contributing to a prolonged stay after ambulatory surgery

scientific article published in December 1999

Factors leading to obstructive granulation tissue formation after ultraflex stenting in benign tracheal narrowing

scientific article published on 23 March 2010

Fast-tracking (bypassing the PACU) does not reduce nursing workload after ambulatory surgery

scientific article published on 17 September 2004

General anesthesia in a patient with an enlarged saber sheath trachea

scientific article published in February 1998

Health effects of identifying patients with undiagnosed obstructive sleep apnea in the preoperative clinic: a follow-up study ⬇️

scientific article published on March 30, 2012

High STOP-Bang score indicates a high probability of obstructive sleep apnoea

scientific article published on 8 March 2012

Improved esophageal patency when inserting the ProSeal laryngeal mask airway with an Eschmann tracheal tube introducer

scientific article published on 15 July 2009

In Response

scientific article published on 01 March 2016

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In reply: Apneic oxygenation: Let's all just take a deep breath.

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In reply: Optimal propofol induction dose in morbidly obese patients: bispectral index guidance is not the answer

scientific article published on 24 April 2018

Indirect airway challenges

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Interpretation of sleep studies for patients with sleep-disordered breathing: What the anesthesiologist needs to know

scientific article

Is Perioperative Fluid and Salt Balance a Contributing Factor in Postoperative Worsening of Obstructive Sleep Apnea?

scientific article published on May 2016

Is obstructive sleep apnea associated with difficult airway? Evidence from a systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective and retrospective cohort studies

scientific article published in PLoS ONE

It may be unsafe for patients with untreated severe OSA requiring postoperative narcotic to undergo ambulatory surgery

scientific article published on February 2011

Knowledge Gaps in the Perioperative Management of Adults With Narcolepsy: A Call for Further Research

scientific article published on 01 July 2019

Knowledge Gaps in the Perioperative Management of Adults with Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome. An Official American Thoracic Society Workshop Report.

scientific article published in February 2018

Low-dose fentanyl: haemodynamic response during induction and intubation in geriatric patients

scientific article published in November 1985

Management of sleep apnea in adults - functional algorithms for the perioperative period: Continuing Professional Development

scientific article published on 4 August 2010

Melatonin and postoperative delirium: a possible link?

scientific article published on 4 June 2010

Meta-analysis of the association between obstructive sleep apnoea and postoperative outcome

scientific article published on 6 September 2012

Morbidly obese patients: a clinical challenge

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Multimodal analgesia for postoperative pain control.

scientific article

Narcolepsy, Anesthesia, and Sedation: A Survey of the Perioperative Experience of Patients With Narcolepsy

scientific article published on 01 November 2019

Nausea and vomiting treatment after surgery: we still can do better

scientific article published on 01 September 2012

Neck circumference as a predictor of difficult intubation and difficult mask ventilation in morbidly obese patients: A prospective observational study

scientific article published on 8 September 2015

New supraglottic airway with built-in pressure indicator decreases postoperative pharyngolaryngeal symptoms: a randomized controlled trial

scientific article published on 5 October 2013

Obesity hypoventilation syndrome, sleep apnea, overlap syndrome: perioperative management to prevent complications.

scientific article published on 26 October 2016

Obesity hypoventilation syndrome: a review of epidemiology, pathophysiology, and perioperative considerations.

scientific article published on July 2012

Obstructive sleep apnea as a risk factor associated with difficult airway management - A narrative review

scientific article published on 29 December 2017

Obstructive sleep apnea, pain, and opioids: is the riddle solved?

scientific article

Obstructive sleep apnoea in adults: peri-operative considerations: A narrative review

scientific article published on 2 January 2018

Omission of nitrous oxide from a propofol-based anesthetic does not affect the recovery of women undergoing outpatient gynecologic surgery

scientific article published in August 2000

Ondansetron is more effective than metoclopramide for the treatment of opioid-induced emesis in post-surgical adult patients. Ondansetron OIE Post-Surgical Study Group

scientific article published in October 1999

Opioids for Acute Pain Management in Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Systematic Review

scientific article published on 01 October 2018

Opioids, respiratory depression, and sleep-disordered breathing

scientific article published on 22 May 2017

Optimal propofol induction dose in morbidly obese patients: A randomized controlled trial comparing the bispectral index and lean body weight scalar.

scientific article published on 27 February 2017

Oropharyngeal leak pressure with the laryngeal mask airway Supreme™ at different intracuff pressures: a randomized controlled trial

scientific article published on 30 April 2011

Oxygen desaturation index from nocturnal oximetry: a sensitive and specific tool to detect sleep-disordered breathing in surgical patients

scientific article

Patient preference survey: are patients willing to delay surgery if obstructive sleep apnea is suspected?

scientific article published on 12 September 2018

Patient-controlled transdermal fentanyl hydrochloride vs intravenous morphine pump for postoperative pain: a randomized controlled trial

scientific article published in March 2004

Patients with difficult intubation may need referral to sleep clinics.

scientific article published in September 2008

Peri-operative cessation of smoking: time for anaesthetists to act.

scientific article published in August 2015

Perioperative auto-titrated continuous positive airway pressure treatment in surgical patients with obstructive sleep apnea: a randomized controlled trial.

scientific article published on October 2013

Perioperative consideration of obstructive sleep apnea in ambulatory surgery.

scientific article published on June 2014

Perioperative fellowship curricula in anesthesiology: a systematic review.

scientific article

Perioperative management for the obese outpatient

scientific article published on December 2014

Perioperative management of obstructive sleep apnea in bariatric surgery: a consensus guideline

scientific article

Perioperative management of patients with obstructive sleep apnea: a survey of Canadian anesthesiologists.

scientific article published on 19 October 2015

Perioperative nocturnal hypoxemia matters in surgical patients with obstructive sleep apnea.

scientific article published on 20 October 2016

Perioperative practical experiences in using a level 2 portable polysomnography

scientific article published on 16 March 2010

Pharyngolaryngeal morbidity with the laryngeal mask airway in spontaneously breathing patients: does size matter?

scientific article published in May 2001

Post-operative recovery: day surgery patients' preferences.

scientific article published in February 2001

Postoperative Outcomes in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Comparative Studies.

scientific article

Postoperative Oxygen Therapy in Patients With OSA: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

scientific article published on 19 December 2016

Postoperative changes in sleep-disordered breathing and sleep architecture in patients with obstructive sleep apnea.

scientific article published on February 2014

Postoperative complications associated with obstructive sleep apnea: time to wake up!

scientific article published in February 2014

Postoperative complications in patients with obstructive sleep apnea: a retrospective matched cohort study.

scientific article published in November 2009

Postoperative complications with neuromuscular blocking drugs and/or reversal agents in obstructive sleep apnea patients: a systematic review

scientific article published on 19 July 2018

Postoperative delirium in the elderly

scientific article published on 01 June 1995

Postoperative issues: discharge criteria

scientific article published on June 2014

Postoperative pain in ambulatory surgery

scientific article published in October 1997

Postoperative recovery after general anaesthesia with and without retrobulbar block in retinal detachment surgery

scientific article published in November 1988

Postoperative sleep-disordered breathing in patients without preoperative sleep apnea.

scientific article published on June 2015

Postoperative sore throat after ambulatory surgery

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Postoperative sore throat: cause, prevention and treatment.

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Postoperative vascular complications in unrecognised Obstructive Sleep apnoea (POSA) study protocol: an observational cohort study in moderate-to-high risk patients undergoing non-cardiac surgery

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Pre-operative biomarkers and imaging tests as predictors of post-operative delirium in non-cardiac surgical patients: a systematic review

scientific article published on 23 February 2019

Preadmission anesthesia consultation using telemedicine technology: a pilot study

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Predictive factors in global and anesthesia satisfaction in ambulatory surgical patients

scientific article published in October 1997

Predictive performance of the STOP-Bang score for identifying obstructive sleep apnea in obese patients

scientific article published in December 2013

Predictors of patient satisfaction with anaesthesia and surgery care: a cohort study using the Postoperative Quality of Recovery Scale

scientific article published in March 2013

Preoperative Evaluation: Estimation of Pulmonary Risk Including Obstructive Sleep Apnea Impact

scientific article published on 12 October 2018

Preoperative multimodal analgesia facilitates recovery after ambulatory laparoscopic cholecystectomy

scientific article published in January 1996

Preoperative screening for obstructive sleep apnea in morbidly obese patients.

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Preoperative smoking cessation as part of surgical prehabilitation

scientific article published on 03 January 2019

Preoxygenation and intraoperative ventilation strategies in obese patients: a comprehensive review

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Propofol infusion for induction and maintenance of anesthesia in elderly patients: recovery and hemodynamic profiles

scientific article published in June 1996

Prospective study on incidence and functional impact of transient neurologic symptoms associated with 1% versus 5% hyperbaric lidocaine in short urologic procedures

scientific article

Pulse-ox paradox: potential versus pitfalls of pulse oximetry monitoring in surgical patients with obstructive sleep apnea

scientific article published on 30 July 2019

Recovery pattern and home-readiness after ambulatory surgery

scientific article published in May 1995

Remifentanil compared with alfentanil for ambulatory surgery using total intravenous anesthesia. The Remifentanil/Alfentanil Outpatient TIVA Group

scientific article published in March 1997

Remifentanil versus remifentanil/midazolam for ambulatory surgery during monitored anesthesia care

scientific article published in July 1997

Respiratory depression: an adverse outcome during patient controlled analgesia therapy

scientific article published in March 1996

Respiratory interaction after spinal anesthesia and sedation with midazolam

scientific article published on November 1, 1992

Return hospital visits and hospital readmissions after ambulatory surgery

scientific article published in November 1999

Risk factors for opioid-induced respiratory depression and failure to rescue: a review

scientific article published on 7 November 2017

Risk factors for opioid-induced respiratory depression in surgical patients: a systematic review and meta-analyses

scientific article published on 14 December 2018

STOP-Bang Questionnaire: A Practical Approach to Screen for Obstructive Sleep Apnea

scientific article published on 17 September 2015

Safety and efficacy of laryngeal mask airway Supreme versus laryngeal mask airway ProSeal: a randomized controlled trial.

scientific article published in July 2010

Salt Content in IV Fluids Given Intraoperatively May Influence Postoperative OSA Severity

scientific article published on June 2015

Screening for obstructive sleep apnea before surgery: why is it important?

scientific article published on June 2009

Selection of obese patients undergoing ambulatory surgery: a systematic review of the literature.

scientific article

Serum bicarbonate level improves specificity of STOP-Bang screening for obstructive sleep apnea

scientific article published in May 2013

Should adult patients drink fluids before discharge from ambulatory surgery?

scientific article published in August 1998

Sleep Study and Oximetry Parameters for Predicting Postoperative Complications in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea

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Sleep medicine and anesthesia: a new horizon for anesthesiologists

scientific article published in June 2011

Sleep-Disordered Breathing, Postoperative Delirium, and Cognitive Impairment

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Sleep-disordered breathing and postoperative outcomes after bariatric surgery: analysis of the nationwide inpatient sample

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Sleep-disordered breathing and postoperative outcomes after elective surgery: analysis of the nationwide inpatient sample

scientific article published on September 2013

Smoking Cessation: The Role of the Anesthesiologist.

scientific article published on May 2016

Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia Consensus Statement on Preoperative Selection of Adult Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Scheduled for Ambulatory Surgery ⬇️

scientific article published on August 10, 2012

Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia consensus statement on perioperative blood glucose management in diabetic patients undergoing ambulatory surgery

scientific article published on October 2010

Society of Anesthesia and Sleep Medicine Guideline on Intraoperative Management of Adult Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea

scientific article published on 01 October 2018

Society of Anesthesia and Sleep Medicine Guidelines on Preoperative Screening and Assessment of Adult Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea.

scientific article published on August 2016

Society of anesthesia and sleep medicine: proceedings of 2012 annual meeting.

scientific article published on 15 May 2013

Spinal anesthesia: functional balance is impaired after clinical recovery

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Suboptimal Diagnostic Accuracy of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in One Database Does Not Invalidate Previous Observational Studies

scientific article published in May 2016

Sugammadex, a selective reversal medication for preventing postoperative residual neuromuscular blockade

scientific article (publication date: 7 October 2009)

Systematic review of questionnaires measuring patient satisfaction in ambulatory anesthesia

scientific article

Systematic review of spinal anaesthesia using bupivacaine for ambulatory knee arthroscopy.

scientific article published on 03 February 2009

Teaching residents out-of-hospital anesthesia-what are we waiting for?

scientific article published on 28 August 2010

The Benefits of Perioperative Screening for Sleep Apnea in Surgical Patients.

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The Effects of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure on Postoperative Outcomes in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patients Undergoing Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

scientific article published on May 2015

The assessment of postural stability after ambulatory anesthesia: a comparison of desflurane with propofol.

scientific article published in January 2002

The effectiveness of apneic oxygenation during tracheal intubation in various clinical settings: a narrative review.

scientific article published on 3 January 2017

The importance of screening for obstructive sleep apnea before surgery.

scientific article published on 20 May 2008

The prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea in mild cognitive impairment: a systematic review

scientific article published on 15 August 2019

The prevention of delirium in elderly with obstructive sleep apnea (PODESA) study: protocol for a multi-centre prospective randomized, controlled trial

scientific article published on 3 January 2018

Topical application of antifibrinolytic drugs for on-pump cardiac surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis

scientific article

Topical application of tranexamic acid reduces postoperative blood loss in total knee arthroplasty: a randomized, controlled trial.

scientific article published on November 2010

Tranexamic Acid reduces perioperative blood loss in adult patients having spinal fusion surgery.

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Understanding Phenotypes of Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Applications in Anesthesia, Surgery, and Perioperative Medicine

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Use of low-dose pregabalin in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

scientific article published on 25 June 2010

Use of manometry for laryngeal mask airway reduces postoperative pharyngolaryngeal adverse events: a prospective, randomized trial

scientific article published in March 2010

Utilizing Patient E-learning in an Intervention Study on Preoperative Smoking Cessation.

scientific article published on 5 March 2018

Validation of the STOP-Bang Questionnaire as a Screening Tool for Obstructive Sleep Apnea among Different Populations: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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What is the driving performance of ambulatory surgical patients after general anesthesia?

scientific article published in November 2005

What is the minimum training required for successful cricothyroidotomy?: a study in mannequins

scientific article published in February 2003

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