Sleep Disorders Unit
The Sleep Disorders Unit provides diagnostic
and treatment services, including overnight sleep studies, for
patients with sleep disorders. Single rooms, each with private
en-suite and adjustable beds, are equipped with televisions to
create a home-like atmosphere.
Medical disorders investigated include:
- obstructive and central sleep apnoea
- periodic limb movements during sleep
- insomnia
- parasomnias such as sleepwalking and night
terrors
Sleep services
Diagnostic and treatment testing commonly
includes:
- polysomnography (PSG, sleep study) - multi
channel electronic recordings of breathing pattern, sleep stages,
oxygen level, muscle activity
- CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure)
titration
- transcutaneous oxygen titration
Referral procedure
Patients are admitted under the care of
specialist sleep physicians accredited by the hospital. Your
general practitioner can refer you to these physicians for
diagnosis and treatment. Their contact details are:
Dr Rob Campagnaro
210 Barnard St, Bendigo Vic 3550
Tel: 5442 9833
Fax: 5442 9844
Dr Gary Russell
12 Rowan St, Bendigo Vic 3550
Tel: 5443 1761
Fax: 5441 5322