Screen for obstructive sleep apnea
STOP-BANG Score for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
Please answer the following questions (Yes = 1 point, No = 0 points):
Total STOP-BANG Score:
Risk of OSA:
Please answer all 8 questions to calculate the score.
Interpretation of STOP-BANG Score:
- Low Risk of OSA: 0-2 “Yes” answers
- Intermediate Risk of OSA: 3-4 “Yes” answers
- High Risk of OSA:
- 5-8 “Yes” answers
- OR 2 or more “Yes” answers AND Neck circumference > 16 inches / 40 cm (for males) or > 15 inches / 38 cm (for females)
- OR 2 or more “Yes” answers AND Male Gender
Note: The STOP-BANG questionnaire is a screening tool. A definitive diagnosis of OSA requires a sleep study (polysomnography).
