Transcript MULTICARE SLEEP CENTER

HOME SLEEP TEST
PATIENT EDUCATION
AND EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTION
What and Why’s
of a
Home Sleep Test?
What your Physician
is looking for
with your
Home Sleep Test…
Normal Respiration During Sleep
Snoring
Sleep Disordered Breathing (Hypopnea)
Sleep Disordered Breathing (Apnea)
Let’s Get Started ~
Patient Paperwork
Home Sleep Testing Equipment
“So What Happens Next”
Paperwork ~
 Health History Questionnaire
 Medications List
 Complete the other Forms
 Self Address an Envelope for Report to be
sent to you
 Deposit for Equipment – to be returned
upon return of equipment
Reminders
 The day of your First appointment, please do not
nap.
 If you are having a second night Home Sleep Test,
please do not nap that day.
 Avoid all Caffeine and Alcohol.
 Take your prescribed medications, unless otherwise
instructed by your physician.
Equipment Set Up
 Customized to fit you
 Step by step instructions
 Make slight adjustments at home
 Complete the appropriate portion of the
Home Sleep Test Diary.
 How to use the equipment
 Manual, DVD and on You Tube
 If you get up for anything during the night,
press the button on the outside of the recorder.
 Don’t remove anything. Just wear it all with
you.
 When you get back into bed, press the button
again.
 Then, return to sleep!
When you wake in the morning
 Open the recorder.
 Look at the CIRCLE in upper Right corner of the
screen.
 If the circle is filled in solid your study is complete.
 Hold the button down for 2-3 seconds.
 This will turn the recorder off.
 Remove the recorder and all the sensors from your
body.
 Place the equipment into the large plastic bag.
 Put it all back in the case.
 Please do not throw anything away.
 Complete the next part of the Home Sleep Test Diary.
 Come to your scheduled appointment to return your
equipment.
If the circle is
NOT completely filled in
you will need to do a Second Night
Home Sleep Test.
Turn the recorder off
by holding the button down for 2-3 seconds.
 Remove the recorder and all the sensors from your
body.
 Neatly arrange the equipment so you can put it
back on for your second night test.
 Complete the Home Sleep Test Diary.
 Call the After Hours phone number given to you.
 A Technician will call you back with instructions.
If you had a Second Night Test,
when you wake in the morning ~
 Turn the recorder off by holding the button down
for 2-3 seconds.
 Remove the recorder and all the sensors from your
body.
 Place the equipment into the large plastic bag.
 Put it all back in the case.
 Please do not throw anything away.
 Complete the Home Sleep Test Diary.
 Come to your scheduled appointment to return
your equipment.
(253) 305-6103
If you have any questions or problems,
please call our
After-hours phone number ~
(253) 305-6103.
A Technician will call you back
immediately.
SO WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
 Your second appointment is to Return your
Equipment.
 While you are waiting, a technician will
check to ensure valid recorded data.
 You will be given information as to what
happens next.
The MultiCare Sleep Center Staff
Thanks you for coming to
Our Sleep Center and trusting us
To provide your
Home Sleep Test.
Have a wonderful night’s sleep!