For Providers

Consult, Sleep Study, or Both?

Choosing the Right Sleep Test
     -The Difference Between Diagnostic,
      Split, and Titration Studies
     -Should Medications Be Held For the
      Sleep Study?

Home Testing How to Interpret Compliance Downloads

The Polysomnogram
-What Does a PSG Entail?
-Interpreting the PSG

Tips for Managing Sleep Apnea
     -Does My Patient Have Sleep
      Apnea?
     -Central and Complex Apnea
     -Managing CPAP Treatment
     -Alternatives to PAP

Tips for Managing Insomnia
     -Insomnia and Sleep Misperception
     -Keeping a Diary and Interpreting Sleep
      Patterns
     -Underlying Treatable Sleep Disorders
     -Hypnotic Drug Considerations

Services Offered

For Providers

This page gives providers tips on managing patients that may have a sleep disorder, from testing options to diagnosis and treatment. Sections include laboratory services, home testing for sleep apnea, interpreting the sleep study report, and management topics.

We accept referrals from primary care physicians and specialists to our lab and our clinic. Please contact our office.

Sleep medicine educational sessions for your practice

The director of the Sleep Division, Dr Matt Bianchi, is available to speak at MGH practices regarding general sleep medicine topics, our sleep lab services, or specific topics such as insomnia or sleep apnea. Please contact him by email to arrange a visit.