For Children and Adolescents

What to expect
Upon arriving at the Sleep Center, you and your child will be shown to your private room. At this time you will see an educational video that describes obstructive sleep apnea and other sleep disorders. This is an opportunity to learn more about the sleep study. Your technologist will assist you and answer any questions you may have.

Approximately 30-60 minutes before your child is ready for bed, we will then set up with diagnostic equipment that allows the technologist to monitor 16 channels of information while they sleep.
The technologist will inform you about the possible use of a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine 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 the sleep study.

You may remain in the room as needed to help your child settle in for the night. We would like your child to feel at home and be as comfortable as possible during the study, so please let us know if you have any special needs.

After waking you between 6-7 a.m. the following morning, a light breakfast will be provided to you and your child.

To ensure a quality study:

• Bathe and shampoo your child’s hair before coming in for your appointment. Do not use styling gels, hair sprays, etc. after you shampoo
• Do not use any makeup, skin creams or conditioners on your body.
• Please plan to have your evening meal at home and avoid caffeine after 2 p.m.
• Talk with your child about the study to prepare him/her for the procedure.
  

Items to bring:

• Overnight kit with toiletries, including shampoo.
• Medications normally taken before bed and the following day, including aspirin, antacids, insulin, etc.
• Any recognizable item that may make your child more comfortable, such as their own pillow, blanket, toys, books, DVD’s, music or snacks.
• Sleepwear. We want you to be comfortable, so if your child is used to sleeping in their underwear, that’s fine.
• Insurance card; we need to make a copy for our records.