There are approximately 84 different sleep disorders affecting 40 million individuals with chronic sleep problems in the United States. These conditions not only affect their health but also their overall well-being and quality of life.

Sleep Diagnostics of Indiana at Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana is a comprehensive sleep diagnostics center which is located at RHI’S main campus, 4141 Shore Drive in Indianapolis. There is easy access off 465 and free parking.

SDI at RHI is open seven nights a week for sleep studies and the staff is also available during the day for any questions or consultations which may arise. We are able to perform daytime sleep, MSLT and MWT studies for patients who work nights or have circadian rhythm disorders.

SDI treats adults and children over the age of 2. In addition, the center is staffed and trained to deal with those individuals with disabilities and special needs.

SOME CONDITIONS APPROPRIATE FOR SDI

Neurological problems:

• Stroke
• Brain Injury
• Seizures
• Spinal cord injury
• Congestive heart failure
• Renal diseases
• Pulmonary diseases
• Neuromuscular conditions

FACTS ABOUT STROKE

• Older adults with sleep apnea double the risk of stroke
• Sleep Apnea can cause high blood pressure
• Undiagnosed sleep apnea increases the risk of stroke 2 ½ times in the elderly
• Oxygen deprivation caused by sleep apnea results in decreased outcomes in stroke patients
• Patients with sleep apnea have longer hospital stays

THE TEAM OF SDI AT RHI

• Dr. William Harvey, program medical director. He is a partner in Respiratory and Critical Care Consultants and is boarded in sleep medicine, pulmonary medicine, critical care medicine, and internal medicine. He has a special interest in sleep disorders for adult and pediatric patients, interstitial lung disease, asthma, and pulmonary hypertension.
• Sleep technicians
  
• Other team disciplines include physical and occupational therapies, neuropsychology, respiratory therapy, and dietary.

THE GOALS OF SDI AT RHI

• We are committed to the diagnosis and management of patients with intrinsic sleep disorders. Examples include: obstructive sleep apnea, narcolepsy, periodic limb movement disorder, parasomnias, and circadian sleep disorders.
• We are committed to improving public safety by helping drivers, pilots, and air traffic controllers with their sleep disorders.
  
• Helping individuals return to a better quality of life by addressing their sleep health.
  
• Prevent secondary complications
  
• Serve as a resource/referral source for specialists.

For more information on SDI at RHI or to make a referral, please call (317) 329-2247or fax to (317) 329-2072.