Much of what we know about sleep relates to observations of what happens if we do not get enough of it.
Partial sleep deprivation is common. It is associated with increased daytime sleepiness, the body’s attempt to repay the sleep debt. This may be associated with decreased social and/or work related performance and increase risk of motor vehicle accident. Sleep deprivation also contributes to reduced cognitive function and mood disturbances.
Services
Over the last 20 years effective treatments for conditions such as snoring and sleep apnoea have become widely available. This has not only led to a vast growth in service provision in this area, but has also led to expansion of services for many other sleep disorders.
The Epworth Freemasons Sleep Disorders Unit is under the direction of Dr Darren Mansfield and includes a number of clinicians that provide expertise across a range of sleep disorders for adults and children in the following areas:
- Snoring
- Obstructive Sleep Apnoea
- Snoring and Sleep Disorders in Heart Disease and Hypertension
- Snoring and Sleep Apnoea Surgery
- Paediatric Sleep Disorders (0-16 Years)
- Narcolepsy
- Excessive Daytime Sleepiness
- Insomnia
- Restless Legs Syndrome
- Nightmares and Night Terrors
- Sleep Walking/Talking
- Jet Lag
- Circadian Rhythm Disorders and Shifts on Body Clock
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) Trials and Education Clinic
- Dietician Services
- Sleep Apnoea
Sleep Disorders Unit
2/124 Grey Street
East Melbourne 3002
Phone 03 9483 3543
Fax 03 9483 3325
Sleep Centre Consulting Rooms
23 Clarendon Street
East Melbourne 3002
Phone 03 9417 5113
Fax 03 9417 5114
For further information please visit the Sleep Centre website or download a brochure.