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Memorial Sleep Disorders Center

Welcome to the Memorial Health System Sleep Disorders Center located at 2502 E. Pikes Peak Avenue, Suite 200, Colorado Springs, CO 80909. Our facility is nationally accredited by the American Association of Sleep Medicine and staffed by board certified/board eligible sleep medicine specialists and certified respiratory technicians and/or registered polysonographers. We offer comprehensive assessment, treatment and extensive patient education of sleep disorders including:

  • Diagnostic Sleep Study (PSG) / Split-Night PSG / PSG with full night titration for the diagnosis and treatment of sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome and periodic limb movement disorder
  • PSG with full seizure EEG for seizure disorders
  • Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT), primarily diagnostic of narcolepsy
  • Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT)
  • Pre and post sleep study consultations with board certified sleep specialist (contact your insurance provider to verify your coverage to see a specialist)
  • Continuous Positive Air Pressure (CPAP) set up for those diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea
  • Follow up program for patients using CPAP
  • CPAP Clinic for CPAP patients with questions or problems – free of charge
  • SleepWell Colorado Springs – Memorial’s sleep apnea support group – meets monthly with informative speakers, discussion topics and Q & A sessions – open to anyone – free – call 365-6917 for info

WHY WOULD I NEED A SLEEP STUDY?

Some symptoms of a sleep disorder can be daytime sleepiness or fatigue, falling asleep during the day at inappropriate times, unrefreshing sleep, waking up gasping for breath and snoring, all which may indicate the need for a sleep study. While there are 81 officially documented sleep disorders, Sleep Apnea, Restless Leg Syndrome, Inadequate Sleep Hygiene, Narcolepsy, and Insomnia are some of the more common types. A sleep disorder of any kind can affect your health and quality of life. It is estimated more than 70 million people in the U.S. have a sleep disorder, most of whom are unaware of it.

THE SLEEP STUDY

The procedure requires an overnight stay at our facility and is considered an out patient visit by your insurance provider. Upon check in, you are taken to your room (private room, private bath, normal bed, cable TV – set up more like a motel room) where your technician will more fully explain the procedure while they prepare you for the test. Electrodes are attached for data collection - the wires are long enough to let you move around and turn over in bed. You are free to read or watch TV until your normal bedtime. You are monitored throughout the night and can page your technician at any time if there is anything you need. The study typically ends around 6:30 a.m., but we do not wake you at a particular time unless you ask us to.

RESULTS

A final report is ready in 7 to 10 days, at which time a copy is faxed to the referring physician and a copy mailed to the patient. The patient is encouraged to schedule a follow up appointment with the ordering doctor to discuss the findings of the sleep study. If treatment is indicated, those options should be discussed at that time as well.

SCHEDULING AN APPOINTMENT

ADULTS: 365-5075

PEDIATRIC: 365-6000

Sleep Studies are conducted every night of the week. We do require that we have a copy of the sleep study order before scheduling – you may need to ask your referring physician to fax the order to us at 365-5465. Scheduling office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

WHERE TO FIND US

The Memorial Sleep Disorder Center is located at 2502 E. Pikes Peak Avenue, Suite 200, Colorado Springs, CO 80909.

FOR QUESTIONS OTHER THAN SCHEDULING PLEASE CALL 365-6917