Sleep Study Preparation
Learn how to prepare for your sleep study
Learn how to prepare for your sleep study at Community Hospital’s Sleep Disorders Center at Ryan Ranch, or from the comfort of your own home. The insights from your sleep test will help you and your care team make informed choices to support better, more restful nights.
How to prepare for a sleep study (in‑center)
If your doctor orders a sleep study at our center, rest assured that your stay will be comfortable and relaxing. Our rooms are private, and our pillows and blankets are soft and cozy. If you desire, you can bring your own bedding. You can also choose the size and firmness of your mattress.
What to do the day of your sleep study
The day of your study at the Sleep Disorders Center:
- Take your usual medications, unless your doctor tells you otherwise
- Shower or bathe, but don’t put oil on your skin or use leave-in hair conditioner
- Don’t wear braids or other hairstyles that could make it hard to place sensors on your scalp
- Don’t drink anything with caffeine or alcohol after noon
- Don’t take a nap after noon
- Eat dinner before you arrive
- Tell us if you need to leave the Sleep Disorders Center at a specific time the next day
If your child age 11 or younger will get a sleep study, plan to stay with them overnight on a cot in the testing room. You may choose to stay overnight with your child age 12 to 17.
What to bring to your sleep study
When you come to the Sleep Disorders Center, bring the following:
- Insurance card
- Pajamas
- Positive airway pressure (CPAP or BiPAP) headgear, mask, and nasal pillows if you already use them
- Nasal spray if you use it regularly
- Oral sleep apnea appliance if you use one
- Sleep medication, if given permission on the sleep study order
- Pillow if you prefer your own
- Reading material
If you bring a cell phone, we’ll ask you to turn it off to prevent it from waking you up during the study.
How to prepare for a home sleep test
Home sleep tests make it easy to learn what’s going on with your sleep—right from your own bed. We’ll teach you how to place sensors on your body and attach them to a recorder that you take home. The device tracks your breathing and movements as you sleep.
What to expect
You’ll come to the Sleep Disorders Center for a one-hour appointment to pick up your testing equipment and learn how to use it. Bring your completed sleep questionnaire and sleep diary log, or arrive 30 minutes early to fill them out before your appointment.
The morning after your home sleep study, return the recorder and all sensors to the center between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Allow five to 10 minutes for equipment check-in.
Watch an instructional sleep video on YouTube
How to use the Checkme O2 Max sleep device
The Checkme O2 Max by Wellue is a compact, user-friendly home sleep test device designed to monitor and assess your sleep quality. It tracks key sleep parameters, including oxygen levels, heart rate, and respiratory patterns, all while you sleep. With its non-invasive sensors and easy setup, this device allows you to conduct a thorough sleep study in the comfort of your own home.
To get started:
Download the Celeste+ mobile app
Watch an instructional video on how to use the mobile app
Get step-by-step instructions in English [PDF]
Note: The clinic code, setup code and number of nights will be provided by your care team.
Get step-by-step instructions in Spanish [PDF]
