PNE Lead Placement
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When the PNE lead is placed through the Foramen needle, the
CP provides test stimulation to help determine if the lead is near
the sacral nerve . This screen shows a visual representation of
the PNE lead ( 1 ) and allows test stimulation of the PNE lead . To
stimulate using the PNE lead:
Connect the foramen needle test stimulation cable to the CP
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( 2 ) and to the PNE lead . Also connect the stimulation ground
cable to the CP ( 3 ) and to the patient (see the PNE Lead
Implant manual for more details on connecting to the PNE
lead and the patient) .
Note: The test stimulation cable is sterile and can be used in the sterile field .
Note: The stimulation ground cable is not sterile . Do not place the ground
electrode in the sterile field .
Next, press the "Impedance" button ( 4 ) to confirm the
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foramen needle is connected . A qualitative indication of the
impedance ("Good", "OK", or "Bad") will appear for 3 seconds
next to the tip of the foramen needle graphic ( 5 ) . See the
section Understanding Impedance Values for more information
about the qualitative impedance indicators .
To deliver stimulation, set the desired stimulation amplitude on
the Stimulation Bar ( 6 ) (see Controlling Stimulation Amplitude
for more information) . Next press the stimulation button ( 7 ) to
turn on stimulation . The stimulation button will light up when
stimulation is on .
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