A. When you arrive at the Sleep Center, you will be taken directly to your room so that you can familiarize yourself with the room and prepare for bed. Our technician will then attach monitoring electrodes to various locations on your head, chest, and legs. The term “electrode” simply means a small disk made of silver, gold or tin that is taped or glued to the skin and is easily removed – NO electric current or shock will occur through the electrodes, they simply monitor your body’s vital signs.
You will go to sleep naturally – we will not administer any sleep-inducing medications.
All of your routine medications should be taken as you would on any other day.
A. NO. There are no invasive procedures involved with the sleep study – we do not draw any blood and all of our electrodes are attached with water soluble adhesive and may be reinforced with medical grade tape.
A. Our sleep center strives to be as close to a home-like environment as possible, but we recognize that it will not be a “normal” night. Very rarely does a patient not sleep an acceptable amount of time during the study. Come to the center relaxed and do not worry about being unable to fall asleep as this will only intensify any difficulty you may have.
A. You will be located in a room with an intercom system that allows you to be in contact with our technologist if needed. Also, our center’s entrance doors are locked after each patient arrives and remain so for the remainder of the night.
A. While all of our patients are monitored by closed-circuit television, it is not constantly viewed and the video is automatically deleted after the sleep study is read by our board certified physician. The purpose of the video is to monitor for body jerks/spasms that may be interfering with your sleep.
A. Take ALL of your prescribed medications unless instructed otherwise by your referring physician. Please be sure to list all of your medications on your Patient Questionnaire.
A. You may eat as usual, but we do ask that you refrain from consuming any alcoholic or caffeine containing beverages after 12:00 noon the day of your study.
A. Wear something that you will be able to sleep in comfortably, but we recommend short and T-shirt for our male patients and 2 piece pajamas work well for our female patients. We do not recommend long gowns as they interfere with the preparations for the test.
A. Make sure you bring you completed questionnaire. Soap, shampoo, towels and washcloths are provided by the Sleep Center. Bring any other toiletries that you think you will need. If you plan on showering, you will need to provide your own hair dryer. Blankets and pillows are provided, but please feel free to bring your own if it will make you more comfortable.
A. Shower or bathe and wash your hair. Do not apply hair products, make-up or heavy creams/lotions to your skin – these will cause the electrodes to easily detach from your skin and interfere with the study.
