Tuesday, 7 May 2013

Patients With Sleep Apnea Undergoing Joint Replacement Have Improved Outcomes With Regional Anesthesia

Using regional anesthesia instead of general anesthesia in patients with sleep apnea undergoing total joint replacement decreases major complications by 17%, according to a study published online, ahead of print, in the journal Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine. The Hospital for Special Surgery study is the first to provide evidence that an intervention during surgery can improve outcomes in patients with sleep apnea who often fare worse than patients without this condition. Currently, up to 25% of patients presenting for surgery in the United States have sleep apnea... via Health News from Medical News Today Read More Here..


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