Your Visit

Before Your Sleep Study

Listed below are things you should do to prepare for your sleep study:

  • Hair should be clean and dry
  • Try not to nap (come in sleepy)
  • Eat as you normally would
  • Bring comfortable clothing to sleep in
  • You are welcome to bring your own pillow
  • Please bring your completed questionnaire
  • If you take any medications that make you drowsy or keep you awake, please call the sleep center prior to your test. If your physician has prescribed you a sleeping pill, please take the prescribed sleeping pill with you to the sleep center. If you have trouble falling asleep the sleep tech will instruct you to take this medication. Feel free to contact the sleep center with any questions or if you need to change your study time to fit your schedule.
  • Your technician will be awakening you at 6:00 a.m. You may need accompaniment after the test if you have problems staying awake while driving. Please let the sleep technician know if you need to arrive later or leave earlier. If you need to cancel your appointment, please call the sleep center as soon as possible.

Items to Bring to Your Sleep Study

  • Comfortable clothing to sleep in. A technician will be doing your setup prior to starting your study and you will want something that is not only comfortable for sleeping, but that you feel comfortable in during the setup procedure.
  • Any medications that you are taking in their original bottles.
  • If your physician has prescribed a sleeping pill, please bring this with you. DO NOT TAKE THE SLEEPING PILL UNTIL ADVISED BY THE TECHNICIAN.
  • Any toiletries you will need to prepare yourself for sleep, and upon awakening.
  • Documents pertaining to your study, as listed below. To view the forms, you will need Adobe Reader. You may download Adobe Reader for free at www.adobe.com.

    New Patient Form
    Freedom of Choice Statement
    Patient Self Assessment & History Form
    Driving Policy
    Financial Policy
    Before Your Sleep Study
    Charge For Missed Sleep Study

    Please try to keep the items that you bring, to necessity items only. The ENT Medical Services Sleep Center, PLC, PLC is not responsible for any items left, lost, or misplaced at the facility.