The problem that triggered the EBP project is the perioperative complications of obstructive sleep apnea. Risk factors for sleep apnea include being overweight, smoking, and having diabetes. Symptoms of sleep apnea include snoring, restless sleep, daytime sleepiness, and fatigue.
The problem that triggered the EBP project is the perioperative complications of obstructive sleep apnea.
The data used to support this problem include the fact that sleep apnea is more likely to occur in overweight individuals, smokers, and those with diabetes.
Other risk factors include aging, being male, and excessive alcohol or drug use. The symptoms of sleep apnea include loud snoring, restless sleep, daytime sleepiness, and fatigue. Continued sleep deprivation can lead to moodiness, belligerence, and other health issues like fatty liver diseases and high blood pressure.