Listen: Podcast interview with Ron Lupton (.mp3/2:34)

According to the Sleep Foundation, it's estimated that more than 70 million people in this country suffer from a sleep disorder. Symptoms of a sleep disorder include daytime sleepiness or fatigue, falling asleep during the day at inappropriate times, un-refreshing sleep, waking up gasping for air, and snoring. Officially, there are 81 documented sleep disorders, some of the more common include:

• sleep apnea
• hypoventilation syndrome (HVS)
• restless leg syndrome
• seizure disorders
• inadequate sleep hygiene
• narcolepsyinsomnia

Our sleep disorder care services include:

• diagnostic sleep study PolySomnoGram (PSG)/split-night PSG/ PSG with full night titration used to diagnose and treat a variety of sleep disorders
• PSG with full seizure electroencephalogram (EEG) to identify seizure disorders
• multiple sleep latency test used primarily to diagnose narcolepsy
• maintenance of wakefullness test (MWT)
• facilitate CPAP (continuous positive air pressure) device. If you are diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea and need to use a CPAP mask we will work with you and local equipment providers to set up your service
• pre- and post-sleep study consultations with a board certified specialist (we recommend you contact your insurance company to verify coverage to see a specialist)
• sleep apnea support group

» More about: American Association of Sleep Medicine

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About Sleep Disorders

"How To Find Out If You Have a Sleep Disorder" by Dr. Timothy Rummel, Sleep Disorder Center Medical Director  Listen: podcast interview with Dr. Timothy Rummel (.mp3/9 min.)

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Sleep Apnea Support Group

SleepWell Colorado Springs is Memorial's sleep apnea support group. The group meets monthly and features guest speakers, discussion groups and question and answer sessions.

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Pediatric Sleep Disorder Care

At our Memorial Hospital for Children Pediatric Sleep Disorder Center, we specialize in sleep disorder evaluations and treatments just for children. Our procedures include, but are not limited to, a diagnostic sleep study and PolySomnoGram (PSG) with full night titration to diagnose and treat sleep disorders which may include sleep apnea, parasomnia (nightmares/night terrors), sleep walking and bed wetting.

» More about: Memorial Hospital for Children Sleep Disorder Center

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What to Expect If You Are Scheduled for a Sleep Study

A sleep study requires an overnight stay in our clinic and is considered an outpatient visit by your insurance company. After checking in, you are taken to your private room equipped with a normal bed, private bathroom and cable television. Your technician fully explains the procedure and answers your questions while preparing you for the test. Electrodes are attached to collect the data. The wires are long enough for you to move around the room and turn over in bed. You may read or watch television until your normal bedtime. You are monitored throughout the night and you can page your technician if you need anything. Tests typically end around 6:30 a.m., but you aren't awakened at any specific time unless you ask.

A final report is ready in 7 to 10 days. We fax a copy to your referring doctor and mail a copy to you. We encourage you to schedule a follow-up appointment with your doctor to discuss the findings of the sleep study. If you need treatment, it is discussed at that time.

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Schedule an Appointment

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