Sum the eight STOP-BANG yes/no items for an obstructive sleep-apnoea screen, 0–8.
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Use this calculator to add one point each for Snore, Tired, Observed apnoea, Pressure (hypertension), BMI over 35, Age over 50, Neck over 40 cm, and male sex. Common bands are 0–2 low risk, 3–4 intermediate, and 5–8 high. This is a screen, not a sleep study. High scores still need a clinician.
Snore: Loud snoring.
Tired: Daytime tiredness.
Observed apnoea: Someone saw breathing stop.
Hypertension: Treated or known high blood pressure.
BMI over 35: Body-mass index greater than 35.
Age over 50: Older than 50 years.
Neck over 40 cm: Collar more than 40 cm.
Male: Male sex.
Score: Sum of the eight items.
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