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What
is a sleep study?
A sleep study is an overnight recording of your sleep
for the diagnosis and evaluation of sleep disorders. Sleep studies can
be performed either at home or in a hospital.
What is the purpose of a sleep
study?
The purpose of a sleep study is to get thorough
understanding of your sleep and to identify disorders that interfere
with sleep.
Why do I need
a sleep study?
Your doctor has felt that due to your snoring, symptoms
of tiredness or sleepiness or other medical conditions, it would be
appropriate to assess if you have a breathing or movement disorder
while you sleep.
What sleep disorders can be
diagnosed?
Home monitoring can be diagnosis snoring, obstructive
sleep apnoea, periodic leg movement disorder, insomnia and can give
valuable information to assist in the diagnosis of central sleep
apnoea, delayed sleep phases syndrome and narcolepsy.
What is involved in a
home-based sleep study?
A home-based sleep study requires a visit to Sleep
Studies Australia on the day of your study night, for instructions and
collection of the device, or application of the devise. The device is
worn overnight to monitor breathing, oxygen levels, brain activity,
cardiac activity and body movement using several simple sensors applied
to the skin surface. The device is returned the following morning to
Sleep Studies Australia for assessment.
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What do I need at my
appointment?
- Any treatment devices
that you may be using such as CPAP equipment including all
accessories, or any oral appliances you may be using.
- Medicare card and
credit card.
- If you have difficulty
remembering or understanding instructions, please bring your partner
or carer.
- A list of medications
you are currently taking.
Preparation
before your home-based sleep study
Have your usual evening meal and your usual alcohol
consumption. In order to get a good contact between the sensors and
your skin please shower, remove all make-up or nail polish, and wash
your hair. Please do not apply moisturizer or oils to your skin and for
male patients please be clean shaven (Beards, etc are OK)
What do I have to do?
The sleep study is a record of your night’s sleep. Your
routine should remain the same as usual, the only difference is you
will be applying and wearing a home-monitoring device. The monitoring equipment is
applied to you during your appointment. Take your
medications as usual unless otherwise instructed by your referring
doctor. At the end of the study you will remove the electrodes and
return the equipment as instructed during your visit to Sleep Studies
Australia.
How will I get the results?
Your results will be sent to your referring doctor. The
interpretation of your sleep study is a complex process which will take
approximately 1 week to complete. Your test will be reported by a
specialist sleep physician. Ensure you have a follow up appointment for
your results to be discussed with your.
If
you are unwell prior to your home-based sleep study
Before you sleep study, contact your referring doctor to
discuss your conditions and alternative arrangements may be made for
your study.
Cancellations
We require 48hr notice prior to your sleep study. If a
cancellation fee will be charged unless exceptional circumstances
apply. To cancel or change your appointment contact Sleep Studies
Australia on 08 9382 1222 
Other Services We Provide
We provid a CPAP Clinic service providing mask fitting,
and trouble shooting of equipment problems.
Questions?
For Medical enquires about your sleep study contact your
referring Doctor. For booking or enquiring about home-based sleep
studies call Sleep Studies Australia on 08 9382 1222
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