605 - Beyond the STOP-Bang: Transforming Perioperative Obstructive Sleep Apnea Screening into Lifesaving Action
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a prevalent, yet under-recognized condition that poses significant risks to surgical patients. Despite utilizing screening tools like the STOP-Bang questionnaire, many institutions fail to implement effective follow-up strategies, leaving patients vulnerable to undiagnosed and untreated OSA. This session delves into the critical gap between OSA screening and intervention in the perianesthesia context.
1.00 contact hour
Speaker(s)
Sonja Severson MSN RN FNP CPAN CAPA
seversonsonja@gmail.com
Mary Frances Mullins DNP RN CPAN CAPA CRNA
mac3miller2@aol.com