Benchmark Sleep Services is a key supplier of sleep testing and treatment services in NSW. We have just upgraded the sleep testing equipment used to the Nox Sleep equipment.
These devices are unique in the fact you can take these home and set yourself up and sleep in your home environment. The data will then be uploaded to the sleep clinic for analysis and reporting via a sleep specialist. These sleep studies are of high quality and are listed as level 2 which is covered by Medicare, and we perform bulk billed sleep studies.
If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms you may have the symptoms of a sleep disorder, and a simple test can be performed to determine the extent of this sleep disorder. The most common symptoms are snoring, daytime sleepiness, cognitive decline, Increased Blood Pressure, daytime disfunction, and general fatigue. These symptoms could lead to long term health issues and should be treated to prevent issues.
There has been evidence of co-morbidities related to Sleeping disorders. Over 50% of diabetics have been shown to have some form of sleep disorder. Over 50% of people who suffer from resistant hypertension are shown to have a sleep disorder. Many people have a partner who also witnesses apneas and are scared by the prevalence of this occurring as they often witness a person stopping breathing.
In the past a diagnosis of sleep disorder was via sleep study in a sleep clinic or hospital. This was an intensive process with a sleep technician setting you up with a host of wires and monitoring you overnight whilst you sleep. Sleep studies are changing and with the Nox device and a sleep study from benchmark Sleep Services it is much easier. You can attend one of the clinics and have an education session on how to set yourself up at home and you will be provided with all the equipment including a booklet on how to do the set up and a QR code which will link to a video to show you how to be set up.
The clinics we have in NSW are located at Eastwood, Miranda, St Leonards, Bella Vista and Gregory Hills. You would require a referral from your GP and then you need to book an appointment. The results are quick and will be back with your GP within 2 weeks.
If you are diagnosed with a sleep disorder, there are various forms of treatment. The most common sleep disorder is Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) which is where you stop sleep for period of time. This can be between 10 seconds and 2 minutes which has a severe effect on your quality of sleep and blood oxygenation.
The good thing is that treatment is also available through our clinics, and this is by using a CPAP machine which instantly reverses the process associated with sleep apnea. Call one of the clinics or visit our website on benchmarksleepservices.com.au.
1300 27 27 66
