The AASM Manual for the Scoring of Sleep and Associated Events Series 2-v2.1 Scoring Manual

v2.1 Scoring Manual

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The AASM Manual for the Scoring of Sleep and Associated Events is a comprehensive guide for scoring sleep and associated events in polysomnography. It covers rules, terminology, and technical specifications for sleep scoring. The manual includes guidelines for reporting parameters in PSG tests, technical specifications for recording PSG, sleep staging rules, rules for various events such as arousal and respiratory events, and a glossary of terms. It provides clear and standardized guidelines for accurate and consistent diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders. It also provides scoring rules for apneas, hypopneas, respiratory effort-related arousals, and hypoventilation. The manual recommends sensors and equipment for sleep studies and defines various EEG patterns. It includes rules for scoring cardiac events, movement events, and sleep stages. The guidelines are based on different levels of evidence.

Keywords

AASM Manual

Scoring Sleep

Associated Events

Polysomnography

Sleep Scoring

PSG Tests

Sleep Staging Rules

Respiratory Events

Sleep Disorders

Diagnosis and Treatment