Journal of clinical sleep medicine : JCSM : official publication of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, cilt.10, ss.657-62, 2014 (SCI-Expanded)
Background: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may increase the risk of respiratory complications and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) among surgical patients. OSA is more prevalent among obese individuals; obesity can predispose to ARDS.