Sleep Studies Laboratory

 

Sleeping pattern problems are usually characterized by sleepiness, snoring and interruptions in breathing patterns. People affected by sleep disorders may benefit from the Sleep Studies Laboratory of Alle-Kiski Medical Center.
 
In the Sleep Studies Lab, specially trained professionals diagnose and treat sleep-related disorders. Some of the conditions treated include:

Sleep apnea - a condition that causes people to stop breathing temporarily during sleep.

Narcolepsy - an overwhelming desire to sleep.

To find out if a person suffers from a sleep disorder, a professional at the Sleep Studies Laboratory conducts a test called a polysomnogram. This painless procedure allows our staff to evaluate and diagnose sleep disorders. The polysomnogram involves an overnight stay in a comfortable sleeping environment in the Sleep Studies Laboratory at Allegheny Valley Hospital.

Through the night, a specially trained technologist monitors the electrical activity of the brain, cardiac rhythm, muscle activity, eye movement, respiratory activity, oxygen levels and other parameters. The exam results are evaluated by a sleep physician or neurologist and forwarded to the patient’s doctor.

 

Sleep Laboratory

• Polysomnogram
• Multiple sleep latency test
• Polysomnogram CPAP/BIPAP
titration
• Maintenance wakefulness test

Appointments are required for Special Services and can be scheduled by calling 724-226-7340.
 

Last Updated: December 20, 2007