Safe Use of Opioids in Individuals with Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Handle
http://hdl.handle.net/10755/17270Acquisition Type
Self-submissionReview Type
Abstract Review Only: Reviewed by Event HostReview Status
Not Applicable (See Review Type)Repository Posting Date
2019-05-24T20:56:56ZAuthor(s)
Ward, Cynthia W.Author Details
Cynthia Ward, MSN, RN-BC, CMSRN, ACNS-BCLead Author Affliation
Carilion Clinic, Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Roanoke, Virginia, USAType
PresentationFormat
Text-based DocumentLevel of Evidence
Literature ReviewResearch Approach
N/ACINAHL Headings
Sleep Apnea, Obstructive; Analgesics, Opioid -- Administration and Dosage; Pain -- Drug Therapy; Patient Assessment; Sedation; Respiratory System -- Drug Effects; Analgesics, Opioid; PainAbstract
- 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.
