Thank you for choosing Cardio Respiratory Sleep to assist with your medical tests. This document provides you with information about the procedure you will be undertaking, what it involves, the associated risks and its outcomes.

What does the procedure involve?
A Home-Based Sleep Study is an overnight, comprehensive analysis of sleeping patterns. Upon arrival at a CRS clinic, a technician will perform an initial assessment of your vital signs, and take photographs to assist our sleep physicians in making interpretations of your results. A nasal resistance test will also be performed to determine airway patency according to standard procedures.

The sleep study set-up at the clinic will take approximately 30mins to complete. During the process, multiple leads will be applied to your head, face, chest and legs. In order to obtain a comprehensive analysis of your sleep, leads are applied to obtain information on brain activity, cardiac electrical activity, respiratory efforts, breathing behaviour, and limb movements for the duration of the night. All leads serve a unique purpose, therefore the application of each lead is important. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask our friendly technician.

What are the risks?
Sleep studies are a non-invasive, painless procedure. Although the risk factors are minimal, slight skin abrasions may arise due to the over preparation/ cleaning of the skin with an abrasive gel. Mild skin irritation from the adhesive material used on the electrodes may also arise, however often subside once the leads are removed. Please advise if you have any relevant allergies. Allergic reactions may happen due to the use of medical tape and other products on the skin, and would only be topical.

Throughout the procedure, slight discomfort may be felt as a result of the numerous leads applied to the body and the longevity of the procedure. We aim to make your experience as comfortable as possible.

What will happen after the procedure?
Upon completion of the procedure, results will be formulated within five days post sleep study. The study aims to identify the presence of a sleep disorder, and/or sleep disordered breathing. Results will be sent, with recommendations for treatment if required, to your referring doctor and any additional doctor specified by you. If for some reason the study fails, you will be contacted by a CRS representative to repeat the study.

 

Consent to Testing

I have read this information and had the opportunity to ask questions. I understand the test which will be performed and I have been made aware of the risks involved. I understand that CRS is a private practice and that I will incur a fee for this test, for which I accept liability for and will pay in accordance with the policy set by CRS. I consent to participate in this procedure. I understand that the signing of this form is voluntary and I am absolutely free to deny consent if I desire.*

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