What is a Sleep Study?
A sleep study is an overnight exam in a sleep centre that evaluates your breathing, vital signs and other physiologic data while you sleep. This study will measure your sleep cycles to determine if the time spent in each cycle is sufficient. This will help diagnose if you have sleep disordered breathing and help specialists prescribe the appropriate treatment. A sleep study will help diagnose:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Central Sleep Apnea
- Narcolepsy
- Restless leg syndrome
- Sleepwalking
How Do I Prepare for a Sleep Study?
You will want the sleep study to reflect an average night’s sleep. The day of your sleep test, get up at your usual time, eat normally, and take all your regular medications. Try not to do anything that day that may disrupt your sleep such as drinking caffeine in the afternoon or taking a nap. The Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (RPSGT) will provide you with formal instructions prior to your sleep study.
How Long Does a Sleep Study Take?
The sleep study itself is overnight where you will have a full night’s sleep. The entire process can take approximately 8-10 hours. The evaluation and results can take several weeks to be reviewed by a sleep physician.
Funding in Ontario
The Assistive Devices Program (ADP) provides funding to Ontario residents who require specific medical equipment prescribed by a physician. A portion of CPAP/BiPAP machines are funded by the ADP program in Ontario. If you qualify for ADP funding, at Northern Respiratory, we take care of all Ministry of Health applications and aid in navigating private insurance.
Call us today to find out if you are eligible for ADP funding for your CPAP machine!
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Choose Northern Respiratory
Northern Respiratory is your locally owned choice for any sleep or oxygen therapy needs. Whether you need a CPAP machine or supplemental oxygen, we provide best in class assessments, along with extensive education, and on going follow up to best fit our clients’ needs. Our specially trained clinicians will help make your healthcare journey stress-free. Contact us today.
