- Q. Do I need to have a prescription from my doctor for a test?
R. The prescription from your doctor is required. - Q. How to prepare for the test?
R. Click this link for the polysomnography night
R. For the MSLT and MWT, the instructions will be given when making the appointment. - Q. Are the tests are painful?
R. No. The exam is only affix electrodes to the head, chin and legs, chest and abdominal band, a nasal cannula, and a gripper finger. These parameters are placed in strategic locations to study the physiological sleep. - Q. How are your rooms?
R. The rooms are decorated in a warm and helping focus sleep while being soundproofed. Each of our rooms are connected to a private bathroom with shower. - Q. What is the difference between a complete laboratory polysomnography and polysomnography respiratory home?
R. The difference between the two is that in laboratory tests, we assess the relationship between sleep stages, breathing and leg movements, then monitored the sleep disorder. Polysomnography allows breathing on it to evaluate only the opportunity to make sleep apnea or not. - Q. Can I go to work after my exam?
R. Yes. You are awakened at 6 am, you can take your shower and breakfast at the laboratory. - Q. Following an examination, what happens there?
R. There analysis of the recording of the night by a respiratory therapist, then your doctor receives. You must make an appointment with your doctor so that he can direct you to the best treatment. - Q. If I already sleep with a CPAP is what I have to make?
R. Yes. You must bring your CPAP and your mask so that the respiratory therapist can adjust if necessary.
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