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Diagnostic Sleep Study

Our in-hospital sleep studies provide you with a restful, hotel-quality experience right here in the convenient setting of your community hospital.

In-Hospital Sleep Study

The Bristol Hospital Sleep Center allows for more personal attention and a focus on a comfortable and restful environment for you. Our amenity-rich rooms are designed to be quiet and relaxing, making them ideal for assessment and treatment. Our in-hospital sleep study involves an overnight stay at the Center.

How to Prepare

There is nothing scary about taking part in a sleep study or preparing for it. We recommend that, on the day of, you:

Follow your normal daily routine as much as possible
Try to avoid napping
Avoid caffeine
Shower before arriving

You should also pack some items to bring along with you, including:

Comfortable pajamas to sleep in
Toothbrush
Change of clothes for the morning

What to Expect

Upon arrival, your sleep technologist will go over everything with you in detail, go over your sleep habits and fill out a questionnaire.

During your evaluation our expert team uses state-of-the-art technology to monitor your:

Heart
Lungs
Brain
Oxygen levels
Breathing patterns
Arm & leg movements

From these results, the medical director and technologists work together to diagnose your condition and provide treatment that can produce immediate results.

Hotel-Like Setting

Our amenity-rich rooms are specifically designed to be quiet and relaxing, making them ideal for assessment and treatment.

Each room features:

New furniture
Flat-screen television
Private bathroom

We offer a free continental breakfast upon the completion of your sleep study.

Schedule Your Consultation

Schedule your sleep consultation today by filling out the form or calling us directly at 860.585.3300.

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