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If
you are scheduled for an overnight sleep study, take your
medication as usual on the day of your study, eat as you normally
would and avoid taking a nap or consuming foods or medications
containing caffeine after 2 p.m. that day.
- Bring
something comfortable to sleep in, such as pajamas or
sweatpants and a T-shirt. Since you may need to stay for
additional testing the next day, it is better if you bring
something that you can wear in the lounge between naps.
- Bring
a favorite pillow, if you wish. There will be two pillows
provided on each bed.
- Bring
something to read in bed before you go to sleep. A television
will be provided.
- Bring
small fan if you like to sleep with a fan running, as many
people do.
- Bring
personal hygiene items.
You
should leave valuables such as jewelry and large sums of cash at
home. If you are staying for daytime testing there is a desk and
hook-up if you wish to bring your laptop computer.
When You Arrive at Sleep-i
You
will be asked to arrive at least one hour before your normal
bedtime, generally no later than 10 p.m., although special
arrangements can be made for shift-workers or patients who always
go to bed late.
A
sleep technician will attach small electrodes to your skin and
scalp, held in place by removable gel and tape. This may take up
to an hour. You will then be able to walk around or relax until
bedtime.
- Shower
facilities are available. Linens are provided.
- Your
spouse may visit until bedtime, or stay overnight on a
rollaway bed; arrangements should be made ahead. Children or
pets are not permitted to stay overnight.
- Smoking
is permitted in an outside area. However, there are some
smoking restrictions if you are here for a daytime study.
- Facilities
accessible to persons with disabilities are provided.
During the Sleep Study
When
you are ready for sleep, the electrodes are connected to recording
equipment. The sleep study is conducted while you sleep.
Information is usually gathered for 5-6 hours. If you wish to
sleep later please let your technician know and he or she will
turn the equipment off from outside the room and allow you to
sleep in.
- You
will have a private sleep room.
- A
call button is provided in each room in the event you require
immediate assistance.
After the Sleep Study
The
usual wake-up time is 6 a.m. However, that may vary according to
your bedtime and type of sleep study you are having. The
electrodes are removed in the morning, and you can then go home.
Discharge time is usually around 7 a.m.
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