Table 1.

Modified STOP-BANG screening checklist for OSA

Parameters	Yes	No
Snoring loudly on regular basis
Daytime tiredness
Observation of ‘gasping for breath in sleep’ by others
High blood pressure
BMI≥35 kg/m2
Age>50 years
Neck details (measured around Adam’s apple)
Male > 17  in. collar
Female > 16  in. collar
Gender Male
Total ‘Yes’ score:

OSA—Low Risk: Yes to 0–2 questions.

OSA—Intermediate Risk: Yes to 3–4 questions.

OSA—High Risk: Yes to 5–8 questions.

Or Yes to 2 or more of 4 STOP questions+male gender.

Or Yes to 2 or more of 4 STOP questions+BMI>35kg/m².

Or Yes to 2 or more of 4 STOP questions+neck circumference 17 in./43 cm in male or 16 in./41 cm in female.

Adapted from Stop-Bang Questionnaire.

Chung F; Anaesthesiology 2008; 108(5):812-21.¹⁴

BMI, body mass index; OSA, obstructive sleep apnoea.