Sleep Disorders Diagnosed and Treated at CMC Sleep Center

Sleep Apnea

The most common sleep disorder diagnosed & treated at Sleep Center is Obstructive Sleep Apnea(OSA), a life threatening disorder characterized by brief, repetitive interruptions of breathing during sleep. Estimates indicate 4% of Men & 2% of Women suffer from OSA.

Indicators of OSA Include
Excessive Daytime Sleepiness	Snoring
Apnea	Nasal Obstruction
Mouth Breather	Morning Headache
Chronic Fatigue	Memory Loss

Untreated OSA increases risk of Hypertension, Stroke, Heart Attack & Industrial Accidents. Once diagnosed, the most common treatment is Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) when a preset amount of air pressure is mechanically delivered to maintain an open airway during sleep. Other treatments may Include Weight Loss, Oral appliance, Free Snoring Vest/Mattress, Mandibular appliance Device and Surgical Intervention.

Other Common Sleep Disorders Treated at CMC Sleep Center

• INSOMNIA - A persistent inability to fall or stay asleep
• RESTLESS LEG SYNDROME - Pain or "crawling" sensations in the legs
• PERIODIC LIMB MOVEMENT DISORDER - Thrashing or kicking of the legs resulting in disturbed sleep
• NARCOLEPSY - Characterized by uncontrollable sleep attacks during the day

For Complete Evaluation of Patients with:

• Obstructive Sleep Apnea-Hypopnea Syndrome
• Circadian Disorders of the Sleep –Wake Cycle
• Central Sleep Apnea
• Excessive Daytime Sleepiness
• Restless Leg Syndrome
• Periodic Limb Movement Disorder
• Narcolepsy
• Insomnia
• Hypersomnia
• Bruxism
• Snoring

Services Provided at the CMC Sleep Center

Polysomnography (Full PSG ) data acquired includes:

• Sleep Stages
• Obstructive , Central & Mixed Apneas
• Hypopnea
• Oxygen Saturation
• Apnea & Hypopnea Index
• Arousal Index
• Hypnogram
• Summary report
• Physician Interpretation

Split-Night Sleep Study

During the first half of the night, your sleep is checked to determine whether you have sleep apnea and if so, the severity will be determined.

During the second half of the night, you maybe asked to use a CPAP machine. Air will flow through a mask while you sleep. The tech. will adjust the settings on the machine so the flow of air is just right for you. These are the settings you will use if asked to use a CPAP machine at home.

Watch-PAT 200 Ambulatory Sleep Study for Snorers & OSA

Multiple Sleep Latency Test ( MSLT) Maintenance of Wakefullness Test(MWT) - Daytime Sleep Studies used to diagnose Narcolepsy

CPAP Titration

To provide treatment for Sleep Apnea. CPAP machine settings are adjusted until a therapeutic pressure is reached during an overnight polysomnogram

We offer Conservative Treatment

• Free Snoring Vest / Mattress for Positional Snorers & OSA
• Mandibular Appliance Device for Retrognathic Mandible
• Chin Strap for Mouth Breather
• Pillar Implantation for Pure Snorers and Mild OSA