The AASM Manual for the Scoring of Sleep and Associated Events Series 2-v2.0.3 Scoring Manual

v2.0.3 Scoring Manual

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The AASM Manual for the Scoring of Sleep and Associated Events is a comprehensive document providing guidelines for scoring sleep studies. It covers parameters for polysomnography, technical specifications, sleep staging rules, and rules for events such as arousal, cardiac, movement, and respiratory events. The manual also emphasizes the importance of clinical judgment, individual variations, and the need for video recordings and audio monitoring for certain events. It is developed by experts in sleep medicine and is based on evidence and consensus. The manual aims to promote uniformity and accuracy in the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders.

Keywords

AASM Manual

Scoring Sleep

Sleep Studies

Polysomnography

Technical Specifications

Sleep Staging Rules

Arousal Events

Cardiac Events

Movement Events

Respiratory Events