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.

Most Recently Published

Combination treatment for chronic insomnia disorder in adults: an American Academy of Sleep Medicine clinical practice guideline

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

Central Disorders of Hypersomnolence

Treatment of Central Disorders of Hypersomnolence

Circadian Rhythm Sleep-Wake Disorders

Treatment of Intrinsic CRSWDs

Evaluation and Treatment of Extrinsic CRSWDs

Diagnostics

Diagnostic Testing for OSA

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

Guidance Statement

Use of Actigraphy in the Evaluation of Sleep and CRSW Disorders

Use of MSLT and MWT in Adults

Insomnia

Evaluation and Management of Chronic Insomnia in Adults

Position

Pharmacologic Treatment of Chronic Insomnia in Adults

Behavioral and Psychological Treatment of Chronic Insomnia in Adults

Combination Treatment of Chronic Insomnia Disorder in Adults

Parasomnias

Treatment of Nightmare Disorder in Adults

Position Paper

Management of REM Sleep Behavior Disorder

Pediatrics

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

Position Paper

Use of MSLT and MWT in Children

Protocol Paper

Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders

Positive Airway Pressure for OSA in Adults

Manual Titration of Positive Airway Pressure in OSA

Position Paper

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

Position Paper

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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Sleep-Related Movement Disorders

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

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Volunteer to participate on a Clinical Practice Guideline Development Task Force

The AASM invites all members interested in serving on a clinical practice guideline task force to submit their names and CVs to the AASM Clinical Guidelines & Research Department by email at research@aasm.org. Information from interested members will be accepted on an ongoing basis, and members may be contacted as task force volunteer openings occur.