Not getting enough sleep may be more than an inconvenience. It
can be a symptom of a serious health condition. The WRMC
Sleep Center monitors patients while they sleep to provide physicians with valuable
information used to identify and treat conditions that may be preventing patients from receiving a good night's rest.
A Sleep Study is a test that records a patient’s physical state during various stages of sleep. During the study, electrodes and monitors are attached to the patient to record brain waves, heart rate, breathing and muscle movements while a microphone records snoring. The patient is monitored by a technician on a closed circuit camera.
Sleep studies are evaluated by a board certified Neurologist and a report is returned to the family physician with treatment and follow-up recommendations. If a CPAP study is indicated, it can be ordered by the family physician. For more information about services available, call (870) 262-1219 or (870) 262-1349.