Obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS) is a common clinical condition in which the
throat narrows or collapses repeatedly during sleep, causing obstructive sleep apnoea …

These practice parameters are an update of the previously-published recommendations
regarding the indications for polysomnography and related procedures in the diagnosis of …

Background Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a major risk factor for perioperative adverse
events. However, no screening tool for OSA has been validated in surgical patients. This …

Description: The American College of Physicians (ACP) developed this guideline to present
the evidence and provide clinical recommendations on the diagnosis of obstructive sleep …

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a breathing disorder during sleep that has implications
beyond disrupted sleep. It is increasingly recognized as an independent risk factor for …

Conclusion The existing evidence regarding the accuracy of OSA questionnaires is
associated with promising but inconsistent results. This inconsistency could be due to …

Importance Obstructive sleep apnea is a common disease, responsible for daytime
sleepiness. Prior to referring patients for definitive testing, the likelihood of obstructive sleep …

Background Because of the high prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and its
adverse impact on perioperative outcome, a practical screening tool for surgical patients is …

Background Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common medical condition with significant
adverse consequences, but OSA remains undiagnosed in many individuals. The Berlin …

Background: Various models and questionnaires have been developed for screening
specific populations for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as defined by the apnea/hypopnea …