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STOP BANG (STOP Questionnaire)

Indications: - assessment for obstructive sleep apnea Contraindications: - high probability of obstructive sleep apnea Procedure: - Snoring - Tiredness or daytime sleepiness - Observed apnea during sleep - Pressure (high blood pressure) - BMI > 35 - Age : 50 years - Neck circumference > 40 cm - Gender: male Interpretation: - score: 0-2 = low risk for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) - score: 3-4 = increased risk for OSA - score: > 4 = increased risk for moderate-severe OSA

General

screening for obstructive sleep apnea numerical rating scale (NRS)

References

  1. Medical Knowledge Self Assessment Program (MKSAP) 17, 18. American College of Physicians, Philadelphia 2015, 2018.
  2. Chung F, Yegneswaran B, Liao P et al STOP questionnaire: a tool to screen patients for obstructive sleep apnea. Anesthesiology. 2008 May;108(5):812-21 PMID: 18431116