overnight sleep disorders study
arrival and departure
The OLBH Sleep Lab performs overnight sleep studies Sunday through
Friday. The Sleep Lab's night-shift certified respiratory therapists are
on duty from 8:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. The OLBH Sleep Lab is not equipped
with a cafeteria or vending machines, therefore we recommend eating
dinner prior to coming in for your overnight sleep study. Nightly
appointment assignments are at either 8:30 p.m. or 9:00 p.m.
Individuals who rely on someone else for transportation should arrange
for their ride to pick them up from the overnight sleep study by 7:00
a.m.
accommodations
Rooms are private, spacious and include a television.
what to bring
Please bring any prescribed medications with you, and take them on your
regular schedule unless you were told previously to discontinue them. As
always, if in doubt please discuss medications precautions with your
physician.
You will need to bring and wear pajamas, preferably two-piece. You also
should bring any personal hygiene items you will need such as:
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shaving items
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shampoo
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toothbrush and toothpaste
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combs, etc.
Please be aware that the OLBH Sleep Lab only has small "hotel size"
towels, so you may want to bring your own. Many of our patients also
find it enhances their sleep to bring their own pillow or blanket to use
along with those provided.
Bringing snacks and drinks to your overnight sleep study at the OLBH
Sleep Lab are allowed if they are caffeine and alcohol free. You may
also want to bring a book or something else to occupy your time since
you will not be going to bed immediately. We ask that you not drink any
caffeine after 4:00 p.m. on the day of the study as this can affect your
sleep architecture.
what to expect from the OLBH sleep lab professionals
After arriving at the OLBH Sleep Lab for an overnight sleep study, you
will be checked into a bedroom and asked to change into your pajamas.
Make sure you do not have any braids, weaves, hairpieces, oil, or
hairspray on or the sensors will not adhere to your scalp properly. We
generally advise patients to shampoo and dry their hair before coming
in. For men, if you don't mind shaving, it will keep the technicians
from having to use glue in your beard or stubble.
The center's technicians will be placing small, dime-sized sensors on
you to record your sleep, heart rate, and muscle tension. You also will
have two elastic bands placed on your abdomen and chest to monitor
respiratory movement; a sensor on your finger to monitor oxygen
saturation; and a small sensor under your nose to monitor airflow. Even
with the sensors on, most patients find that they have no problem
getting to sleep. You are free to walk around with the sensors on, and
once all are connected, you can go back to your room for some relaxation
before going to sleep.
Bedtime is generally around 10:00 p.m., which allows you to adjust to
your new surrounding before trying to sleep. Once the overnight study
begins, the technicians will monitor your sleep from a centralized area
of the center. The OLBH Sleep Lab's professionals are on the premises
the entire night, and if you need to get up to go to the restroom or if
you need anything you can just call out and they can hear you over the
intercom in your room. If you have to get up in the morning at a
specific time, please inform the center's professionals at the time of
arrival.
We hope you enjoy your visit to the OLBH Sleep Lab. If you have any
other questions about what to expect from an overnight sleep study at
our facility, please call 606-833-3993.
