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1. How do I know if I need to be evaluated at
Sleep-i?
2. What is a Sleep Study?
3. After a Sleep-i evaluation, what time will I get up?
4. How do I go to the bathroom?
5. When do I take my nightly medication?
6. When do I get my results?
7. Can a family member stay with me?
8. Will I have to sleep on my back?
9. Does insurance pay for my sleep study?
10. What is an NPSG?
11. What is an MSLT?
12. What is a CPAP?
13. Why am I scheduled for 2 appointments?
How
do I know if I need to be evaluated at Sleep-i?
Some
of the common symptoms people with sleep disorders describe are
daytime sleepiness, fatigue, snoring, waking up gasping for air,
breathing difficulties while asleep, shortness of breath at night,
insomnia, or nighttime leg restlessness. Such symptoms may
indicate the need to see a sleep specialist for a sleep study. Speaking about your symptoms with your primary
care physician or internist is the first step and should be
helpful. They can
then refer you to Sleep-i,
if appropriate. You can also contact
the Sleep-i directly.
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What
is a sleep study?
This
is a study that is conducted in the sleep diagnostic center,
performed while you are asleep, during the day or night. If you
need a overnight sleep study,
you would arrive at Sleep-i
in the evening and spend the night in a sleep room. During this
process, different body functions are measured during sleep,
including brain waves, eye movements, breathing patterns, heart
rate and rhythm, oxygen levels in the blood, and leg movements.
These are recorded with electrodes attached to your body. The process is painless! Technicians will monitor your
sleep all night and gather data. You will be awakened around 6:30
am. The data that is reviewed by a Sleep-i
physician, as well as your primary care physician or internist. [top]
After
a Sleep-i evaluation,
what time will I get up?
A typical sleep study concludes around 6:00 a.m.
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How
do I go to the bathroom?
You will have a private bathroom next to your sleep
room. A technician will be close by to assist you, if necessary. [top]
When
do I take my nightly medication?
You
should bring all medications you usually
take at night with you to the sleep diagnostic center and take
them as ordered by your physician.
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When
do I get my results?
Results are sent to the referring
physician within 5 -7 days. [top]
Can
a family member stay with me?
This is a medical procedure and therefore it will be
necessary for you to sleep alone. A family member may accompany
the patient in the event that the patient is a minor or if the
patient has special needs. It
is recommended that this be noted at the time the study is
scheduled, so that proper arrangements can be made for their
comfort.
For example, a rollaway bed can be provided for them.
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Will
I have to sleep on my back?
It
will be necessary during some of the testing, but it is not a
requirement for the entire study.
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Does
insurance pay for my sleep study?
The
sleep study and follow up treatments are covered by most major
insurances and Medicare. Details will be reviewed carefully with
you including any financial responsibilities that are not covered
by insurance or Medicare. Special arrangements for payments can be
made on an as needed basis.
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What
is an NPSG?
Nocturnal Polysomnography(NPSG) is a sleep study.
This test is considered the "Gold Standard" in diagnosis
of sleeping disorders.
The NPSGT measures EEG (brain waves), EOG (eye movement), EMG
(muscle movement), respiratory airflow, respiratory effort, oxygen
saturation, snoring, EKG (heart activity), arm and leg movement
and body position.
This information is collected for 6-8 hours and is then analyzed
to uncover any patterns or behaviors that are impacting your
sleep. [top]
What
is an MSLT?
This stands for Multiple Sleep Latency Test. This
determines how fast you fall asleep in the dark. The test consists
of a series of 20-minute naps in
2-hour intervals throughout the day. [top]
What
is a CPAP?
Once the NPSG is reviewed by a qualified physician and sleep disordered
breathing or sleep apnea is identified, treatment for your
condition utilizes a device that supplies Continuous Positive
Airway Pressure or CPAP. In order for this to be effective, a
second sleep study wearing the device is necessary to obtain the
optimal settings, masks and effectiveness of the procedure. This
test is just like the NPSG with the addition of the CPAP unit.
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Why
am I scheduled for 2 appointments?
This allows the CPAP study to be completed in a timely
manner, saving you and the physician time and money, and
decreasing the overall time for treatment. If the CPAP study is
not necessary, it will be canceled and you have has no financial
obligations for the cancelled study.
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