Perioperative considerations in the management of tracheotomy for the obstructive sleep apnoea patient. Three illustrative case reports.
The perioperative course of three patients with obstructive sleep apnoea who underwent tracheotomy is presented as illustrative of the potentially life-threatening complications of management. It is concluded that this disease demands strict adherence to basic principles of airway management and close observation extending into the period after operation.
D000328:Adult; D000402:Airway Obstruction / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery* / Q000628:therapy; D000768:Anesthesia, General; D006801:Humans; D007430:Intraoperative Care; D007431:Intraoperative Complications; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011229:Preanesthetic Medication / Q000009:adverse effects; D012891:Sleep Apnea Syndromes / Q000150:complications*; D014140:Tracheotomy