May
09
2010
what should i expect if i am going to a sleep clinic for sleep apnea testing?
Posted by: Alan in Obstructive Sleep Apnea, tags: Apnea., Clinic, Expect, Going, Should, Sleep, Testing
what if i cant sleep because of all the weird machines atached to me and the weird environment? what are u suppsoed to bring? what if you have to pee in the middle of the night? are there ppl monitoring you in the night or just machines?
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May 9th, 2010 at 1:28 am
they have people there to monitor you, and the machines will record the information they need. If you have to go the bathroom, get up and go as you normally would. The only thing I would do differently, is bring PJ’s..I dont quite sleep in enough clothing nightly lol, sooo think about that too!
My nephew goes for them and my moms has been a few times, maybe try to wake up early the day of and be active so you will be tired and ready to bed
May 9th, 2010 at 2:16 am
Go in comfortable clothes, you will have the monitors hooked up to you that records your breathing, so you will not really be able to sleep on your side. Not only will the machine monitor your breathing but their will be people monitoring those machines in another room. You do not sleep for a whole 8 hrs, so your bladder SHOULD be fine.
May 9th, 2010 at 2:36 am
Have had several sleep studies as well as have worked in a sleep lab. It is different sleeping in the lab but the lab is set up like a hotel room. Most people do ok.
You arrive around 8-9 pm. Fill out paperwork. Put on PJ (sweats are fine) Then the tech will hook up the wires. You have an EEG, EKG, wires on your face and on your lower legs. There is also a snore mike and a flow sensor like an oxygen cannuala. The wires are bundled together and plugged into a small box about the size paperback book. This box gets plugged into an outlet in the wall. There is also a camera in the room to monitor you. The techs are in another room closeby. There is also an intercom. If you need to go to the bathroom, you just signal the tech. They will come in and unhook the box from the wall and you will take it into the bathroom with you. It is no big deal. Everyone generally goes to the bathroom at least a couple of times a night.
The techs will wake you up around 5 am and unhook you. Often they have breakfast available. Most have a shower if you have to go to work. I generally just go home.
To get the EEG stuff out of your hair, use a washclothe and wipe as much as you can and comb it out. When showering, wash your hair with conditioner prior to washing your hair or the combo shampoo like pert. this seems to help get the goop out of your hair.
What to bring includes your insurance info, copay, tolietries, a pillow if you wish, something loose and comfortable to sleep in, slippers if you normally wear them, any medications, a book to read while waiting if you want. The room usually has a tv.
Any more questions let me know.