Evaluation of your sleep problem will include a referral to our center from your physician. A sleep interview and sleep questionnaire are conducted. If deemed necessary, a more comprehensive evaluation is conducted by an overnight stay in the sleep center for full monitoring of sleep. This non-invasive and painless test continuously records brain wave activity, heart rate, breathing, blood oxygen saturation, and limb movements during sleep. Most problems can be assessed with one night at the center but some treatments may require a second night.

Sleep studies are performed at the time you sleep. Typically, this would be at night but some shift workers prefer to sleep during the day.

• We ask patients to arrive 1-2 hours before their normal bedtime.
• A trained technician applies electrodes and the patient is then allowed to read or watch television until they are ready to sleep.
• The sleep technician then monitors sleep throughout the night and is available at a moments notice should some need arise during the study.
• Depending on the reason for the evaluation, we generally ask that you continue to take your regular medications.
• During the night, if you need to get out of bed, a single plug can be disconnected and you are free to get out of bed.
• The technician will awaken you in the morning and the electrodes are removed.
• A complimentary continental breakfast is provided upon request at “check-out” time in the morning.

The sleep study is scored and reviewed by a board certified sleep expert, usually within 1-2 days. Once your sleep disorder is diagnosed, the staff at Keswick Sleep Institute will work with your physician to develop a treatment plan that best fits your needs. Treatment strategies may include a medical device, medication, education or behavioral intervention. Our staff can review the results of the sleep study with you so that you fully understand the rationale for the treatment strategy. Our goal is to restore your sleep and alertness in the most effective manner available.

Let us be your sleep health resource for achieving the highest level of healthy and restorative sleep and subsequently - quality daytime functioning – that is possible.