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

v2.2 Scoring Manual

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The AASM Manual for the Scoring of Sleep and Associated Events Version 2.2 provides guidelines and standards for scoring sleep and associated events in polysomnography (PSG). It includes rules for sleep staging, scoring arousal, cardiac, movement, and respiratory events, and guidelines for home sleep apnea testing. The manual emphasizes the importance of accuracy, consistency, and standardization. It provides specific criteria for scoring sleep stages and events, along with technical specifications for recording equipment. Home sleep apnea testing is a convenient and cost-effective method for diagnosing sleep disorders. The document also outlines the parameters and guidelines for scoring different events in PSG and includes definitions of sleep-related terms. It is continuously reviewed and updated based on new evidence and user feedback.

Keywords

AASM Manual

Scoring sleep

Associated events

Polysomnography

Sleep staging

Arousal scoring

Cardiac events

Movement events

Respiratory events

Home sleep apnea testing