PLEASE PRINT OUT AND BRING WITH YOU: Sleep Study Instructions and Form
In order to fully understand your sleep and any problems with it, a sleep study enables us to look at various brain activities and body systems and their relationship throughout the night. THE SLEEP STUDY IS AN OVERNIGHT TEST. Typically the test will end between 6:30-7:00 a.m.
PLEASE UNDERSTAND THERE IS A $250.00 CHARGE FOR APPOINTMENTS THAT ARE NOT CANCELED 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE FOR OUR SLEEP CENTER. IF YOU NEED TO RE-SCHEDULE OR CANCEL YOUR APPOINTMENT, PLEASE CALL 913-894-1500 EXTENSION 172 BETWEEN 9 A.M. AND 6 P.M. MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY. YOU CAN ALSO E-MAIL US AT info@neurokc.com. THANKS FOR YOUR COOPERATION.
WHERE TO GO FOR YOUR OVERNIGHT SLEEP STUDY:
Please do not arrive early for your scheduled appointment time. The building is locked for security purpose during the evening hours. At the main entrance, we have installed an intercom and a video camera. Press the intercom button, which alerts the sleep technician. They will then come and escort you to the sleep lab for your testing. Please be patient. The technician may be with another patient.
WHAT TO BRING:
You will have time to change into nightclothes and get ready for bed, as you do at home. If you are male, you must wear running shorts, sweat pants, or pajama bottoms. You may wear a shirt if you like, but it is not necessary. If you are female, you may wear a night gown, a large shirt, or pajamas. Please feel free to bring your favorite pillow from home however, electric blankets are NOT allowed. You may also want to bring an overnight bag, as you would for an overnight stay at a hotel. There may be a waiting period before the technician applies the electrodes, so you may want to bring reading materials, or something to work on during this time. There are flat panel tv’s with satellite TV including espn .
WHAT HAPPENS DURING THE STUDY:
During preparation for sleep monitoring, various small sensors will be applied to the scalp, face, chest, and legs. These monitoring devices are not painful and are designed to be as comfortable as possible while you sleep. Please avoid using hair spray, lotions, face creams or makeup prior to the test. Male patients not having beards, should be clean-shaven. The study will be recorded digitally for later review of abnormalities observed during the study. The technician will monitor your sleep throughout the night from a nearby room. Please remove any hair weaves, braids, or bonds prior to testing. Also, during your study you will likely be asked to remove your watch. There will be a photo taken of you prior to testing.
WHAT HAPPENS FOLLOWING THE STUDY:
The sleep study and its analysis and interpretation are part of a complex process. Many hours of work are required by a trained sleep technologist, who processes or “scores” the large amount of data recorded during the study. The information is then interpreted by a sleep specialist with special knowledge of sleep and its disorders. Because this is a time-consuming process, results may take several weeks to be evaluated. You will be contacted as soon as your results are ready.
PLEASE REVIEW THE DAY OF YOUR STUDY:
DO NOT take naps during the day of your study.
DO NOT eat a large or spicy meal immediately before coming in for your study.
DO NOT eat or drink any food with caffeine such as COFFEE, TEA, SODAS, OR CHOCOLATE, after 3pm before your study.
DO NOT drink alcoholic beverages on the same evening of the study.
BEFORE coming to the sleep center, wash and dry your hair, and do not apply hair sprays, oils, gels, lotion or night creams. Men, not having beards, please come clean-shaven. You will probably want to take a bath or shower prior to coming in. Also, no fingernail polish, weaves, or extensions.
TAKE your medications as usual, or as your doctor recommended. Bring current list of your medications.
PLEASE bring comfortable sleep attire and toiletries.
If you have any questions related to sleep studies or the enclosed materials, please call the Sleep Disorders Center at 913-894-1500 Ext. 172.
We appreciate your help!
IF YOU NEED TO CONTACT SOMEONE OR LEAVE A MESSAGE FOR THE SLEEP LAB IN THE EVENING (AFTER 6:00 PM), PLEASE CALL 913-894-1500 EXT 161.