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Impact of spinal vs general anaesthesia on perioperative obstructive sleep apnoea severity post TKA
January 2025
Impact of spinal vs general anaesthesia on perioperative obstructive sleep apnoea severity post TKA
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Impact of spinal versus general anaesthesia on perioperative obstructive sleep apnoea severity in patients undergoing hip arthroplasty: a post hoc analysis of two randomised controlled trials.
Br J Anaesth . 2024 Aug;133(2):416-423.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Ninety-six patients with obstructive sleep apnea undergoing hip arthroplasty were randomized to receive spinal anesthesia (n=47) or general anesthesia (n=49). The primary outcomes were the supine apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) on the first postoperative night and the evolution of supine AHI up to the third postoperative night. Secondary outcomes included the oxygen desaturation index and global AHI on...
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