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- Please arrive at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi's main entrance reception desk, located on Level G, to register and check-in at 7:30 pm. You will stay at the clinic until 6:00 or 7:00 am the following day, unless additional tests are required.
- A technologist will greet you at approximately 7:30 pm in the main lobby and accompany you to your assigned room on the 10th floor. It is important that you arrive on time!
- Please make sure to eat a meal before you arrive for your appointment.
Note: please call 800 8 CCAD (2223), extension 19064 for further information if required. - Please make sure to take all of your evening medications (including medications you usually take after 7:00 pm) after dinner and before checking in for your appointment.
- No medications should be taken after you complete your check-in.
- No medications are allowed at bedside. You may only take your morning medications after you are discharged.
- Please discuss with the nurse if you are feeling sick or having acute pain on the day of your appointment.
- Please note that only male technologists treat patients during sleep studies.
- Please note that no companions are allowed in the room during the procedure.
- Please note that breakfast is not included.
Things to Avoid
- Coffee, tea, soft drinks, chocolates and alcohol.
- Daytime sleeping or napping.
- Remove nail polish or artificial nails.
- Hair is free of oil, creams, lotions, hair spray, gel and other products.
- Do not wear makeup.
- No visitors allowed after 9:00 pm.
- No mobile phone usage during the procedure.
Things to Remember
- Please arrive on time for your scheduled appointment.
- Eat your regular evening meal before you arrive. If you are diabetic require a snack at bedtime, you may bring a snack with you.
- Men's moustaches and beards must be clean-shaven or neatly trimmed.
- Patients being dropped off for the overnight study should be picked up at the main lobby at 7:00 am.
Things to Bring with You
- Emirates ID and Insurance card
- Comfortable sleepwear
- Positive Airway Pressure Therapy (CPAP/BILEVEL machine), PAP mask and headgear
- It is extremely important to keep your scheduled appointment. Please contact call 800 8 CCAD (2223) if you need toreschedule or cancel your appointment. To speak with a sleep technologist after hours (7:00 pm to 7:00 am), please call 800 8 CCAD (2223), extension 19064. For more information, please visit clevelandclinicabudhabi.ae.
