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Preparation for Your Sleep Study
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What to Bring
-Toiletries (toothbrush & paste, contacts, hairbrush, etc.).
-Sleeping clothes are mandatory & should be loose fitting & comfortable, no silky materials, 2 piece pajamas are ideal.
-Medications normally taken before bed (technicians may not dispense medications).
-Change of clothes for the morning.
-Insurance cards (for our records only).
-Any paperwork completed ahead of time.
-Optionally, a pillow, white noise machines, a fan (all rooms have ceiling fans), reading material, and/or a laptop computer to use before bed (each room has wireless access and cable TVs).
DO NOT BRING: Valuables or a lot of cash, cigarettes, cigars,
or pipes. Smoking is not permitted at the center.
| How to Prepare
-Shower before your appointment (avoid moisturizers or conditioners on your hair and skin).
-Please refrain from smoking, caffeine, and stimulants at least 24 hours before your appointment.
-The alarm is set at 11pm and turned off at 6am. Notify a technician if you must exit the center between these times.
-Notify the staff if you have a tape allergy.
-Cancellations should be made at least 1 business day before your appointment.
-We respectfully request that you be ready to leave the sleep center 45 minutes after awakening. The center closes at 7am.
**Electrodes will be placed on your scalp. Toupes or weaves MUST be removed for your appointment.***
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