Handbook

Glossary
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to produce electronic images of tissues and organs.
OPTIONS. Methods for adjusting stimulation
beyond amplitude, or level, using the Remote Control. Your healthcare provider may or may not provide you with all available options.
D Program Button icon. This symbol
represents the Program button on the remote control.
PARESTHESIA. Sensation produced by
electrical stimulation.
PATIENT IDENTIFICATION CARD. A
wallet size card that lists the patient and physician names, and IPG model and serial number.
PERMANENT IMPLANT. A stimulator
system, pulse generator and leads,
implanted in the body and maintained by a pulse generator battery Charging System.
PRECAUTION. Generally, situations that you
should be aware of in order to avoid potentially uncomfortable stimulation sensations and/or damage to your stimulation system.
PROGRAM. Combination of one or more
stimulation areas.
PULSE WIDTH. The length of time each
stimulation "spark" lasts. An option setting available from the Remote Control.
RATE. The number of times–per-second
(speed) at which stimulation pulses are delivered to the spinal cord. An option setting available from the Remote Control.