Sleep studies are generally done during the night so that normal sleep patterns can be recorded. (Day studies can be done to accommodate night shift workers.) Depending upon the type of sleep study you require, sensors will be placed on areas of your head, face, and body, and elastic belts may be used around your chest or abdomen.
These devices may be used record your brain waves, eye movement, muscle activity, heart activity and rate, blood oxygen levels, breathing, snoring, leg/body movement, and carbon dioxide levels.
Although many people wonder if they will actually be able to fall asleep in the center, we find that the vast majority of our patients have no trouble sleeping at all. In fact, many report experiencing the best night’s sleep they have had in years.
After your sleep study, your results are evaluated by our experienced team of board certified physician specialists, and a report is sent to your doctor. This usually takes about one week. You and your doctor will then meet to discuss the results of the sleep study, as well as the treatment options that may work best for you.
