1. Our main concern is to provide the best test and evaluation of your sleep, and your cooperation in following the guidelines is very necessary.

2. We have no facilities for family members or guests at the Sleep Center. Special arrangements will be made for children requiring overnight sleep studies.

3. Unless otherwise instructed, AVOID alcoholic beverages on the day of your sleep study.

4. DO NOT drink coffee or caffeine-containing beverages after 12:00 noon on the day of your sleep study.

5. There is NO smoking at the sleep center.

6. Try to maintain a usual daytime schedule prior to the study (avoid unusual physical activity or meals).

7. DO NOT take a nap on the day of your sleep study.

8. This is an outpatient procedure (test); therefore nursing services, medications, and meals ARE NOT provided.  If you take   medications, bring them with you an take them on the schedule you do at home.

9. We ask that you wear conventional sleep attire (pajamas or sweats) for the sleep study.  We discourage patients from wearing only their underwear to bed.  We recommend two-piece pajamas as the techs will need to apply sensors to your stomach.

10. Please shampoo your hair the day of the sleep study.  Please DO NOT use any other special hair products before your arrival (e.g. mousse, gel, spray, etc.) NOTE: Women should not wear heavy makeup prior to arrival as some wires are taped to the face area.

11. The technician will be applying several small electrodes to the scalp, eye area, chin, chest, and legs, plus respiratory effort belts around the chest.  Also, there will be a device placed directly under the nose (THIS WILL NOT OBSTRUCT YOUR BREATHING).  This is a painless procedure and the skin is not broken.

12. The test is generally completed in six to eight hours, we are usually done between 6:00-7:00 a.m., unless you are scheduled for a nap study.  You may need to come back another night for a second study to complete treatment.

13. Patients who are scheduled for an MSLT (nap study) will stay at the sleep center for the day following their nighttime study.  You will be informed if a nap study was ordered for you at the time the night study is scheduled.  Generally, patients having a nap study will leave the sleep center by 4:00 pm.

14. You will need to bring food for the following day if you are scheduled for a nap study.  A refrigerator and microwave are available.

15. A bathroom is available for your use.

16. We are able to adjust the room temperature for your comfort.  Please let the technologist know if you uncomfortable during the study.

17. If you sleep better with a special pillow or stuffed animal, you may bring it with along.

18. Cable TV is available.

19. You will be scheduled for a follow-up appointment three to five days after the sleep study to review your results.

20. A copy of your sleep study is sent to the referring physician approximately two weeks after your study.

21. Any questions about the sleep study can be directed to our staff at 329-1727 or for out-of-town patients (800) 329-9010.

22. If CPAP therapy is applied, a home unit will be ordered for you through the home medical equipment company.  You will be contacted to schedule delivery after insurance authorization.