STOP-BANG Risk Score for Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Item Evaluated

Finding

Snoring

Loud snoring (louder than talking or loud enough to be heard through closed door)

Tired

Often fatigue or sleepiness during the daytime

Observed

Observed to stop breathing during sleep

BP

High blood pressure or current treatment for hypertension

BMI

> 35 kg/m2

Age

> 50 years

Neck circumference

> 40 cm (> 15 3/4 in)

Gender

Male

≥ 3 or 4 findings = high risk of OSA.

< 3 findings = low risk of OSA.

BMI = body mass index; OSA = obstructive sleep apnea.

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