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The New AASM Criteria for Scoring Hypopneas: Impact on the Apnea Hypopnea Index

SLEEP · 2009 · Vol. 32(2) · pp. 150–157

Warren R. Ruehland✉(Institute for Breathing and Sleep)Peter D. Rochford(Institute for Breathing and Sleep)Fergal J. O’Donoghue(Austin Health)Robert J. Pierce(Austin Health)Parmjit Singh(Royal Adelaide Hospital)Andrew T. Thornton(Royal Adelaide Hospital)

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Abstract

This study demonstrates that using different published standard hypopnea definitions leads to marked differences in AHI. These results provide insight to clinicians and researchers in interpreting results obtained using different published standard hypopnea definitions, and they suggest that consideration should be given to revising the current scoring recommendations to include a single standardized hypopnea definition.

Obstructive Sleep Apnea Research Neuroscience of respiration and sleep Tracheal and airway disordersHypopneaPolysomnographyMedicineSleep medicineApneaObstructive sleep apneaReceiver operating characteristicApnea–hypopnea indexSleep apneaPhysical therapy

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AdultCross-Sectional StudiesCross-Cultural ComparisonFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedOxygenReference ValuesRetrospective StudiesUnited StatesVictoriaPolysomnographyPractice Guidelines as TopicSleep Apnea, Obstructive

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Practice Parameters for the Indications for Polysomnography and Related Procedures: An Update for 2005