Sleep disordered breathing

The Minimum information for referrals to non-admitted specialist services lists the information that should be included in a referral request.

Full SRC reference

Eligibility

At least one must be met for the patient to be eligible for referral.

Clinically suspected or confirmed sleep disordered breathing with initial primary-care work-up completed

Red flags

Indicate urgent (Category 1) referral or emergency assessment.

Rapid progression of obstructive sleep apnoea with significant parental concerns

Routine referral criteria

Determine Category 2 or 3 urgency.

Disturbance of sleep and breathing that persists for more than 3 months that is impacting on the child’s behaviour, ability to attend school, or is impacting on family life

Regular snoring, with gasping and choking witnessed by parents or carers on most nights despite nasal steroid spray use

Co-existing craniofacial abnormality

Usually managed in primary care

Sleep disordered breathing that has resolved or is being managed with treatment