Can you bring your phone to a sleep study?

Can you bring your phone to a sleep study?

Although you may use mobile phone and internet devices such as cell phones, blackberries, iPhones, and computer laptops prior to your study, you will be asked to turn them off once preparation for your study begins. You can bring your cell phone, laptop, magazines or books with you. It is also important that you do not have caffeine after lunch on the day of your sleep study.

Can you bring your own blanket to a sleep study?

DURING THE SLEEP STUDY You are welcome to bring your own blanket, pillow, or other familiar items that make you feel comfortable during testing. Comfortable clothing is recommended. Do not have any caffeine in the afternoon or evening before an overnight sleep study. This includes coffee, tea, cola, and chocolate. Also avoid drinking any alcohol. You do not want any substance to affect your sleep. “Most people sleep better than they expect. The technicians are very reassuring too.” If you have to use the bathroom during the study, just say so. The technician monitoring your sleep will disconnect the wires for you. What happens if I can’t sleep during my sleep study? Oftentimes, if a patient cannot sleep, we will allow them to take melatonin or even Benadryl. All we need is a few hours of sleep data to make a proper diagnosis, so don’t stress if you didn’t get a full night of sleep.