Logan Health – Shelby has recently remodeled its sleep lab rooms to create a more welcoming and comfortable experience for patients seeking care for sleep disorders. The remodel also introduced advanced sleep technology, including the Grael 4K PSG:EEG, the most advanced amplifier available, providing high-definition electroencephalography (EEG) and polysomnography (PSG) results.
This technology measures and monitors brain activity, heart rate, breathing and body movements during sleep from small sensors that are attached to the patient’s head, chest, stomach and legs. Throughout the night, sleep patterns are monitored by the technologist through audio and video feeds, allowing clinicians to observe sleep patterns and identify the distinct stages of sleep.
“This new system is the most advanced sleep study technology in the region and is typically only offered in metropolitan areas,” said Tony Miller, registered sleep technologist at Logan Health – Shelby.
The Logan Health – Shelby Sleep Center has served the Shelby area for nearly 20 years and is accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM). To receive accreditation, a sleep center must meet or exceed stringent standards for professional health care, including requirements related to personnel, facilities and equipment, policies and procedures, data acquisition, patient care and quality assurance.
Accredited sleep centers must also clearly define their goals and demonstrate plans to positively impact the quality of medical care within the communities they serve.
“We’re proud to offer a personal and professional sleep testing experience, guidance throughout the entire sleep testing process, as well as support with CPAP use and treatment tolerance,” said Miller, who has more than 25 years of experience in sleep testing. “In addition to onsite sleep studies, we also offer at-home sleep testing, making the overall experience even more convenient for patients.”
Sleep medicine care should be considered if you experience excessive daytime sleepiness despite a full night’s rest, loud snoring, high blood pressure, witnessed apnea by a bed partner, morning headaches or non-restorative sleep.
“Sleep is integral to overall health,” Miller said. “Circadian rhythms help regulate when you fall asleep and how you feel when you wake up. Getting adequate deep sleep can reduce pain and improve the body’s ability to heal.”
The sleep center team includes Debra Hoffman, MD, sleep lab medical director; Erika Wright, PA-C; Bridget Blevins, RPSGT, sleep lab director; and Tony Miller, RPSGT.
Patients who are constantly tired, snore heavily or struggle to stay asleep are encouraged to talk with their primary care provider about a referral for a sleep evaluation at the Logan Health – Shelby Sleep Center. For more information, call (406) 434-3200.