What To Expect During Sleep Test?
You will be provided a private sleep testing room and connected to
several electrodes and monitoring leads to measure your sleep,
breathing, oxygen, body movement and heart rate. You will have
electrodes on your scalp and face which requires a pasty adhesive. You
can wash the paste out at home in your shower with warm to hot water.
Only use soap and shampoo once the paste has been removed from your
scalp and face with water. This may take several minutes for the paste
to dissipate. If you are being treated with CPAP during your sleep study
for sleep disordered breathing, the sleep technician will apply a
breathing mask during the sleep study allowing air pressure to prevent
your airway from collapsing while asleep. There are many mask options
available to help with comfort. Please shower at home before your
overnight sleep study and make sure your hair is dry before your sleep
study appointment. Cell phones should be placed in airplane mode during
sleep study as the RF waves can interfere with the recording of your
physiologic recordings..
