Sleep Study

What is a Sleep Study?

“The study is a safe, painless, and simple evaluation of how your body functions during sleep. It is performed by a registered sleep technician. The data, recorded while you are sleeping, is later reviewed by a board-certified sleep physician. This may be completed in one night depending on your results or if the physician feels that you need to be treated with a sleep therapy device, another sleep study may be scheduled so data can be collected while using the sleep device.”

What to expect…

“When you arrive for your study, you will be directed to your room and provided explanation of the sleep study process. There will be a questionnaire, along with other forms to be completed. The sleep technician will attach sensors to parts of your body such as your scalp, forehead, chest, legs and index finger. The sensors are painless and are attached using temporary adhesive gel. Elastic bands may also be placed around your chest and abdomen to measure your breathing. The sensors are connected by wires to a computer that records your data. You can move around in bed as the wires are small. After all this is applied you can watch television, read a book, or lie in bed until you fall asleep. You are usually out of the lab by 6 or 7 a.m. the following morning.”



If you think a sleep study is needed speak to your doctor about getting it ordered.