Sleep Study Information and Frequently Asked Questions

Akron Children’s Hospital Sleep Center

PATIENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR A POLYSOMNOGRAM (PSG/SLEEP STUDY)

Parking Instructions and Directions

All patients will go to Admitting on the 3rd floor in the main hospital, before going to the Sleep Lab. Park in the Bowery Street parking deck, P1 (199 West Bowery Street, Akron OH 44308), enter the Considine building on level 3 and take the 2nd bridge to the Main Hospital. Admitting will be on your right past the ball machine and yellow elevators.

The Considine Building main doors lock at 8:00 p.m. If you are being dropped off, you can enter the hospital through the Bowery Street parking deck (P1) and follow instructions above. Information Desks are available until 9:00 p.m. to assist you. Please arrive before 9:00 p.m. If you arrive after 9:00 p.m. the doors to the Considine Building will be locked and you will need to park in the Exchange Street Parking deck and enter through the Kay Jewelers Pavilion P2 (348 Locust Street, Akron OH 44302).

What to do at home before the sleep study

• Complete the 2-week sleep log and patient questionnaire and bring with you to the sleep study.
• Keep normal sleep routines including naps (infants and toddlers).
• No food or drinks containing caffeine 24 hours before sleep testing (coffee, tea, chocolate).
• Eat your dinner before coming to the sleep lab.
• Bathe and cleanse hair without using conditioner.
• Do not use lotion, oils, hairspray, gel or makeup.
• No braids or ponytails are allowed.

What to bring to the sleep lab

• Bring all bedtime medications to give to your child at night and necessary supplies.
• Bring any breathing aids (PAP mask and tubing, vent/trach supplies).
• Bring or wear 2-piece comfortable pajamas. (No one piece pajamas or onesies)
• Bring a light snack and caffeine free drink.
• Bring favorite blanket, pillow, or toy.

Sleep study rules

• Only ONE parent or legal guardian is allowed to stay in the patient room. It is required for the parent to stay the entire night and care for your child for all patients under the age of 18 years old. You are not allowed to leave the sleep lab for any reason during testing.
• No siblings are allowed.
• No cell phone use will be allowed in the sleep testing room once lights are off.

After sleep study

• Unless your child is scheduled for daytime testing, you will be able to leave from the sleep lab between 6:00-6:30 am and it will be necessary to leave the patient room at that time.
• Sleep study results will be sent to the ordering physician within 10 business days.

Contact Information

• Questions, cancel or reschedule call: 330-543-4485 or 1800-262-0333 ext 34485, during Monday-Friday 8-4:30.
• After hours: Sleep lab- 330-543-3390 or contact the Hospital Operator at 330-543-1000 and ask for Sleep Lab

You can also visit us on the web at https://www.akronchildrens.org/sleepcenter