Polysomnography Sleep Study
Polysomnography Sleep Study In Rockville, MD
A polysomnography, in-lab sleep study, is a medical test to monitor and diagnose sleep disorders. During the polysomnography sleep study, you will sleep overnight at our sleep center while hooked up to special equipment that tracks your breathing, heart rate, brain activity, and other biological markers. The goal is to identify any sleep problems you may be experiencing and develop a treatment plan. It’s a simple and non-invasive procedure for which a trained sleep technician will be present for throughout the night to ensure your comfort and safety.
The In-Lab Sleep Study Consultation
Typically before a sleep study is ordered, you should have a consultation with a sleep specialist or screened by a physician. During your consultation, the physician will review your sleep concerns, symptoms, past medical history, and anything else that may be relevant to or effecting your sleep. Based on this information, the physician will decide if a sleep study is necessary for a diagnosis and/or treatment. Dr. Sahira Sekhon at The Sleep Clinic in Rockville, MD will provide you a personalized consultation tailored to your need and will prescribe you a sleep study at our dedicated sleep lab in Germantown, MD.
The In-Lab Sleep Study
Please arrive to the sleep lab in Germantown or Rockville promptly at the time recommended.
- Preparation: We advise you avoid caffeine, alcohol, and large meals before your study. We recommend that you bring comfortable sleepwear and any other necessary personal items.
- Equipment setup: Your sleep study technician will apply electrodes with tape or paste to your scalp, face, chest, and legs. These will be hooked up to a monitor to evaluate your brain waves, muscle movement, and heart rhythm. Bands will also be placed around your chest and abdomen to monitor breathing activity. A sensor will be taped under your nose to monitor the airflow when you breathe and another sensor will be taped to your finger to monitor the oxygen saturation of your blood. None of this equipment is invasive and will not cause pain during application or while wearing during the night.
- Monitoring: Your sleep technician will be monitoring your sleep from another room and will be available if you need assistance.
- Sleep environment: We try our best to make your bedroom environment for the sleep study as comfortable as possible.
- Departure: In the morning, the equipment will be removed and you can leave the sleep center.
Results and follow-up
At The Sleep Clinic, we strive to provide you with your results as quickly as possible.
In the morning after your study is complete, we will ask you to complete a post-test questionnaire. We will also schedule a follow-up appointment to review your study’s findings and determine the best treatment option to fit your needs.
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FAQs:
1. What is polysomnography?
Polysomnography is an overnight sleep study that monitors your brain waves, breathing, heart rate, and movements to help diagnose sleep disorders. At The Sleep Clinic, it’s done in a safe, comfortable setting with expert care from our sleep team.
2. How to read a polysomnography report?
Your report includes detailed data on your sleep stages, breathing patterns, oxygen levels, and more. Dr. Sahira Sekhon will review the results with you in a follow-up appointment and explain what they mean for your diagnosis and treatment plan.
3. How to get a sleep study?
Start by scheduling a consultation with Dr. Sahira Sekhon at The Sleep Clinic. After reviewing your sleep concerns and medical history, she’ll determine if a polysomnography test is needed and guide you through the next steps.
4. What does a sleep study show?
A sleep study reveals if you have conditions like sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome, insomnia, or other sleep disorders. It helps us tailor a treatment plan that fits your exact needs.
5. Where is the sleep study done?
Our in-lab sleep studies are conducted at our comfortable, fully equipped sleep center in Germantown, MD, with consultation services available at our Rockville clinic.
6. Will the test be uncomfortable or painful?
Not at all. The equipment is non-invasive, and while you may feel slightly aware of the sensors at first, most patients adjust quickly. Our sleep technicians are there all night to make sure you’re comfortable.