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Sleep Consultants, Inc.

Serving the sleep needs of Tarrant County and surrounding areas since 1982
   
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"More than half of American women (60%) say they only get a good night’s sleep a few nights per week or less and 67% say they frequently experience a sleep problem. Additionally, 43% say that daytime sleepiness interferes with their daily activities. Women’s lack of sleep affects virtually every aspect of their time-pressed lives, leaving them late for work, stressed out, too tired for sex and little time for their friends."

2007, National Sleep Foundation


Sleep Consultants, Inc. is accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, and it was the first accredited sleep center in Tarrant County (1985).

 

From the National Sleep Foundation:

Sleep Health and Safety 2010


11/09/2009

Drowsy Driving Prevention Week is Here
This year marks the National Sleep Foundation's third annual Drowsy Driving Prevention Week™, a national campaign to educate drivers about the dangers of driving while sleepy.
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Sleeping Smart Busts Sleep Myths
The National Sleep Foundation, together with sanofi-aventis U.S., has joined forces with renowned women’s health expert Dr. Donnica Moore to debunk common myths and misperceptions about sleep.
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Less Sleep Could Mean More Errors in Intensive Care

Nurses who work in intensive care units were found to have a low sleep quality, which might lead to more errors and affect patient safety, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American College of Chest Physicians. Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston compared the sleep quality and vigilance of nurses in intensive care with floor nurses.

OSA Pathophysiology Graphics 
Information System and Presentation by Dr. Don Watenpaugh and co-workers

 

Professional Staff:
    54 years of collective experience

Sleep laboratory and technical staff:
    79 years of collective experience

AASM accreditation:
    24 years continuous

No other sleep medical practice in Tarrant County approaches this combination of experience and accreditation history.

 

Why send your patients
anywhere else?

Do you have young children with sleep problems? - We helped Cook Children's Medical Center begin to provide pediatric sleep medical services in 2007.  They are working towards accreditation. Please refer children age 5 and younger with suspected sleep problems to Cook Children's Medical Center.

 

Sleepiness and driving is a dangerous combination.

Could your sleepiness cause this?

Ask your doctor to refer you to our clinic for an evaluation.

Feeling Sleepy? Stop driving if you exhibit these warning signs!

The following warning signs indicate that it's time to stop driving and find a safe place to pull over and address your condition:

bullet Difficulty focusing, frequent blinking and/or heavy eyelids
bullet Difficulty keeping reveries or daydreams at bay
bullet Trouble keeping your head up
bullet Drifting from your lane, swerving, tailgating and/or hitting rumble strips
bullet Unable to clearly remember the last few miles driven
bullet Missing exits or traffic signs
bullet Yawning repeatedly
bullet Feeling restless, irritable, or aggressive

Countermeasures – National Sleep Foundation's Tips for Drowsy-free Driving:

bullet Get a good night's sleep before you hit the road. Most adults need 7 – 9 hours of sleep to maintain proper alertness.
bullet Don't be too rushed to arrive at your destination. Many drivers try to maximize their time by driving at night or not stopping for breaks. However, crashes caused by sleepiness are among the most deadly. It's worth extra time and money to arrive at your destination safely.
bullet Use the buddy system. Just as you should not swim alone, avoid driving alone for long distances. A buddy who remains awake for the journey can take a turn behind the wheel and help identify the warning signs of fatigue.
bullet Take a break every 100 miles or 2 hours.
bullet Avoid alcohol and sedating medications check your labels or ask your doctor or pharmacist about side-effects.
bullet Avoid driving at times when you would normally be sleeping.
bullet Take a nap; if you feel that you are in danger of falling asleep find a safe place to take a 15 to 20-minute nap.
bullet Pack a cooler with caffeinated beverages or keep caffeinated gum and mints in the glove compartment. The equivalent of two cups of coffee can increase alertness for several hours. Since caffeine in liquid form takes about 20 to 30 minutes to take effect, consume caffeine before taking a short nap to get the benefits of both. However, it should be remembered that caffeine does not replace sleep, it only delays its onset temporarily.
bullet Adequate sleep remains the best countermeasure for sleepiness!

For more information about drowsy driving, visit sleepfoundation.org.



 


Office: 1521 Cooper Street, Fort Worth, TX 76104
Phone: (817) 332-7433     Fax: (817) 336-2159

Laboratory: 909 8th Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76104
Phone: (817) 335-3900

 
Services Offered:
  • Comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders
  • Evaluation and treatment of excessive sleepiness
  • Couples studies
  • Desensitization therapy for CPAP compliance
  • Follow-up management of CPAP therapy
  • Evaluation and management of insomnia
  • Nocturnal oximetry and sleep studies in hospital, facility, or home (if covered by insurance)
  • Fiberoptic nasopharyngoscopy
  • Treatment of restless legs syndrome and periodic limb movements in sleep
  • Treatment of shift work sleep disorders
  • Occupational sleep medicine
  • Phototherapy
  • Referral for orthodontic appliances for sleep apnea
  • Nocturnal polysomnography
  • CPAP titration
  • Combined night study (diagnosis and CPAP treatment of sleep apnea)
  • Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT) and Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT)
  • Pediatric sleep medicine (ages 6+)
  • Sleep-related research
  • Bariatric and peri-operative sleep medicine
©Sleep Consultants, Inc. 2008-2009