What can I expect during a Sleep Study?
Our sleep studies typically begin at 8:00 p.m. For night shift workers, we will try to schedule your study during your normal sleeping hours. We will explain the procedure and prepare you for the study.
You will spend the night in one of our private rooms as we observe your sleep. If your physician prescribes a sleep aid bring it with you as we are unable to dispense medication. Your study should be done by 8:00 a.m. the next morning (unless you stay for a day study also).
We are equipped to set you up with your therapeutic needs (CPAP, BiPAP, etc). These options will be discussed with you in the morning if the study indicates you qualify for treatment.
After your sleep study is completed, results will be interpreted by a doctor specializing in sleep medicine. You will be given instructions to schedule a post-study follow-up appointment with this doctor to discuss your study results and plan of care.
All of our facilities offer private comfortable rooms with satellite TV. We feature high quality queen-sized beds, including Select Comfort adjustable beds and desks, as well as handicapped accessible bathrooms and showers. In the morning, a free continental breakfast is offered for your convenience. If you need to stay through the next day for additional testing (less than 10% of patients), lunch is also provided.
Because of the possibility of a day study (less than 10% of patients), we ask that you make arrangements to be available for continuous testing the following day if necessary.
Bring comfortable, loose fitting apparel, such as pajamas, to sleep in. We recommend that you bring all your toiletries such as toothbrush, toothpaste, etc. You are also welcome to bring your favorite pillow, blanket, or anything else that helps you sleep.
