Predictive Value of the STOP-BANG Questionnaire for Perioperative Hypoxaemia: A Cohort Analysis

Dr Karupothu Rani, Dr Bhavika Borugadda

Abstract: Background: Perioperative hypoxaemia is a common and potentially serious event after general anaesthesia. Patient factors such as obesity, increasing age, and undiagnosed obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) raise this risk. The STOP-BANG questionnaire is a validated, simple tool for OSA screening and may help predict perioperative hypoxaemia. Aim: To evaluate whether perioperative hypoxaemia (SpO₂ 2 2 and t-tests; p 2

Keywords: STOP-BANG, Perioperative Hypoxaemia, Obstructive Sleep Apnoea, General Anaesthesia, Postoperative Complications

How to Cite?: Dr Karupothu Rani, Dr Bhavika Borugadda, "Predictive Value of the STOP-BANG Questionnaire for Perioperative Hypoxaemia: A Cohort Analysis", Volume 14 Issue 10, October 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1713-1714, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR251030224533, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR251030224533

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