Sleep Disorders Clinic in Our Lady's Hospital for Sick Children Crumlin Dublin 12

Name/Address of Sleep Clinic	Respiratory Laboratory, Our Lady’s Hospital for Sick Children Crumlin Dublin 12
Telephone/Fax/Email	01-428 2626 E-mail: Respiratory
Name of Consultant	Dr. G. Canny
Address for GP Referral	Respiratory Laboratory, Our Lady’s Hospital for Sick Children Crumlin Dublin 12
Are full overnight Polysomnogram facilities provided	YES
If NO, the following are provided	NOT APPLICABLE
Are Private Rooms provided for Sleep Studies	YES

SOME TIPS IN DEALING WITH SUSPECTED SLEEP APNOEA

The following symptoms indicate that you may be suffering from a respiratory sleep disorder such as Sleep Apnoea:

Loud snoring
Cessation of breathing during sleep, followed by an abrupt awakening
Excessive Daytime Sleepiness

These symptoms are merely indicators and are not meant as a definitive diagnosis.

Contact your General Practitioner/Family Doctor.

Explain the symptoms and request a referral to a Sleep Clinic.

If possible, agree or request to be placed on a ‘cancellation list’, however you must be available at short notice should a vacancy arise.

If you are unable to attend for your appointment make sure to let the Sleep Clinic know well in advance as they will be able to contact someone on the ‘cancellation list’.

Follow all instructions from the Sleep Clinic.

Remember, the only definite way to diagnose a respiratory sleep disorder is by way of a Sleep Study (Polysomnogram). These can only be carried out by qualified staff in a Sleep Clinic.

The procedure is non invasive and is painless.