Sleep Studies

SLEEP STUDIES REQUIRE A REFERRAL FROM YOUR GP OR SPECIALIST.

The Sleep and Lifestyle Clinic works with Specialist Services Medical Group (Specialist Services) a home-based sleep diagnostic company. Specialist Services will assess the appropriateness of a home sleep study, undertake the data analysis and the Sleep Physician will write the report and necessary consultation. Our sleep study services allow the referring practitioner to order a sleep study that is comprehensive and performed in a timely manner. Unlike the traditional sleep laboratories, home testing means patients are tested in the comfort and familiar surroundings of their own home to suit their schedule and lifestyle.

Contact us for a comprehensive sleep study or find our location.

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ABOUT SLEEP STUDIES

  • Electroencephalogram (EEG): monitors brain waves
  • Electrooculogram(EOG): monitors eye movements
  • Electrocardiogram (ECG): monitors heart rhythm
  • Respiratory and Abdominal Effort
  • Pulse Oximeter: monitors oxygen levels
  • Limb Movement: movements of the legs
  • Nasal Airflow & Snoring
  • Position Sensor.
  • Regular snoring
  • Unrefreshing sleep
  • Daytime tiredness or fatigue
  • Poor concentration and memory
  • Frequent urination at night
  • Gasping or choking at night
  • Irritability
  • Depression and anxiety
  • Headaches at night or upon awakening
  • High blood pressure
  • Heart disease
  • Heart attack
  • Stroke
  • Complications during anaesthetics
  • Home based, for a better sleep
  • Rapid assessments
  • Accredited sleep physicians reported studies
  • Timely, efficient reporting
  • Independent and unbiased reports
  • Easy to organise bookings over the phone
  • Medicare subsidised service

Reasons for a referral vary but may be related to certain symptoms (e.g. tiredness or poor sleep), your physical characteristics or health issues (e.g. high blood pressure, tiredness, urination at night etc.). Home sleep studies are frequently undertaken to determine if abnormalities of breathing are present during sleep.

The sleep study needs to measure multiple physiological variables simultaneously. We record these variables as:

  • It allows a more accurate determination of any abnormalities such as breathing irregularities. These breathing irregularities if substantial may constitute a diagnosis of sleep apnea. The irregularities can result in unrecognized sleep disturbance, drops in oxygen levels and changes in blood pressure.
  • Additionally, the test insures that breathing abnormalities are not overestimated (less complex tests can overestimate abnormalities). It is important that we detect accurately the substantial abnormalities as they can be linked to health issues in the future (e.g. risk of developing high blood pressure, stroke etc.)
  • The sensors will show if there are small variations in breathing which may be important. For example, they may cause brief awakenings which can result in tiredness or symptoms of sleep deprivation during the day, such as poor concentration. These small variations in breathing may potentially cause more serious conditions such as stretching of the heart, which acts as a trigger for atrial fibrillation for example.

If you don’t think you require a comprehensive sleep study we also run take-home sleep apnea screening tests.

After you have received your referral from your GP or specialist to undertake a sleep study you can email it to us: reception@sleepandlifestyle.com.au.  We’ll send you the link to complete our online form.  Once we have received the submitted form we will contact you to explain the costs and process and arrange the booking.  You will have a short appointment to collect the kit and receive education on how to set up the equipment that night.  If you are seeking further clarification, give us a ring anytime on 6162 1802.

Alternatively, if you have performed a sleep study at another sleep clinic we are still happy to discuss your results or possible treatments with you. If you don’t already have a copy of your sleep study results to bring along to your consultation, let us know which clinic you attended so that we may request them on your behalf.

See Snoring and Sleep Apnea Treatments in our Info section.

After the sleep study we recommend your specific situation is discussed with a healthcare professional. The Sleep Physician consults are performed at our Phillip location.

FAQS

If you are unsure as to what type of study you require please see our FAQ’s.

Or Download a Referral Form

Do I need a Sleep Study or a Sleep Apnea Screening Test?

My child is Under 18 years old; can they perform a sleep study at the Sleep and Lifestyle Clinic?

What do we mean by a home based approach to sleep apnea treatment?

Why do we work with physiotherapists?

What benefits can you expect from our programme?

What is sleep disordered breathing?

What is Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)?

What if Snoring or Sleep Apnea is found on my sleep study?

Snoring and Sleep Apnea Treatments

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Sleep apnea can have serious medical consequences and should be investigated and managed whenever it is suspected. Call 02 6162 1802 or fill in our contact form to see how we can help you.