What is a neuro sleep study?

Polysomnography, also called a sleep study, is a comprehensive test used to diagnose sleep disorders. Polysomnography records your brain waves, the oxygen level in your blood, heart rate and breathing, as well as eye and leg movements during the study.

What is a 24 hour sleep study?

The 24-hour scheduling allows patients who are involved in shift work to sleep during their normal sleep periods while a sleep study is performed. In special cases, a caregiver can stay overnight in an adjacent room to the patient.

Can you self refer for a sleep study?

Do I need a physician’s referral to be tested? The Sleep Center evaluates patients referred by their primary care physician or another specialist. We also see self-referred patients. Many insurance companies, however, will require a referral from a primary care physician.

What is a sleep study specialist called?

The formal name for a sleep doctor is “somnologist” – from the root ‘somnus’, meaning sleep. American Sleep Association – Providing information about Dr. Sleep since 2002. Visit the ASA Ask the Sleep Doctor Section to find out more about sleep doctors, sleep psychologists, sleep dentists and other sleep specialists.

Is the PAMF a part of Sutter Health?

This includes more than 1 million patients and countless community members across Alameda, San Mateo, Santa Clara and Santa Cruz counties. PAMF is part of Sutter Health, a family of not-for-profit organizations that share resources and expertise to advance healthcare quality.

What kind of sleep testing does Sutter Health do?

Our seven Sleep Centers are equipped with the latest sleep-testing equipment to diagnose and treat the full range of sleep disorders, including insomnia, snoring, sleep apnea and narcolepsy. Our specialists offer overnight sleep lab testing and in-home sleep testing using advanced diagnostic tools that fit your needs.

Where to get the best Sleep Medicine in California?

With the right help, everyone should be able to enjoy restful nights and wide-awake days. Sutter care centers have board-certified sleep medicine specialists throughout Northern California.

Is the PAMF covid-19 available in Santa Clara County?

PAMF COVID-19 Updates: Patients receiving care in Santa Clara County may be eligible to receive COVID-19 testing. View health orders by county and patient testing notice for more information.