Home Sleep Studies
Convenient Overnight Sleep Apnoea Testing
EMedHx provides home-based sleep studies for occupational and general health assessments.
A home sleep study allows important information about breathing, oxygen levels and sleep patterns to be collected overnight while you sleep in your own home.
Our service is suitable for commercial drivers, heavy-vehicle operators, rail safety workers and patients who may be at risk of obstructive sleep apnoea.
Sleep Studies for Commercial Drivers and Rail Workers
Untreated obstructive sleep apnoea can contribute to poor-quality sleep, fatigue, reduced concentration and excessive daytime sleepiness. These symptoms may present a safety risk for people working in transport, driving and other safety-critical roles.
During a commercial driver or rail medical, the assessing practitioner may identify symptoms or risk factors that require further investigation.
A sleep study may be recommended where there are concerns such as:
- Loud or persistent snoring
- Witnessed pauses in breathing during sleep
- Excessive daytime tiredness or sleepiness
- Falling asleep or dozing inappropriately
- High blood pressure
- Elevated body mass index
- Increased neck circumference
- Previous sleepiness-related driving incidents
- An elevated sleep-apnoea screening result
- Other concerns identified by the assessing medical practitioner
Our Home Sleep Study Process
Initial Assessment
A medical practitioner reviews your medical history, symptoms and sleep-apnoea risk factors. Screening questionnaires may also be completed.
Equipment Fitting
Our trained clinical staff explain and fit the overnight sleep-monitoring equipment. Clear instructions are provided for using the device at home.
Overnight Study at Home
You wear the equipment while sleeping in your own bed and return the device to the clinic the following day.
Specialist Analysis
The recorded information is uploaded and reviewed by an appropriately qualified sleep specialist.
Results and Follow-Up
Once the specialist report has been received, a follow-up appointment is arranged to discuss the results and any recommended treatment or further assessment.
Who May Benefit From a Sleep Study?
A home sleep study may be appropriate for people who:
- Snore loudly or regularly
- Wake feeling unrefreshed
- Experience morning headaches
- Feel excessively tired during the day
- Have been observed to stop breathing while asleep
- Have difficulty concentrating
- Have high blood pressure
- Are undergoing a commercial driver or rail safety medical
- Have been referred by a general practitioner, occupational physician or employer
Occupational Sleep Studies
EMedHx provides coordinated sleep-study services for:
- Commercial vehicle drivers
- Heavy-vehicle drivers
- Bus, taxi and hire-car drivers
- Dangerous goods drivers
- Rail Category 1 and Category 2 workers
- Pre-employment and periodic occupational medicals
- Employer-requested fitness-for-work assessments
Our occupational health team can liaise directly with the referring employer or organisation where appropriate consent and authority have been provided.
Why Choose EMedHx?
- Home-based overnight testing
- Equipment fitting and instructions provided by trained staff
- Specialist-reviewed reports
- Coordination with driver, rail and occupational medicals
- Efficient appointment and reporting processes
- Direct communication with our occupational health team
- Follow-up medical review available through the clinic
Our occupational health team can liaise directly with the referring employer or organisation where appropriate consent and authority have been provided.
Book a Home Sleep Study with EMedHx Today!
A referral or initial medical assessment may be required before a home sleep study can be arragned.
For appointments, employer enquiries or further information, contact EMedHx.
Available at Queanbeyan Clinic