Discharge and Follow-Upįor many patients, the use of a CPAP machine is a prescription that provides lifelong benefits of significantly better sleep and health. It is then connected to an air compressor, and a continuous flow of air is delivered through the mask to keep the airway open during sleep. A CPAP is a soft mask that is fitted on the nose and mouth. Some patients may need a treatment intervention during their sleep study, so a sleep specialist may put a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) mask on you as you sleep. Treatment During a Sleep Studyīefore you go to bed in the exam room, a sleep specialist will place sensors, or electrodes, on you. Adults may not have visitors unless specified by the provider. Can I Have a Visitor During the Study?Ĭhildren must have one parent present during the sleep study. We encourage children to bring their own stuffed animals or blankets. We want you to be comfortable, so bring what you normally wear while you sleep or bring comfortable, loose fitting clothes, as well as pillows, books, stuffed animals, and any other personal sleep items. If you are scheduled for an at-home study, please visit our At-Home Sleep Study Patient Resources page for instructions and help setting up your device. Pre-study tours of the center are also available.
Some patients may need to schedule a pre-sleep study visit to the center for a mask fitting. If the sleep specialist orders a sleep study, our staff will schedule one for you.
You can save time by printing and filling out the Sleep Questionnaire for New Patients to bring with you. Schedule an office consultation with your sleep specialist. It can also measure things such as eye movements, oxygen levels in your blood, heart and breathing rates, snoring and other body movements. While you sleep, an EEG monitors your sleep stages, to identify possible disruptions in the pattern of your sleep. A sleep study is a non-invasive, overnight exam that allows sleep specialists to monitor you while you sleep to see what’s happening in your brain and body. If we recommend that you do a sleep study, or polysomnography, you may be wondering what is involved in this test and what to expect. At this appointment, we will explore your symptoms, sleep and medical history, and other factors that may be contributing to your sleep disturbances. The first step toward better sleep is an office consultation with one of our sleep specialists. Accreditation by the AASM assures quality patient care through a wide variety of clinical evaluations and treatments. An accredited sleep disorders program is a significant resource to the medical community and to the public. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) offers accreditation for a sleep center has met all standards set by the AASM, such as employing skilled and qualified staff, creating a clean and comfortable environment, developing a quality assurance plan, and adhering to evidence-based practice parameters. REM sleep behavior disorder, or acting out dreams Restless leg syndrome, or an uncomfortable feeling in the legs and an irresistible urge to move them
Sleep apnea, or when someone stops breathing and then starts breathing again many times a night Narcolepsy, which can cause excessive daytime sleepiness, sleep attacks, hallucinations and sleep paralysis
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We offer a full range of medical services to identify and treat disorders that prevent healthy, regular sleep:
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