Studies done in sleep disorders centers are accepted medical procedures, and are therefore covered by most insurance carriers. The center accepts patients either through referral from a physician, or by self-referral for those patients who do not have a physician. Each patient will be asked to complete a written questionnaire which will aid in the diagnosis. Some cases require more than a one night stay. Oxygen saturation, cardiac activity, chest and abdominal excursion, body and leg movements, and nasal and mouth air flow are also monitored.
Monitoring is a painless procedure accomplished by skin-surface devices.
The referring physician and the patient are encouraged to contact the center any time if they have questions. Most disorders mentioned above can be effectively treated, once they have been accurately diagnosed. It is important to understand the correct treatment can be recommended only after the underlying cause has been accurately diagnosed. The center is well-equipped and the staff is specially trained to work in the area of sleep disorders. The Center is under the direction of medical physicians trained in sleep disorders medicine.