Programmer's Manual

74 English Programmer Model 2740
Pulse Width and Rate
Complete these steps if the Pulse Width and Rate option was selected.
Evaluate Pulse Width and Rate
1. Select a pulse width/rate option for evaluation.
2. Use the arrow buttons to select the test stimulation amplitude value.
3. Select the Test Stimulation button to deliver one burst of stimulation at the selected amplitude and pulse
width / rate combination; observe the patient’s tongue response.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until the patient experiences a tongue motion similar to current therapy.
5. Select the Save button for the Similar to Current Therapy level to record the amplitude value.
6. Select a description of the patient’s tongue motion at the Similar to Current Therapy level.
7. If desired, repeat steps 2 and 3 until a functional tongue motion is observed. Select the Save button for
the Functional level and select a description of the patient’s tongue motion.
Note: Saving a Functional level is optional.
8. Select a different pulse width/rate option for evaluation. These levels can be viewed again if the previous
pulse width/rate option is selected.
Note: It is recommended to evaluate at least two pulse width/rate options.
Note: Selecting a different pulse width/rate option will clear the saved stimulation levels.
9. Repeat steps 2-7 for the new pulse width/rate selection.
10. If desired, select additional pulse width/rate options for evaluation and repeat steps 2-7 for each
selection.
11. Select the Next Step button.
Figure 5-15. Advanced Follow Up - Evaluate Pulse Width and Rate Screen
Select Pulse Width/Rate and Amplitude
1. Review the level and tongue motion data that was saved on the previous screen.
2. Select the desired pulse width/rate option.
3. Select the desired stimulation level if two levels are available.
Note: Therapy Amplitude is equivalent to the “Similar to Current Therapy” level.