We perform the following Sleep Studies
Adult:
- Diagnostic Polysomnography (PSG) (Sleep Study)
- Mandibular Advancement Device (MAD) Studies (Dental Device)
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) Titration and Review
- Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV) Titration or Review
- Supplemental Oxygen Titration or Review
- Split Studies – normally a diagnostic part and treatment review part
- Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT) to investigate idiopathic hypersomnolence and narcolepsy
- Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT) for commercial drivers
- Positional Device Studies
- Home Sleep Study
- ApneaLink Study
Paediatric*:
- Home Sleep Study >5 y.o.
- Home Cardiorespiratory Test >3 y.o.
- Home Oximetry >3 months
*Note these are referred via our Paediatric Sleep and Respiratory Physician
Sleep Study Information & Procedure
Once your appointment has been scheduled you will receive a pack with detailed information regarding your sleep study. Here is a brief overview of what to expect on the night of your sleep study.
- Location – please see contact us page.
- Parking – secure underground parking is available, more details on contact us page.
- Paperwork – please bring a list of current medications (and any you need to take overnight) along with any remaining completed pre-admission forms.
- Admission – you will be greeted by our receptionist who will attend to some final pieces of paperwork with you; most importantly your breakfast selection. Make sure you have your Medicare card handy.
- Bedroom – You will be orientated to an allocated bedroom to change into your pyjamas so you are ready for set-up.
- Appointment times are staggered so each patient has dedicated staff time.
- Set-up – The application of sleep testing equipment takes approximately one hour by a trained sleep technologist in your private bedroom.
- Calibration – Once your equipment has been applied, there is a quick calibration (15 minutes) to ensure signal integrity for the entire night.
- Relax – After the equipment set-up you may relax in your private room with ensuite, read a book, watch TV and enjoy a cup of tea (or something stronger).
- Patients may bring up to three standard drinks with them if they wish; especially if this is their regular routine at home.
- To ensure we record enough information lights out occurs at the latest 10.30pm.
- Overnight – There are trained staff (including a registered nurse) on duty to monitor signals and patients overnight, as a backup there is a doctor on call.
- Getting up to use the ensuite overnight is not a problem and most patients do.
- In the morning – Routine wake up is 6am, unless specified earlier. The leads take a lot less time to come off (10 minutes), before you can shower and prepare for work or your day.
- Breakfast is provided before our routine discharge time of 7am.
- Report – After you are gone, the study is analysed by trained staff and then reported on by a Sleep Specialist. Results go to your referring doctor within 7-10 business days.
Sleep Study Set Up Example
- The head is measured and cleaned to place electrodes in specified locations
- Additional electrodes are placed near each eye, on the forehead and under the chin
- Bands are placed around the chest and abdomen to measure effort to breathe
- Electrodes are placed on the body to measure cardiac rhythm and rate and diaphragmatic effort
- A Thermocouple and a Nasal Canula are placed below the nostrils to measure airflow and snoring
from the nose and mouth - Leg sensors are placed below each knee to measure periodic limb movements
- An Oximeter is secured to one finger to measure oxygen concentration in the blood
- We can measure transcutaneous carbon dioxide in the laboratory
- We monitor body position and movement via video digital video recording
- Application variations may apply depending on test and referral
- We can add extra leads for investigation of REM behaviour disorder
Referral Information
Written referrals are required for all types of studies. GP referrals last 12 months and specialist referrals 3 months from first date of service.
Medicare regulations require a referral from a Sleep/Respiratory Physician (or in some cases a Neurologist) for some diagnostic, and all CPAP and specialised sleep disorder tests. See our downloadable referral below for the pre-screening criteria for adults.
Our paediatric testing has separate guidelines – please contact the Clinic for more information.
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“From the first visit to follow ups the clinic provide a range of professional services. I cannot believe the difference the service has made to myself, not being exhausted constantly. Everything is explained in detail by the staff, who are the friendliest people around, with a special shout out to Katie, sleep consultant, who is not only an expert when it comes to CPAP machines but has been available at any time for advice on the use and functions of CPAP machines. Thanks again to all staff.”
DD – January 2025
Patient
“Peninsula Sleep Clinic has the highest level of expertise combined with the deepest possible commitment to make your CPAP work specifically for you. They are not there to simply sell you a machine and give you basic instructions. They fully realise that mask fit and comfort is paramount to you using successfully the CPAP machine and hence they have a team of friendly specialists to achieve this. Additionally they give great value for money.”
AM – October 2024
Patient
