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Temporary test of the interstim therapy device stage 1
1)Limit activity during entire test period, This includes :
limit bending from the waiste (bend your knees)
avoid exeessive twisting and heavy bending
avoidheavy house work (no vaccuuming or scrubbing floors
no sexual intercourse during the trial
lift yout body into or out of a seat, do not side across seats
2) Bathing and dressing
keep dressings dry and intact for the first 24 hours
SHOWERS may RESUME 24 hours after surgery (no baths or soaking)
unplug test box before showering
replace dressing if needed do NOT use scissors
Leave the tape strips over incisions until they fall off on there own
3) Conplations are very rare
a small amount of blood or ooze is normal during the test period
excessive bleeding should be reported to your surgen
expect some discomfort at the lead site for one or 2 days
take tylonel or ibuprofen for pain
4) Other
Take all prescribed antibotics
Must keep voiding diary during test period
turn on screener box when local anesthetic and sedation have worn off,
turn up slowly until tapping and fluttering can be felt
stimulation should be on 24 hours a day, except when showering
sensations may changeas you change positions
sensations should not be uncomfortable, adjust settings as needed
"MORE IS NOT BETTER.. thus being said you do not need to feel it for it to work
Turn screener box off to drive, then turn on when done driving, "or"
tape "A" dial while driving
Do not open back cover to adjust settings unless instructed by a
physician, nurse or medtronic representative
Be careful not to cut, pull, break or crimp wires.
5) Trouble shooting
any emergency, or if unsure, turn off screener box
if you loose sensation, check the connection between the box and wire
make sure batteries are in place and working
if green light stops flashing, turn stimulator off, push in battery ,
and turn back on to reset.
Temporary test of the interstim therapy device stage 1
1)Limit activity during entire test period, This includes :
limit bending from the waiste (bend your knees)
avoid exeessive twisting and heavy bending
avoidheavy house work (no vaccuuming or scrubbing floors
no sexual intercourse during the trial
lift yout body into or out of a seat, do not side across seats
2) Bathing and dressing
keep dressings dry and intact for the first 24 hours
SHOWERS may RESUME 24 hours after surgery (no baths or soaking)
unplug test box before showering
replace dressing if needed do NOT use scissors
Leave the tape strips over incisions until they fall off on there own
3) Conplations are very rare
a small amount of blood or ooze is normal during the test period
excessive bleeding should be reported to your surgen
expect some discomfort at the lead site for one or 2 days
take tylonel or ibuprofen for pain
4) Other
Take all prescribed antibotics
Must keep voiding diary during test period
turn on screener box when local anesthetic and sedation have worn off,
turn up slowly until tapping and fluttering can be felt
stimulation should be on 24 hours a day, except when showering
sensations may changeas you change positions
sensations should not be uncomfortable, adjust settings as needed
"MORE IS NOT BETTER.. thus being said you do not need to feel it for it to work
Turn screener box off to drive, then turn on when done driving, "or"
tape "A" dial while driving
Do not open back cover to adjust settings unless instructed by a
physician, nurse or medtronic representative
Be careful not to cut, pull, break or crimp wires.
5) Trouble shooting
any emergency, or if unsure, turn off screener box
if you loose sensation, check the connection between the box and wire
make sure batteries are in place and working
if green light stops flashing, turn stimulator off, push in battery ,
and turn back on to reset.
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