ICSD-3
Pronunciation: I-C-S-D-three
Also written as: ICSD-3 — International Classification of Sleep Disorders, Third Edition
The International Classification of Sleep Disorders, Third Edition, the standard diagnostic manual for sleep medicine.
Full Definition
The International Classification of Sleep Disorders, Third Edition (ICSD-3) serves as the authoritative diagnostic manual for sleep disorders, published by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. This comprehensive reference provides standardized diagnostic criteria, clinical features, and classification systems for over 60 distinct sleep disorders organized into seven major categories. The ICSD-3 includes detailed descriptions of sleep-related breathing disorders, central disorders of hypersomnolence, circadian rhythm sleep-wake disorders, parasomnias, sleep-related movement disorders, and other sleep disorders. It serves as the primary reference for sleep medicine physicians worldwide and ensures consistency in diagnosis and research.
Usage
Usage note: Always capitalize; specify edition number as diagnostic criteria have evolved between versions.
In Context
- "The diagnosis of narcolepsy type 1 was made according to ICSD-3 criteria." — Clinical documentation
- "ICSD-3 provides updated diagnostic criteria that differ significantly from previous editions." — Medical education