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A Simple Way to Screen for Obstructive Sleep Apnea

This quick questionnaire will identify at-risk patients.

Published: February 10, 2012
Categories: Anesthesia, Safety

A patient answering "yes" to 3 or more items on the STOP-BANG Questionnaire is considered to be at high risk for obstructive sleep apnea. See for yourself how simple and highly sensitive this screening tool is.

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