Guilleminault's Criteria

Guilleminault's Criteria are a set of guidelines used by healthcare professionals to diagnose sleep disorders, particularly sleep-related breathing issues like sleep apnea. They help identify whether a person’s symptoms and sleep patterns indicate a significant problem that may require treatment. The criteria consider factors such as loud snoring, breathing interruptions during sleep, excessive daytime sleepiness, and observed episodes of breathing pauses. By applying these guidelines, doctors can more accurately determine the presence and severity of sleep-disordered breathing, leading to better diagnosis and management of the condition.