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    • Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is often undiagnosed in surgical patients.
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    Purpose of the Study:

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    Main Methods:

    • A descriptive survey design was employed.
    • The STOP-Bang Questionnaire was administered to 1,118 preoperative ambulatory patients.
    • Nurse-initiated OSA screening led to the development of protocols, patient education, and interventions.

    Main Results:

    • 10% of ambulatory elective surgery patients had undiagnosed OSA.
    • 16% of scheduled surgeries were canceled due to OSA identification.
    • The implemented OSA protocol resulted in no unnecessary hospitalizations.

    Conclusions:

    • The STOP-Bang Questionnaire is a valuable tool for screening OSA risk in ambulatory surgery.
    • This study supports the integration of nursing best practices for safe patient care.
    • Proactive OSA screening enhances patient safety in perianesthesia settings.