STOP-Bang score

• Used to risk stratify patients for further diagnostic testing for Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA)
• http://www.stopbang.ca/osa/screening.php

Questionnaire

• Snoring: Do you Snore Loudly (loud enough to be heard through closed doors or your bed-partner elbows you for snoring at night)?
• Tired: Do you often feel Tired, Fatigued, or Sleepy during the daytime (such as falling asleep during driving or talking to someone)?
• Observed apnea: Has anyone Observed you Stop Breathing or Choking/Gasping during your sleep?
• Pressure: Do you have or are being treated for High Blood Pressure?
• BMI > 35?
• Age > 50?
• Neck size large? (Measured around Adams apple)
  • For male, is your shirt collar 17 inches / 43cm or larger?
  • For female, is your shirt collar 16 inches / 41cm or larger?
• Gender = Male?

Interpretation

• Low Risk: Yes to 0-2 questions
• Intermediate Risk: Yes to 3-4 questions
• High Risk:
  • Yes to ≥5 questions
  • or male and ≥2 STOP questions
  • or BMI > 35 and ≥2 STOP questions
  • or large neck and ≥2 STOP questions