Sleep Study Services

The Sleep Lab at Newton Memorial Hospital offers diagnostic testing for the diagnosis and evaluation of sleep-related disorders such as sleep apnea.

What is a polysomnogram or sleep study?

A polysomnogram is a non-invasive diagnostic test using scientific measurements and data collection to evaluate and treat sleep-related disorders. Several electrodes will be placed on your body to monitor your sleep stages, respiratory function, blood-oxygen levels, and heart rate. A technician will monitor you while you sleep. A physician must order this test.

- After the data is collected a physician, who will recommend treatment when needed, will evaluate it.

This procedure will assist the physician in diagnosing several sleep-related disorders such as the following:

Insomnia - chronic inability to sleep.

Narcolepsy - A syndrome of a sudden, uncontrollable desire to sleep.

Periodic Leg Movements - an involuntary kicking of the legs while sleeping

Parasomnias - movements occurring during sleep, including sleep walking, night terrors, bed-wetting and grinding teeth.

Sleep Apnea - a cessation of breathing for at least 10 seconds.