| The Bulletín of Kanagawa Dental College | |
| Vol. 36 No. 1 MARCH- 2008 | |
| ISSN: 0385-1443 UBIC: 65 | |
| ABSTRACT | |
| Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) results from a malfunction of the upper airway and consequently, in sorne patients, in severe hypoxemia during
sleep. Severe sleep apnea patients are at extreme risk for general anesthesia. This report concerns a patient with severe OSA that was safely managed with nasal
continuous positive airway pressure (N-CPAP) in the perioperative period. The use of N-CPAP prevents airway obstructive apnea without major complications.
Key words: Perioperative care / NCPA P/ Obstructive Sleep Apnea. |
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