STOP-BANG score for obstructive sleep apnea
Screening for obstructive sleep apnea.
Inputs
Snoring loudly
Tired or sleepy during the day
Observed apnea
High blood pressure (treated or not)
BMI above 35
Age above 50
Neck circumference above 40 cm
Male
Worked calculation
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- Points
When to use
- Preoperative screening; primary care sleep complaints.
Pearls and pitfalls
- Score 2 or more STOP items plus BMI above 35, male sex, or neck above 40 cm also indicates high risk.
Why use
High sensitivity for moderate to severe OSA.
| Criterion | Points |
|---|---|
| Snoring loudly | +1 |
| Tired or sleepy during the day | +1 |
| Observed apnea | +1 |
| High blood pressure (treated or not) | +1 |
| BMI above 35 | +1 |
| Age above 50 | +1 |
| Neck circumference above 40 cm | +1 |
| Male | +1 |