St. Jude Medical 3046, Руководство для клиницистов

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Figure 10. Insert and advance the lead to the target
1. Hold needle or
lead introducer
2. Advance the lead
Figure 11. Use the stylet to help place the lead
1. Stylet
2. Terminal end of lead
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Through fluoroscopic evaluation, confirm that the electrodes extend beyond the distal tip of
the lead introducer or needle. If they do not, advance the lead or withdraw the lead
introducer as necessary to expose the electrodes.
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Perform intraoperative testing. See the clinician’s manual for the appropriate trial stimulator
for instructions.
Securing the Trial Lead
After the lead has been externalized, it should be connected to the trial cable and secured to the
skin to guard against movement during the trial period. For instructions about using the trial
cable, see the clinician’s manual for that component.
1.
Once proper lead placement has been confirmed, tape the trial lead securely to the skin with
small adhesive strips.
2.
Connect the trial cable to the trial lead if disconnected.
3.
Loop the externalized lead and excess trial cable, and secure it to the patient’s back with an
appropriately sized adhesive drape. Leave sufficient trial cable length exposed to allow
convenient connection to the trial stimulator.
Disposing of Explanted Components
Explanted St. Jude Medical™ components should be returned to St. Jude Medical for proper
disposal. To return an explanted component, place it in a container or bag marked with a
biohazard label and coordinate the return with your St. Jude Medical representative or Technical
Support.
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