Sleep Disorders Center
Roughly 70 million Americans suffer from sleep disorders. Sleep is essential for physical and mental renewal, and long-term sleep difficulties can lead to serious medical problems. Sleep medicine doctors, sleep technologists and other clinicians at Carlsbad Medical Center are dedicated to helping you get a good night's sleep. We offer diagnostic and treatment services for a wide range of sleep disorders.
The staff at the Sleep Center at Carlsbad Medical Center performs sleep studies on patients aged 18 and older. Sleep studies can take place at home or in our Sleep Center in a comfortable, home-like room. Advanced equipment monitors and records the persons' reaction to sleep, including:
- Brain waves
- Breathing
- Eye movement
- Heart rate
- Muscle activity
- Oxygen level
Common sleep disorders include:
- Sleep apnea – when a person stops breathing and then starts again many times at night
- Narcolepsy – when a person falls asleep suddenly many times a day
- Chronic insomnia – when a person has trouble falling asleep or staying asleep night after night
- Restless leg syndrome (RLS) – when a person loses sleep because of a restless feeling in the legs
We offer a variety of options to diagnose and treat sleep disorders:
Home Sleep Study
This study is done in the comfort of your own home to evaluate breathing parameters, pauses and absence of breathing. It does not evaluate sleep itself.
Polysomnogram
This is a basic sleep study done overnight at our sleep lab that helps determine if a specific sleep disorder can be identified.
CPAP Titration
This study focuses on the treatment of sleep apnea. A technician monitors a sleeping patient and gradually adjusts PAP (positive airway pressure) to eliminate apneic events.
Split Night Study
This is a basic sleep test done in the sleep lab combined with a CPAP titration. If the patient has a significant amount of events, PAP (positive airway pressure) will be initiated to eliminate apneas.
Call us to make an appointment for sleep testing at (575) 887-4481. The registration staff will assist with insurance pre-approval, set an appointment for testing and provide instructions for the specific sleep test.
Sleep Apnea Quiz
Ask your spouse, friend or family member to help you answer these questions:
Do you usually snore loudly?
Is your snoring interrupted by silence followed by a gasp or snort?
Do you ever fall asleep or almost fall asleep while driving, at work or during other waking hours?
Do you regularly have trouble concentrating or remembering?
Are you experiencing mood or behavior changes?
Do you often wake up with a headache?
If you answered yes to any question, talk to your healthcare provider. Your symptoms may be from sleep apnea or could be caused by another medical issue.
This quiz is not a substitute for proper diagnosis by a qualified healthcare provider.
Learn more about how important sleep is to your overall health.