Abstract
- Define obstructive sleep apnea.
- Identify prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea.
- Review the literature related to the use of opioids in individuals with obstructive sleep apnea.
- List best practices for the use of opioids in individuals with obstructive sleep apnea.
Sigma Membership
Epsilon Psi, Xi Upsilon
Lead Author Affiliation
Carilion Clinic, Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Roanoke, Virginia, USA
Type
Presentation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
Literature Review
Research Approach
N/A
Keywords:
Opioids, Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Recommended Citation
Ward, Cynthia W., "Safe use of opioids in individuals with obstructive sleep apnea" (2019). General Submissions: Presenations (Oral and Poster). 3.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/gen_sub_presentations/2013/presentations/3
Conference Name
Blue Ridge Chapter Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses
Conference Host
Blue Ridge Chapter Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses
Conference Location
Lynchburg, Virginia, USA
Conference Year
2013
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Safe use of opioids in individuals with obstructive sleep apnea
Lynchburg, Virginia, USA
- Define obstructive sleep apnea.
- Identify prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea.
- Review the literature related to the use of opioids in individuals with obstructive sleep apnea.
- List best practices for the use of opioids in individuals with obstructive sleep apnea.
Description
The author has a published article on this same topic: Ward CW. Safe Use of Opioids in Individuals with Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Pain Management Nursing. 2015; 16(3):411-417. doi:10.1016/j.pmn.2014.05.008.