• Orthopaedic nursing · Nov 2013

    Promoting safety of postoperative orthopaedic patients with obstructive sleep apnea.

    • Amy J Veney.
    • Amy J. Veney, MSN, RN, CPAN, CNE, Lecturer, College of Nursing, Kent State University, Kent, OH.
    • Orthop Nurs. 2013 Nov 1; 32 (6): 320-4; quiz 325-6.

    AbstractOrthopaedic patients with obstructive sleep apnea are at risk for postoperative complications related to administration of pain medications, anxiolytics, and antiemetics. They are more likely to experience respiratory and cardiac complications, be transferred to an intensive care unit, or have an increased length of stay in the hospital. This informational article is for nurses who care for postoperative orthopaedic patients with obstructive sleep apnea. The focus is on promoting patient safety through communication, vigilant postoperative sedation assessment, and nursing interventions that include appropriate patient positioning, patient education, and involving patients and their families in care.

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