Practice Guidelines

This page lists the most current AASM clinical practice guidelines and clinical guidance statements, formerly called position papers, on the use of diagnostic and treatment options for patients with sleep disorders.

Most Recently Published

Referral of adults with obstructive sleep apnea for surgical consultation: an American Academy of Sleep Medicine clinical practice guideline

Treatment of central disorders of hypersomnolence: an American Academy of Sleep Medicine clinical practice guideline

Use of polysomnography and home sleep apnea tests for the longitudinal management of obstructive sleep apnea in adults: an American Academy of Sleep Medicine clinical guidance statement

Circadian Rhythm Sleep-Wake Disorders

Treatment of Intrinsic CRSWDs

Guideline|Algorithm|Case Study|Guideline-at-a-Glance(Members-Only)

Evaluation and Treatment of Extrinsic CRSWDs

Guideline|Review|Guideline-at-a-Glance(Members-Only)

Diagnostics

Diagnostic Testing for OSA in Adults

Guideline|Webinar|Guideline-at-a-Glance(Members-Only)|Patient Guide|Patient Guide[Spanish]

Use of PSG and HSAT for Longitudinal Management of OSA in Adults

Guidance Statement

Use of Actigraphy in the Evaluation of Sleep and CRSWDs

Use of MSLT and MWT in Adults

2021 Protocol Paper|2005 Guideline|2005 Review|2005 Tables|2005 Guideline-at-a-Glance(Members-Only)

Hypersomnias

Treatment of Central Disorders of Hypersomnolence

Guideline|Review

Insomnia

评估和管理的慢性失眠dults

Position

Pharmacologic Treatment for Chronic Insomnia in Adults

Behavioral and Psychological Treatment for Insomnia in Adults

Guideline|Review|Guideline-at-a-Glance(Members-Only)|Patient Guide

Parasomnias

Treatment of Nightmare Disorder in Adults

Position

Treatment of REM Sleep Behavior Disorder

Position

Pediatrics

Respiratory Indications for Polysomnography

Guideline|Summary|Review|Guideline-at-a-Glance(Members-Only)

Non-respiratory Indications for Polysomnography and Multiple Sleep Latency Testing

Guideline|Review|Table|Guideline-at-a-Glance(Members-Only)

Treatment of Bedtime Problems and Night Wakings

Guideline|Review|Guideline-at-a-Glance(Members-Only)

Use of an HSAT for the Diagnosis of OSA in Children

Position

Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders

Positive Airway Pressure for OSA in Adults

Manual Titration of Positive Airway Pressure in OSA

Position

Oral Appliance Therapy for the Treatment of OSA and Snoring in Adults

Guideline|Webinar|Q&A|Testimonials|Guideline-at-a-Glance(Members-Only)

Medical Therapy of OSA

Guideline|Review|Guideline-at-a-Glance(Members-Only)

Evaluation, Management, and Long-Term Care of OSA in Adults

Position|Clinical Algorithm

Treatment of Central Sleep Apnea Syndromes in Adults

Guideline|Guideline Update: ASV|Guideline-at-a-Glance(Members-Only)

Sleep Center Adjustment of NPPV in Stable Chronic Alveolar Hypoventilation Syndrome

Position

Referral for Surgical Consultation for Adults with OSA

Guideline|Review

Sleep-Related Movement Disorders

治疗不宁腿综合征和周期性的Limb Movement Disorder in Adults

Guideline|Update: Rotigotine|Evidence Table|Guideline-at-a-Glance(Members-Only)

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