Work out stop bang sleep apnoea instantly with clear inputs, formula shown and shareable results.
Counts the eight STOP-BANG yes or no items and applies the published risk bands used for pre-operative obstructive sleep apnoea screening.
STOP-BANG
One point each for snoring, tiredness, observed apnoea, hypertension, BMI >35, age >50, neck >40 cm and male sex; 0-2 low, 3-4 intermediate, 5-8 high risk
Educational estimate only. Not a substitute for professional clinical judgement, and must not be used to make treatment or dosing decisions.
Unrecognised sleep apnoea raises peri-operative airway and cardiorespiratory risk, so screening changes anaesthetic planning.
It prompts one where symptoms warrant, but the score itself is a screen rather than a diagnosis.