For Adults

What to expect
Once settled into your private room, an educational video will be viewed. The video discusses what obstructive sleep apnea and other sleep disorders look like. This is an opportunity to learn more about the procedure you will be having. Your technologist will assist you and answer any questions you may have. You will then be set up with diagnostic equipment where your technologist can monitor 16 channels of information while you sleep.

Your technologist will inform you about the potential application of a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine that may be used to treat certain disorders during the night of the test if specific criteria are met. In some situations you may need to return to the Sleep Center for additional testing or treatment. Your doctor will discuss the outcome of your sleep study and make recommendations based on the diagnostic information collected during your overnight sleep study.
After waking you between 6-7 a.m. the following morning, a light breakfast will be provided.

To ensure a quality study:

• Bathe and shampoo your hair before coming in for your appointment. Do not use styling gels, hair sprays, etc. after you shampoo
• Women: do not use any makeup, skin creams or conditioners on your body.
• Men: Shave prior to coming for your appointment. If you have a beard, shave the bare areas.
• Please plan to have your evening meal at home and avoid caffeine after 2 p.m.
  

Items to bring:

• Overnight kit with toiletries, including shampoo.
• Medications normally taken before bed and the following day, including aspirin, antacids, insulin, etc.
• Your own pillow, for comfort.
• Sleepwear. We want you to be comfortable so if you are used to sleeping in your underwear, that’s fine.
• Insurance card; we need to make a copy for our records.
• Reading material, craft or other leisure activity.
• Please leave valuable jewelry and extra cash at home.