Sleep Centre
The Cabrini Sleep Centre, located at Cabrini Hospital Brighton, is equipped with the latest sleep diagnostic monitoring equipment and supervised by sleep specialists. The Sleep Centre offers comprehensive overnight studies to observe and diagnose a large range of sleep disorders, as well as other possible causes of sleep disturbance, somnolence or daytime fatigue.
What is Sleep Apnoea?
Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) is a common disorder affecting large numbers of men and women in the general population to varying degrees. OSA is a respiratory disorder which relates to a loss of muscle tone in the upper airway resulting in narrowing or closure of the upper airway. This obstruction prevents breathing and lowers blood oxygen levels.
OSA often results in excessive daytime sleepiness and may increase the risk of high blood pressure, cardiac disease, stroke and other disorders. There is also a substantial risk of motor vehicle and workplace accidents.
Symptoms of Sleep Apnoea
- Excessive daytime sleepiness/fatigue
- Loud habitual snoring
- Choking and gasping arousals at night
- Irritability
- Memory and concentration lapse
- Dry throat upon awakening
- Morning headaches
- Sweating while sleeping
- Diuresis through the night
- Observed breath holding during sleep
- Unrefreshed upon awakening
Non-Respiratory Sleep Disorders
- Insomnia
- Narcolepsy
- REM sleep behaviour disorder
- Periodic limb movement disorder
- Sleep walking
- Nocturnal seizures
What is a Sleep Study?
An overnight sleep study involves the monitoring of a multitude of variables to identify different sleep stages and classify various sleep events.
The parameters monitored include:
- brain wave activity
- eye movements
- muscle tone
- heart rate
- respiration
- oxygen and carbon dioxide levels
- limb movement
- audio and visual recordings.
These parameters are recorded through the placement of sensors on various parts of the body.
At the conclusion of the study, the results are analysed by a trained scientist to quantify and classify the night’s events, with subsequent review by a sleep physician who will offer appropriate treatment recommendations.
For further information, please see the Sleep Centre information sheet.
