Mater’s Sleep Service provides services for both adult and paediatric patients at Mater Hospital Brisbane, Mater Private Hospital Birsbane, and Mater Children's Private Brisbane.

Services

Experienced paediatric and adult sleep specialists can assist with sleep problems including:

  • Diagnostic sleep studies
  • Treatment studies
  • Sleep related breathing disorders
  • Central sleep apnoea syndromes
  • Cardiorespiratory tests
  • Sleep related hypoventilation
  • Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA)
  • Insomnia and tiredness
  • Snoring
  • Restless sleep
  • Bed wetting
  • Sleep walking
  • Night terrors
  • Body rocking
  • Narcolepsy

Access

If you're experiencing any difficulties related to sleep, Mater's Sleep Service has experienced, specialist doctors available to review your condition and report the sleep study. Our doctors include sleep and respiratory specialists, and are supported by a team of specialised nursing and technician staff. You will need a referral from your general practitioner (GP) or specialist before your appointment at Mater.

Before your study

  • In the days before your sleep study, try to follow as near as possible your ‘normal’ sleeping schedule.
  • Remove acrylic nails and/or nail polish. To monitor your oxygen levels overnight, a probe is attached to your finger tip and monitors the blood oxygen level in your nail bed (non-invasively).

What to bring

For adult patients:

  • Sleepwear and a change of clothes for the following morning.
  • You may bring your own pillow.
  • Personal toiletries, shampoo, conditioner and medication.
  • Any CPAP equipment or snoring devices you may be using.
  • There is a kitchenette in the sleep unit that you may use. A dinner box of sandwiches will be provided.

For paediatric patients:

  • Please ensure you bring two piece pyjamas for your child to sleep in.
  • Change of clothes for the following day.
  • Something to read or a toy that allows your child to sit quietly. This could be a toy or special comforting object from home (e.g. own pillow, blanket).
  • Personal toiletries, toothbrush and toothpaste.
  • Medications in original packages.
  • Nappies, if required, wipes and feeds if required.

When you arrive

For public adult patients—please present to to level 5 of Mater Hospital Brisbane, Day Procedure Unit/Admissions between 6 pm and 6.45 pm. The best option for parking is the Mater Hill car park and take the walkway link through to Mater Hospital Brisbane. There is a drop off zone outside the main entrance for those with decreased mobility. Once the admission process is complete you will be escorted to the Sleep Service located on Level 4 of the Salmon Building by nursing staff.

For private adult patients—please present to level 7 of the Salmon Building between 6 pm and 6.45 pm, where you'll meet our friendly admissions team. The best option for parking is the Hancock Street Car Park. From here you can walk down Raymond Terrace to the entrance of the Salmon Building. Once the admission process is complete you will be escorted to the Sleep Service located on Level 4 of the Salmon Building by nursing staff.

For private paediatric patients—please present to level 7 of the Salmon Building between 3.30 pm and 4 pm, where you'll meet our friendly admissions team. The best option for parking is the Hancock Street Car Park. From here you can walk down Raymond Terrace to the entrance of the Salmon Building. Once the admission process is complete you will be escorted to the Sleep Service located on Level 4 of the Salmon Building by nursing staff.

Results

Follow up appointments will be made where necessary, approximately one week following your sleep study.

Contact details

  • For public adult patients—please call 07 3163 1205. Alternatively, you can call our switchboard and be directed to the specific hospital. Please call 07 3163 8111.
  • For private adult and paediatric patients—please contact your specialist doctor directly.