| Title |
How can we improve mask ventilation in patients with obstructive sleep apnea during anesthesia induction?
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|---|---|
| Published in |
Journal of Anesthesia, December 2012
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| DOI | 10.1007/s00540-012-1520-5 |
| Pubmed ID | |
| Authors |
Yumi Sato, Aya Ikeda, Teruhiko Ishikawa, Shiroh Isono |
| Abstract |
Recent evidence suggests the possible development of difficult mask ventilation in patients with obstructive sleep apnea. Based on our current understanding of the pathophysiology of pharyngeal airway obstruction in obstructive sleep apnea patients, we conclude that anesthesiologists can decrease respiratory complications during anesthesia induction by conducting careful pre-induction preparations, including body and head positioning and sufficient preoxygenation, and by using the two-hand mask ventilation technique with effective airway maneuvers and appropriate ventilator settings while continuously assessing ventilation status with capnography. |
Mendeley readers
The data shown below were compiled from readership statistics for 36 Mendeley readers of this research output. Click here to see the associated Mendeley record.
Geographical breakdown
| Country | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | 1 | 3% |
| South Africa | 1 | 3% |
| Unknown | 34 | 94% |
Demographic breakdown
| Readers by professional status | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 7 | 19% |
| Researcher | 4 | 11% |
| Student > Bachelor | 4 | 11% |
| Lecturer | 3 | 8% |
| Student > Postgraduate | 3 | 8% |
| Other | 7 | 19% |
| Unknown | 8 | 22% |
| Readers by discipline | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine and Dentistry | 21 | 58% |
| Nursing and Health Professions | 5 | 14% |
| Engineering | 1 | 3% |
| Unknown | 9 | 25% |