1 January 2005
American Academy of Sleep Medicine - Professional Association
Summary,

GUIDELINE OBJECTIVE(S)

To present recommendations for the clinical use of the multiple sleep latency test (MSLT) and the maintenance of wakefulness test (MWT)

TARGET POPULATION

Adults and adolescents with:

* Suspected narcolepsy
* Suspected idiopathic hypersomnia
* The inability to remain awake where there may be a safety issue
* Narcolepsy or idiopathic hypersomnia to assess response to treatment with medications

INTERVENTIONS AND PRACTICES CONSIDERED

1. Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT)
2. Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT)

MAJOR OUTCOMES CONSIDERED

* Clinical utility of Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT) and Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT)
* Mean sleep latency values