Publications by authors named "B T Woodson"
Article Synopsis
- Obstructive sleep apnoea increases risks during sedation in hospitals, prompting the implementation of the STOP-BANG screening to ensure proper respiratory monitoring for patients receiving sedatives, narcotics, or anxiolytics.
- * The STOP-BANG measure was integrated into the admission process, requiring monitoring via pulse oximetry and capnography for patients scoring ≥3 who were prescribed sedatives or narcotics.
- * An analysis of over 250,000 patients showed that after implementing the protocol, mortality rates for those on sedatives decreased and monitoring was particularly beneficial for high-risk patients with STOP-BANG scores of 5 or more.
Phenotypes of Velopharyngeal Tube Law in Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg
October 2024
Objective: The biomechanics of upper airway collapse in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) remains poorly understood. The goal of this study is to compare the area-pressure relationship (tube law) of the velopharynx at peak inspiration and peak expiration.
Study Design: Cross-sectional.
Do Patients With Multilevel Collapse Need Multilevel Surgery?
JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg
October 2024
Purpose: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is associated with metabolic, cardiovascular, and cerebrovascular comorbidities. Appropriate diagnosis and treatment of OSA might mitigate these comorbidities. This retrospective review sought to assess the impact of sex, age, race, ethnicity, and insurance status on polysomnography (PSG) referral rates.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPalate Shape, Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy Findings, and Obstructive Sleep Apnea Pharyngeal Surgery Outcomes.
Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg
September 2024
Objective: Pharyngeal surgery is a treatment option for patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) unable to tolerate positive pressure therapy. This study aims to determine the association between palate shape as described by Woodson and pharyngeal surgical outcomes.
Study Design: Exploratory analysis of retrospective cohort.