Clinica di Sono (Sleep Center PBD) specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders/ medicine, that studies normal physiology during sleep and the alterations that occur in relation to sleep. The center is under the direction of Dr. Sebastian Unfried (Lung Specialist), since 2022.
We are the only sleep laboratory in Aruba, that offers comprehensive management of sleep disorders.
The center is staffed by a multidisciplinary team of pulmonary specialists, lung function analyst, and nurse personnel trained in conducting sleep studies.
We have a great expertise on the island, in the performance, analysis and interpretation of sleep studies:
- Polysomnography
- Polygraph
- Multiple Sleep Latency Test
- Wakefulness Maintenance Test
- Diagnosis and Treatment of Sleep Apnea
The equipment we use to carry out sleep studies or polysomnographies is state-of-the-art technology, in order to always provide the greatest comfort to our patients with the best diagnostic and treatment methods.
What is a sleep study?
Sleep studies are intended to discover the structure of sleep (sleep phases) and the presence of abnormal phenomena, such as apneas (breathing pauses), abnormal movements, sleepwalking or others. It monitors brain waves and various other bodily functions while you sleep: breathing, heart rate, respiratory effort, snoring, and oxygen levels. Sleep studies are painless and do not pose a risk to the patient.
What are sleep studies for?
They are a necessary tool for the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders. They help the doctor correlate the patient’s medical history with the findings of the sleep study or polysomnography.
How do I know if I really need a sleep study?
Some of the sleep disorders do not require a sleep study to be evaluated or treated. The specialist doctor will send you a sleep study if required and the one that best suits what you want to assess during your sleep.
- Insomnia
- Sleep Apnea and Snoring
- Parasomnias
- Sleep Behavior Disorders (REM-Rapid Eye Movement) and associated movements
- Excessive drowsiness
- Sleep and Cardiovascular Risk
We offer patients with sleep apnea the possibility to:
- Acquire your CPAP equipment, BPAP, masks and accessories.
- Initial support for coupling to CPAP by respiratory therapists and medical personnel.
- Follow-up, in order to determine the effectiveness and adherence to treatment over time.
Our multidisciplinary group is committed to you, your well-being and your family, offering you the best diagnosis and treatment options according to your needs in sleep disorders.
Our facilities are location in Punta Brabo Diagnostics (Caya Punta Brabo 11A).
We offer our services at the comfort of your home or other accommodation, for carrying out sleep studies, so that you have the comfort, silence and tranquility that you require to achieve a better rest.
We have state-of-the-art technology, which is constantly being updated according to international standards to provide you with the highest quality service and in the most professional manner.
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