Flow Chart


1) ASSESS RISK


Moderate - High probability if history of...
 
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Hypertension
  • Atrial Fibrillation
  • Cardiovascular Disease
  • Heart Failure
  • Stroke


OR

S.T.O.P & A.S.K  Score>2:

□ Snore
"Do you snore loudly?"
□ Tired or Sleepy
"Do you feel very tired or sleepy during the day?""
□ Observed Apnoea
"Has anyone observed you stop breathing in your sleep?"
□ Pressure (BP high)

□ Age (>45)
□ Sex (male)
□ Kg's (BMI>35) or neck >42cm


2) BOOK APPROPRIATE INVESTIGATION



 

3) CALL 1300 484 707

Patients or Doctor can call SleepMed to organise appointment.

 

A clinic-based study is preferred with low risk for sleep apnoea, suspected hypoventilation or complex sleep apnoea, BMI>40, age>65, heart failure, neurolomuscular problems, moderatesevere respiratory disease or patients wishing to choose the "gold standard" test.

(Adapted from AASM Guidelines)