natus Nicolet SCU, User Manual

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Revised 8/27/13
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Performing a Cortical Stimulation Study
5. Train Duration - Press the Train Duration button and then select the
desired train duration: Units of seconds (5 seconds, typical) or Continuous
if using a stimulator probe. The last selected rate setting becomes the startup
default setting.
6. Pulse Frequency - Press the Pulse Frequency button and then select the
desired pulse frequency rate (50 Hz, typical). The last selected rate setting
becomes the startup default setting.
7. Pulse Duration - Press the Pulse Duration button and then select the
desired pulse duration: 100 - 1000 uSec . The last selected Duration setting
becomes the startup default setting.
8. Positive Electrode s - Press the ‘ Ele ’ (Anode) button and turn the
Selector knob until the desired electrode number or label appears and then
press the Selector knob .
9. Negative Electrode s - Press the ‘ Electrode - ’ (Cathode) button and turn the
Selector knob until the desired electrode number or label appears and then
press the Selector knob .
The applicable stimulation probe is the Natus Neurology Incorporated
Bipolar Stimulation Probe with 2.2mm diameter tips. The applicable
stimulation electrodes are any commercially available 2.3mm diameter
Strip and Grid Electrodes. In the United States only, the stimulation
electrodes and stimulation probes must have been cleared to market by
the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).