We just doubled your chance to get a good night's sleep.
The Sleep Disorder Lab at Our Lady of Fatima has just doubled its capacity.
And if you think that news is a real yawn, well, you’re right. |
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If you have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep or remaining awake during
the day, you may have a sleep disorder. Our Sleep Lab staff is among
the area’s most experienced in diagnosing a sleep disorder and working
with your physician to put you on the road to a good night’s sleep.
Even better, our expansion means shorter waits for an appointment,
usually within two weeks. Sleep Lab patients spend a night in a comfortable
bed with full or queen size mattresses with a memory foam
comfort mattress cover. Each of our rooms also offers a private bathrooms
And, your doctor will have our study results within 72 hours.
So when your doctor recommends a sleep study, ask him or her
to refer you to the Sleep Disorders Lab at Fatima Hospital. Between
yawns, that is.
Office hours: 7:00 am-4:00 pm, Monday through Friday.
Testing performed: Sunday-Friday.
Telephone: (401) 456-3972
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Sleep Disorders Lab?
The Sleep Disorders Lab is a medical facility dedicated to
diagnosing and treating patients with sleep-related disorders.
These conditions include difficulties falling asleep, staying
asleep or remaining awake during the day. The most serious
symptoms of sleep disorders are daytime sleepiness, excessive
use of sleeping pills, nighttime chest pains, morning headaches,
heavy snoring and breathing irregularities during sleep. The
Lab's services are provided by professionals experienced in
sleep-related disorders and sleep-exacerbating diseases. Specialty
consultants with certification in neurology, pulmonary medicine,
surgery, psychiatry and psychology are always available.
How is the Sleep Study Performed?
 When your doctor orders the study, they will contact the Sleep
Disorders Lab at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. We will set
up an initial appointment for you to meet with our Sleep Lab
therapist. During this visit you will provide a brief personal
history and physical, and complete a questionnaire. We will
complete all paperwork necessary for the medical record and
billing you will be given a tour of the lab and be scheduled
to come back for the sleep study. The study will be done between
8:30 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. in the Sleep Lab. When you wake up
the next day, the therapist will remove the equipment and
you may go home or to work, The test room is equipped with
a private bathroom and shower.
What can be done to help me if I have a sleeping disorder?
If you are diagnosed with a sleeping disorder, the physician
reading the sleep study will make recommendations to your
physician based on the test results. They can include:
- Weight loss
- CPAP continuous positive airway pressure
- Medications
- Surgery
- Neurological follow-up
- Psychiatry follow-up
- Simple sleep pattern changes
- Use of adjunct requirement such as chin straps or horseshoe
pillows and monitors.
How Much Does a Sleep Study Cost?
The total cost of a sleep study will vary depending on the
type of study performed. Most insurance plans cover the charges
for this test. If you aren't sure if your insurance will cover
this test, contact them directly or call (401) 456-3972, and
we will check for you.
Questions?
For more information regarding the Sleep Disorders Lab at
Our Lady of Fatima Hospital, please call (401) 456-3972.
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