Directed by a pulmonologist/sleep physician, the Sleep Center at Spaulding features the latest digital data acquisition technology for the diagnosis and treatment of a range of neurologic and respiratory sleep disorders including obstructive sleep apnea, central sleep apnea, narcolepsy, and periodic leg movement disorder. The Center has two diagnostic suites at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, and two diagnostic suites at Spaulding Cambridge on the campus of Youville Hospital - each equipped with television, private shower, and comfortable bed. State-of-the-art evaluations at the Sleep Center include a comprehensive range of tests. Our standard, full polysomnographic sleep study includes four channel EEG; EKG; leg, chin, and eye EMG; abdominal and thoracic respiratory effort; quantified snoring; oral-nasal air flow; nasal pressure; and pulse oximetry. We use protocols to try to determine the best level of PAP (positive airway pressure) if you should need PAP (positive airway pressure) therapy. The Sleep Center Experience The attractive furnishings and comfortable atmosphere of the Sleep Center set it apart from most other sleep labs. Making you comfortable helps to minimize the normal stress that many patients experience before undergoing medical testing. Prior to the study you will be mailed a questionnaire and directions to the Sleep Center. You will be asked to arrive at the sleep center on the evening of your evaluation. You should check in with the concierge in the lobby who will direct you to the Sleep Center. You will fill out a night questionnaire and be fitted for a nasal or face mask in case you need it during the study. During the night, in the relaxed atmosphere of our Sleep Center, your sleep patterns will be carefully monitored. You may be treated with PAP or oxygen therapy. The next morning, after you shower and dress, you will be asked to fill out a morning questionnaire and given a voucher to exchange in the cafeteria for breakfast. Our Sleep Center staff intends for you to leave as refreshed as possible, and with a positive feeling about your experience. Analysis of Your Personal Sleep Data Data recorded during your Sleep Center stay is gathered by the technician, scored and summarized, and then interpreted by a pulmonologist/sleep physician. We are pleased to offer a short turnaround for reading and report test and evaluation results. All results are placed on Partners LMR (electronic medical record) with the results faxed and emailed to your ordering and primary care physicians. If PAP therapy is recommended, your physician will need FAX a prescription and a copy of the sleep study to a home care company. Your physician may also refer you to our PAP habituation clinic for evaluation to try different types of pressures and masks; or for an MSLT (multiple sleep latency testing) if narcolepsy is suspected. Personnel Medical Director: James Mojica, MDAdministrative Director: Rob Welch, MS, PT, MBAChief Technologist: Alida Brennan, REEG T, RPSG T, RN, who has extensive experience in neurophysiology, and in scoring and analyzing sleep study data. Polysomnograph technologists: Richard Mesek, RRT, RPSGT; Robert Trask, RRT, RPSG T; and Yana Kotlar, RPSGT Sleep Center Scheduler: Khadija Hilal | Scheduling a Study We accept referral to book a sleep study from primary care physicians, specialists, or their offices by faxing a completed Sleep Study Requisition Form to: 617-573-2181 Scheduling can be also be arranged by calling the Sleep Center at: 617-573-2079. Our sleep study scheduler will then contact you to schedule the study, and will confirm your appointment within a week of the study. Insurance Health insurance plans (for instance BCBSMA, HMOs, Medicare, Medicaid) usually cover sleep evaluations, as prescribed by a physician. The Spaulding Sleep Center scheduler will assist you in verifying coverage for an evaluation in the Sleep Center. |
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