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

Behavioral and psychological treatments for chronic insomnia disorder in adults: an American Academy of Sleep Medicine clinical practice guideline

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

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

Guideline

Use of Actigraphy in the Evaluation of Sleep and CRSW Disorders

Use of MSLT and MWT

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

Hypersomnias

Treatment of Central Disorders of Hypersomnolence

Guideline | Review

Insomnia

Evaluation and Management of Chronic Insomnia

Position

Pharmacologic Treatment of Chronic Insomnia

Behavioral and Psychological Treatment of Insomnia

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

Parasomnias

Treatment of Nightmare Disorder

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

Manual Titration of Positive Airway Pressure in OSA

Position

Oral Appliance Therapy for the Treatment of OSA and Snoring

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

Surgical Modifications of the Upper Airway for OSA

Guideline | Review | 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

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

Sleep Center Adjustment of NPPV in Stable Chronic Alveolar Hypoventilation Syndrome

Position

OSA: Referral for Surgical Consultation

Guideline | Review

Sleep-Related Movement Disorders

Treatment of Restless Legs Syndrome and Periodic Limb Movement Disorder

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

The Guidelines-at-a-Glance e-book is now available for all current AASM Practice Parameters or Clinical Practice Guidelines. They are designed to give readers a concise list of the clinical practice recommendations in each guideline. Download your copy! (Free for members)

Review our Guidelines in Development page, or learn more about the Clinical Practice Guideline Development Process.

The AASM participates in the ECRI Guidelines Trust®, a clinical practice guideline repository. ECRI’s TRUST (Transparency and Rigor Using Standards of Trustworthiness) Scorecard assesses clinical practice guidelines against the Institute of Medicine standards of trustworthy guidelines. Please visit ECRI Guidelines Trust® to view available scorecards for AASM clinical practice guidelines.