238 S. Congress
Rushville, IL 62681
Telephone: (217) 322-4321
Fax: (217) 322-2608
Services > Sleep Lab
Culbertson Memorial Hospital offers area patients the latest in sleep disorder technology at the West Central Illinois Sleep Lab, located at 8570 St. Luke's Drive in Beardstown, Illinois.
The National Commission on Sleep Disorders Research found that 40 million Americans are chronically ill with various sleep disorders. If not treated, a sleep disorder could lead to heart attacks, strokes, car accidents, and various problems at home or work.
Most sleep disorders are easily treated and can greatly improve your quality of life. The sleep test is usually covered by insurance as an outpatient procedure and is completed with a short stay in the sleep lab.
Once you have decided that you may have a sleep disorder, you can discuss the problem with your doctor and be referred to West Central Illinois Sleep Lab.
Sleep disorder symptoms include:
a. snoring
b. gasping for air
c. high blood pressure
d. excessive daytime sleepiness
e. irritability
f. trouble falling or staying asleep
g. "creepy-crawly" feeling in the legs when resting
h. any unusual activity that disturbs your sleep or your partner's sleep
There is nothing to fear while taking part in a sleep study. Sleep studies are usually performed at night since that is when most people sleep the best. If you work a night shift and usually sleep during daytime hours, special arrangements can be made to perform your sleep study during the day.
On the day of your sleep study, you should avoid caffeine after 5:00 P.M. Do not take a nap or sleep later than usual in the morning. Try to follow your normal routine. You may take a shower before coming to the sleep lab for your test, but do not apply any body lotion. Take any regular medications as directed by your physician.
You should bring some comfortable sleepwear. You may bring your own pillow, reading material, or anything else that will make you feel more at home.
When you arrive at West Central Illinois Sleep Lab, a trained sleep technician will greet you and escort you to your own private, home-like room, where you should have no trouble feeling comfortable and at home.
Once you are settled in and ready to begin the study, the sleep technician will attach sensors to various areas of your skin with a special paste and tape application. You are free to watch television, read, or just relax prior to falling asleep.
While you are sleeping, the technician will monitor your progress throughout the night. Depending on how your test proceeds, the technician may speak to you at intervals throughout the night.
When your test is completed, the technician will send the results of your test via the Internet to a physician who is specially trained in sleep study technology. The physician who referred you to the sleep lab will receive an in-depth report about your test results. The referring physician will contact you about your test results and any treatments you may need.
West Central Illinois Sleep Lab
8570 St. Luke's Drive, Suite 300
Beardstown, IL 62681
Culbertson Memorial Hospital
238 S. Congress
Rushville, IL 62681
Telephone: (217) 322-4321
Fax: (217) 322-2608