Practice Guidelines

AASM practice guidelines are developed through a rigorous, transparent process that instills confidence in clinicians and patients. These clinical practice guidelines and clinical guidance statements, formerly called position papers, provide recommendations for the diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management of sleep disorders.

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Treatment of central sleep apnea in adults: an American Academy of Sleep Medicine clinical practice guideline | Download PDF

Evaluation and management of obstructive sleep apnea in adults hospitalized for medical care: an American Academy of Sleep Medicine clinical practice guideline | Download PDF

Treatment of restless legs syndrome and periodic limb movement disorder: an American Academy of Sleep Medicine clinical practice guideline

Recommended protocols for the Multiple Sleep Latency Test and Maintenance of Wakefulness Test in children: guidance from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine

Treatment of Central Disorders of Hypersomnolence

Treatment of Intrinsic CRSWDs

Evaluation and Treatment of Extrinsic CRSWDs

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

Use of Actigraphy in the Evaluation of Sleep and CRSW Disorders

Evaluation and Management of Chronic Insomnia in Adults

Pharmacologic Treatment of Chronic Insomnia in Adults

Psychological and Behavioral Treatment of Insomnia in Adults

Treatment of Nightmare Disorder in Adults

Management of REM Sleep Behavior Disorder

Respiratory Indications for Polysomnography

Non-respiratory Indications for Polysomnography and Multiple Sleep Latency Testing

Treatment of Bedtime Problems and Night Wakings

Use of an HSAT for the Diagnosis of OSA in Children

Use of MSLT and MWT in Children

Positive Airway Pressure for OSA in Adults

Manual Titration of Positive Airway Pressure in OSA

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

Medical Therapy of OSA

Treatment of Central Sleep Apnea Syndromes in Adults

Sleep Center Adjustment of NPPV in Stable Chronic Alveolar Hypoventilation Syndrome

Referral for Surgical Consultation for Adults with OSA

Evaluation and Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Adults Hospitalized for Medical Care

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Treatment of Restless Legs Syndrome and Periodic Limb Movement Disorder in Adults