Treatment of Adult Obstructive Sleep Apnea with Positive Airway Pressure
RECOMMENDATIONS
GOOD PRACTICE STATEMENTS
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Treatment of OSA with PAP therapy should be based on a diagnosis of OSA established using objective sleep apnea testing.
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Adequate follow-up, including troubleshooting and monitoring of objective efficacy and usage data to ensure adequate treatment and adherence, should occur following PAP therapy initiation and during treatment of OSA.
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Overview
Title
Treatment of Adult Obstructive Sleep Apnea with Positive Airway Pressure
Authoring Organization
American Academy of Sleep Medicine
Publication Month/Year
February 1, 2019
Last Updated Month/Year
June 12, 2023
Supplemental Implementation Tools
Document Type
Guideline
External Publication Status
Published
Country of Publication
US
Document Objectives
This guideline establishes clinical practice recommendations for positive airway pressure (PAP) treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in adults and is intended for use in conjunction with other American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) guidelines in the evaluation and treatment of sleep-disordered breathing in adults.
Target Patient Population
Patients with Obstructive sleep apnea
Inclusion Criteria
Female, Male, Adolescent, Adult, Older adult
Health Care Settings
Ambulatory, Outpatient
Intended Users
Nurse, nurse practitioner, physician, physician assistant
Scope
Assessment and screening, Management, Treatment
Diseases/Conditions (MeSH)
D020181 - Sleep Apnea, Obstructive, D045422 - Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
Keywords
obstructive sleep apnea, sleep apnea