Sleep Lab Management
XperianCare provides has expertise and experience to provide full range of management services to new and existing sleep Labs and physicians.
Whether it is existing lab or wants to setup a new Lab we have capacities to build your business up.
Design and Setup of New Sleep Lab
We offer different design and plans, and assist to choose according to location, square foot area and also on demographic. We help you to make decision in picking up the kind of equipment which are in market. We install, setup and test.
We will prepare all the policies and procedures according to administrative and clinical requirements. We also manage the implementation of all the procedures according to ASM guidelines.
Operation with reliable and calibrated systems and computer set helps in running a smooth operation. Report/follow-ups generation and medical record setup is an important feature of this setup.
We help in recruiting new Technologist and administrative We offer different design and plans, and assist to choose according to location, square foot area and also on demographic. We help you to make decision in picking up the kind of equipment which are in market. We install, setup and test.
We will prepare all the policies and procedures according to administrative and clinical requirements. We also manage the implementation of all the procedures according to ASM guidelines.
Operation with reliable and calibrated systems and computer set helps in running a smooth operation. Report/follow-ups generation and medical record setup is an important feature of this setup.
We help in recruiting new Technologist and administrative assistants. We have a traini
Sleep Disorders and Problems
Symptoms of sleep problems and disorders
Everyone experiences occasional sleep problems, but getting a good night’s sleep is essential for feeling refreshed and alert during the day. Lack of sleep might make you feel foggy and unable to concentrate, or just a lesser version of your normal self. Sleep problems will eventually disrupt your work, family and personal relationships.
How do you tell if your sleepless night is an isolated occurrence or if it is related to a chronic sleep problem or disorder? Start by identifying your symptoms.
Do you . . . ?
 feel irritable or sleepy during the day?
have difficulty staying awake when sitting still, watching television or reading?
fall asleep or feel very tired while driving?
have difficulty concentrating?
often get told by others that you look tired?
react slowly?
have emotional outbursts?
feel like taking a nap almost every day?
require caffeinated beverages to keep yourself going?
Common types of sleep problems and sleep disorders
Insomnia
Almost everyone will be affected by insomnia at some point during life. Insomnia – a short term or chronic inability to get high quality sleep – is a common sleep problem and can be caused by a variety of things including stress, a change in time zones, an altered sleep schedule or poor bedtime habits. Whether your problem is an occasional sleepless night or a series of them, plenty of solutions exist to help you get better sleep.
Sleep apnea sleep disorders
Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder that can be potentially very serious, and even life-threatening. In sleep apnea, your breathing stops or gets very shallow while you are sleeping. Each pause in breathing typically lasts 10 to 20 seconds or more, and the pauses can occur 20 to 30 times or more an hour. During the episodes of apnea, the sleeper wakes up to breathe again, disrupting sleep, and also suffers from a brief lack of oxygen.
Symptoms of sleep apnea include:
Frequent gaps in breathing during sleep (apnea)
Gasping or choking for air to restart breathing, often causing sleeper or partner to wake
Loud snoring
Feeling un refreshed after a night’s sleep and excessive daytime tiredness
The most common type of sleep apnea is obstructive sleep apnea. Causes of sleep apnea are generally physical in nature, including excess weight or tissue (sometimes from being overweight or obese), large tonsils or adenoids, nasal congestion or blockage or a unique shaped head, neck or chin.
Periodic Limb Movements in Sleep (PLMS)
Periodic Limb Movement Disorder (PLMD) is a related condition involving involuntary, rhythmic limb movements, either while asleep or when awake. While most people who have Restless Legs Syndrome also have PLMD, only some people with PLMD also have RLS.
RLS can occur on its own or be related to other medical conditions, such as anemia, kidney disease, pregnancy, thyroid problems, Parkinson’s or alcoholism. RLS may run in families.
Narcolepsy
Narcolepsy is a neurological disorder that causes extreme sleepiness and may even make a person fall asleep suddenly and without warning. Specific causes of narcolepsy are not known but people with narcolepsy are lacking hypo cretin, a brain chemical which regulates sleep and wakefulness.
The “sleep attacks” experienced by people with narcolepsy occur even after getting enough sleep at night, and make it difficult for people to live normal lives. Falling asleep during activities like walking, driving or working can have dangerous results.
Symptoms of narcolepsy include:
- Intermittent, uncontrollable episodes of falling asleep during the daytime
- Excessive daytime sleepiness
- Sudden, short-lived loss of muscle control during emotional situations (cataplexy)
Narcolepsy may be genetic, but it also appears to be influenced by environmental triggers. Treatment requires a combination of medication, behavioral treatments, and counseling.
Seeing a doctor
You can address many common sleep problems through lifestyle changes and improved sleep hygiene, but see your doctor or a sleep specialist if your sleep does not improve.
What can you expect when you go to see a doctor about your sleep problem? Doctors will consider many things before making a diagnosis including:
- description of symptoms
- age and gender
- psychological and medical history
- sleep diary and sleep questionnaire
- possible medical conditions
- medical tests
- sleep center data
Your doctor will probably suggest behavioral and environmental changes as first steps of your treatment. Regardless of your sleep problem, a consistent sleep routine and improved sleep habits will translate into better sleep over the long term.
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