Early detection of sleep disorders helps to prevent serious health conditions, including an increased likelihood of heart disease and stroke, and a weakened immune system. Sleep Studies or Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) Titrations assist physicians and patients in the diagnosis and treatment of severe or prolonged difficulties regarding sleep. Most sleep disorders can be treated through sleep medicine when recognized and properly diagnosed.
“The experience was phenomenal — the staff at the sleep lab were super helpful, and clearly cared about the testing, treatment and outcomes for me. They did everything they could to make it as easy as possible.”
– Steve Iles, Sleep Center Patient
The Sleep Lab within Hillsdale Hospital is a specialized facility providing accurate diagnosis and treatment of sleep-related problems, and is the only accredited Sleep Lab in Hillsdale County. Our Sleep Lab offers in-lab or at-home sleep studies for patients of all ages, including pediatric sleep studies for patients as young as six years old, depending on physician orders. We also offer CPAP/BiPAP Titration.
Studies are available by appointment. Our facility is accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and has board-certified sleep physicians who interpret all sleep studies.
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Sleep disorders can pose serious health risks, including an increased likelihood for heart disease and stroke, and a weakened immune system. Early detection of sleep disorders helps to prevent serious health conditions that may not be apparent to a patient at the time. If you are suffering from symptoms like loud snoring, gasping or choking during sleep, excessive daytime sleepiness, insomnia, or other sleep-related symptoms, talk to your physician about getting a sleep study at Hillsdale Hospital.
To qualify for a sleep study, you must present with two or more symptoms, including:
- Loud snoring
- Witnessed apneas
- Gasping or choking during sleep
- Excessive daytime sleepiness
- Insomnia
- Restless leg syndrome
- Periodic limb movement disorder
You must be evaluated by your provider and receive a referral before Hillsdale Hospital can schedule a sleep study. Most insurance companies require a clinical evaluation, detailed sleep history and assessment of symptom severity to qualify a patient.
Hillsdale Hospital also conducts screenings in the hospital during admissions to help identify patients who may benefit from a sleep study.
A sleep study can diagnose various sleep disorders, including obstructive sleep apnea, central sleep apnea, periodic limb movement disorder, insomnia, narcolepsy and other sleep-related conditions. Sleep studies also help evaluate the best treatment options.
A sleep study is an overnight experience that takes at least six hours. When you arrive, you’ll fill out a minimal amount of paperwork. Setting up the testing equipment takes around 20 minutes.
We want you to feel comfortable in the sleep lab environment. In your room, you’ll find a queen-size bed, a restroom and a TV. We recommend bringing your pajamas, a bottle of water and any other items for your nighttime routine.
Many patients are concerned they won’t be able to fall asleep during their sleep study. It’s natural to have difficulty sleeping in a new setting, but our technicians are experienced in creating a comfortable environment to help patients relax. Don’t be concerned about the length of time it takes to fall asleep, as even a few hours of sleep can provide sufficient data for diagnosis.
