Table 2.

AASM Levels of Recommendations

Strength of Recommendation	Definition
Standard	This is a generally accepted patient-care strategy that reflects a high degree of clinical certainty. The term standard generally implies the use of Level 1 Evidence, which directly addresses the clinical issue, or overwhelming Level 2 Evidence.
Guideline	This is a patient-care strategy that reflects a moderate degree of clinical certainty. The term guideline implies the use of Level 2 Evidence or a consensus of Level 3 Evidence.
Option	This is a patient-care strategy that which reflects uncertain clinical use. The term option implies either inconclusive or conflicting evidence or conflicting expert opinion.