Prepare for your Sleep Study

Do

• Make sure your hair is clean and dry before you arrive at the sleep center.
• Relax.  A calm frame of mind will enable you to sleep well.
• Stick to your normal routine on the night of the study. This includes:
• Taking your medications (unless your doctor advises you not to)
• Regular food intake, avoiding caffeine

Do Not

• Use hairspray or mousse on the day of the study. These could stop the sensors from working properly.
• Nap on the day of the study as this may impair your sleep at night.
• Wear nail polish.
• Consume caffeine the day of your study

Approximate Timeline

• Arrive at the lab at 7:45 - Please arrive on time.
• Fill out forms - about 15 minutes
• Light bedtime snack
• Change into night clothes and get ready for bed - about 15 minutes
• Attachment of electrodes ("hookup procedure") - about 45-60 minutes
• Bathroom, TV, Reading - about 15-45 minutes
• Bed time, Lights out scheduled at 10:00pm
• Lights on between 5:00-5:30am
• Taking off electrodes - about 15-20 minutes
• Wash up and start your day - about 15-20 minutes
• *Follow-up exam with referring physician 3-4 weeks after your study