Assessment of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome prevalence in patients undergoing cesarean section using the STOP-BANG questionnaire

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Sleep disordered breathing occurring during pregnancy is associated with adverse maternal and fetal outcomes as shown by several studies. The prevalence of sleep disordered in pregnancy remain uncertain, mainly due to different evaluation methods in various research studies, Lack of objective testing for definitive diagnosis in studies using only questionnaire screening. However, the prevalence of snoring increased during pregnancy. In the United States, 14% of healthy pregnancy are reported to be associated with snoring. Primary purpose of this study is investigating the fruquency of obstructive sleep apne with Stop-Bang questionnaire in pregnant women undergoing cesarean section. ;The other purpose of this study is to examine the preferred methods of anesthesia by review of medical records. In this prospective observational study, women undergoing cesarean section will recruite. Pregnancies are those with chronic hypertension, preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, pre-pregnancy obesity, or history of previous pregnancy complication. Women are eligible if they were 18 years older. The exclusion criteria are severe medical conditions such as immunocompromised host, active pulmonary tuberculosis, chronic structural pulmonary disease, pulmonary hypertension, and hyperthyroidism. All subjects will sign informed consent form in order to participate in the study. Demographic data including body weight, body mass index, neck circumference, blood pressure, and will collect. Screening evaluations for obstructive sleep apnea syndrome included Stop-Bang questionnaire,The STOP-BANG questionnaire consists of snoring, tired, observed, blood pressure, body mass index, age, neck circumference, and gender. Preferred anesthesia methods will be examined.

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