Can anesthesia care for patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) impact patient safety during surgery? Join me, Alli Bechtel, as I unravel the complexities of managing anesthesia for OSA patients, drawing insights from experts like Mandeep Singh and his team, featured in the June 2024 APSF newsletter. This episode promises to enhance your understanding of the challenges and solutions in perioperative care for OSA patients, highlighting the importance of preoperative screening and the pressing need for structured postoperative guidelines. With the prevalence of OSA higher in surgical patients, the frequent lack of diagnosis poses significant risks, and together, we explore how clinical guidelines are working to change that narrative.

The Society of Anesthesia and Sleep Medicine is at the forefront of the mission to keep sleep disorder patients safe, and I'm here to share their initiatives and collaborative efforts with you. From addressing the gaps in routine OSA screening to improving clinical training, this conversation is packed with actionable recommendations to elevate anesthesia care practices. Discover the significance of collaborative efforts with other medical societies to create comprehensive management guidelines that ensure patient safety. Whether you're directly involved in anesthesia care or interested in the latest advancements in patient safety, this episode is essential listening for navigating the complexities of OSA management in the perioperative period.

For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/225-collaborative-guidelines-for-safe-anesthesia-in-osa/

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