Why did my provider prescribe me this sleep test?
This test is designed to evaluate you for sleep apnea, a common disorder that causes your throat to close at night while you sleep, preventing you from breathing.
These pauses in breathing or ‘apneas’ put a lot of stress on your body. Sleep apnea can also contribute to numerous other health issues, many of them serious, including heart failure, elevated blood pressure, atrial fibrillation, type 2 diabetes and stroke.
What if I’m not tired?
While many patients with sleep apnea experience day-time sleepiness, snoring and nighttime wakefulness, you may not feel tired or have any obvious symptoms, but still be suffering from sleep apnea. This puts you at greater risk of developing secondary health issues or diseases. This is why a simple home sleep test is a quick and convenient way to either diagnose or rule-out sleep apnea for you.
Download the SleepImage® Mobile app on your smartphone or tablet; if a smartphone or tablet is not available to you, please let the Ognomy Sheepa team know (contact details are at the bottom of this sheet).
Step 2:
Open the SleepImage® Mobile app on your device, and sign in using your Patient Id, which we have provided to you, and your date of birth.
Step 3:
The ring should be snug but not tight. For best results, we suggest the left thumb, index, or pinkie fingers, although it can be worn on other fingers.
*Please complete this test the day you receive it in the mail to ensure quick results.
Step 4:
Please mail back the device IMMEDIATELY after you complete your test using the included return label.
For additional questions on how to use the SleepImage® device you may also call the Ognomy Sheepa team from 8:30am to 4:30pm Eastern Time: 1-877-664-6669.