Admission of Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea Undergoing Ambulatory Surgery in Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery

OBJECTIVES: Within Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (OHNS), obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients are frequently encountered. To implement policies and screening measures for admission of OSA patients undergoing ambulatory surgery, actual rates of admission must first be determined. We aimed to evaluate rates and reasons for admission of OSA patients after ambulatory OHNS surgery. METHODS: Retrospective chart review was undertaken of all …