The Sleep Center provides services to Conrad and the surround area. We have been running our  sleep lab since October of 2009. Our sleep center is located away from other patient rooms, so it is very quite. The sleep room has been updated with new paint, a new Temper-pedic bed, and a new flat screen T.V. Patients state they do not feel like they are in a hospital setting with the new updates. 
We provide diagnostic services for a wide range of sleep disorders including Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Narcolepsy, Periodic Limb Movement Disorder, as well as other sleeping disorders.

   Serving as Medical Director is Dr. Jay Taylor.

The Sleep Center Coordinator is John Carlbom, EMT.  

The Sleep Center Manager is Renne Salois, RRT

Sleep Apnea signs/symptoms

Daytime fatigue
Snoring
High blood pressure
Witness apnea by bed partner
Taking naps/falling asleep when not trying
Morning headaches

 If you have any of the above symptoms, you may have sleep apnea.  Sleep apnea is a medical condition that to be concerned about.  Cardiac problems and stroke have been associated with untreated sleep apnea.  Also memory problems, weight gain, and headaches. 

Getting a sleep study is easy.  Talk to your doctor and let them know you would like a sleep study and they will write you a prescription.  Then call the sleep center to make an appointment.  If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact us at the number below.

For appointments/questions 278-3011

For questions concerning the sleep study ( how it works, what to expect,etc)

johnc@ponderamedical.com or 271-3211 ext 226

Patients admitted to Pondera Medical Center receive exceptional care from experienced and caring staff. Our Respiratory Care Department is managed by a Registered Respiratory Therapist with over 12 years experience delivering respiratory care to Montanans of all ages.

Our emphasis is on individual care and treatment along with patient education required to meet long term goals. Our inpatient and outpatient services are designed with the professional practice model of assessment, plan, intervention, and evaluation based on the American Association of Respiratory Care Clinical Practice Guidelines. Progress is noted in the patient's record and communicated to the patient's physician and nurse.
We offer a broad spectrum of inpatient and outpatient services both diagnostic and therapeutic.

Respiratory Care

• Administers medications to the pulmonary system
• Provides invasive and non-invasive ventilator support
• Facilitates bronchopulmonary drainage with chest physiotherapy
• Offers rehabilitation and exercise education
• Obtains and prepares specimens for laboratory analysis
• Collects arterial and venous blood for laboratory analysis
• Performs bedside and outpatient pulmonary function testing
• Performs cardiac stress testing
• Preforms outpatient screening for prith
• Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation, insertion and maintenance of artificial airways
• Obtains routine electrocardiograms and Holter monitor recordings
• Offers teaching for every aspect of respiratory care for outpatients
• Manages Sleep Services,  where we offer state of the art diagnostic polysomnography and positive airway pressure (cpap/bipap) titration studies
• Assists the Durable Medical Equipment department in matching the best supplies and equipment with the patients who choose Pondera Medical Center as their supplier of CPAP and BIPAP equipment.

The Respiratory Care Department is centrally located between the main Reception Desk and the Acute Care Nurses Station directly across the hall from the Radiology Department. Our phone is 271-3011 with voice mail when we are away from the office. We welcome your inquiries.