Approximately 15% of the general population suffers from sleep disorders.
Insomnia is the most prevalent disorder followed by sleep apnea. Obstructive
sleep apnea is the most common form of sleep apnea, causing breathing
to repeatedly stop and start during sleep.
Symptoms that may indicate a sleep disorder include:
Daytime sleepiness and feeling generally tired all the time
Restless sleep at night
Bed covers are in disarray upon waking
Snoring that rouses you or others in your household
Suddenly awoken gasping for breath
Difficulty concentrating or poor memory
Pauses in breathing during sleep
Frequent urination at night
Sleep Study Programs
Gunnison Valley Health offers polysomnography an overnight sleep study
that records detailed information and shows how your body reacts during
sleep. A technician attaches sensors to your body for the study. The sensors
will monitor a variety of body functions including brain waves, heart
rate, breathing patterns, oxygen levels, eye movement and limb movements.
Gunnison Valley Health offers at-home and hospital-based sleep studies.
There are differences in the data collected during the studies and your
provider will work with you to determine the best option for you.
The Epworth Sleepiness Scale is a wonderful tool that you can use to start a conversation with your
provider if you are experiencing sleep disturbances and want to explore
if a sleep study is right for you.
Scheduling Your Sleep Study
Once your provider sends an order for your sleep study, our cardiopulmonary
therapy team will contact you to schedule your testing and walk you through
the procedure and what you will need to do to prepare.
Follow Up Information
After the study is complete, it takes approximately two to three weeks
for the results. You will need to follow up with your ordering provider
to obtain your results.
If you have additional questions or would like more information, please
contact our sleep study department at
(970) 642-4811.
