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See Latest ArticlesScreening for obstructive sleep apnea before surgery: why is it important
Current Opinion in Anesthesiology, 07/15/09
Chung F et al. - The purpose of this article is to review the screening tools available in the preoperative clinic for patients at risk of obstructive sleep apnea. The STOP questionnaire is short and can be easily incorporated into routine screening of general or surgical patients.
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