Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy Changes the Treatment Concept in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnoea

Table 1

Indication and contraindication for drug-induced sleep endoscopy.

Indication	(i) 18-65 years old; (ii) OSA (mild, moderate AHI ≤ 25); (iii) Severe OSA (AHI ≥ 25), failed CPAP treatment; (vi) Severe OSA (AHI ≥ 25), patients who refused CPAP
Contraindication	(i) ASA 4; (ii) Pregnancy; (iii) Propofol or midazolam allergies

OSA, obstructive sleep apnoea; AHI, apnoea-hypopnoea index; ASA, American Society of Anesthesiologists.