HOW TO USE YOUR PATIENT PROGRAMMER DBS THERAPY FOR PARKINSON’S DISEASE
INSTRUCTIONS AND HELP
You will use your patient programmer to turn your therapy on or off and check the battery. You may also be able to adjust the stimulation within options programmed by your doctor.
- Your clinician or nurse will show you how to use your programmer. Call your doctor if you need more help or have questions.
- You will receive a manual with detailed instructions.
GET STARTED
- Know what to do when you see a warning or alert.
- Start by learning the easy, basic operation of your programmer.
- Over time, learn more features of your programmer.
- Always keep the programmer with you.
WHAT DO THE SYMBOLS MEAN?
Your manual explains the symbols displayed on the screen. The chart is a quick guide to common symbols on the DBS patient programmer.
| Symbol | Definition |
|---|---|
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Therapy is on. |
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Therapy is off. |
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Battery is OK. |
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Battery is close to depletion. |
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Call your clinician. The neurostimulator battery is close to depletion. Therapy will not be available soon. |
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Call your clinician immediately to schedule replacement surgery. The neurostimulator battery is depleted and you neurostimulator is no longer delivering therapy. |
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Information on this site should not be used as a substitute for talking with your doctor. Always talk with your doctor about diagnosis and treatment information.