Programmer's Manual

4 English Programmer Model 2740
Stimulation Setting Terms
Table 1-2 defines terms related to stimulation settings.
Table 1-2. Stimulation Setting Terms
Term Definition
Amplitude The stimulation level measured in volts. Increasing amplitude will increase
stimulation strength; decreasing amplitude will decrease stimulation
strength.
Electrode
configuration
The electrodes and polarities used to deliver the stimulation.
Note: This is an advanced setting.
Patient amplitude
control
This feature allows the patient to use the patient remote to adjust the
stimulation amplitude within predefined limits set by the physician.
Pause time The length of time that the patient is allowed to suspend therapy if
needed during the night.
Pulse width The stimulation pulse duration. Increasing pulse width will increase
stimulation strength; decreasing pulse width will decrease stimulation
strength.
Note: This is an advanced setting.
Rate Number of stimulating pulses delivered per second. Increasing rate will
increase stimulation strength; decreasing rate will decrease stimulation
strength.
Note: This is an advanced setting.
Start delay The period between the time the patient activates the therapy for the
night and the time stimulation begins. This interval allows the patient to
fall asleep before therapy starts.
Therapy duration The length of time that therapy is delivered once it is turned on. This
should correspond to the amount of time the patient will spend asleep.
Timing A term referring to the start delay, pause time, and therapy duration
settings.