Sleep Studies

Overnight Sleep Study

This study is called a polysomnogram. It is used to help detect a variety of sleep disorders and is often used to find out if someone has a sleep related breathing disorder. Patients check in at 8 pm and after settling in, are encouraged to sleep until they are ready to get up the following morning. After showering and a continental breakfast, the patient meets with the doctor to go over the results of their sleep study and discuss recommendations. A copy of the sleep doctor's report is sent to the referring doctor.

Nap Study (Multiple Sleep Latency Test, MSLT)

Some patients will be asked to continue their study the following day to see how quickly they fall asleep in quiet situations during the day. They will be asked to attempt to nap for approximately 20 minutes every two hours, over an 8 hour period. An MSLT is the standard way to measure the level of daytime sleepiness. Excessive sleepiness is when someone is sleepy at a time and place where they should be alert (driving, for example).

Lunch will be provided for those staying for an MSLT.

Sleep Study Forms

All patients of Noran Clinic Sleep Center are asked to complete the following forms prior to the study. Please download and fill out the sleep study forms below.

Sleep Consultation Sleep Questionnaire (87 KB PDF)
Sleep Study Preparation Information (15 KB PDF)

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