What question did this study set out to answer?

To provide diagnostic recommendations for obstructive sleep apnea based on clinical evidence.

August 4, 2014

Diagnosis of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Adults: A Clinical Practice Guideline From the American College of Physicians

Key Points

To provide diagnostic recommendations for obstructive sleep apnea based on clinical evidence.
Recommends polysomnography for diagnosing obstructive sleep apnea.
Suggests portable sleep monitors as an alternative for patients without serious comorbidities when polysomnography is unavailable.
Weak recommendation made for polysomnography based on moderate-quality evidence.
Portable sleep monitors recommended in specific patient groups highlighting accessibility.

Abstract

ACP recommends polysomnography for diagnostic testing in patients suspected of obstructive sleep apnea. ACP recommends portable sleep monitors in patients without serious comorbidities as an alternative to polysomnography when polysomnography is not available for diagnostic testing. (Grade: weak recommendation, moderate-quality evidence).

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Cite This Study

Qaseem et al. (Mon,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69dd53802b3cda120c40c3ed https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.7326/m12-3187

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