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Sleep Medicine, Surgery & Science

The Department of Sleep Medicine, Surgery & Science at Changi General Hospital (CGH) is one of the largest sleep centres in Singapore dedicated to the management of sleep disorders, promotion of sleep health and research.

Our integrated care model is provided by a comprehensive team of sleep specialists ranging from Ear, Nose & Throat (Otolaryngology), Respiratory Medicine, Dental, Neurology, and Psychological Medicine to lifestyle modification and weight management programmes involving Sports Medicine, Endocrinology and Bariatric Surgery.

The CGH Sleep Laboratory is accredited by the prestigious Australasian Sleep Association and National Association of Testing Authorities. The lab is equipped with diagnostic capabilities that can conduct over 1000 sleep studies a year by our highly trained sleep technologists.

Clinical Services

Outpatient Services

  • Specialists sleep clinics
  • Advanced nurse practioner sleep clinics
  • Chronic non-invasive ventilation service
  • Positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy
  • Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)

 

Outpatient Sleep Studies

  • Home sleep studies
  • Home oximetry
  • Actigraphy

 

Inpatient Sleep Studies

  • Overnight diagnostic polysomnography (PSG)
  • Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) titration sleep study
  • Bilevel positive airway pressure (BiPAP) titration sleep study
  • Multiple sleep latency test (MSLT)
  • Multiple wakefulness test (MWT)

 

Resources

Snoring and Sleep Apnoea Surgery

Click here for more information on snoring and sleep apnoea surgery.

Non-Invasive Ventilation Clinic

The Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV) clinic supports the management of patients requiring long term non-invasive mechanical ventilation. Non-invasive mechanical ventilation refers to the use of breathing support administered through a face or nasal mask. Patients with chronic respiratory failure such as obesity hypoventilation syndrome (OHS) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may require this treatment.

We are a multi-disciplinary team of respiratory sleep physicians, sleep technologists, chest physiotherapists and nurses.

Perioperative Care For Sleep Apnoea Patients

Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) have a higher incidence of post-operative complications. Most patients who suffer from OSA do not know they have this disorder.

Patients presenting for elective surgery, who are deemed to be at risk of OSA, are screened and commenced on CPAP therapy for the perioperative period.

This is initiated either in the Surgical Outpatient Clinic at the point of being listed for surgery or after the Pre-operative Anaesthesia Assessment Clinic (PAAC).

This will ensure your surgery is not delayed and the correct management for OSA is prescribed prior to surgery.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for insomnia is a type of psychological intervention involving multiple sessions that are aimed at changing unhelpful sleep-related behaviours and thoughts. CBT is also an effective tool to treat circadian rhythm disorders and other psychiatric conditions.