An overnight sleep study, or Polysomnogram (PSG), is a simple, non-invasive and painless test used to diagnose and evaluate a variety of sleep disorders. Various electrodes are used to monitor the patient’s airflow, heartbeat (EKG), blood oxygen level, brain wave patterns (EEG), eye movements, and the movements of respiratory muscles and limbs.

The Sleep Study Experience

At ASMS, overnight sleep studies are conducted seven nights a week on adults, children, and infants. Once we receive a referral from the patient’s physician, our expert staff handles all aspects of verifying insurance coverage and then contacts the patient to arrange a convenient time for a sleep study.

When the patient arrives on the night of the study, he/she will be welcomed by one of our experienced and friendly technicians, who will accommodate the patient’s needs to ensure maximum comfort. The patient will be given his/her own private and spacious room, and once the patient is set up properly, the technician will leave the patient’s room and monitor the test from a separate room. The technician is unable to see the patient, therefore giving the patient full privacy, though communication is available through an intercom.

In addition to conducting sleep studies at its centers, ASMS also offers the option of unattended sleep studies and in-home studies, for those who qualify.