Abstract
Robert N. Cooper, MD, Stuart, FL, and New York, NY , is a board-certified plastic surgeon and ASAPS member. James Noble, MD, Stuart, FL , is a board-certified anesthesiologist. The purpose of this article is to offer a new definition of a frequently observed phenomenon known as the syndrome of narcogenic obstructed respiration (SNOR), which is defined as a narcotic-induced relaxation of muscles in proximity to the airway, leading to obstructive apnea. A study was undertaken to ascertain the safety of adapting continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) to treat SNOR. While providing adequate sedation, analgesia, and amnesia to complement the administration of local anesthesia during facial aesthetic surgery, the technique offers solutions to several well-documented anesthesia-related risks. This newly defined syndrome, SNOR, …
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