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The list of do’s and don’ts when preparing for a sleep study

If multiple sleepless nights have started taking a toll on you, it is time to visit a sleep specialist. He may ask specific questions and prescribe some tests depending upon your condition. Patients whose signs are serious may be suggested to undergo a polysomnography test.<br>

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The list of do’s and don’ts when preparing for a sleep study

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  1. The list of do’s and don’ts when preparing for a sleep study

  2. If multiple sleepless nights have started taking a toll on you, it is time to visit a sleep specialist. He may ask specific questions and prescribe some tests depending upon your condition. Patients whose signs are serious may be suggested to undergo a polysomnography test. For this, you will be asked to spend the night in the sleep lab. During the process, the technician will attach some wires to your body and keep a watch over you. Since some people find the entire thing overwhelming, here are some tips for what to do when preparing for the test. Hope you find the read helpful!

  3. Preparing for the sleep study To get accurate results during the polysomnography or sleep study test, the sleep specialists mostly want you to go with your regular sleep schedule. Here are some things you must follow: What to bring when going for the sleep study test: Carry the regular medication you take every day to the sleep lab. Take your favourite pillow or cover if you can’t sleep without them. For resting comfortably during the night, bring your pyjamas, shorts, or t-shirt. Since you will probably be heading office directly from the lab in the morning, bring suitable clothes. If you need any special items for falling asleep, have them with you in the sleep lab. Things you will need first thing in the morning, like your toothbrush, toiletries, or dryer, must also be packed in the overnight bag.

  4. What to bring before arriving for the study: • If you are going for a sleep study, avoid taking naps during the day. When patients are well-rested, they find it hard to doze off. • You will wear an oximeter on the index finger during the test. Thus, if you have applied nail print, remove it before going to the sleep lab. • Have your dinner before reaching the sleep lab. • Submit the paperwork ahead of time, so you can start with the sleep test as soon as you reach.

  5. Before going to the sleep lab, make sure to wash and dry your hair. Don’t apply sprays, gels, conditioners, and oils to the hair after washing.  • Avoid having caffeine after the evening when going for a sleep study. It may keep you awake at night and ruin the sleep test. • If you have any needs like trouble getting in/out of the bed, impairments, and physical limitations, let the lab know ahead of time. What to do when you are in the sleep lab: • If your physician prescribes a sleep aid, ask him when you should take it. • The sleep technician will be watching you from the other room. You can try the intercom if you need to communicate with him during the process. • For the sleep study test, you will be hooked to the monitoring equipment. Connecting these machines may take a lot of time, so be patient. • So, these are a few tips you should keep in mind if you are suggested to undergo a sleep test.

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