What to Expect During a Sleep Test
Sleep medicine has been revolutionizing the way researchers diagnose and treat varying conditions for the last 100 years. Today, sleep tests are the premier option for diagnosing sleep-disordered breathing conditions, but the process can be intimidating. Here’s what you can expect during your sleep test. At Home Many patients turn to the comfort of an at-home test before the laboratory. These tests allow you to stay in your environment, but they can be confusing when the time comes to start the test by yourself. You can avoid this by doing your very best to closely follow the instructions on how to apply every component of the test. When you are shown how to put the device on, take a quick “selfie” picture! This will help remind you later where everything goes and make for a fun memory of this technological adventure! Most importantly, don’t stress out. If the results of your at-home sleep test do not reveal a possible diagnosis, an in-laboratory sleep test will be used to definitively determine if there is a sleep-disordered breathing diagnosis. In the Lab Laboratory sleep tests can be daunting, but the key is to mimic your at-home bedtime routine. Wear your usual pajamas, bring a fan or a book with you, or play your music or calming sounds. Maintaining your usual routine will give your body a sense of normalcy in a setting that can be unfamiliar. This will produce the most accurate results. And, yes, you will fall asleep! It won’t be your most restful night of sleep, but it will hopefully lead to many restful nights in the future. The Results Sleep technicians will monitor your heart rate, oxygen levels, sleep stages, limb movements, and more for any abnormalities. These findings may help indicate a sleep-disordered breathing diagnosis, but experts are also looking for other signals that may iron out sleep-related disturbances of other origins.
Test Prep
A sleep test can be imperative to discovering a treatment plan that works best for you. Learn more about what you can expect or set up a consultation with Dr. Sabo by calling 951.769.1616.
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