Dr Greg Blecher (previously Liverpool Paediatric Care)

Sleep Studies

• All patients need to see Dr Blecher for a consultation before a sleep study can be booked. The initial appointment can be by telehealth.
• Children under a year of age would need to have their sleep study at SCH
• Overnight home pulse oximetry may be arranged before a sleep study

Patients have access to sleep studies at:

• Sydney Children's Hospital (covered by medicare) www.schn.health.nsw.gov.au/sleep-medicine-sydney-childrens-hospital-randwick#about-our-service-0/
• St Luke's in Potts Point (the bulk is covered by your private fund; however, there is an additional $120 reporting fee) www.slc.org.au/hospital-clinic/hospital/sleep-centre
• The Sleep Cottage in Miranda (out of pocket fees apply) thesleepcottage.com.au

Resources

• SCH Sleep Information
  
  • SCH sleep study pamphlet (PDF)
  • SCH sleep study patient information
• Sleep
  
  • Epworth Sleepiness Scale (PDF)
  • Sleep Diary (PDF)
  • Paediatric Daytime Sleepiness Scale PDSS
  • Bilevel therapy factsheet
  • CPAP (Continous Positive Airway Pressure) therapy factsheet
• St Lukes Sleep Study Information
  
  • St Lukes Patient Information Sheet (PDF)
  • St Lukes Sleep Centre Admissions Booklet
  • St Lukes sleep study - steps to book