Programming the Neurostimulator Stimulation Settings
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Electrode Configuration
The CP provides the ability to switch between monopolar
and bipolar stimulation modes, to use automatically
generated recommended electrode configurations, and
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to manually set which electrodes are active and inactive
during stimulation.
Monopolar vs Bipolar Stimulation
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The
Programming
screen allows the electrode
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configuration to be set to be “Monopolar” or “Bipolar”
(
①
).
If “Monopolar” is selected, the Neurostimulator is
set as the anode and tined lead electrodes can only be
assigned as cathodes. If “Bipolar” is selected, a tined lead
electrode must be selected as an anode to deliver
stimulation.
Electrode Recommendations
The
Programming
screen displays up to four
recommended electrode configurations
(
②
)
. These
recommendations are intended to provide directional
guidance regarding which electrode configurations to
test. The recommendations are generated based on the
stimulation thresholds and motor and sensory responses
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recorded during tined lead placement or subsequent
redefining of the thresholds. Ultimately, electrode
configuration selection should be based on patient
comfort and symptom reduction. To set the electrode
configuration to a recommended configuration, press the
image of the recommendation.
Note:
If thresholds are not saved to the Neurostimulator, no electrode recommendations are provided.
