Sleep Studies for Snoring & Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea is a common breathing disorder that can be very serious. In sleep apnea, your breathing stops or becomes very shallow for periods of 10 to 20 seconds or longer many times during the night. The most common type of sleep apnea is obstructive sleep apnea. The most common signs of sleep apnea are loud snoring and choking or gasping during sleep and being sleepy during the day even in most inappropriate situations. Others signs of sleep apnea may include: Morning headaches, Memory or learning problems, Feeling irritable, Not being able to concentrate on your work, Mood swings or personality changes; perhaps feeling depressed, Dry throat when you wake up, Frequent urination at night Patient is at at an increased risk for High blood pressure; Heart attack; Congestive heart failure; Strokes; Depression; Decreased Libido.

Sleep study in five star comforts!!
What is a Sleep Study?
A sleep study, or polysomnogram, is a recording of various physiological events that occur while you sleep. The study is performed in a comfortable, private room with a full-size bed, telephone, color television, and VCR. The study is a completely non-invasive, painless procedure that requires the monitoring of verious parameters to determine if you have a sleep disorder.
What Happens When I Check In?
When you arrive at the Sleep Disorders Center, you will be escorted to your room. you will be given time to relax and change.

When you are ready, your assigned technologist will set you up for your study,a process that takes about 45 minutes. Your technologist will apply a number of electrodes and sensors to the aurface of your skin. These devices will measure your brain waves to determine what stage of sleep you are in, your breathing effort, snoring, EKG (heart rate), muscle tone in your chin, eye movements, leg movements, and oxygen level in your blood. If needed, the sensors and electrodes can be disconnected from their source, enabling patients to use the bathroom during the night.

You are then free to watch TV, read a book, or other activities. Our technologist will come by to turn off your light as close to your normal bedtime as possible, allowing for at least six hours of recorded time for your study.

Next Day The technologist takes off the machine . You are free to have a shower and complimentary breakfast in the comforts of a luxury hotel.

The results are available by the evening and your appointment planned with our Sleep Specialist.