Duh!
October 28, 2004
When I had my carpel tunnel surgery last year not only was I careful to make sure that the Anesthesiology knew I had sleep apena, I also told him HOW I have it.
I really think that knowing that the patient goes into REM sleep and then within 5 minutes stops breathing might be a good thing to know. But gee, I'm just the patient. I also think dentists need to know this as I tend to go to sleep in the chair in between procedings.
Ivanhoe's Medical Breakthroughs - Sleep Apnea Linked to Anesthesia Risks