Pulmonology

STOP-BANG Score

Screen for obstructive sleep apnoea.

Education and reference only. Not a substitute for clinical judgement, local policy or product labelling. Always verify before clinical use. Values are calculated in your browser and never stored.

When to use

Use to screen for obstructive sleep apnoea, including in perioperative assessment.

Why use

It is a simple, validated screen that flags patients for sleep assessment.

Evidence & references

Chung F et al. STOP-Bang questionnaire: a practical approach to screen for obstructive sleep apnea. Chest. 2016.

About the creator

Chung F et al.

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