The Sleep Study Center

A sleep disorder can be something you don't even know you have.  But there are some sleep disorders that not only disrupt your quality of life, they can also be dangerous to your body.

Types of Sleep Disorders may include :

• Apenea – Blocked airway or incorrect brain signals
• Advanced Sleep Phase-Sleeps/wakes too early
• Bruxism – Grinding teeth
• Delayed Sleep Phase – Sleeps/wakes too late
• Hypersomnia – Excessive daytime sleepiness
• Narcolepsy – Uncontrollable urges to sleep
• Restless Leg Syndrome – Leg movements preventing sleep
• Sleep Terrors – Unremembered frightening dreams
• Somnambulism – Walking/performing activities while asleep

The Sleep Study Center at Summerlin Hospital offers a comprehensive patient care program for the evaluation, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of patients diagnosed with sleep disorders.

Services include:

• Sleep evaluation and consultation
• Comprehensive polysomnography
• Oxygen level monitoring
• Education and instruction
• Follow-up care program

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a sleep study?

A sleep study is performed in a private sleep room and involves the analysis of your body's sleep patterns. This includes the placement of special sensors to record the activity of your heart, lungs, brain and muscles. The study also monitors the air flow from your nose and mouth, as well as the level of oxygen in your blood. 

Will I be given any shots, injections, or medications during my sleep?  

No the only medical devices used are special sensors that are placed on the surface of your skin using an affixative.

Can I get up to use the restroom during the night?

Yes. The technologist will show you what needs to be done if you need to get up during the night--or, you may call the technologist to assist you at that time.

With an overnight sleep study, will I need to take the next day off?

Not usually. Before bedtime, give the technologist your time schedule so that ample time can be allowed for getting up, removing sensors and freshening up before you leave.