Respiratory Sleep Unit

The Respiratory Sleep Unit has four beds and is located on Level 5 of the Southwood Building.

Children come here if they need sleep studies to see if they have any problems with their breathing and their sleep. 

Staff on the unit

The unit is staffed by people who specialise in sleep medicine. They are called respiratory clinical physiologists.  

Before the sleep study, one of the respiratory registrars will come to see you to check you are well enough to have the study. You might also see either the sleep consultant or sleep fellow in the morning after your study.

Other members of the team you might meet include our play specialist, health care assistants, plus administration staff.

Conditions we treat

Some of the conditions we treat on the Respiratory Sleep Unit include:

• sleep apnoea

• hypoventilation syndrome

• chronic lung disease

• apparent-life-threatening-event (ALTE)

• snoring

• restless sleep

• daytime sleepiness

Facilities for children and young people

You'll be able to borrow lots of toys, DVDs and books while you are here. You can also bring in your own things if you like too.