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As you
begin to display symptoms of a sleep disorder, the sleep
specialists at Comprehensive Sleep Disorders
Institute can help find the cause of your sleep
problems by conducting a sleep study. This effective
tool for detecting sleep disorders monitors such
physical measurements as brain waves, breathing, and
heart beat. Additionally, sensors are used in a sleep
study to monitor how your body acts while you sleep.
Shortly after data is collected and reviewed, the cause
of your sleep problems and treatment options are
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Millions
of American’s who suffer from sleep disorders understand
just how important a good night’s rest is to their
lives. Quality sleep renews your mind and body and
without it, it is impossible to maintain a healthy and
productive life. Sleep disorders interfere with the
quality of your waking hours -- robbing you of the
energy, stamina, and focus you need to accomplish your
goals throughout the day. Disturbed sleep can contribute
to life threatening illnesses such high blood pressure,
depression, and even heart attack and stroke. |
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There are
four kinds of sleep studies which are done at our sleep
center. Most commonly, after a consultation patients
come in for an overnight sleep study to determine a
diagnosis.
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Overnight sleep study:
This study is known by physicians as a
polysomnogram. During this exam, sensors are
placed on your head, face, legs and chest in
order to record physical measurements, eye and
leg movements, and muscle tension. This study
can be used for the detection of sleep related
breathing disorders such as obstructive sleep
apnea and snoring. Additionally, an overnight
sleep study can assist sleep specialists in
looking for behaviors during sleep that can be
violent or harmful to yourself or others.
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CPAP Study
Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is a
device used in the treatment of sleep related
breathing disorders. If you are diagnosed with
sleep apnea after the overnight sleep study, a
follow up CPAP study will be needed to correctly
calibrate your CPAP device.
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MWT
The Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT) is
used to measure your alertness during the day.
You will be free of all outside factors that can
influence sleep such as light and noise, and
then tested to see whether or not you are able
to stay awake for a defined period of time.
These results indicate how well you can function
in a quiet and inactive environment, as well as
your ability to perform daily tasks such as
driving. Additionally, a MWT can help us
determine how well a sleep disorders patient is
able to stay awake after starting treatment.
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MSLT
The Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT) is a nap
study which is used to determine your level of
daytime sleepiness. You will be asked to try to
fall asleep in a quiet situation during the day
and the speed of which you fall asleep will be
observed. Excessive daytime sleepiness – defined
as feeling sleep at a time and place when you
should be awake and alert -- can be attributed
to sleep apnea, narcolepsy, and other sleep
disorder. CPAP is a common treatment for
excessive daytime sleepiness.
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On
the day of your sleep test…
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Please Do:
• Continue
to take all your medications as you would
normally according to your doctor’s
instructions.
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Have dinner before coming in for your sleep
study.
• Remove
hair sprays, mousses, gels, make-up, body creams
and oily soaps prior to testing. If this is not
possible, you can remove these products in your
private showering facilities available in your
bedroom. We will supply towels.
• If
you experience excessive daytime sleepiness
symptoms, be sure that someone other than
yourself drives you and picks you up in the
morning. |
Do
Not:
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Sleep
past 10:00 a.m.
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Take naps.
• Drink caffeine containing beverages
(tea, coffee, colas), eat chocolate products, or
consume any alcohol after 2 p.m.
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· For
your sleep test, please bring …
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All insurance
information with you. This includes all insurance cards
and forms that you have. If you have insurance that
requires referrals from Primary Care Physicians (such as
U.S. Healthcare, Oxford, Health net, etc.) please bring
the referral with you the night of the test.
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A list of all
medications including dosages and how often you take
them. Also, bring all the medications you will need to
take during your stay at the sleep center. Do not stop
taking any medication directed to your by your referring
physician.
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Personal toilet
articles (toothpaste, toothbrush, hair comb, shaving
gear, shampoo, make-up remover, etc.)
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Sleepwear (loose fitting two piece pajamas with a front
opening are most preferred). If you do not have
pajamas, a loose fitting pair of shorts and t-shirt is
permitted.
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Reading or work
related materials.
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Your favorite
pillow. Plan for comfort.
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A favorite bedtime
snack (no caffeine/chocolate containing substances).
Linens, cable TV, air
conditioning, a personal lamp, custom cabinetry, and
light snacks and will be provided
Lastly, please
complete…
The
questionnaire and
bring it to the sleep center on the evening of your
test. This form was given to you at your consultation
visit, and can also be found on this site by clicking
here. |
