How do I prepare my child for a sleep study?
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You may bring the child’s books, toys, a favorite stuffed animal, special pillow and/or blanket, white noise device, and favorite DVD movies (there is a DVD player in each room), if desired. You should bring something for the child to read or to work on during non-sleep periods.
Can a child do a sleep study at home?
Home sleep studies (home sleep apnea test) is performed in the home (unattended), the portable monitoring device measures oxygen saturation (oxygen level), heart rate, airflow and breathing effort and it will also record time spent snoring and the patient’s sleep position.
Are you allowed to watch TV during a sleep study?
Sensors will be placed on the forehead, chin, and face to monitor brain waves and vital signs. These sensors are taped on and should not be painful. You can read or watch TV until you are ready to sleep.
What is the youngest age for a sleep study?
Ages Two to Five Both you and the parents should use words to explain the sleep study procedure that is age-appropriate. This can help ease the child’s anxiety. Your young patient will probably fall asleep more naturally if you make them comfortable in the sleep study environment.
Can I sleep with my child during a sleep study?
Can I Stay With My Child During a Sleep Study? Yes, one parent or guardian can stay overnight while their child gets a sleep study. The sleep center will provide a separate bed or sleeping chair.
Why would a child have a sleep study?
Sleep studies are often ordered to find out if a child has problems breathing while asleep. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is one of the most common reasons for doing a sleep study. It is often found in children who snore, gasp for air, or stop breathing while asleep.
How do I know if my child needs a sleep study?
Issues that may prompt a visit to a pediatric sleep specialist include:
- Trouble falling asleep.
- Waking up during the night.
- Difficulty waking up in the morning.
- Daytime sleepiness.
- Loud snoring.
- Hyperactivity.
What should I do if I think my child has sleep apnea?
See a doctor if you suspect your child has sleep apnea. The pediatrician may refer you to a sleep specialist. To properly diagnose sleep apnea, the doctor will ask about your child’s symptoms, perform a physical examination, and schedule a sleep study, if needed.
What if you have to go to the bathroom during a sleep study?
“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 can I expect from a kids sleep study?
Small plastic prongs at the nose will measure your child’s exhaled air. Elastic or cloth belts will be placed on your child’s chest and stomach, usually over their night clothes. Stick-on electrodes will be placed on your child’s face and chest to measure eye movements, heart rate and muscle tone during sleep.
Why would a 5 year old need a sleep study?
Doctors recommend a sleep study for kids who may have sleep problems such as: obstructive sleep apnea. periodic limb movement disorder. narcolepsy.
Should you get a sleep study?
A sleep study is the only sure way to know if you have sleep apnea. The main type is an all-night sleep study done in a qualified sleep lab. It is called polysomnography (say “pawl-ee-sawm-NAW-gruh-fee”). Sleep studies also can be done with portable equipment that you use at home.
How do you prepare for sleep study?
Preparing For A Sleep Study. 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. Try not to take any naps that day. Before going to the sleep center, wash your hair with shampoo only.
Do at home sleep studies really work?
The AASM also advises that diagnosis and treatment of sleep apnea should not be based solely on the results of an at-home sleep study. However, home sleep apnea tests are more convenient, may be more affordable, and you may sleep better in your own bed than at a clinic.
What is a home sleep study like?
Sometimes, the sleep study room has a glass window in one wall, so you can be observed while you are sleeping. An at-home sleep study is much less invasive than one conducted at a sleep center. Typically, the at-home device includes a chest band, a nasal tube, and a monitor that you place on one finger.