STOP-BANG
Depistage du syndrome d'apnees-hypopnees obstructives du sommeil (SAOS).
8 questions binaires, 2 min. Applicable a l'evaluation d'aptitude pour conducteur professionnel, travail de nuit, espaces confines, travail en hauteur et operateur de machines.
Le questionnaire interactif est en espagnol. L'interpretation clinique est universelle (echelle 0-8).
What it measures
The risk of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) via 8 yes/no questions — the STOP-BANG acronym.
Scoring
Number of 'yes' answers → 0 to 8. More 'yes', higher OSA probability.
The items
Interpretation
Low OSA probability. No further screening unless symptomatic.
Consider sleep study according to symptoms and comorbidity.
High probability of moderate-severe OSA. Refer for a sleep study.
Screening, not diagnostic. OSA diagnosis requires a sleep study (respiratory polygraphy/polysomnography).