User Guide

Patient System Handbook 60 STIMULATION.
When used as a therapy for
pain, an artificially applied, low-level, pulsating electrical "shock" felt as a tingling or pulsating sensation in the area of pain and perceived enough to reduce the awareness of pain.
STIMULATION COVERAGE.
Area on the
body where stimulation occurs. (See Area.)
E
Stimulation On/Off Button icon.
SYSTEM FAILURE.
Inability of stimulator
system to deliver stimulation therapy.
TRIAL SCREENING.
Temporary evaluation
of electrical stimulation of the spinal cord.
TRIAL JOURNAL.
Questionnaire, chart and
activity log used to record information during the Trial Phase.
TRIAL STIMULATOR SYSTEM.
Precision
system components used during a limited time to evaluate SCS therapy. The Trial Stimulator System consists of an External Trial Stimulator (ETS), temporary or permanent lead(s), lead cable(s), the Remote Control, and a Velcro Belt.
VA S .
Visual Analog Scale. Numerical scale/
graph used to chart before-and-after pain levels included in the Pain Profile.
WARNING.
Potential hazards that you must
be aware of to avoid serious situations that may cause injury or death.