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What is a Sleep Study?

 Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get tested?
A sleep test, or polysomnography (PSG), consists of sleeping overnight in one of our comfortable bedrooms.  The test is simple and painless and is usually covered by insurance.  During the test, we will place a number of tiny electrodes on you to monitor your brainwaves, eye and limb movements, heart rate, breathing and snoring.   We will also monitor the level of oxygen in your blood, and the movement of your chest and abdomen.

The monitoring equipment is painless and most people do not find them uncomfortable or an obstacle to falling asleep.  A qualified sleep technologist will carefully set you up, explain the procedures and monitor you closely throughout the study.  The technical equipment and staff are housed in a separate area from your sleep room.

How is Sleep Apnea treated?
Several treatment options are available including weight loss, sleeping on your side, oral devices that help keep the airway open, surgery, and CPAP or Continuous Positive Airway Pressure.  CPAP is generally considered the safest and most successful treatment option for sleep apnea.  CPAP is a device that lightly blows air through the airway to keep it open and unobstructed.  Children generally have their tonsils and adenoids removed.

Our staff is qualified to help diagnose and treat several different types of sleeping disorders including:

  • Obstructive Sleep Apnea and other sleep related breathing disorders
  • Narcolepsy
  • Insomnia
  • REM Behavior Disorders
  • Restless Limb Movement Disorders
  • Periodic Leg Movement Syndrome
  • Pediatric sleep disorders




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Tel: 805.582.0999 · Fax: 805.582.0919
Email: Info@SunsetSleep.com