Description of Sleep Laboratories - These sleep laboratories use state-of-the-art medical diagnostic equipment to assist in the accurate diagnosis of sleep and sleep-related disorders
- As a multi-disciplinary set of facilities serving both the adult and pediatric community, medical specialists include physicians trained in Internal Medicine (Respirology), Psychiatry (Pediatric), Pediatrics, and Sleep Medicine.
- Technical staff include Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (RPSGT), Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRCP/RRT), Registered Nurses (RN)
- Situated in modern commercial buildings and consist of reception areas, administrative/monitoring rooms, bedrooms, technical and storage facilities.
- The design of these facilities ensures that the majority of the medical equipment is physically separated from the patient, providing bedrooms which are quiet and comfortable.
- Temperature controlled ventilation systems to maximize comfort.
- Abundant lighting to ensure the safety of patients and staff.
- Large corridors and wide doors throughout the building and sleep laboratories provide easy access for disabled individuals requiring use of assistive medical devices (i.e. wheelchairs, walkers, etc)
- Kitchen facilities are available for patient use
Bedroom Decor -
Each bedroom is tastefully decorated -
Additional lighting is provided to provide a more comfortable setting for the patient -
Reading material is available in each room - A crib is available for infant/toddler sleep investigations
Washroom Facilities - Both male and female washrooms available for sleep patients and staff
Unobtrusive Continuous Monitoring of Patient Using Audio-Visual Systems -
The sleep laboratories are equipped with hard-wired audio-visual systems present in all bedrooms which are connected to the main collecting stations in the technical monitoring room. -
The audio system is operated hands-free from the patients' bedrooms for added convenience. - A call button is provided in each room should the patient require immediate assistance.
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