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On the Cover
Undiagnosed obstructive sleep
apnea (OSA) is more common
than you might think and puts
surgical patients at risk of suf-
fering airway, cardiovascular
and respiratory complications.
We spoke to the authors of the
Society of Anesthesia and Sleep
Medicine's new intraoperative
OSA guideline for their insights
on the steps you can take to
protect this vulnerable patient
population. Following their
advice will help your OSA
patients — and you — breathe a
lot easier.
Cover design by Ethan Anderson
Photo by Pamela Bevelhymer,
RN, BSN, CNOR
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Donna M. Amado, MSN, RN, CNOR
24 Medical Malpractice
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30 My Turn
Blessed to Let Go Together
Angela Ross, RN, BSN, CEN
98 Anesthesia Alert
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Mark F. Weiss, JD
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Late Shift
Paula Watkins, RN
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