“General anesthesia”

We need to know more about your OSA ( obstructive sleep apnea ) and how it affects your daily activity. After the Assessment we can tailor an anesthetic to your need taking into consideration your OSA and giving you a safe and pleasant experience.

Let the anesthesiologist know about your OSA. There is an ongoing protocol to help this situation. Be prepared to stay in the hospital after surgery several hours longer.

You're anesthesiologist will speak to you before your surgery. They will ask questions about your health and perform a physical exam prior to your surgery.
True allergies to anesthesia are almost nonexistent but there are potential side effects. Additionally, your anesthesiologist will monitor you very closely during your surgical procedure to ensure your heart rate, blood pressure and breathing are all doing well
Be certain to express any of your concerns to your anesthesiologists on the day of your procedure.

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common medical problem among patients for whom anesthesiologists provide care. Death among patients with OSA rarely occurs during intraoperative care, but that risk increases in the postoperative period if there is excessive administration of opioid medications without intensive and continuous respiratory monitoring. Appropriate pain therapies focused on regional anesthesia and intensive monitoring postoperatively can mitigate these risks.