Boston Scientific Neuromodulation Corporation PSC5210W Manual Do Utilizador
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Physician Implant Manual
• ultrasonic scanning
• high-output ultrasound
• high-output ultrasound
If any of the above is required by medical necessity, refer to “Instruc-
tions for the Physician” on page 16. Ultimately, however, the device
may require explantation as a result of damage to the device.
tions for the Physician” on page 16. Ultimately, however, the device
may require explantation as a result of damage to the device.
Automobiles and Other Equipment.
Patients should not operate
automobiles, other motorized vehicles, or potentially dangerous
machinery/equipment with therapeutic stimulation switched on. Stim-
ulation must be turned off first. Sudden stimulation changes, if they
occur, may distract patients from attentive operation of the vehicle or
equipment.
machinery/equipment with therapeutic stimulation switched on. Stim-
ulation must be turned off first. Sudden stimulation changes, if they
occur, may distract patients from attentive operation of the vehicle or
equipment.
Post Operative.
During the two weeks following surgery, it is
important to use extreme care so that appropriate healing will secure
the implanted components and close the surgical incisions:
the implanted components and close the surgical incisions:
• Do not lift objects of more than five pounds.
• Do not engage in rigorous physical activity such as twisting,
• Do not engage in rigorous physical activity such as twisting,
bending, or climbing.
• If new leads were implanted, do not raise your arms above your
head.
Temporarily, there may be some pain in the area of the implant as the
incisions heal. If discomfort continues beyond two weeks, contact
your physician.
incisions heal. If discomfort continues beyond two weeks, contact
your physician.
If you notice excessive redness around the wound areas during this
time, contact your physician to check for infection and administer
proper treatment. In rare cases, adverse tissue reaction to implanted
materials can occur during this period.
time, contact your physician to check for infection and administer
proper treatment. In rare cases, adverse tissue reaction to implanted
materials can occur during this period.
Be sure to consult your physician before making lifestyle changes due
to decreases in pain.
to decreases in pain.
Stimulator Location.
Never attempt to change the orientation or
“flip” the Stimulator. Do not “finger” or play with the Stimulator. If