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Table 1 Epworth Sleepiness Scale score of the patient

From: A Case of Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Assessments of Fitness for Work

Likelihood of falling asleep in the following situations

 

Chance of dozing (0–3)

 

0 = would never doze off

 

1 = slight chance of dozing

 

2 = moderate chance of dozing

 

3 = high chance of dozing

 

Score for each situation

 

Sitting and reading

1

Watching TV

1

Sitting, inactive, in a public place (e.g., a theater or a meeting)

2

As a passenger in a car for an hour without a break

2

Lying down to rest in the afternoon when circumstances permit

3

Sitting and talking to someone

0

Sitting quietly after a lunch without alcohol

2

In a car that is stopped for a few minutes in traffic

2

Total

13*

  1. *A total score of 0–9 is normal, 10–15 is considered sleepy, and ≥ 16 is considered very sleepy.