The Sleep Unit at Epworth Rehabilitation Camberwell (ERC) was established in 2002 is equipped with state of the art computerised monitoring equipment. The Sleep Unit offers comprehensive overnight studies to observe and diagnose a wide range of sleep disorders such as Periodic Limb Movement Disorder, Narcolepsy and Insomnia.
Additional services provided by the Sleep Unit include a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) therapy clinic and multiple sleep latency testing.
What is an overnight sleep study?
An overnight sleep study or Polysomnography (PSG) is a non-invasive test that is performed when the presence of a sleep disorder is suspected. All sleep studies are conducted in a private room and do not cause any pain or significant discomfort.
Prior to going to sleep, sensors are placed on the head, face, chest, stomach, legs and fingers. These sensors are kept in place with medical tapes and pastes. Throughout the night, sleep scientists monitor:
- Brain wave activity
- Respiration
- Eye movement activity
- Heart rate
- Muscle tone
- Blood oxygen levels
If you would like more information about the Sleep Unit, please download the brochure below or contact us at
888 Toorak Road
Camberwell Vic 3124
Phone 03 9809 2444
Fax 03 9889 6756