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Balkan N, Çavuşoğlu M, Hornung R. Application of portable sleep monitoring devices in pregnancy: a comprehensive review. Physiol Meas 2024; 45:05TR01. [PMID: 38663417 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6579/ad43ad] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2023] [Accepted: 04/25/2024] [Indexed: 05/31/2024]
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Objective.The physiological, hormonal and biomechanical changes during pregnancy may trigger sleep disordered breathing (SDB) in pregnant women. Pregnancy-related sleep disorders may associate with adverse fetal and maternal outcomes including gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, preterm birth and gestational hypertension. Most of the screening and diagnostic studies that explore SDB during pregnancy were based on questionnaires which are inherently limited in providing definitive conclusions. The current gold standard in diagnostics is overnight polysomnography (PSG) involving the comprehensive measurements of physiological changes during sleep. However, applying the overnight laboratory PSG on pregnant women is not practical due to a number of challenges such as patient inconvenience, unnatural sleep dynamics, and expenses due to highly trained personnel and technology. Parallel to the progress in wearable sensors and portable electronics, home sleep monitoring devices became indispensable tools to record the sleep signals of pregnant women at her own sleep environment. This article reviews the application of portable sleep monitoring devices in pregnancy with particular emphasis on estimating the perinatal outcomes.Approach.The advantages and disadvantages of home based sleep monitoring systems compared to subjective sleep questionnaires and overnight PSG for pregnant women were evaluated.Main Results.An overview on the efficiency of the application of home sleep monitoring in terms of accuracy and specificity were presented for particular fetal and maternal outcomes.Significance.Based on our review, more homogenous and comparable research is needed to produce conclusive results with home based sleep monitoring systems to study the epidemiology of SDB in pregnancy and its impact on maternal and neonatal health.
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- Nürfet Balkan
- Department of Gynecology, University Hospital Zurich, Frauenklinikstrasse 10, 8006 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Institute of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Zurich, Rämistrasse 100, 8091 Zürich, Switzerland
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- Department of Gynecology, University Hospital Zurich, Frauenklinikstrasse 10, 8006 Zurich, Switzerland
- Gynecology and Obstetrics Department, Kantonspital St Gallen, Rorschacherstrasse 95, 9007 St Gallen, Switzerland
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Warhurst S, Georgousopoulou E, Sethna F, Huang H. Referral practices and treatment of obstructive sleep apnea in pregnancies with obesity. Obes Sci Pract 2024; 10:e754. [PMID: 38646611 PMCID: PMC11026906 DOI: 10.1002/osp4.754] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2024] [Revised: 02/26/2024] [Accepted: 04/07/2024] [Indexed: 04/23/2024] Open
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Objective Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) affects maternal and neonatal health during pregnancy. This study aimed to identify characteristics and comorbidities associated with sleep clinic referral in high-risk pregnancies with Body Mass Index (BMI) ≥35 kg/m2. Method Retrospective cohort study for individuals in a high-risk pregnancy clinic at a tertiary Australian hospital from 1 January to 31 December 2020 with BMI≥35 kg/m2. The primary outcome measure was sleep clinic referral. Exposure data included multiple comorbidities and formal tools (Epworth Sleepiness Scale and STOP-BANG). Multivariable analysis was used to identify factors associated with referral. Descriptive data on barriers to diagnosis and treatment were collected. Results Of 161 pregnant individuals, 38.5% were screened using formal tools and 13.7% were referred to sleep clinic. Having STOP-BANG performed was associated with sleep clinic referral (Odds Ratio: 18.04, 95% Confidence Interval:4.5-71.7, p < 0.001). No clinical characteristics were associated with the likelihood of performing STOP-BANG. The COVID-19 pandemic was a treatment barrier for three individuals. Conclusions Current screening practices identify pregnant individuals with the highest pre-test probability of having OSA. Future research should evaluate real-world strategies to improve identification and management in this high-risk population.
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- Samantha Warhurst
- Department of Respiratory and Sleep MedicineCanberra Health ServicesCanberraAustralian Capital TerritoryAustralia
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- Centre for Health and Medical ResearchACT Health DirectorateCanberraAustralian Capital TerritoryAustralia
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- Department of Obstetrics and GynaecologyCentenary Hospital for Women and ChildrenCanberra Health ServicesCanberraAustralian Capital TerritoryAustralia
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- Department of Respiratory and Sleep MedicineCanberra Health Services and Medical SchoolCollege of Health and MedicineAustralian National UniversityCanberraAustralian Capital TerritoryAustralia
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Grajczyk A, Dżaman K, Czerwaty K, Kasperczak M, Zgliczyńska M, Stępień A, Kosińska-Kaczyńska K. A Relation between Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Pregnancy and Delivering Small for Gestational Age Infant-A Systematic Review. J Clin Med 2023; 12:5972. [PMID: 37762913 PMCID: PMC10532405 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12185972] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2023] [Revised: 08/15/2023] [Accepted: 08/25/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) during pregnancy can negatively affect both the mother and the baby. Our main goal is to show whether there is an association between OSA during pregnancy and delivering small for gestational age (SGA) infants. This systematic review was conducted according to the PRISMA 2020 statement using three databases: MEDLINE via PubMed, Scopus, and Cochrane Library. All databases were last accessed on 1 June 2023. The implemented systematic literature search identified 744 articles. After excluding reviews, meta-analyses, book chapters, case reports, and letters, 47 studies were analyzed, 18 of which finally met the inclusion criteria. The included studies mainly indicate that OSA during pregnancy may not significantly impact SGA, but some of them have shown the existence of this relation. Nevertheless, it is recommended that all pregnant women should be screened for symptoms of OSA and that sleep tests should be performed on those who show signs of it. Detecting and treating OSA early in pregnancy can help reduce the condition's negative effects. However, more extensive studies are still needed to gather clear evidence on the impact of an OSA diagnosis on mothers and babies.
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- Alicja Grajczyk
- Department of Otolaryngology, Centre of Postgraduate Medical Education, Marymoncka 99/103, 01-813 Warsaw, Poland; (A.G.); (K.C.); (A.S.)
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Centre of Postgraduate Medical Education, Marymoncka 99/103, 01-813 Warsaw, Poland; (A.G.); (K.C.); (A.S.)
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Centre of Postgraduate Medical Education, Marymoncka 99/103, 01-813 Warsaw, Poland; (A.G.); (K.C.); (A.S.)
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- Department of Obstetrics, Perinatology and Neonatology, Centre of Postgraduate Medical Education, Marymoncka 99/103, 01-813 Warsaw, Poland; (M.K.); (M.Z.)
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- Department of Obstetrics, Perinatology and Neonatology, Centre of Postgraduate Medical Education, Marymoncka 99/103, 01-813 Warsaw, Poland; (M.K.); (M.Z.)
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Centre of Postgraduate Medical Education, Marymoncka 99/103, 01-813 Warsaw, Poland; (A.G.); (K.C.); (A.S.)
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- Department of Obstetrics, Perinatology and Neonatology, Centre of Postgraduate Medical Education, Marymoncka 99/103, 01-813 Warsaw, Poland; (M.K.); (M.Z.)
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Kember AJ, Elangainesan P, Ferraro ZM, Jones C, Hobson SR. Common sleep disorders in pregnancy: a review. Front Med (Lausanne) 2023; 10:1235252. [PMID: 37671402 PMCID: PMC10475609 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2023.1235252] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2023] [Accepted: 08/02/2023] [Indexed: 09/07/2023] Open
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In this review, we provide a comprehensive overview of common sleep disorders during pregnancy, including their characterization, prevalence, risk factors, and possible contribution to maternal and fetal outcomes. We conducted a quasi-systematic literature search of the MEDLINE database and identified 744 studies from 1991 through 2021, inclusive, that met our inclusion criteria. We synthesized the existing literature on sleep disorders during pregnancy and highlighted controversies, research gaps, and needed clinical developments. Our review covers a range of sleep disorders, including insomnia, obstructive sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome, and circadian rhythm disorders. We discuss the prevalence of these disorders in pregnancy and their potential impact on maternal and fetal health outcomes. We also explore the relationship between sleep disorders, pre-pregnancy comorbidities such as obesity, and pregnancy-related conditions such as gestational diabetes mellitus and preeclampsia. In addition to summarizing the existing literature on sleep disorders during pregnancy, we also highlight opportunities for further research in this area. We suggest that future studies should strive to employ validated and objective measurement tools for sleep disorders and prioritize utilization of longitudinal methods with participant follow-up through postpartum, mid-life, menopause, and beyond. We also put forward investigation into the impact of circadian rhythm disruption on reproductive physiology and early pregnancy outcomes as an area of important work. Overall, our review provides valuable insights on sleep and reproduction and into common sleep disorders during pregnancy and their potential impact on maternal and fetal health outcomes.
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- Allan J. Kember
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Dalla Lana School of Public Health, Institute of Health Policy, Management, and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Shiphrah Biomedical Inc., Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Temerty Faculty of Medicine, Medical Education, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Dalla Lana School of Public Health, Institute of Health Policy, Management, and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Temerty Faculty of Medicine, Medical Education, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Temerty Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Medical Science, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Maternal-Fetal Medicine Division, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada
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Dominguez JE, Cantrell S, Habib AS, Izci-Balserak B, Lockhart E, Louis JM, Miskovic A, Nadler JW, Nagappa M, O'Brien LM, Won C, Bourjeily G. Society of Anesthesia and Sleep Medicine and the Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology Consensus Guideline on the Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Pregnancy. Obstet Gynecol 2023; 142:403-423. [PMID: 37411038 PMCID: PMC10351908 DOI: 10.1097/aog.0000000000005261] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2022] [Revised: 02/16/2023] [Accepted: 03/02/2023] [Indexed: 07/08/2023]
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The Society of Anesthesia and Sleep Medicine and the Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology tasked an expert group to review existing evidence and to generate recommendations on the screening, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with obstructive sleep apnea during pregnancy. These recommendations are based on a systematic review of the available scientific evidence and expert opinion when scientific evidence is lacking. This guideline may not be appropriate for all clinical situations and patients, and physicians must decide whether these recommendations are appropriate for their patients on an individual basis. We recognize that not all pregnant people may identify as women. However, data on non-cisgendered pregnant patients are lacking, and many published studies use gender-binary terms; therefore, depending on the study referenced, we may refer to pregnant individuals as women. This guideline may inform the creation of clinical protocols by individual institutions that consider the unique considerations of their patient populations and the available resources.
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- Jennifer E Dominguez
- Jennifer E. Dominguez, MD, MHS, and Ghada Bourjeily, MD, are the Guideline Committee Co-Chairs
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- Jennifer E. Dominguez, MD, MHS, and Ghada Bourjeily, MD, are the Guideline Committee Co-Chairs
- From the Department of Anesthesiology, Duke University Medical Center Library & Archives, and the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina; the Department of Biobehavioral Nursing Science, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, Illinois; AMN Healthcare, Dallas, Texas; the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida; Anesthesiology, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, London, United Kingdom; the Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York; the Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Medicine, University of Western Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; the Departments of Neurology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan; the Department of Medicine, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut; and the Department of Medicine, Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island
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- Jennifer E. Dominguez, MD, MHS, and Ghada Bourjeily, MD, are the Guideline Committee Co-Chairs
- From the Department of Anesthesiology, Duke University Medical Center Library & Archives, and the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina; the Department of Biobehavioral Nursing Science, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, Illinois; AMN Healthcare, Dallas, Texas; the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida; Anesthesiology, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, London, United Kingdom; the Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York; the Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Medicine, University of Western Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; the Departments of Neurology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan; the Department of Medicine, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut; and the Department of Medicine, Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island
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- Jennifer E. Dominguez, MD, MHS, and Ghada Bourjeily, MD, are the Guideline Committee Co-Chairs
- From the Department of Anesthesiology, Duke University Medical Center Library & Archives, and the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina; the Department of Biobehavioral Nursing Science, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, Illinois; AMN Healthcare, Dallas, Texas; the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida; Anesthesiology, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, London, United Kingdom; the Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York; the Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Medicine, University of Western Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; the Departments of Neurology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan; the Department of Medicine, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut; and the Department of Medicine, Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island
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- Jennifer E. Dominguez, MD, MHS, and Ghada Bourjeily, MD, are the Guideline Committee Co-Chairs
- From the Department of Anesthesiology, Duke University Medical Center Library & Archives, and the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina; the Department of Biobehavioral Nursing Science, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, Illinois; AMN Healthcare, Dallas, Texas; the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida; Anesthesiology, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, London, United Kingdom; the Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York; the Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Medicine, University of Western Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; the Departments of Neurology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan; the Department of Medicine, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut; and the Department of Medicine, Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island
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- Jennifer E. Dominguez, MD, MHS, and Ghada Bourjeily, MD, are the Guideline Committee Co-Chairs
- From the Department of Anesthesiology, Duke University Medical Center Library & Archives, and the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina; the Department of Biobehavioral Nursing Science, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, Illinois; AMN Healthcare, Dallas, Texas; the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida; Anesthesiology, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, London, United Kingdom; the Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York; the Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Medicine, University of Western Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; the Departments of Neurology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan; the Department of Medicine, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut; and the Department of Medicine, Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island
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- Jennifer E. Dominguez, MD, MHS, and Ghada Bourjeily, MD, are the Guideline Committee Co-Chairs
- From the Department of Anesthesiology, Duke University Medical Center Library & Archives, and the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina; the Department of Biobehavioral Nursing Science, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, Illinois; AMN Healthcare, Dallas, Texas; the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida; Anesthesiology, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, London, United Kingdom; the Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York; the Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Medicine, University of Western Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; the Departments of Neurology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan; the Department of Medicine, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut; and the Department of Medicine, Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island
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- Jennifer E. Dominguez, MD, MHS, and Ghada Bourjeily, MD, are the Guideline Committee Co-Chairs
- From the Department of Anesthesiology, Duke University Medical Center Library & Archives, and the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina; the Department of Biobehavioral Nursing Science, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, Illinois; AMN Healthcare, Dallas, Texas; the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida; Anesthesiology, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, London, United Kingdom; the Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York; the Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Medicine, University of Western Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; the Departments of Neurology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan; the Department of Medicine, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut; and the Department of Medicine, Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island
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- Jennifer E. Dominguez, MD, MHS, and Ghada Bourjeily, MD, are the Guideline Committee Co-Chairs
- From the Department of Anesthesiology, Duke University Medical Center Library & Archives, and the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina; the Department of Biobehavioral Nursing Science, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, Illinois; AMN Healthcare, Dallas, Texas; the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida; Anesthesiology, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, London, United Kingdom; the Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York; the Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Medicine, University of Western Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; the Departments of Neurology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan; the Department of Medicine, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut; and the Department of Medicine, Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island
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- Jennifer E. Dominguez, MD, MHS, and Ghada Bourjeily, MD, are the Guideline Committee Co-Chairs
- From the Department of Anesthesiology, Duke University Medical Center Library & Archives, and the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina; the Department of Biobehavioral Nursing Science, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, Illinois; AMN Healthcare, Dallas, Texas; the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida; Anesthesiology, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, London, United Kingdom; the Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York; the Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Medicine, University of Western Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; the Departments of Neurology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan; the Department of Medicine, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut; and the Department of Medicine, Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island
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- Jennifer E. Dominguez, MD, MHS, and Ghada Bourjeily, MD, are the Guideline Committee Co-Chairs
- From the Department of Anesthesiology, Duke University Medical Center Library & Archives, and the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina; the Department of Biobehavioral Nursing Science, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, Illinois; AMN Healthcare, Dallas, Texas; the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida; Anesthesiology, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, London, United Kingdom; the Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York; the Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Medicine, University of Western Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; the Departments of Neurology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan; the Department of Medicine, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut; and the Department of Medicine, Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island
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- Jennifer E. Dominguez, MD, MHS, and Ghada Bourjeily, MD, are the Guideline Committee Co-Chairs
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Tantrakul V, Ingsathit A, Liamsombut S, Rattanasiri S, Kittivoravitkul P, Imsom-Somboon N, Lertpongpiroon S, Jantarasaengaram S, Somchit W, Suwansathit W, Pengjam J, Siriyotha S, Panburana P, Guilleminault C, Preutthipan A, Attia J, Thakkinstian A. Treatment of obstructive sleep apnea in high risk pregnancy: a multicenter randomized controlled trial. Respir Res 2023; 24:171. [PMID: 37370135 DOI: 10.1186/s12931-023-02445-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2022] [Accepted: 05/07/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) during pregnancy is a risk factor for preeclampsia possibly through a link to placental physiology. This study evaluates the efficacy of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) on the modulation of blood pressure and the reduction in preeclampsia in women with high-risk pregnancy and OSA. METHODS A multicenter open-label, randomized controlled trial comparing CPAP treatment versus usual antenatal care was conducted in three academic hospitals in Bangkok, Thailand. Participants included singleton pregnant women aged older than 18 years with any high-risk condition (i.e., chronic hypertension, obesity, history of preeclampsia or gestational diabetes in the previous pregnancy, or diabetes), and OSA (respiratory disturbance index 5-29.99 events/hour by polysomnography), who presented either in the first trimester (gestational age, GA 0-16 weeks) or subsequently developed OSA during the 2nd trimester (GA 24-28 weeks). The primary endpoint was blood pressure during antenatal care. Secondary endpoints included the incidence of preeclampsia. An intention-to-treat analysis was performed with additional per-protocol and counterfactual analyses for handling of nonadherence. RESULTS Of 340 participants, 96.5% were recruited during the first trimester. Thirty participants were later excluded leaving 153 and 157 participants in the CPAP and usual-care groups for the modified-intention-to-treat analysis. CPAP adherence rate was 32.7% with average use of 2.5 h/night. Overall, CPAP treatment significantly lowered diastolic blood pressure (DBP) by - 2.2 mmHg [95% CI (- 3.9, - 0.4), p = 0.014], representing approximately - 0.5 mmHg per hour of CPAP use [95%CI (- 0.89, - 0.10), p = 0.013]. CPAP treatment also altered the blood pressure trajectory by continuously lowering DBP throughout pregnancy with mean differences (95% CI) of - 3.09 (- 5.34, - 0.93), - 3.49 (- 5.67, - 1.31) and - 3.03 (- 5.20, - 0.85) mmHg at GA 18-20, 24-28, and 32-34 weeks, respectively compared to 0-16 weeks. Preeclampsia rate was 13.1% (20/153 participants) in the CPAP and 22.3% (35/157 participants) in the usual-care group with a risk difference (95% CI) of - 9% (- 18%, - 1%, p-value = 0.032) and a number-needed-to-treat (95% CI) of 11 (1, 21). CONCLUSIONS CPAP treatment in women with even mild-to-moderate OSA and high-risk pregnancy demonstrated reductions in both DBP and the incidence of preeclampsia. CPAP treatment also demonstrated a sustained reduction in DBP throughout gestation. Trial registration ClinicalTrial.GovNCT03356106, retrospectively registered November 29, 2017.
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- Visasiri Tantrakul
- Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
- Division of Sleep Medicine, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
- Ramathibodi Hospital Sleep Disorder Center, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
- Ramathibodi Hospital Sleep Disorder Center, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care, Department of Medicine, Phramongkutklao Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Phramongkutklao Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Rajavithi Hospital, College of Medicine, Rangsit University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Ramathibodi Hospital Sleep Disorder Center, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Ramathibodi Hospital Sleep Disorder Center, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Ramathibodi Hospital Sleep Disorder Center, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
- Division of Pediatric Pulmonary, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- School of Medicine and Public Health, Faculty of Health and Medicine, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, Australia
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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Rice AL, Bajaj S, Wiedmer AM, Jacobson N, Stanic AK, Antony KM, Bazalakova MH. Continuous positive airway pressure treatment of obstructive sleep apnea and hypertensive complications in high-risk pregnancy. Sleep Breath 2023; 27:621-629. [PMID: 35750926 PMCID: PMC9789204 DOI: 10.1007/s11325-022-02669-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2022] [Revised: 06/07/2022] [Accepted: 06/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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PURPOSE To evaluate whether or not continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment in pregnancies complicated by obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is associated with a decrease in hypertensive disorders of pregnancy. METHODS This was a retrospective cohort study of perinatal outcomes in women who underwent objective OSA testing and treatment as part of routine clinical care during pregnancy. Where diagnostic criteria for OSA were reached (respiratory event index (REI) ≥ 5 events per hour), patients were offered CPAP therapy. Obstetrical outcomes were compared between the control group (no OSA), the group with untreated OSA (OSA diagnosed, not CPAP compliant), and the group with treated OSA (OSA diagnosed and CPAP compliant), with CPAP compliance defined as CPAP use ≥ 4 h, 70% of the time or greater. A composite hypertension outcome combined diagnoses of gestational hypertension (gHTN) and preeclampsia (PreE) of any severity. RESULTS The study comprised outcomes from 177 completed pregnancies. Our cohort was characterized by obesity, with average body mass indices > 35 kg/m2, and average maternal age > 30 years old. CPAP was initiated at an average gestational age of 23 weeks (12.1-35.3 weeks), and average CPAP use was 5.9 h (4-8.5 h). The composite hypertension outcome occurred in 43% of those without OSA (N = 77), 64% of those with untreated OSA (N = 77), and 57% of those with treated OSA, compliant with CPAP (N = 23) (p = 0.034). CONCLUSION Real-world data in this small study suggest that CPAP therapy may modulate the increased risk of hypertensive complications in pregnancies complicated by OSA.
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- Alexandra Lauren Rice
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1010 Mound Street, Madison, WI, USA
- Department of Biology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, USA
- Department of Neurology, Wisconsin Sleep, Wisconsin Institute for Sleep and Consciousness, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1685 Highland Ave, Madison, WI, 53705, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1010 Mound Street, Madison, WI, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1010 Mound Street, Madison, WI, USA
- Department of Biology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, USA
- Department of Neurology, Wisconsin Sleep, Wisconsin Institute for Sleep and Consciousness, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1685 Highland Ave, Madison, WI, 53705, USA
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- Department of Biology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, USA
- Department of Neurology, Wisconsin Sleep, Wisconsin Institute for Sleep and Consciousness, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1685 Highland Ave, Madison, WI, 53705, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Reproductive Sciences, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1010 Mound Street, Madison, WI, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Wisconsin Sleep, Wisconsin Institute for Sleep and Consciousness, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1685 Highland Ave, Madison, WI, 53705, USA.
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Tan HS, Habib AS. Peri-operative anaesthetic management of women with obesity. Best Pract Res Clin Obstet Gynaecol 2023; 89:102335. [PMID: 37290264 DOI: 10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2023.102335] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2023] [Revised: 02/27/2023] [Accepted: 03/31/2023] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Obesity in women is prevalent and growing at an alarming pace worldwide, resulting in significant healthcare and socioeconomic consequences. Obesity is a multisystemic disease that is associated with numerous comorbidities, particularly sleep-disordered breathing, hypertension, coronary artery disease, pulmonary hypertension, thromboembolism, and diabetes mellitus. Additionally, obesity poses several peri-operative challenges including difficulty with airway management and mechanical ventilation, challenges with intravenous access or regional blocks, the need for modified anaesthetic drug dosing, the requirement for correctly sized and rated equipment, and appropriate post-operative monitoring. Therefore, early multidisciplinary planning is crucial to identify and address important peri-operative and clinical issues. Parturients with obesity are especially at high risk due to the additional physiological changes and obstetric comorbidities associated with obesity. Antenatal anaesthetic consultation along with close communication and collaboration within the multidisciplinary team are important to improve maternal and neonatal safety.
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- Hon Sen Tan
- Department of Women's Anaesthesia, KK Women's and Children's Hospital, 100 Bukit Timah Road, 229899, Singapore
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Duke University Medical Center, Box 3094, Durham, NC, 27710, USA. https://twitter.com/ashrafhabib5
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Xing Y, Zhang Z, Yin J, Liu Y, Shuai Z, Liu Z, Tian X, Ren S. Utilization of the GOAL questionnaire as a standardized screening tool for obstructive sleep apnea. Sci Rep 2023; 13:5489. [PMID: 37015938 PMCID: PMC10073216 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-31247-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2023] [Accepted: 03/08/2023] [Indexed: 04/06/2023] Open
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The purpose of our study was to evaluate the application value of the GOAL questionnaire in screening obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and to compare it with the other three questionnaires in sleep clinics. A cross-sectional study was conducted in 436 patients who had undergone nocturnal polysomnography in the sleep unit of the First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University between September 2021 and May 2022, and all patients completed the four questionnaires (GOAL questionnaire, STOP-Bang questionnaire, NoSAS score and No-Apnea score) truthfully, and the patients were divided into 3 groups: AHI ≥ 5 events/h group, AHI ≥ 15 events/h group and AHI ≥ 30 events/h group. The predictive effect of the questionnaire on different AHI cut-off values was calculated, and performance of four questionnaires was assessed by the discriminatory ability. This study ultimately included 410 patients, and there were statistically significant differences in gender, age, BMI, neck circumference, clinical symptoms, hypertension, diabetes, AHI, and minimum oxygen saturation between OSA and non-OSA groups (P < 0.05). The AUC for No-Apnea score was 0.79, the AUC for STOP-Bang questionnaire was 0.86, the AUC for NoSAS score was 0.81, and the AUC for GOAL questionnaire was 0.77. These four questionnaires were effective in screening OSA when AHI ≥ 15 events/h. Similar to No-Apnea score, STOP-Bang score and NoSAS score, GOAL questionnaire has a good predictive value for OSA, which is a questionnaire suitable for primary health-care centers and clinics.
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- Yanqing Xing
- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, No. 382, Wuyi Road, Xinghualing District, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, No. 85, Jiefang South Road, Yingze District, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, No. 85, Jiefang South Road, Yingze District, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, No. 85, Jiefang South Road, Yingze District, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, No. 85, Jiefang South Road, Yingze District, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, No. 85, Jiefang South Road, Yingze District, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, No. 382, Wuyi Road, Xinghualing District, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China.
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, No. 85, Jiefang South Road, Yingze District, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China.
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Dominguez JE, Grotegut CA, Wright MC, Habib AS. Obstructive Sleep Apnea Among Gravidas With Chronic Hypertension Compared to Matched Controls: A Prospective Cohort Study. Anesth Analg 2023; 136:205-214. [PMID: 36355613 PMCID: PMC9840645 DOI: 10.1213/ane.0000000000006223] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND Previous studies of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) risk in gravidas with chronic hypertension (cHTN) did not control for obesity as a risk factor for OSA. We therefore performed this study to evaluate whether OSA is more prevalent among gravidas with cHTN compared to normotensive gravidas matched for body mass index (BMI) and gestational age (primary outcome). We also assessed whether OSA is more severe when comorbid with cHTN in pregnancy (secondary outcome). METHODS This was a single-center, prospective cohort study. Adult gravidas at 10-20 weeks of gestation, with and without cHTN, were enrolled and BMI matched. All subjects answered OSA screening questionnaires and underwent a home sleep test when they were between 10 and 20 weeks of gestation. Pregnancy outcomes were followed for all subjects. We performed univariable and multivariable logistic regression to model the relationship between cHTN status and OSA. RESULTS A total of 100 pregnant subjects (50 with cHTN and 50 normotensive) completed a home sleep test of 2 hours or more. There were no differences in demographic variables between the 2 groups, except that gravidas with cHTN were significantly older than normotensive subjects (mean ± standard deviation [SD] 34 ± 4 vs 30 ± 6 years; P < .001). OSA was more prevalent (64% vs 38%; P = .009; odds ratio [95% confidence interval (CI)] 2.90 [1.30-6.65]; P = .01) and more severe in gravidas with cHTN (moderate or severe OSA 59% vs 21%; P = .009). After controlling for age, we found no overall association between cHTN on OSA risk (adjusted odds ratio [95% CI] 2.22 [0.92-5.40]; P = .076). However, among gravidas older than 25 years of age, cHTN was associated with higher odds of OSA (adjusted odds ratio [95% CI], 2.64 [1.06-6.71], P = .038). CONCLUSIONS cHTN and age are important risk factors for OSA in gravidas. Gravidas with cHTN should be screened for OSA in early pregnancy. Future studies may validate screening tools that include cHTN and age, and investigate the role of OSA therapy in blood pressure control.
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina
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Bajaj S, Rice AL, White P, Wiedmer AM, Jacobson NM, Jones NR, Bazalakova MH, Antony KM. Clinical application of a previously validated pregnancy-specific screening tool for sleep apnea in a cohort with a high prevalence of obesity. Sleep Med X 2023; 5:100061. [PMID: 36685675 PMCID: PMC9845998 DOI: 10.1016/j.sleepx.2023.100061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2022] [Revised: 11/23/2022] [Accepted: 12/07/2022] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Objective The purpose of this project was to determine the positive predictive value of existing obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) screening tools in clinical use, in a real-world clinical population of gravidae, and to explore the development of a new questionnaire for screening for OSA during pregnancy. Methods Pregnant people were administered sleep screening questionnaires as part of routine clinical care. These included Facco's four variable OSA screening tool, the STOP-BANG, and the Epworth Sleepiness Scale. Those who screened positive were referred for diagnostic sleep testing, typically with a type III home monitoring device. Here we analyzed the screening responses used by those who completed diagnostic testing to determine the positive predictive value of the existing tools. Results 159 pregnant people completed diagnostic OSA testing and were included in this analysis. The positive predictive value of Facco's four variable sleep screening tool was 74.3%, STOP-BANG was 75.3%, and the Epworth Sleepiness Scale was 69.8%. Our sample size was insufficient to create a new screening tool. Conclusions Here we calculated the positive predictive value of Facco's 4 variable screening tool for screening for OSA in pregnancy in a real-world pregnant population. While we were not able to generate a new screening tool for screening for OSA during pregnancy, both STOP-BANG and Facco's four variable tool had positive predictive values over 70% in our population which was characterized by high BMI and advanced maternal age. Increased clinical use of the pregnancy-specific tool may be warranted.
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- Sakshi Bajaj
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, School of Medicine and Public Health, 1010 Mound Street, Madison, WI, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, School of Medicine and Public Health, 1010 Mound Street, Madison, WI, USA
- Department of Biology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, USA
- Department of Neurology, Wisconsin Sleep, Wisconsin Institute for Sleep and Consciousness, University of Wisconsin-Madison, School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, School of Medicine and Public Health, 1010 Mound Street, Madison, WI, USA
- School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, School of Medicine and Public Health, 1010 Mound Street, Madison, WI, USA
- Department of Biology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, USA
- Department of Neurology, Wisconsin Sleep, Wisconsin Institute for Sleep and Consciousness, University of Wisconsin-Madison, School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI, USA
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- Department of Biology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, USA
- Department of Neurology, Wisconsin Sleep, Wisconsin Institute for Sleep and Consciousness, University of Wisconsin-Madison, School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI, USA
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- University of Wisconsin Survey Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Wisconsin Sleep, Wisconsin Institute for Sleep and Consciousness, University of Wisconsin-Madison, School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, School of Medicine and Public Health, 1010 Mound Street, Madison, WI, USA
- Corresponding author. 1010 Mound Street, Madison, WI, 53715, USA.
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Dominguez JE, Habib AS. Obstructive sleep apnea in pregnant women. Int Anesthesiol Clin 2022; 60:59-65. [PMID: 35261345 PMCID: PMC9045012 DOI: 10.1097/aia.0000000000000360] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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The prevalence of OSA in the low-risk obstetric population is thought to be low; best estimates have been extrapolated from the one available large prospective study and likely range between 3–8%.1 OSA prevalence in high-risk pregnant women such as those with obesity and chronic hypertension is significantly higher as extrapolated from several smaller prospective studies which have reported a prevalence as high as 37% in obese women.2 –6 Despite the high prevalence of OSA in high-risk pregnant women, it remains underdiagnosed due to several factors. An emerging body of literature suggests that OSA may also have serious implications for the health of mothers and fetuses during and beyond pregnancy, but there is still no data to determine if OSA treatment mitigates these adverse outcomes. In this review, we will examine this body of literature from the perspective of the anesthesiologist: the association between pregnancy and the development or worsening of OSA; OSA as it relates to adverse maternal and fetal outcomes; antepartum and screening considerations for OSA in pregnant women; and recommendations regarding the peripartum management of OSA.
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- Jennifer E Dominguez
- Department of Anesthesiology, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina
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Sleep Disturbance in Pregnancy. Sleep Med Clin 2022; 17:11-23. [PMID: 35216757 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsmc.2021.10.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Sleep is vital to life, even when women enter into pregnancy state. Good sleep is important for a healthy pregnancy. Sleep disturbances are common during pregnancy and can be due to the change of pregnancy itself or the results of sleep disorders. There is growing evidence linking sleep disturbances with adverse maternal and fetal outcomes. Differentiation of sleep disorders in order to provide appropriate treatment as well as promoting good sleep for pregnant women is important. A multidisciplinary team to provide sleep care during antenatal period may be needed.
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Johns EC, Hill EA, Williams S, Sabil A, Riha RL, Denison FC, Reynolds RM. High prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea in pregnant women with class III obesity: a prospective cohort study. J Clin Sleep Med 2022; 18:423-432. [PMID: 34351847 PMCID: PMC8805001 DOI: 10.5664/jcsm.9578] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2021] [Revised: 07/30/2021] [Accepted: 07/30/2021] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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STUDY OBJECTIVES To determine the prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in a cohort of women with class III obesity, and a comparator lean group, in the second and third trimesters of pregnancy. Secondary objectives were to compare characteristics of women with obesity with and without OSA and to assess factors that were predictive of OSA. METHODS We performed a prospective cohort study involving 33 women with class III obesity (mean body mass index 43.5 ± 3.9 kg/m2) and 39 lean women (body mass index 22.0 ± 1.7 kg/m2) with singleton pregnancies. Participants completed 2 level 3 sleep studies between 12-22 weeks and 32-38 weeks gestation. OSA was defined as a respiratory event index ≥ 5 events/h (≥ 3% desaturation criteria). Levels of interleukin-6, glucose, and C-peptide were quantified in maternal blood. Logistic regression analysis was performed to determine predictors of OSA. RESULTS OSA was identified in 12 (37.5%) and 14 (50.0%) women with obesity and in 1 (2.6%) and 3 (9.1%) lean women in the second and third trimesters, respectively. Women with obesity with OSA were older than those with no OSA but otherwise had similar characteristics. In unadjusted analysis of women with obesity, increased age, body mass index, homeostatic model assessment of insulin resistance, and history of nonsmoking were associated with increased odds of OSA. In multivariable analysis, only increased age remained significantly associated with OSA. CONCLUSIONS OSA is highly prevalent in pregnant women with class III obesity. Further research is required to establish effective management strategies for the growing number of women in this high-risk group. CITATION Johns EC, Hill EA, Williams S, et al. High prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea in pregnant women with class III obesity: a prospective cohort study. J Clin Sleep Med. 2022;18(2):423-432.
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- Emma C. Johns
- Tommy’s Centre for Maternal and Fetal Health, MRC Centre for Reproductive Health, University of Edinburgh, Queen’s Medical Research Institute, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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- Sleep Research Unit, Centre for Clinical Brain Sciences, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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- Sleep Research Unit, Centre for Clinical Brain Sciences, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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- Sleep Research Unit, Centre for Clinical Brain Sciences, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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- Tommy’s Centre for Maternal and Fetal Health, MRC Centre for Reproductive Health, University of Edinburgh, Queen’s Medical Research Institute, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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- Tommy’s Centre for Maternal and Fetal Health, MRC Centre for Reproductive Health, University of Edinburgh, Queen’s Medical Research Institute, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- BHF/University Centre for Cardiovascular Science, University of Edinburgh, Queen’s Medical Research Institute, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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Haim A, Daniel S, Hershkovitz E, Goldbart AD, Tarasiuk A. Obstructive sleep apnea and metabolic disorders in morbidly obese adolescents. Pediatr Pulmonol 2021; 56:3983-3990. [PMID: 34499813 DOI: 10.1002/ppul.25652] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2021] [Revised: 08/25/2021] [Accepted: 08/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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BACKGROUND Little known about the prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in morbid obese adolescents and the association between OSA and comorbid factors. AIM To examine the association between apnea-hypopnea index (AHI, a measure for OSA severity) and metabolic morbidity among morbidly obese adolescents. METHODS We performed a population-based retrospective cohort study by reviewing sleep study, metabolic indices, and comorbidity-related data of a cohort (n = 106) of adolescents referred to a bariatric surgery clinic. We compared subjects with moderate/severe OSA (AHI ≥ 5) versus no/mild OSA (AHI < 5) OSA and three groups of subjects with increasing body mass index (BMI) concerning sleep-study and metabolic indices using univariate analyses. To assess the link between AHI and ferritin levels a multivariate linear regression (adjusted for BMI and mean cell volume) was preformed. RESULTS A total of 71 patients met the inclusion criteria. Subjects with moderate/severe OSA (n = 32, 45%) had higher BMI, cholesterol, cholesterol/high-density lipoprotein (HDL) ratio, hemoglobin A1c, and serum ferritin levels (p < .05). AHI significantly increased across BMI strata (p = .02). Multivariate linear regression indicated that moderate/severe OSA was associated with higher levels of ferritin, unstandardized β = 49.1 (nIU/ml) (p = .025). CONCLUSIONS Morbidly obese adolescents with moderate/severe OSA versus no/mild OSA have a higher risk for metabolic complications. Therefore, OSA management should be considered in adolescents with morbid obesity, in addition to weight loss.
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- Alon Haim
- Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes Unit, Soroka Medical Center, Beer Sheva, Israel.,Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva, Israel
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva, Israel.,Departments of Pediatric, Clalit Health Services, Beer Sheva, Israel
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- Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes Unit, Soroka Medical Center, Beer Sheva, Israel.,Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva, Israel
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva, Israel.,Department of Pediatrics, B Soroka Medical Center, Beer Sheva, Israel
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva, Israel.,Department of Physiology and Cell Biology, Sleep-Wake Disorders Unit, Soroka Medical Center, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer Sheva, Israel
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Himmelwright RS, Dominguez JE. Postpartum Respiratory Depression. Anesthesiol Clin 2021; 39:687-709. [PMID: 34776104 DOI: 10.1016/j.anclin.2021.08.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Postpartum respiratory depression is a complex, multifactorial issue that encompasses a patient's baseline preexisting conditions, certain pregnancy-specific conditions or complications, as well as the iatrogenic element of various medications given in the peripartum period. In this review, we discuss many of these factors including obesity, sleep-disordered breathing, chronic lung disease, neuromuscular disorders, opioids, preeclampsia, peripartum cardiomyopathy, postpartum hemorrhage, amniotic fluid embolism, sepsis, acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), and medications such as analgesics, sedatives, anesthetics, and magnesium. Current recommendations for screening, treatment, and prevention are also discussed.
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- Duke University Medical Center, DUMC 3094, MS#9, 2301 Erwin Road, Durham, NC 27710, USA.
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Diagnosis and Management of Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome during Labor. Case Rep Anesthesiol 2021; 2021:8096212. [PMID: 34484837 PMCID: PMC8413020 DOI: 10.1155/2021/8096212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2021] [Revised: 07/29/2021] [Accepted: 08/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Obesity hypoventilation syndrome (OHS) is a disorder in which patients with a body mass index ≥30 kg/m2 develop awake hypercapnia with a partial pressure of carbon dioxide ≥45 mm Hg, in the absence of other diseases that may produce alveolar hypoventilation. Additional clinical features include sleep disordered breathing, restrictive lung disease, polycythemia, hypoxemia, and an increased serum bicarbonate concentration (≥27 mEq/L). Anesthesia providers should be familiar with OHS because it is often undiagnosed, it is associated with a higher mortality rate than obstructive sleep apnea, and it is projected to increase in prevalence along with the obesity epidemic. In this case, a 33-year-old obese woman with presumed OHS developed respiratory acidosis during induction of labor. Continuous positive airway pressure treatment was initiated, but the patient continued to have hypercapnia. A cesarean delivery was recommended. The patient had baseline orthopnea due to her body habitus; thus, despite adequate labor analgesia, a cesarean delivery was completed with general endotracheal anesthesia. We believe this patient had OHS despite a serum bicarbonate <27 mEq/L, a partial pressure of oxygen >70 mm Hg, and a hemoglobin <16 g/dL, which would typically rule out OHS. Pregnant women experience a decrease in serum bicarbonate concentration due to progesterone-mediated hyperventilation, an increase in arterial oxygenation from increased minute ventilation and higher cardiac output, and a decrease in hemoglobin due to the physiologic anemia of pregnancy. Thus, OHS may be defined differently in pregnant than in non-pregnant patients.
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Lau Y, Cheng LJ, Chee DGH, Zhao M, Wong SH, Wong SN, Tan KL. High body mass index and sleep problems during pregnancy: A meta-analysis and meta-regression of observational studies. J Sleep Res 2021; 31:e13443. [PMID: 34291530 DOI: 10.1111/jsr.13443] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2021] [Revised: 06/02/2021] [Accepted: 06/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Despite the well-established correlation of weight and sleeping problems, little is known about the nature of the association. The present study examined whether pregnant women with high body mass index have a risk of developing sleep problems, and identified any covariates that affect this relationship. We systematically searched electronic databases, specialized journals, various clinical trial registries, grey literature databases and the reference list of the identified studies. All observational studies were obtained from inception until 9 August 2020. The Newcastle-Ottawa Scale was adopted to assess the quality of studies. Stata software was used to conduct meta-analysis and meta-regression. Forty-six observational studies involving 2,240,804 participants across 16 countries were included. Quality assessment scores ranged from 4 to 10 (median = 6). Meta-analyses revealed that the risk of sleep apnea, habitual snoring, short sleep duration and poor sleep quality is increased in pregnant women with high body mass index, but not for daytime sleepiness, insomnia or restless legs syndrome. Subgroup differences were detected on body mass index between different regions, nature of population, year of publication, age group and study quality. Random-effects meta-regression analyses showed that year and quality of publication were covariates on the relationships between pre-pregnant body mass index and sleep apnea risk. Our review shows that sleep apnea, habitual snoring, short sleep duration and poor sleep quality are important concerns for pregnant women with high body mass index. Developing screening and targeted interventions is recommended to promote efficacious perinatal care.
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- Ying Lau
- Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- School of Nursing, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Alexandra Hospital, National University Health System, Singapore, Singapore
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- National University of Singapore Libraries, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Computer Science, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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Siriyotha S, Tantrakul V, Plitphonganphim S, Rattanasiri S, Thakkinstian A. Prediction Models of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Pregnancy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Model Performance. Diagnostics (Basel) 2021; 11:diagnostics11061097. [PMID: 34204002 PMCID: PMC8232662 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics11061097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2021] [Revised: 06/04/2021] [Accepted: 06/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Gestational obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is associated with adverse maternal and fetal outcomes. Timely diagnosis and treatment are crucial to improve pregnancy outcomes. Conventional OSA screening questionnaires are less accurate, and various prediction models have been studied specifically during pregnancy. METHODS A systematic review and meta-analysis were performed for multivariable prediction models of both development and validation involving diagnosis of OSA during pregnancy. RESULTS Of 1262 articles, only 6 studies (3713 participants) met the inclusion criteria and were included for review. All studies showed high risk of bias for the construct of models. The pooled C-statistics (95%CI) for development prediction models was 0.817 (0.783, 0850), I2 = 97.81 and 0.855 (0.822, 0.887), I2 = 98.06 for the first and second-third trimesters, respectively. Only multivariable apnea prediction (MVAP), and Facco models were externally validated with pooled C-statistics (95%CI) of 0.743 (0.688, 0.798), I2 = 95.84, and 0.791 (0.767, 0.815), I2 = 77.34, respectively. The most common predictors in the models were body mass index, age, and snoring, none included hypersomnolence. CONCLUSIONS Prediction models for gestational OSA showed good performance during early and late trimesters. A high level of heterogeneity and few external validations were found indicating limitation for generalizability and the need for further studies.
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- Sukanya Siriyotha
- Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10400, Thailand; (S.S.); (S.P.); (S.R.); (A.T.)
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- Medicine Department, Division of Sleep Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
- Sleep Disorder Center, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10400, Thailand; (S.S.); (S.P.); (S.R.); (A.T.)
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10400, Thailand; (S.S.); (S.P.); (S.R.); (A.T.)
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10400, Thailand; (S.S.); (S.P.); (S.R.); (A.T.)
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Sanapo L, Goldman D, Bourjeily G. Obstructive sleep apnea in pregnancy: one sleep study may not be enough in high-risk women. J Clin Sleep Med 2021; 17:1953-1956. [PMID: 34013881 DOI: 10.5664/jcsm.9340] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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None Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common disorder characterized by multiple episodes of airflow limitations and intermittent hypoxia. Pregnancy is a risk factor for developing OSA and OSA is associated with multiple adverse pregnancy outcomes and maternal morbidities, even beyond the gestational period. Despite the high prevalence of OSA and its impact on perinatal outcomes, there are no standard methods and optimal timing to screen for this disorder. Consequently, OSA is currently underdiagnosed in pregnancy. We present a case of severe OSA in pregnancy that developed in the third trimester of pregnancy after a negative study in early pregnancy. Our report emphasizes how lack of standardized screening and diagnostic methods in pregnancy can misdiagnose OSA, even in severe cases, and highlights the need for further research in this area.
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- Laura Sanapo
- Women's Medicine Collaborative-Division of Research, The Miriam Hospital, Providence, RI.,Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI
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- Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI.,Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Miriam Hospital, Providence, RI
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- Women's Medicine Collaborative-Division of Research, The Miriam Hospital, Providence, RI.,Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI.,Department of Medicine, The Miriam Hospital, Providence, RI
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Antony KM, Jacobson NM, Rice L, Wiedmer AM, Mourey H, Bazalakova MH. Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Pregnancy: Early Lessons From Our Sleep Pregnancy Clinic. WMJ : OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE STATE MEDICAL SOCIETY OF WISCONSIN 2021; 120:34-40. [PMID: 33974763 PMCID: PMC9527631] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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PROBLEM CONSIDERED Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is underdiagnosed during pregnancy, but there is strong theoretical and some empiric evidence that treatment may improve obstetric outcomes. Barriers to screening, testing, and treatment are common during pregnancy. The goal of this described intervention was to reduce these barriers and improve detection of OSA in pregnancy. METHODS Representatives from sleep medicine and perinatology established a cross-disciplinary, collaborative Sleep Pregnancy Clinic offering a streamlined referral process for multimodal screening, testing, and treatment of OSA during pregnancy. This is a retrospective analysis of data from the clinic's first 19 months. RESULTS Between June 2017 and December 2018, 134 pregnant women were referred for OSA testing. Sixty-three (47.0%) completed objective sleep testing, and 38 (60.3%) of the women who completed testing met diagnostic criteria for OSA. This intervention resulted in a statistically significant increase in the number of diagnostic sleep apnea tests performed (average 22.4 tests per year pre-intervention, 77 per year post-intervention [P = 0.0012]). DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS Despite a streamlined referral pipeline, completion rates of OSA testing in pregnant women remained below 50%. However, the overall number of women referred and who completed testing increased significantly during this time period. Of those who completed testing, the majority were diagnosed with OSA. Since starting this clinic, we have created resources to familiarize patients with the equipment and worked to reduce other barriers. Assessment of these interventions and the impact of treatment on obstetric outcomes is ongoing, as is assessment of reasons women do not complete diagnostic testing.
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- Kathleen M Antony
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, Wisconsin,
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- Department of Biology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin
- Department of Neurology, Wisconsin Sleep, Wisconsin Institute for Sleep and Consciousness, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, Wisconsin
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- Department of Biology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin
- Department of Neurology, Wisconsin Sleep, Wisconsin Institute for Sleep and Consciousness, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, Wisconsin
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- Department of Biology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin
- Department of Neurology, Wisconsin Sleep, Wisconsin Institute for Sleep and Consciousness, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, Wisconsin
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- Department of Biology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin
- Department of Neurology, Wisconsin Sleep, Wisconsin Institute for Sleep and Consciousness, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, Wisconsin
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- Department of Neurology, Wisconsin Sleep, Wisconsin Institute for Sleep and Consciousness, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, Wisconsin
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Tan HS, Habib AS. Obesity in women: anaesthetic implications for peri-operative and peripartum management. Anaesthesia 2021; 76 Suppl 4:108-117. [PMID: 33682095 DOI: 10.1111/anae.15403] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/31/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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The prevalence, healthcare and socio-economic impact of obesity (defined as having a body mass index of ≥ 30 kg.m-2 ) are disproportionately higher in women than men. A combination of biological and social factors, including the adaptation of energy homeostasis to the increased demands of pregnancy and lactation and poor access to healthy foods or exercise facilities, contribute to the increasing prevalence of obesity in women. Obesity-related physiological changes stem from mass loading and increased metabolism of adipose tissue, as well as secretion of bioactive substances from adipocytes leading to chronic low-grade inflammation. As a result, obesity is associated with increased risks of: infertility; malignancy; sleep-disordered breathing; cardiovascular disease; diabetes; and thromboembolism. Hence, obese women are at markedly increased risk of peri-operative morbidity and mortality and require comprehensive evaluation and targeted comorbidity optimisation by a multidisciplinary team. In addition to routine obstetric challenges, pregnancy in women with obesity further exacerbates the above risks, making multidisciplinary management starting at pre-conception even more important. Weight loss, lifestyle management and optimisation of comorbidity are the cornerstone of reducing obesity-related risks. The anaesthetist plays a vital role within the multidisciplinary team by emphasising weight loss as part of pre-operative comorbidity optimisation, formulation of individualised peri-operative management plans, supervising postoperative care in the high dependency or intensive care settings and providing safe labour analgesia and careful peripartum management for obese parturients.
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- H S Tan
- Department of Women's Anaesthesia, KK Women's and Children's Hospital, Singapore
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- Division of Women's Anesthesia, Department of Anesthesiology, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, USA
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O'Brien LM, Levine RS, Dunietz GL. The Berlin Questionnaire in pregnancy predominantly identifies obesity. J Clin Sleep Med 2021; 17:1553-1561. [PMID: 33709910 DOI: 10.5664/jcsm.9244] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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STUDY OBJECTIVES Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is common in pregnant women and is a risk factor for poor perinatal outcomes. The Berlin Questionnaire (BQ) is a validated OSA screening tool that is often used in pregnancy. However, its poor performance in this population is likely attributed to the scoring paradigm that primarily identifies obesity. Moreover, the associations between the BQ and pregnancy outcomes are often those same outcomes that are obesity-related. Therefore, this study examined associations between each of the three BQ domains, independently and jointly, in relation to gestational diabetes (GDM) and hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP). METHODS Pregnant third-trimester women were recruited from a tertiary medical center and completed the BQ, which includes three independent domains: snoring; sleepiness; and obesity/high blood pressure. Medical records were accessed for diagnoses of GDM and HDP. RESULTS Of the 1,588 pregnant women, 44% had a positive BQ score. Women with a positive score for domains of snoring exclusively, sleepiness exclusively, or their combination did not have an increased risk for GDM or HDP. However, women without snoring or sleepiness, but with a positive score on the BMI/BP domain had increased odds of GDM (OR 2.0, 95%CI 1.3-3.3) and HDP (OR 2.9, 95%CI 1.6-5.5). Further, any positive score in domain combinations that included BMI/BP had increased odds of GDM and HDP compared with negative scores in all domains. In addition, presence of obesity without hypertension, snoring, or sleepiness, the odds of GDM and HDP were similarly increased. CONCLUSIONS The poor performance of the BQ in screening for OSA risk, may be attributed to its predominant reliance on identification of obesity.
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- Louise M O'Brien
- Division of Sleep Medicine, Department of Neurology.,Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
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- Department of Statistics, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
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Weiniger CF. What's new in obstetric anesthesia in 2018? Int J Obstet Anesth 2020; 42:99-108. [PMID: 32278531 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijoa.2020.03.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2019] [Revised: 02/20/2020] [Accepted: 03/11/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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The Gerard W. Ostheimer Lecture presented at the annual meeting of the Society of Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology (SOAP) is a one-year summary of the literature published in domains of interest to anesthesiologists who manage and care for obstetric patients. One individual is asked to review the literature and present the lecture. This manuscript summarizes aspects of the Gerard W. Ostheimer Lecture presented at the 2019 SOAP meeting; the relevant literature from 2018 was summarized. The topics included in this review are maternal morbidity, antibiotic prophylaxis, anaphylaxis, the Lancet series on increasing cesarean delivery rates, the Robson Ten-Group Classification System, pelvic floor disorders, timing of delivery in nulliparous women, placenta accreta disorders, anesthesia for cesarean delivery, labor analgesia (including parturients with thrombocytopenia and tattoos, and epidural maintenance with the programmed intermittent epidural bolus technique), ultrasound use in obstetric anesthesia, and drugs in pregnancy.
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- C F Weiniger
- Division of Anesthesia, Critical Care and Pain, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Israel.
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Evaluation of Nocturnal Respiratory Complaints in Pregnant Women. ADVANCES IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2020. [PMID: 31916232 DOI: 10.1007/5584_2019_469] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/07/2023]
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Snoring during pregnancy increases the risk of low Apgar score and low birth weight of newborns. Snoring women are twice as likely to be diagnosed as having preeclampsia when compared to non-snoring ones. Snoring may also be linked to, albeit it is not a prerequisite for, apneic events at sleep. The aim of this survey-type study was to evaluate the occurrence and severity of nocturnal respiratory complaints in a group of 312 pregnant women. Problems associated with snoring and other nasopharyngeal symptoms were reported by 60% of women. Complaints were more frequent in patients with a higher body mass index. The symptoms were significantly more frequent in the group of snorers. The results of this study suggest a pattern of basic features in pregnancy, such as snoring, overweight, and upper airway symptoms, which all ought to direct attention of care givers to the diagnostics of sleep-related breathing disorders. The early diagnosis would enable to undertake the measures to prevent preterm labor and to avoid postpartum complications in both mother and newborn.
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Taylor CR, Dominguez JE, Habib AS. Obesity And Obstetric Anesthesia: Current Insights. Local Reg Anesth 2019; 12:111-124. [PMID: 31819609 PMCID: PMC6873959 DOI: 10.2147/lra.s186530] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2019] [Accepted: 10/18/2019] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Obesity is a significant global health problem. It results in a higher incidence of complications for pregnant women and their neonates. Cesarean deliveries are more common in obese parturients as well. The increased burden of comorbidities seen in this population, such as obstructive sleep apnea, necessitates antepartum anesthetic consultation. These patients pose unique challenges for the practicing anesthesiologist and may benefit from optimization prior to delivery. Complications from anesthesia and overall morbidity and mortality are higher in this population. Neuraxial anesthesia can be challenging to place in the obese parturient, but is the preferred anesthetic for cesarean delivery to avoid airway manipulation, minimize aspiration risk, prevent fetal exposure to volatile anesthetic, and decrease risk of post-partum hemorrhage from volatile anesthetic exposure. Monitoring and positioning of these patients for surgery may pose specific challenges. Functional labor epidural catheters can be topped up to provide conditions suitable for surgery. In the absence of a working epidural catheter, a combined spinal epidural anesthetic is often the technique of choice due to relative ease of placement versus a single shot spinal technique as well as the ability to extend the anesthetic through the epidural portion. For cesarean delivery with a vertical supraumbilical skin incision, a two-catheter technique may be beneficial. Concern for thromboembolism necessitates early mobilization and a multimodal analgesic regimen can help accomplish this. In addition, thromboprophylaxis is recommended in this population after delivery—especially cesarean delivery. These patients also need close monitoring in the post-partum period when they are at increased risk for several complications.
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- Cameron R Taylor
- Department of Anesthesiology, Division of Women's Anesthesia, Duke University, Durham, NC 27710, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Division of Women's Anesthesia, Duke University, Durham, NC 27710, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Division of Women's Anesthesia, Duke University, Durham, NC 27710, USA
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Dominguez JE, Cooter M, Habib AS. Reply. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2019; 220:410-411. [PMID: 30682362 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2019.01.213] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2018] [Accepted: 01/14/2019] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Jennifer E Dominguez
- Department of Anesthesiology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, 27710.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, 27710
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, 27710
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Aguiar T, Montenegro N, Ferraz T. Screening tools for obstructive sleep apnea in extremely obese women during pregnancy. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2019; 220:410. [PMID: 30682363 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2019.01.210] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2018] [Accepted: 01/14/2019] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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- Tiago Aguiar
- Gynecology and Obstetrics Department, São João Hospitalar Center, Hospital São João, Porto, Portugal.
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- Gynecology and Obstetrics Department, São João Hospitalar Center, Hospital São João, Porto, Portugal
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Mouwasat Hospital Khobar, Khobar, Saudi Arabia
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