Abbott St. Jude Medical Patient Controller 3875, User Manual

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Using the Surgery Mode Feature
This section provides information and instructions
about what you need to do before and after a surgical
procedure. Using this feature turns therapy off while
you undergo your procedure.
NOTE: If you feel uncomfortable completing
the following steps, contact Abbott Medical
before your procedure. Contact your clinician
before your procedure to learn more about
any risks.
Preparing for a Surgical Procedure
If you are going to undergo a surgical procedure,
follow these guidelines:

Set your IPG to Surgery Mode before your
procedure. See "Setting the IPG to Surgery Mode"
(page 40) for instructions.
 Charge your patient controller before the
procedure.

Bring your identification card and patient
controller to the procedure.