Early Adverse Respiratory Outcomes in Obese Pediatric Tonsillectomy Patients

Abstract

AREs requiring inpatient management are uncommon in obese children after tonsillectomy. BMI is a poor independent indication for admission except at BMI extremes. We found significantly higher oAHI and lower SpO₂ nadir on PSG indicate a higher risk for AREs and can guide admission postoperatively. There may be a subset of obese tonsillectomy patients who can be safely discharged home on the day of surgery.

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