Abstract
We report a patient with severe obstructive sleep apnea syndrome, diabetes mellitus, and hypertension, with postoperative complications following tracheostomy. His stormy postoperative course is presented with emphasis on glycemic control and hypertension. We present a cautionary tale of a significant reduction in medications to control blood pressure and hyperglycemia following tracheostomy for severe OSA. The severe reduction in blood pressure and hypoglycemia could mimic sepsis and clinicans need to be vigilant to these dramatic effects following tracheostomy and appropriately adjust baseline medications.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 297-299 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine |
Volume | 3 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 15 2007 |
Keywords
- Hypertension
- Insulin resistance
- Sleep apnea
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Clinical Neurology
- Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
- Neurology