The San Children’s Sleep Disorders Unit is a consultatory and investigative facility available to patients from birth until school-leaving age. Patients and their families have an initial consultation and a sleep investigation (overnight polysomnography) is arranged if indicated. All paediatric sleep disorders are comprehensively covered by this service.
Common disorders in children and infants include:
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Snoring / Obstructive Sleep Apnoea
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Insomnia and Circadian Rhythm Disturbance
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Family history or high risk of Sudden Infant Death (SIDS)
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Parasomnias including night terrors, teeth grinding, sleep walking, sleep talking, head banging, body rocking, and enuresis
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Behavioural Disorders related to Sleep
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Narcolepsy
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Periodic Leg Movements in Sleep/Restless Legs Syndrome
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Nocturnal Respiratory Failure
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Chronic Lung disease
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Nightmares / Recurrent Frightened Wakenings
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Bedtime refusal / Poor sleep hygiene
Referral
A doctor’s referral is required for consultation. Polysomnography is charged at the scheduled fee.
Location
The San Children’s Sleep Disorders Unit is now located in a new, purpose-built location on Level 3 of the Hospital.
Further Information
Sydney
Dr Chris Seton, Medical Director, San Children’s Sleep Disorders Unit, is available for consultation in Hornsby, Westmead and St Vincent’s Clinic (Darlinghurst). For appointments please call Colleen on 0423 523 840.
Dr Hugh Allen is available for consultation in rooms in Crows Nest. For appointments please call (02) 8068 2420.
Dr Dominic Fitzgerald is available for consultation in rooms at Westmead Children’s hospital, Department of Respiratory Medicine. For appointments call (02) 9845 3397
Canberra
Dr Laurel Teoh is available for consultation in rooms At Canberra Hospital, Dept of Paediatric and Children’s Health. For appointments please contact the sleep unit.
For other enquiries, please contact the Sleep Unit on (02) 9487 9348.
