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SLEEP CENTER
EXPERT SLEEP DISORDER EVALUATION
We understand the importance of getting a good night’s rest and are here to help you find the restful sleep you need. With one of of Baton Rouge’s only full-service Sleep Centers, accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), our sleep studies are conducted in a specially designed bedroom laboratory that looks and feels like home, yet contains the most state-of-the-art equipment to monitor your sleeping patterns. Our expert team includes sleep disorder specialists and registered sleep technicians who expertly evaluate a wide range of adult sleep disorders:
- Sleep Apnea
- Insomnia
- Hypersomnia
- Restless Leg Syndrome
- Shift Work Disorder
- Sleep Walking
- Sleep Terrors
- REM Sleep Behavior Disorder
Our sleep experts work closely with your referring physician to help diagnose and treat your sleep issues.
The Spine Hospital of Sleep Center is one of Baton Rouge’s only full-service sleep centers accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.
WHY IS MY DOCTOR REFERRING ME TO YOUR SLEEP CENTER?
IT COULD BE BECAUSE ONE OF THESE RISK FACTORS:
- You get 8 hours of sleep at night but still feel tired during the day
- Your partner says you snore loudly, choke, or even gasp at night
- You have a really hard time falling or staying asleep at night
- You catch yourself waking up several times during the night
- Your body mass index (BMI) is over 30
SLEEP TESTS OFFERED
We uncover the root of sleep problems with special tests that record what happens to a patient’s body during sleep.
POLYSOMNOGRAM (PSG) STUDY
The main sleep study test used by our experts to diagnose the root of a sleep disorder. An overnight stay in our Sleep Center is required to monitor brain activity, breathing, heartbeat patterns and leg movements.
POSITIVE AIRWAY PRESSURE (PAP) TITRATION
This overnight study is typically conducted after a sleep apnea diagnosis. During your stay at our Sleep Center, you’ll wear a Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) mask so we can determine the ideal settings to restore normal breathing patterns during sleep and help reduce or eliminate snoring.
MULTIPLE SLEEP LATENCY TEST (MSLT)/DAYTIME NAP STUDY
This daytime study measures how quickly you fall asleep in a calm, quiet environment. Conducted at our Sleep Center, it uses a series of sensors to assess excessive daytime sleepiness and helps diagnose conditions like narcolepsy and idiopathic hypersomnia.
A polysomnogram (PSG) test is a study of the body and the brain waves during sleep.
YOUR SLEEP STUDY
Most sleep studies take place overnight in our comfortable, private sleep lab—except for Home Sleep Testing (HST), which you can do from the comfort of your own home. During your in-lab study, painless sensors will monitor your brain activity, breathing, heart rate, eye movement and muscle activity to give us a full picture of your sleep patterns.
How to Prepare for Your Sleep StudyTOOLS TO EVALUATE YOUR SLEEP
EPWORTH SLEEPINESS SCALE (ESS)
Excessive Daytime Sleepiness (EDS) is a common symptom of sleep disorders. The ESS helps gauge how likely you are to doze off during everyday activities. Take the self-assessment and share your results with your physician.
STOP-BANG QUESTIONNAIRE
If you are undergoing any type of surgical procedure, it is recommended that you be screened for sleep apnea PRIOR to surgery to avoid developing serious cardiovascular complications such as cardiac arrest or shock. Physicians often use the “STOP-bang” questionnaire to screen at risk surgery candidates. If you think you may have sleep apnea, ask your physician about these important screening methods or take our self-test.
THE IMPORTANCE OF A SLEEP STUDY
Poor sleep doesn’t just leave you tired. It can impact your relationships, job performance and overall well-being. More importantly, chronic sleep deprivation has been linked to serious health conditions, including:
- Depression
- Heart Attack
- Hypertension
- Stroke
- Type II Diabetes
If you’ve been struggling with sleep issues for more than a few weeks, it may be time to talk to your physician about scheduling a sleep study at The Spine Hospital of Louisiana.
REQUEST A SLEEP STUDY
Take the next step toward better sleep. Call our Sleep Center scheduling line at (225) 763-9900 ext. 7164 to request a sleep study. We’ll coordinate with your physician and follow up with you to schedule your appointment.
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