Tonsils, obesity and obstructive sleep apnoea

In this article the normal effects of anaesthesia on breathing are defined. Specific threats to the airway are identified and illustrated by reference to common clinical conditions.

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Published inBritish journal of hospital medicine Vol. 47; no. 1; p. 62
Main Authors Dodds, C, Ryall, D M
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England 09.01.1992
Subjects
Airway Obstruction - etiology
Airway Obstruction - therapy
Anesthesia, Inhalation - methods
Clinical Protocols
Humans
Obesity - complications
Postoperative Care
Sleep Apnea Syndromes - complications
Sleep Apnea Syndromes - diagnosis
Tonsillitis - complications
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Summary:In this article the normal effects of anaesthesia on breathing are defined. Specific threats to the airway are identified and illustrated by reference to common clinical conditions.
ISSN:0007-1064