Journal of Radiology Nursing
Volume 27, Issue 3 , Pages 107-111, September 2008

Sedating the Patient With Underlying Sleep Apnea

  • Nicole Pace, RN, BSN, CRN

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    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author: Nicole Pace, Interventional Radiology, McClure 1 Radiology, Fletcher Allen Health Care, 111 Colchester Avenue, Burlington, VT 05401.

Abstract 

The purpose of this article was to discuss the use of moderate sedation in the patient with obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS). OSAHS is prevalent, yet often undiagnosed in the United States. Patients with OSAHS are at risk for a number of health problems and airway complications when receiving moderate sedation. As a result, sedation for procedure can be complex in this patient population. With a sound understanding of the pathophysiology of OSAHS, careful preprocedure screening, diligent monitoring, and a few modifications, these patients can be sedated effectively and safely.

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 Derived from a staff development presentation given to the interventional radiology department staff on November 8, 2007 @ Fletcher Allen Health Care.

PII: S1546-0843(08)00083-7

doi:10.1016/j.jradnu.2008.05.002

Journal of Radiology Nursing
Volume 27, Issue 3 , Pages 107-111, September 2008

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