Management of Persistent, Post-adenotonsillectomy Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Children
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Overview
Title
Management of Persistent, Post-adenotonsillectomy Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Children
Authoring Organization
American Thoracic Society
Publication Month/Year
February 1, 2024
Last Updated Month/Year
February 14, 2024
Document Type
Guideline
Country of Publication
US
Target Patient Population
Children with obstructive sleep apnea post adenotonsillectomy
Inclusion Criteria
Male, Female, Adolescent, Child
Health Care Settings
Ambulatory, Hospital, Outpatient
Intended Users
Nurse, nurse practitioner, physician, physician assistant
Scope
Treatment
Diseases/Conditions (MeSH)
D014068 - Tonsillectomy, D020181 - Sleep Apnea, Obstructive, D012891 - Sleep Apnea Syndromes, D000233 - Adenoidectomy
Keywords
adenotonsillectomy, obstructive sleep apnea, sleep apnea, pediatric sleep apnea
Source Citation
Ehsan Z, Ishman SL, Soghier I, et al. Management of Persistent, Post-adenotonsillectomy Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Children: An Official American Thoracic Society Clinical Practice Guideline. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2024;209(3):248-261. doi:10.1164/rccm.202310-1857ST