The Unattended Polysomnogram (PSG), often called a Home Sleep Test (HST), is a diagnostic tool which screens for Obstructive Sleep Apnea in the comfort and privacy of your own home, without the assistance of a qualified Registered Polysomnographic...more

This study entails taking home and using an auto-adjusting CPAP device for 3-nights. Data collected from all three nights will be used to determine the patient's optimal pressure for treatment of OSA. The Home CPAP Titration study can be done with ...more

A 50/50 or SPLIT study combines the diagnostic test, PSG, with the treatment for Sleep Apnea, CPAP Titration. The study begins as a PSG, if the patient meets the criteria for a CPAP trial, they are placed on CPAP about half way through their study...more

Essentially a PSG with the addition of BiLevel Positive Airway Pressure (BiPAP) device where a qualified Registered Polysomnographic Technologist adjusts both the inspiratory and expiratory pressures in accordance with the patient's sleep ...more

Daytime studies are used to quantify and qualify the severity of clinical sleepiness, called Excessive Daytime Sleepiness (EDS), as well as being a tool for certain pre-employment situations.

This study is essentially a PSG, with the addition of the continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) device. CPAP Titration is where the delivered positive airway pressure from the device is slowly increased in consert with a patient's continued apnea...more

Other Diagnostic Testing - provided as needed for Circadian Rhythm Disorders and/or for more Complex Breathing Related Disorders.

Studies are interpreted by our Medical Director, Abraham Ishaaya, M.D. (Dr. Avi).  For Diplomate Sleep Medicine Physicians interested in reviewing their patient's studies, we would be happy to make appropriate arrangements...more

Daytime studies are used to quantify and qualify the severity of clinical sleepiness, called Excessive Daytime Sleepiness (EDS), as well as being a tool for certain pre-employment situations.

Are defined as a complaint of a lack of sleep or of non-restorative sleep. Insomnia is further defined as a repeated difficulty with sleep initiation, duration, consolidation or quality that occurs despite adequate time and opportunity for sleep and results ...more

Sleep Related Breathing Disorders (SRBDs) are first divided into those which are of central origin, and those caused by an obstruction. Central breathing disorders are characterized by a lack of respiratory effort caused by either a central nervous disorder or a cardiac... more

These are a group of sleep disorders which the primary complaint is daytime sleepiness and in which the cause of the primary symptom is not disturbed nocturnal sleep or misaligned circadian rhythms.

This group of sleep disorders is characterized by a disturbance or disruption to the normal circadian rhythm causing the patient to experience EDS, insomnia or both.

A physical movement or action occurring during sleep that is unwanted like sleep walking and talking in sleep. This group is further classified by disorders of arousal during NREM sleep and those associated with REM sleep and other parasomnias.

The Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT) is an evaluation tool used as a quantitative polysomnographic measurement of daytime wakefulness / somnolence during soporific circumstances.

PAP Therapy equipment is considered Durable Medical Equipment (DME). It is very important to keep your PAP equipment and supplies clean. The life of the supplies depends on the care they receive. If well cared for, expect the mask to last up to six months...more

Compliance Reports are made up of PAP Therapy usage data, the FOSQ 10 Questionnaire (a universally used & scientifically reliable way to measure the progress and efficacy of PAP Therapy) and the Aviisha Sleep Well Diary. These reports...more

We have a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist & Sleep Specialist on staff during business hours to provide sleep education, support, help, or just a sympathetic ear for your patients.

PAP stands for Positive Airway Pressure. PAP Devices (CPAP, APAP & BiPAP) are the gold standard treatment for sleep apnea.

Studies show that cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) works as well as, or better than, hypnotic medications to alleviate chronic insomnia, and its benefits also continue after active treatment ends.