Sleep statement for adults only CMAJ 1997;156:1379 I would like to congratulate the Standards Committees of the Canadian Sleep Society and the Canadian Thoracic Society for the article "Standards for polysomnography in Canada" (CMAJ 1996;155:1673-8 [abstract / résumé]). It is an excellent summary of factors to be considered in adults with sleep disorders. Those who prepared it have considerable expertise in understanding, investigating and managing sleep disorders. However, the article seems to deal only with adults, although this is not stated in the title or the text. Following the lead of these societies, the Respiratory Section of the Canadian Paediatric Society will prepare a similar document for children. I recommend that all groups preparing standards state explicitly in their published statements which populations are targeted. Ian Mitchell, MB Chair Respiratory Section Canadian Paediatric Society Calgary, Alta. Send a letter to the editor responding to this letter Envoyez une lettre à la rédaction au sujet de cette lettre | CMAJ May 15, 1997 (vol 156, no 10) / JAMC le 15 mai 1997 (vol 156, no 10) |