Publications by authors named "Constance C Burke"
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to assess how common habitual snoring is among children undergoing elective non-cardiac surgery and whether it links to complications during or after surgery.
- Out of 1102 kids analyzed, 27.3% were habitual snorers, with snorers experiencing higher rates of respiratory complications (16.9%) and longer recovery times compared to non-snorers.
- Findings suggest that habitual snoring in children is prevalent and may indicate a higher risk for surgical complications, warranting careful evaluation during pre-operative assessments.
Objective: The purpose of this investigation was to examine the association of neck circumference (NC) with perioperative respiratory adverse events in children undergoing elective noncardiac surgery, a relationship that has not been previously characterized.
Methods: Using a prospective, observational design, we studied children aged 6 to 18 years undergoing elective noncardiac surgeries at our institution. Trained research assistants collected clinical (including perioperative adverse events) and anthropometric data from all subjects.