Block 5, Level 4
Tel : 6326 6621
Fax : 6321 4380
SGH Sleep Disorders Unit (SDU) is the largest and most complete sleep unit in Singapore. It is a multi-disciplinary unit comprising of neurologists, respiratory physicians, ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat) surgeons, psychiatrists, psychologists, sleep technologists and respiratory therapist. It is also the first adult sleep unit in Singapore to achieve international accreditation by The Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand.
We offer the most comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient services for the evaluation, treatment and education of patients with sleep disorders in Singapore. Sleep disorders include sleep disordered breathing, obstructive sleep apnoea, snoring, obesity hypoventilation syndrome, parasomnias, nocturnal epilepsy, REM disorders, leg movements disorders and insomnia.
We comprise of a Sleep Disorders Clinic for outpatient consultation services and patient rooms for performing sleep studies. Our sleep studies are very thorough with measurements of brain waves, respiratory pattern and leg movements for example and are fully attended by sleep technologists.
The following services are available:
Sleep Study
Overnight Diagnostic Polysomnogram (PSG) or Overnight Sleep Study
This is the most common type of sleep study, primarily used to diagnose sleep apnoea and parasomnia.
Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) Titration Sleep Study
either Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) or
BiLevel Positive Airway Pressure (BIPAP)
The sleep study is used to determine the necessary PAP pressure required to abolish the sleep apnoea and to determine effectiveness of PAP therapy.
Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT)
This test is used to aid in diagnosis of narcolepsy and to measure the severity of daytime sleepiness. It is performed in the day following an overnight diagnostic PSG.
Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT)
Full EEG Overnight Polysomnogram (PSG)
Outpatient Services
Outpatient Consultation Clinic
Sleep physicians conduct a dedicated clinic for diagnosis, evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders
Positive Airway Pressure Therapy Services
Education and counseling services regarding use of Positive Airway Pressure therapy.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)/ Psychotherapy