Your sleep study
When you arrive at the Sleep Center, you will be shown to your private sleeping room, which is equipped with a comfortable bed, private bathroom and television. We’ll ask you to complete a pre-sleep questionnaire and prepare for bed as you normally would at home.
Our sleep technician will then explain the testing process and apply sensors to your scalp and body to monitor any changes that occur during sleep. You’ll still be able to freely move and change position during the night, and we’ll make every effort to ensure you are as comfortable as possible.
Adjacent to your room and behind the scenes is where your personal sleep technician will use advanced testing equipment to perform your sleep analysis. During this analysis, we will monitor your breathing patterns, brain waves, muscle activity, oxygen levels and heart rate. Generally, sleep studies end around 6-7 a.m.
After your sleep study is complete, a board-certified sleep medicine physician will assess the data and review your results with your primary care physician, who will share them with you at your follow-up appointment.
If you are diagnosed with a sleep condition, your doctor will develop a treatment plan that works for you, which may include: changes in daily habits, weight reduction, stress management, medications, surgery or other options.