Table 2.
Unadjusted outcomes of bariatric surgery patients based on sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) status
| Outcomes | All patients | No SDB | SDB | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N | 91,028 | 57,832 | 33,196 | |
| In-hospital death, % | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.1 | <0.01 |
| Total charges, dollars | 39,909 (48,694) | 39,977 (49,133) | 37,934 (33,448) | <0.001 |
| Length of stay, days | 7.05 (6.58) | 7.10 (6.63) | 5.78 (4.53) | <0.01 |
| Respiratory complications, % | ||||
| Emergent Intubation | 2.8 | 1.2 | 5.6 | <0.01 |
| CPAP/NIV | 1.9 | 0.3 | 4.8 | <0.01 |
| Respiratory failure | 1.6 | 1.5 | 1.8 | <0.01 |
| Pneumonia | 0.9 | 1 | 0.6 | <0.01 |
| Tracheostomy | 0.12 | 0.13 | 0.08 | 0.02 |
| Cardiac complications, % | ||||
| Atrial fibrillation | 1.5 | 1.2 | 1.8 | <0.01 |
| Coronary procedures | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.59 |
Total charges and length of stay presented as mean (SD), other variables presented as percentage, CPAP/NIV: continuous positive airway pressure/non-invasive ventilation.