In this section, you will find all the necessary information to understand and prepare adequately for your sleep study with SleepCare Clinics. Please read the attached instructions and details carefully to ensure an efficient and comfortable process. Our goal is to provide you with the best support for an accurate diagnosis and personalised treatment.
Consultation instructions
Preparations and Guide for Your Sleep Study
You have scheduled an appointment with SleepCare Clinics in the coming days, and we are honoured that you trust us with your health. We aim to provide you with the best assistance possible, tailored to your specific needs. To achieve this, it is essential that you review and complete the required documents before your consultation. This will allow our team to propose appropriate studies and investigations to diagnose or rule out possible sleep disorders.
Additionally, you will find detailed information about our services and relevant topics, such as obstructive sleep apnoea and insomnia, through the following links:
Based on the results of your questionnaires, if necessary, we will provide videos and graphic instructions on how to set up the diagnostic device. We are committed to your well-being and are ready to guide you through every step of the process.
What is a sleep study?
There are three types of sleep studies that we carry out:
- An unattended in-home cardiorespiratory polygraphy (Apenalink Plus or BTI APNiA).
- A CPAP trial. The most relevant data from the cardiorespiratory polygraphy is recorded while on CPAP therapy. This is a therapeutical trial which aims to assess the effectiveness of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) therapy for treating OSA. This study con be done for one night, or a longer trial (one month) could be used for titration and assessing the best CPAP (among a wide range of devices) according to your needs and preferences.
- A Somnomedics ® Home SleepTest (HST), a device which is a cost effective, easy to use home-based sleep screeners to determine sleep stages, sleep disturbances and resulting sleep fragmentation by cortical arousals. Thanks to it’s compact design and minimal wiring, the application is very simple and comfortable to wear. The system reliably record EEG, EOG, EMG, impedance, ambient light, activity, position and sound for snoring detection. More information and informative videos can be found in https://somnomedics.de/en/insomnia-diagnostics-home-sleep-test/
These tests are performed at home but will require you to pick up the monitors and I will explain to you how to set them up.
Why do I need this test?
Your GP/consultant referred you or, I suggested, a sleep study to find the cause of your sleep symptoms and if your breathing is interrupted while you sleep.
What are the benefits of having a sleep study?
- To determine suitability for surgery.
- To assess how well the treatment that you might be having is working (for example, CPAP).
What are the risks of having a sleep study?
There are no risks associated with having these types of sleep studies apart from slight discomfort when wearing the probe.
Are there any alternatives?
The alternatives are overnight oximetry, PAT sleep studies or a full polysomnography. A full polysomnography involves additional bands around the chest and stomach and a sensor placed under your nose, head, and limbs. We do not offer these sleep studies and they are done
in-hospital. If appropriate, your doctor may be able to refer you for these at an alternative hospital. If we think this polysomnography is indispensable we will let you know you need it.
Consent
We must, by law, obtain your verbal consent to this test beforehand. I will explain the risks, benefits and alternatives to you (most are included in this letter). If you are unsure of any aspect of the proposed test, please do not hesitate to ask me.
Do I need to prepare for my sleep study test?
Before undertaking both types of sleep studies, please do not consume alcohol, drink caffeine and avoid napping during the day. Please remove any false nails, gels or nail polish, as this will interfere with the readings of the oximeter. You must also ensure you can return the device the following day.
What happens before my sleep study test?
We will need a consultation and the filled pre-consultation questionnaires beforehand. I will measure your height, weight, abdominal and neck circumference and get other data from the examination.
What happens after my sleep study test?
Once you have completed your sleep study, you will need to return it back to SleepCare Clinics, or someone else can return it on your behalf. The study will then be downloaded and analysed. I will see you on a face-to-face appointment and after reviewing the results, SleepCare Clinics will send a copy of the results. It will not be the final report, which will be issued when we finish all the investigations and agree on a plan.
Confirmation of Instruction Review
Dear Patient,
Before proceeding, it is important that you confirm you have read and understood all the instructions provided regarding your sleep study. This confirmation helps ensure you have the necessary information to complete the procedure properly and safely. If you have any questions, we encourage you to contact us before continuing.
If you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. SleepCare Clinics will be happy to assist you.
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¿Por qué necesito este estudio?
Su médico general o consultor nos remitió o yo le sugerí un estudio del sueño para encontrar la causa de sus síntomas y determinar si su respiración se interrumpe mientras duerme.
¿Cuáles son los beneficios de realizar un estudio del sueño?
- Determinar la idoneidad para cirugía.
- Evaluar la eficacia de un tratamiento en curso, como el CPAP.
¿Existen riesgos asociados con el estudio del sueño?
No hay riesgos asociados, excepto una leve incomodidad al usar el dispositivo.
Alternativas al estudio del sueño
Las alternativas incluyen oximetría nocturna, estudios del sueño PAT o una polisomnografía completa, que se realiza en hospitales. Si se considera indispensable, se lo informaremos.
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Full Time
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Negotaible
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