Evaluating the STOP-Bang Questionnaire to Predict Sleep Apnea and Difficult Breathing During Thoracic Surgery

What this Trial Is About

Difficult airway management is a leading cause of problems during anesthesia, especially in patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome OSAS. This study evaluates how well the STOP-BANG questionnaire can screen for OSAS and predict difficult mask ventilation and intubation in patients scheduled for thoracic surgery. The research aims to improve preparation for anesthesia by identifying patients at higher risk during surgery. Participants undergo assessment using the STOP-BANG questionnaire, which includes eight yes-or-no questions based on common risk factors for OSAS. Scores help categorize patients into low, moderate, or high risk for sleep apnea. The study observes airway management during surgery, classifying cases as easy airway or difficult airway based on mask ventilation assistance, oxygen levels, and intubation attempts. During the study, researchers monitor how the STOP-BANG score relates to actual airway difficulties encountered in surgery. Patients undergo evaluations including airway management observations and oxygen saturation monitoring during mask ventilation. The primary outcome is the STOP-BANG questionnaire result measured once within one month. Participation lasts through the surgery event and related assessments, with data collected to understand the relationship between questionnaire scores and airway challenges.

STOP-Bang Questionnaire: A Predictor of Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Difficult Mask/Intubation?