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    Sleep Center

    Better Sleep, Better Health
    That’s why we’re here.

    Do you sleep like a log but feel unrefreshed in the morning or tired during the day? Do you toss and turn all night? If so, you may be one of the almost 50 million Americans who suffer from a sleep disorder. Most are unaware of their problem and may only be alerted to it by a bed partner.

    Sleep is a basic necessity. When you have a good night’s sleep, you feel refreshed, alert, and ready to face the day. When you don't, every aspect of your life, including your health, can suffer. 
     
    St. Francis - Emory Healthcare offers diagnosis and treatment options for the full spectrum of sleep disorders.

    4100 Woodruff Road
    Columbus, GA 31904

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    Since its establishment, the St. Francis Sleep Disorders Lab has been dedicated to providing the most advanced treatments and state-of-the-art equipment. As the first hospital in the area to perform Adaptive Servo-Ventilation (ASV) Titrations for central sleep apnea patients with congestive heart failure or atrial fibrillation, St. Francis Sleep Disorders Lab sets itself apart from others. Highly experienced physicians, supported by a skilled professional staff, provide excellent customer service and quality patient care.

    In addition to accreditation from The Joint Commission, we have also earned national accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM). Established in 1975 as the Association of Sleep Disorders Centers, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) is the only professional society dedicated exclusively to the medical subspecialty of sleep medicine. As the leading voice in the sleep field, the AASM sets standards and promotes excellence in sleep medicine healthcare, education and research.

     
     

    Personal Sleep Disorder Test

    Do any of the following apply to you? If one or more sounds like your sleep, talk to your physician.

    • I have trouble falling asleep
    • I wake up too early
    • I frequently snore loudly
    • I often wake up with a headache
    • I wake up frequently during the night
    • If I wake up at night, I have trouble going back to sleep
    • I have too much on my mind to go to sleep
    • I wake up feeling tired and unrefreshed, even if I slept all night long
    • I frequently experience nighttime heartburn, pain or discomfort
    • Bad dreams and/or sleepwalking interrupt my sleep
    • I feel like I dream all night long
    • I have been observed gasping for air while sleeping
    • I experience unpleasant sensations in my legs when I lay down
    • I feel sleepy or doze off while at work, driving, or doing other daily activities

    What if I think I have a sleep disorder? If you think you might be suffering from a sleep disorder, talk to your doctor. Your doctor can recommend a sleep study for you.

    Sleepiness Scale

    The Epworth Sleepiness Scale was developed to determine the level of daytime sleepiness in individuals. It has become one of the most frequently used methods for determining a person’s average daytime sleepiness. 

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    Disorders treated:

    • Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
    • Shift Work Disorder (SWD)
    • Sleep-Related Eating Disorders
    • Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS)
    • Insomnia
    • Adolescent sleep disorders
    • Narcolepsy
    • Daytime Fatigue
    • Unusual nocturnal events

    Symptoms include:

    • Snoring
    • Gaps or irregularities in breathing during sleep
    • Unrefreshed sleep
    • Daytime sleepiness and napping
    • Restless sleep
    • Difficulty getting to sleep or staying asleep
    • Painful or crawling sensations in legs while sitting quietly or lying in bed
    • Jerking of limbs, particularly legs, during sleep
    • Vivid, frightening, or violent dreams

    Diagnostics Available:

    • Diagnostic PSG
    • CPAP Titration
    • BIPAP Titration
    • ASV Titration
    • Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSTL)
    • Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT)
    • Home Sleep Testing (HST)
     
     
     
     

    How are sleep disorders diagnosed and treated?

    Diagnosis begins when a patient, bed partner, or doctor recognizes the signs of a sleep disorder. For some disorders, such as insomnia or restless leg syndrome – history, sometimes supplemented by other testing or the maintenance of sleep diaries – reveals the problem. For other disorders, such as sleep apnea or narcolepsy, the disorder must be confirmed by a sleep study or polysomnogram. For narcolepsy and occasionally other conditions, this study is followed the next day by a similar test performed during brief naps (multiple sleep latency test).

    Sleep apnea may be treated by one or a combination of these therapies: surgery, dental appliance, weight loss, and/or a breathing device called nasal CPAP. Narcolepsy and restless leg syndrome are treated with medications. Insomnia is treated primarily by behavioral approaches, including a relearning of sleep habits.

     
     

    Treatment and Evaluation

    If you experience some of these symptoms, it's time to wake up to the problem. Diagnosis and treatment of your sleep disorder are as close as your doctor. Our Sleep Centers offer multiple testing procedures for patients, including:

    • Overnight sleep studies
    • Studies to treat sleep-related breathing disorders and determine settings for devices that assist with sleep-related breathing (CPAP/BiLevel/ASV)
    • Daytime studies to evaluate sleepiness and the ability to maintain wakefulness
    • Portable Home Sleep Testing
    • Monitoring sleep/wake behavior, circadian rhythms, and daytime physical activity

    Our goal is to utilize these studies to guide our diagnosis and treatment plan to help you put your sleep issues to rest.

    How do I get an evaluation?

    Should you think that you may need to be tested further, please discuss your problem with your doctor. He/she can refer you for a consultation or a sleep study. Upon a physician's order, sleep specialists at one of our sleep centers will perform your evaluation to see if you have a sleep disorder. Our sleep specialists are recognized experts in evaluating and treating sleep disorders.

     
     

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    4100 Woodruff Road
    Columbus, Georgia 31904

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