Home Sleep Study

The Eastern Iowa Sleep Center is an Independent Testing Facility (IDTF) that is governed by standards which only allow testing to be scheduled after receiving a referral from your physician or a sleep medicine physician. This allows for evaluation of your health to determine if a sleep study is right for you.

• Complete all the Sleep Study Questionnaires sent to you online or mailed to you.
• Avoid napping and caffeine on the day of your study.
• Continue to take your normal daily medications, unless otherwise directed by your physician.
• Allow at least one finger to be void of special nail applications for the pulse oximeter to work properly.
• You may otherwise go about your normal daily routine.

• Photo identification.
• Insurance card(s) and co-pay.
• Completed registration forms and questionnaires.
• If you are performing your Home Sleep Study at our In-Lab for DOT purposes, please bring:
  • Sleep medication prescribed per your doctor or over-the-counter.
  • Current medication list and the prescription medications you take before bed in their original containers. If diabetic please bring any snack you need.
  • Pajamas or top & bottom sleep clothes. Women may wear a bra underneath.
  • Toothbrush & paste, soap, shampoo and any other toiletries you may need after the study and a change of clothes if needed.

• The device will need to be returned between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. the next day. The device will be downloaded and a Sleep Physician will complete your report.

• A follow up visit is needed with the provider that referred you to EISC.
• If you do not have a follow up visit scheduled, please contact that provider’s office.
• We send a completed Report to your referring provider.
• If you have not heard from your provider within 10 business days, please let us know.
• Your referring provider will review the study with you for treatment options.

The treatment that is right for you depends on many different factors. You can discuss which treatment is best with your health care provider. Some of the options include:

Positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy

• Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP): This device delivers a constant level of air pressure throughout the night. The level of pressure is determined by your health care provider.
• Automatic positive airway pressure (APAP): This device automatically raises or lowers the air pressure as needed throughout the night. The level of pressure is determined by your health care provider.
• Bilevel positive airway pressure (BPAP): This device has two levels of pressure – a higher level when you breathe in, and a lower level when you breathe out. The level of pressure is determined by your health care provider.

Lifestyle changes

• Losing weight
• Quitting smoking
• Avoiding alcohol and sedatives
• Sleeping on your side or stomach

Oral appliances

• Fit over the teeth and worn during sleep

Surgery

• Reduction of throat tissue
• Removal of tonsils and adenoids
• Weight loss surgery
• Inspire implant device