Adenotonsillectomy and Obstructive Sleep Apnea Study

Factors That Increase Length of Stay After Outpatient Surgery of 3-6 Year Olds With OSAS Symptoms Versus Without OSAS Symptoms After Adenotonsillectomy

Adenotonsillectomies are one of the most common childhood surgeries and are first-line treatment to correct childhood obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS). This is a study comparing patients with and without OSA looking at the length of stay following adenotonsillectomy and the factors affecting length of stay.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. history of snoring/gasping/ or pause in breathing reported by caregivers.
2. age 3-6 years old
3. undergoing adenotonsillectomy only no concurrent surgery
4. scheduled as outpatient and plan for discharge home

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Preoperatively requiring additional respiratory support
2. scheduled for concurrent surgery that could increase total general anesthetic time
3. recurrent adenotonsillitis as sole indication for surgery