Validation of NoSAS (Neck, Obesity, Snoring, Age, Sex) score as a screening tool for obstructive sleep apnea: Analysis in a sleep clinic

• Author(s): Coutinho Costa, J. ; Rebelo-Marques, A. ; Machado, João Neiva ; Gama, Jorge ; Santos, C. ; Teixeira, F. ; Moita, J.
• Date: 2019
• Persistent ID: http://hdl.handle.net/10400.6/9029
• Origin: uBibliorum
• Subject(s): NoSAS score; Obstructive sleep; Apnea; Screening; Prioritization; Diagnosis
• Document Type: Journal article
• Language: English
• Contributor(s): uBibliorum

Description

Screening methods have become increasingly important due to the growing number of patients suspected of having obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) being referred to sleep clinics. The Lausanne NoSAS (Neck circumference, Obesity, Snoring, Age, Sex) score test is a simple, efficient, and easily employed tool enabling identification of individuals at risk for the disease. The score ranges from 0 to 17 and the patient has a high probability of OSA if they have a NoSAS score of 8 or higher.