Pediatric obstructive sleep-disordered breathing and anesthetic considerations

Purpose of the review The purpose of the review is to evaluate pathophysiology of pediatric obstructive sleep-disordered breathing (oSDB), its anesthetic implications, and recommendations for perioperative care. Recent finding Pediatric patients with oSDB develop neurocognitive consequences and are at increased risk for perioperative complications. Summary To minimize the incidence of perioperative adverse events for pediatric patients with oSDB, anesthesia providers must have a thorough understanding of the pathophysiology of the disease and be up to date on current recommendations when caring for these patients.