Telephone Screening to Identify Children at Risk for Persistent Obstructive Sleep Apnea After Adenotonsillectomy

This study found a number of children with persistent symptoms of sleep-disordered breathing after T&A, suggesting that these children may be at high risk for persistent OSA. Telephone screening using the PSQ-SRBD is a useful approach to identify children who may require a polysomnogram or referral to pediatric sleep specialist, particularly in settings where postoperative follow-up is poor.