The first step in diagnosing a sleep disorder is to meet with one of
our board-certified sleep physicians for an initial consultation, including
a complete history and physical examination. If recommended, an overnight
sleep study will be arranged during which small electrodes will be attached
to the surface of your scalp, face and legs to record your sleep patterns.
The monitoring and testing procedures are pain free and the devices
themselves will not restrict you from moving around. While you sleep,
computerized monitoring systems will record brain waves, muscle activity,
respiration and heart rhythms. Because it is a non-invasive procedure,
no needles or catheters are used during the study.
The fully accredited Sleep Centers of the Saint Barnabas Health
Care System evaluate a wide range of disorders, including sleep apnea,
snoring, insomnia, narcolepsy, sleep-wake schedule disorders, and
male impotency. We also understand that everyone's sleeping
problems are not the same. As a result, the staff at our Sleep Centers
are trained to address each unique patient situation and provide
the must customized care possible. This individualized treatment
approach for each patient provides you with personalized attention
and support towards achieving more stable and normal sleeping habits.
We provide detailed reporting of test results in order to help identify
the disorder. Once that is determined, our specialists work with
you and your physician to develop a care plan on how the disorder
can be effectively managed.
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