About Sleep Studies
Sleep apnea is a disorder characterized by a reduction or pauses of breathing (airflow) during sleep. The primary objective test for obstructive sleep apnea is polysomnography, also referred to as a sleep study.
A sleep study involves spending at least one night at the sleep center. You will enjoy a comfortable, private room, much like a hotel room. During your study, electrodes are attached to your body which transmit and record your sleep patterns and specific information about your physical activities, such as breathing, brain waves, heart activity and eye and muscle movements, while you sleep. The recordings become data, which is analyzed by Sleep Center physicians and staff to determine the nature of your sleep disorder.
Sleep apnea symptoms/warning signs:
- Snoring
- Daytime fatigue and sleepiness
- Insomnia
- Poor concentration and attention
- Memory problems
- Anxiety
- Irritability
- Headache
Sleep apnea complications:
- Strokes
- High blood pressure (hypertension)
- Heart attack
- Irregular heart rate
- Sudden death
Frequently Asked Questions
Each patient has a private room, bathroom and TV in the sleep center.
Sleep studies typically last from 9:30 p.m. until 7 a.m.
The sleep study should not hurt. If you do have pain or other concerns, the sleep tech can help.
Frequently Asked Questions (Before the study)
If snacks help you get through the night, bring them.