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  • Title: Rapid reduction of antihypertensive medications and insulin requirements after tracheostomy in a patient with severe obstructive sleep apnea syndrome.
    Author: Bhimaraj A, Havaligi N, Ramachandran S.
    Journal: J Clin Sleep Med; 2007 Apr 15; 3(3):297-9. PubMed ID: 17561601.
    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.
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