AASM Accredited Sleep Center
Accredited by American Academy of Sleep Medicine
A sleep study is a painless procedure done on an outpatient basis. It usually consists of two nights of study; the first for diagnosis and the second for treatment. We place various monitors that record your brain waves, eye movements, muscle tension, leg movements, heart rate, oxygen level, and breathing. These things are recorded all night while you sleep by a technician who can hear and see you even though your room is completely dark and private. Our rooms are furnished like a bedroom in your home and a television is available in each room. While we can sometimes give you preliminary results very quickly, we much score the test completely before calling with your results. This may take 10-15 working days.Obstructive Sleep Apnea
People with obstructive sleep apnea do not breathe normally at night because their airway collapses during sleep causing them to stop breathing. Sleep apnea is serious and can trigger high blood pressure, stroke, heart attack and heart failure.Signs & Symptoms










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By simply scoring each of the following situations listed in the Epworth Sleepiness Scale from 0 (No chance) to 3 (High Chance), you can identify your own level of daytime sleepiness, which is a symptom of many sleep disorders.
Your chance of Dozing (0-3)
0 No Chance of Daytime Sleepiness
1 Slight Chance
2 Moderate Chance
3 High Chance
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If you scored…
1 - 6
You are getting enough sleep.
7 - 9
You are about average and probably not suffering from excessive daytime sleepiness.
10 or greater
You may need further evaluation by a physician to determine the cause of your daytime sleepiness, and whether or not you have an underlying sleep disorder.
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