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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