The AASM Manual for the Scoring of Sleep and Associated Events Series 2-Scoring of Sleep and Associated Events FAQs

Scoring of Sleep and Associated Events FAQs

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The AASM Manual for the Scoring of Sleep and Associated Events, Version 3, provides rules, terminology, and technical specifications for scoring sleep and associated events. In the frequently asked questions (FAQs) section, information is provided on citation, contact information, companion resources, and error corrections. The manual recommends specific guidelines for scoring sleep stages, including scenarios not explicitly addressed. For infants, sleep staging rules differ based on post-term age. Arousals can be scored at the beginning of awakenings, and there is no age limitation for arousal scoring. The manual does not differentiate between post-arousal central events and other central apnea events. Movement rules vary for limb movements and excessive muscle activity in REM sleep. Guidelines are provided for scoring major body movements during sleep. In the respiratory rules section, guidelines for electrode placement and impedance measures are outlined. The manual provides rules for scoring respiratory events in adults and children, including rules for hypopnea scoring and differentiating central and obstructive events. The use of adult criteria for scoring respiratory events in children ≥13 years is optional. The HSAT section clarifies rules for recording data and scoring sleep stages using specific sensors. Recommendations are made for reporting the respiratory event index (REI) instead of the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) in HSAT reports. The use of peripheral arterial tonometry in HSAT devices is explained, and the pAHI is equated to the AHI and REI, while the pRDI is not equivalent to any of these indices.

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AASM Manual

Scoring sleep

Associated events

Sleep staging rules

Infant sleep staging

Arousal scoring

Central events

Limb movements

Respiratory rules

HSAT section