Titration Study
What Is A Titration Study?
A titration study determines what level and type of PAP (positive airway pressure) therapy is most appropriate for you. It’s the same study as an overnight sleep study (PSG), except before going to sleep you’re fitted with a mask that delivers PAP (positive airway pressure) which will keep your airway open while you sleep and prevent apnea.
When you arrive for your sleep study, a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) will be at the site to greet you and show you to your room. After you make yourself comfortable, your technologist will explain the study process, and answer any questions you may have prior to fitting your mask and applying the sensors.
What To Expect
Getting Ready
First, your technologist will ask you questions about how you believe you breathe during the night in order to assess what type of mask will work best for you. You will be fitted with a mask and given time to relax quietly with the mask on to give you a chance to get comfortable with it.
The next step is to apply the sensors. The technologist will use stickers to affix leads on your legs and chest. You will also have two belts placed around your chest and abdomen that monitor your body’s efforts to breathe.
Next, your head will be marked and measured with a paper ruler and a grease pencil. This is done because each electrode on your head needs to be in a precise location. Once this is complete, a skin prep jelly will be applied to clean the scalp for the electrodes.
Electrodes are then placed on the surface of your scalp with a small amount of paste. The prep, paste, and tape are hypoallergenic.
This process is completely painless and generally takes about 40 minutes to make sure everything is placed correctly.
Testing
Once you’re fitted with the sensors, you can relax in your room, catch up on phone calls, enjoy Smart/Cable/Vios TV, Wi-Fi, or read until "Lights Out" at 11pm. Yes, you may eat, drink, and use the bathroom throughout the night! We want you to feel comfortable and relax as you would at home prior to going to sleep. You may bring your own food/snacks. Should you need to get up at all during the night, simply let your technologist know.
Before you fall asleep, your technologist will assist you with putting on your mask. PAP therapy will be applied during the entire study and adjusted remotely while you sleep.
Your technologist will monitor your testing remotely throughout the study and will be available to answer questions and ensure you’re comfortable. Once your study is complete, the technologist will remove the electrodes and leads. Any remaining paste or marks can be easily washed out using warm water and shampoo. You may leave once your wires are removed.
All Done, Now What?
When the study is done in the morning, the technologist will waken you and remove the wires and sensors. Any remaining paste or marks can be easily washed out using warm water and shampoo.
You will typically be contacted within 7-10 days by the durable medical equipment (DME) vendor you have selected to schedule picking up your PAP therapy device
