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Figure 5.15: Stop Therapy Trigger Mode
5.2.2 Magnet Mode
CAUTION: Prior to all patient MRI procedures, program the Magnet Mode to Off.
Magnet Mode set to On enables you to initiate an Entire Session VNS Scheduler therapy
session with the use of a magnet. To begin this therapy session:
1. In the Entire Session VNS Scheduler menu, ensure that the button adjacent to Magnet
Mode is On.
2. Select the Magnet Mode Duration. Refer to Section 5.2.3: Setting Parameters for
details on setting all Magnet Mode parameters.
3. Optionally, you may change the stimulation parameters displayed in the Implant Settings
menu. See Section 4.3: Implant Settings.
4. Program the settings into the IPG by selecting the Download Settings to IPG button.
The status of the Magnet Mode is reflected in the Program Implant menu (see Section
4: Programming the Implant) and vice versa.
Once the appropriate device settings for Magnet Mode are downloaded to the IPG,
stimulation may be triggered using a magnet swipe without further communication from the
SAPS.
NOTE: During a patient’s first therapy session, give the patient the magnet and review this
section and the Microtransponder
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System Quick Start Guide for
Patients with them.
5. Remove the magnet cover, if applicable (see Figure 5.16 below).