Sleep Medicine Services & Patient Preparation

Sleep Medicine

With expertise in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea, narcolepsy, insomnia, restless legs syndrome, and circadian rhythm disorders, our physicians create individualized treatment plans focused on the needs of each patient.

Dental

Oral appliances provide another treatment option for patients with obstructive sleep apnea. After a thorough evaluation by our sleep physicians, a referral can be made to experts in the field of dental sleep medicine.

ENT

Our board certified physicians can provide surgical treatment options for common disorders such as primary snoring, upper airway resistance syndrome and obstructive sleep apnea.

CPAP Program

For patients diagnosed with sleep apnea and prescribed CPAP, our expert staff will meet with you for education and training on the use of the CPAP equipment. Our CPAP coordinators are available to help patients with mask problems, equipment questions and insurance issues.

Insomnia Program

Insomnia is the most common sleep complaint affecting up to one third of adults at least some of the time. Insomnia can have many different causes and requires a thorough assessment. Our experts will perform a comprehensive medical evaluation and develop a treatment plan focusing on non-pharmacological approaches to the treatment of insomnia.

Neurology

Experts in disorders of the brain are available to treat and evaluate patients with neurological disorders affecting sleep such as restless legs syndrome, neuropathy and movement disorders.

Patient Instructions

Prior to the sleep study:

• Please arrive on time for your appointment. Unfortunately, if you are late you study might need to be rescheduled.
• Complete the attached forms/ questionnaires prior to your study date.
• Avoid caffeine or stimulants for 12 hours before your scheduled time of arrival at the Institute of Sleep Medicine, unless prescribed by the doctor.
• Maintain your normal sleep schedule until your test date. Please refrain from napping on the day of your study.
• Make sure your skin and hair are clean. Please do not use any hair products or lotions on the night of the study.

What to bring to the Institute of Sleep Medicine:

• Completed questionnaire, your medication list, any doctors’ orders, prescriptions or referral forms that you doctor has given to you. Present them to the technologist upon arrival.
  
• Your insurance card(s) and driver’s license or ID.
• You might bring your own pillow and comforter if that makes you more comfortable.
  
• Bedclothes are necessary. Please wear something comfortable such as gym shorts, loose lounge pants and a t-shirt or pajamas.
• Any personal toiletries and a change of clothes for after the study.
• Any medications, both prescription and over the counter that you usually take prior bedtime. Technologists are unable to dispense any medications.
• Reading material if you typically read before bedtime.
• If you require a snack before bedtime, plan to bring one with you. Do not bring dinner since you must be ready to begin testing when you arrive. If you are staying for the daytime nap studies, breakfast and lunch will be provided.
• Please do not bring any valuables with you to the Institute of Sleep Medicine.

What else should I know?

• For a nighttime study, sleep is monitored until approximately 5:00 or 5:30 a.m. the following morning. You will be ready to leave the Institute of Sleep Medicine no later than 6:00 or 6:30 a.m.
  
• The Institute of Sleep Medicine locations are smoke-free facilities. Smoking will not be permitted at anytime during your stay.

Canceling a sleep study

• If you need to cancel your scheduled sleep study, you must give the Institute of Sleep Medicine a 24-hour notice. To reschedule your study call 630 873 8888.