Programmer's Manual

Programmer Model 2740 English 61
Chapter 5: Clinical Programming Sessions
This chapter describes implant, device check, and sleep study sessions.
Introduction
The programmer is used during implant, device checks, and sleep studies to select stimulation and sensing settings
that maintain airway patency.
When To Use Workflows
The tablet software includes workflows intended to guide the user through common clinical scenarios.
• System Check - Use this workflow to assess the integrity of the implanted system by checking
stimulation levels, observing waveforms, or measuring impedances. This is commonly done during
surgical implant or advanced troubleshooting.
• Initial Activation - Use this workflow when first turning on a patient’s therapy after the implant
procedure.
• Sleep Study - Use this workflow when the patient is undergoing an overnight sleep study.
• Follow Up - Use this workflow to make basic and advanced adjustments to the patient’s stimulation
settings. This can be done to improve patient comfort or therapy effectiveness.
The following sections contain additional detail on the activities performed during clinical programming sessions.
Generator Implant
Implant programming occurs during the surgical implant procedure. The programming goals of this session are to
verify stimulation function, sensor performance, and proper lead connections to the generator.
Implant Session Overview
• Start Session
• Enter Patient Details
• Check Generator Status
• Record Functional Level
• Assess Sensor Performance
• End Session
• Retain Records
Start Session
With the generator still in its sterile box, follow the steps for “Turning On the Programmer” on page 17 and
“Starting a Session” on page 20.