Sleep Disorder Center

A specialized facility equipped to diagnose and treat various sleep disorders through comprehensive evaluation and monitoring.

 

Polysomnography (PSG):

A sleep study conducted in a Sleep Disorder Center, monitoring various physiological parameters such as brain waves, eye movement, heart rate, and respiratory activity during sleep.

 

Sleep Apnea:

A sleep disorder characterized by pauses in breathing or shallow breaths during sleep, often diagnosed and treated in Sleep Disorder Centers.

 

Insomnia:

A common sleep disorder characterized by difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or achieving restorative sleep, often assessed in Sleep Disorder Centers.

 

Narcolepsy:

A neurological sleep disorder involving sudden and uncontrollable episodes of daytime sleepiness, potentially diagnosed and managed in a Sleep Disorder Center.

 

Actigraphy:

The use of a wrist-worn device to monitor and analyze sleep patterns and circadian rhythms, often employed in Sleep Disorder Centers for sleep-wake cycle assessment.

 

Polysomnographic Technologist:

A trained professional responsible for conducting and monitoring sleep studies, including the setup of equipment and interpretation of data.

 

Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP):

A common treatment for sleep apnea, involving the use of a device that delivers a continuous stream of air to keep the airways open during sleep.

 

Rapid Eye Movement (REM) Sleep:

A stage of sleep characterized by rapid eye movements, vivid dreaming, and physiological changes, crucial for overall sleep quality and assessed in Sleep Disorder Centers.

 

Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT):

A daytime sleep study conducted in a Sleep Disorder Center to evaluate the degree of daytime sleepiness and diagnose disorders such as narcolepsy.

 

Sleep Hygiene:

Practices and habits that promote healthy sleep, often recommended and discussed during consultations at Sleep Disorder Centers.