EPISODE · Mar 28, 2021 · 26 MIN
S2 Ep. 8: Daysleeper (OSA)
from Deep Breaths · host Deep Breaths
In today's episode, we talk Obstructive Sleep Apnoea, or OSA, with special guest, Dr Hamish Pollock. We start with a definition of OSA, how it is diagnosed, complications and treatment options. From here we have a more in-depth discussion about important components of the pre-anaesthetic assessment, screening for OSA and finally how to plan a safe anaesthetic for these patients. Feel free to email us at [email protected] with any questions, comments or suggestions for future episode topics and guest interviewees.Thanks for listening and happy studying.Resources for this episode:Perioperative considerations in the management of obstructive sleep apnoea by R. Holt, G. Downey and M. Naughton:https://www.mja.com.au/system/files/issues/211_07/mja250326.pdf Feel free to email us at [email protected] if you have any questions, comments or suggestions. We love hearing from you! And don't forget to claim CPD for listening if you are a consultant or fellow. Log us as a learning session which you can find within the knowledge and skills division, and as evidence upload a screenshot of the podcast episode. Thanks for listening, and happy studying!
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In today's episode, we talk Obstructive Sleep Apnoea, or OSA, with special guest, Dr Hamish Pollock. We start with a definition of OSA, how it is diagnosed, complications and treatment options. From here we have a more in-depth discussion about important components of the pre-anaesthetic assessment, screening for OSA and finally how to plan a safe anaesthetic for these patients. Feel free to email us at [email protected] with any questions, comments or suggestions for future episod...
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