What to Expect?
Once you arrive in the Sleep Disorder Center, you will be shown to a private bedroom. The rooms are similar to a comfortable, residential bedroom with a full size bed, TV/DVD and bathroom with a shower. You will be given an opportunity to freshen up after the study prior to departure.

The process of collecting data during sleep is called polysomnography. The rooms are specially equipped to monitor and record your sleep activity. A technologist will apply sensors, electrodes and other monitoring devices. These devices will be used to painlessly record breathing, heart rate, oxygen levels and brain wave activity during sleep.

A camera is used to observe your sleep throughout the night. This provides useful diagnostic information and also acts as a safety feature. An intercom is on at all times to allow you to speak to the technologist in an adjacent central monitoring room. The technologist will monitor you during the night by means of computers, video and printouts of your recorded activity.

Instructions for Preparing for a Sleep Study
It is important that prior to your sleep study you prepare appropriately.

Call us at 791-2683 if you have any concerns or special needs. Let us know if you need help going to the bathroom or getting dressed. Please call ahead for any questions or concerns so that we can meet all of your needs when you arrive. Staff members are here during the day, Monday through Friday, and they can answer any questions you may have.

If you need assistance to communicate, it is important to let us know so we can make arrangements for you.

Call if you are a third-shift worker and you need to have this study performed during the day. We can accommodate you.

Please Abide by the Following Guidelines:

• No acrylic fingernails or polish on your fingernails.
• Shower and shave the day of your study. Your hair will need to be free of excessive sprays, gels and creams.
• Do not use lotions or creams on your body or face.
• Do not forget your reading glasses to be able to complete paperwork.
• Try to get a good night's sleep the night before.
  No naps the day of your sleep study.
• Do not consume any caffeine after 12:00 noon the day of your study.

What to Bring?

• Any medications that you are currently taking. No medications are given or supplied by the Sleep Center.
• Pack a small bag with personal items to comfortably prepare for sleep and that you will need in the morning. (Personal toiletries, book, snack and a change of clothes, especially if you need to shower and go directly to work.)
• It is important to bring something comfortable to sleep in. Pajamas, nightgown, sleeping shorts and a t-shirt are suitable. You do not want anything that will make you hot and sweaty.

Physician's Order Sheet
Please bring your Physician's Order Sheet with you to your appointment.

Questions
If you have any questions please contact us at 791-2683. Our normal business hours are 8 am - 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday. Studies are performed Sunday night through Friday night.

How to Find Us
Enter through the 378 South Entrance.

Report to information desk and let the representative know that you are scheduled for a sleep study. The representative will contact the sleep technologist and you will be escorted to the Sleep Center.

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