Please follow these general guidelines on the day of your polysomnogram unless otherwise directed.

• Please wash and dry your hair prior to appointment. Do not use any conditioner, hair styling products, makeup, moisturizing cream, lotions or oil on face or body. Men should shave facial hair stubble but do not need to shave off a beard or mustache for the sleep study.

• Try to maintain your usual daytime schedule. Avoid any physical exercise that you normally would not do or any large meals in the evening. Try to refrain from taking naps on the day of your study.

• Avoid alcoholic beverages on the day of your study. Just as a reminder alcohol and smoking are not permitted on campus. Do not drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages after 5:00 pm.

• Please bring and take your regular medication as prescribed by your doctor. If you are a CPAP user, please bring your mask.

• It is necessary to bring sleeping attire. Patients must bring two-piece attire to maintain modesty and to allow for ease of placement of monitoring equipment. Please bring toiletries (e.g. toothpaste, toothbrush). The sleep clinic provides towels and bedding.

• Children should bring their favorite blankets, pillows, books, DVD’s or toys.