About Melbourne's Children's Sleep Centre

Melbourne's Children's Sleep Centre also known as the Adamson Sleep Laboratory is staffed by consultant paediatricians, sleep scientists and nurses experienced in the diagnosis and management of all paediatric sleep disorders. Melbourne's Children's Sleep Centre runs the following services:

Outpatient assessment and consultation
Overnight sleep studies
Home oximetry service
Non-invasive ventilation service
Home apnoea monitor program

Clinical problems which we look after include:

Sleep Disordered Breathing
- Obstructive sleep apnoea
- Apnoea of infancy
- Hypoventilation
Initiating and Maintaining Non-invasive Ventilation
Behavioural Sleep Problems
- Bedtime struggles
- Night wakings
Parasomnias
- Night terrors
- Sleep walking
Insomnia and Circadian Rhythm Disorders
Narcolepsy and excessive daytime sleepiness

The Adamson Sleep Laboratory is a four bed paediatric sleep centre which provides services for Victoria and Tasmania. It is located on the fifth floor at Monash Medical Centre operating on Monday through to Friday and performs over 950 sleep studies annually. Home overnight oximetry is offered Monday through to Thursday.

To make an appointment you will need a letter of referral from a doctor (GP, paediatrician, ENT surgeon etc). For an appointment you can call 9594 2900 or fax to 9594 6224. For general enquiries call 9594 5656.

Published Date: September 4, 2009
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