Physiological Measurement Department

Mission​

To promote teamwork and efficiency throughout the Department whilst maintaining quality at all times.

Goals /Objectives​​

• ensure all staff adhere to Hospital Policy, JCI standards and Infection Prevention and Control procedures when performing their day-to-day duties in providing optimum patient care.

• Ensure that all staffs are adequately qualified, trained and competent in performing respective diagnostic testing on both Inpatient and Outpatient.

• Ensure the safety and welfare of patients is catered for at all times.

• Ensure that all staff attends training programs or refresher courses (whenever possible), which will enhance professional development and technical expertise eq. BLS competency, Infection Control, Fire Safety etc.

Divisions​​

The Physiological Measurement Department provides the highest quality of diagnostic procedures in the following areas upon referral from the respective Consultant and/or Specialist.

• Spirometry with / without bronchodilator

• Lung volume measurement using Body Plethysmograph.

• Gas Transfer Factor Test (DLCO) using Single Breath Hold Technique.

• Bronchial Challenge Tests using Metacholine.

• Arterial Blood Gas assessment.

• Respiratory Muscle Strength (MIPS/MEPS).

• Exercise Challenge Testing.

• Portable Spirometry.

• Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET).

SLEEP DISORDERS LAB

The following procedures are routinely performed in the Sleep Disorders Lab;

• Diagnostic Polysmnography (PSG)

• Polysomnography for CPAP Titration

• Polysomnography for CPAP Check

• Polysomnography for BiPAP Titration

• Polysomnography for BiPAP Check

• Split-night Protocol

• Overnight Polysomnography followed by Multiple Sleep Latency (MST)

• 2 Overnight Polysomnographic studies for Parasomnia Patients

• Polysomnography for Nocturnal seizure

• Portable Sleep Study (Limited Sleep Study)

NEUROPHYSIOLOGY LAB

The following diagnostic procedures are routinely performed in the Neurophysiology Lab;

• Electroencephalography (EEG) testing

• Portable EEG testing

• Electromyography (EMG) testing

• Injection guidance of EMG system

• Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS

• Visual Evoked Response (VER)

• Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response (BAER)

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Our Healthcare providers consist of the following:

• (3) Pulmonary Laboratory Technologists

• (4) Neurophysiology Laboratory Technicians

• (4) Certified Polysomnography Technologists

• (2) Unit Assistant

• (1) Administrative Assistant

• (2) Medical Transcriptionist

• (1) Head, Cardiopulmonary

• (1) Runner

Contact us​

• Departmental Email: PhysioMeasWR@ngha.med.sa

• Administrative Office: +966-12-6240000 ext.: 22754 / 22915 / 21835

• Department Fax: +966-12-6240000 ext. : 21688

Location

Hospital Entrance 2, in front of Dental Department.