Polysomnography clinic

Polysomnography (PSG) is the most reliable and accurate method for diagnosing sleep breathing disorders (apnea) and for determining other sleep structure disorders.

The polysomnography procedure at the Insula County Special Hospital consists of admitting the patient to our Laboratory for Sleep Disorders and getting acquainted with the test procedure.

Standardized questionnaires are routinely completed, the patient's height, weight, blood pressure, pulse are measured, and other documentation and medical history is taken before the start of the recording.

During continuous all-night recording on a polysomnographic device, we monitor the parameters of brain waves, breathing, heartbeat, the amount of oxygen in the blood, chest and abdominal movements, tracheal vibrations, leg movements, blood pressure and body position, and perform video surveillance.

The imaging is performed using one of two "Alice 6" polysomnography devices manufactured by Philips Respironics and supervised by medical personnel.

How to prepare for a night recording?

People must have clean hair, men must have a shaved beard, women must not wear nail polish, they should bring light sleepwear, slippers, personal care accessories.

During the day (afternoon), they should avoid sleeping, drinking coffee, tea, carbonated beverages, alcohol and sleeping medicines, and diuretics (wetting medicines).

In addition, it is necessary to bring medical documentation with you.

Recordings are performed by Josip Ćuća-Žentil, PTT; Ronald Karlić, MLT, and Krešimir Matovina, CRT

The office hours for polysomnography are from 8 PM to 8 AM.

E-referrals are issued by family medicine doctors or specialist doctors according to the indications for the aforementioned checkup.

You can order by phone or email: +385 051/555-320 or spec.prijem@sb-insula.hr