Define Tined Lead Thresholds
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When the tined lead is placed through the introducer sheath,
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the CP provides test stimulation to help determine if the lead
electrodes are near the sacral nerve . This section explains how
the CP is used to test and record the responses and response
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thresholds for stimulation with each electrode of the tined lead .
Upon entering the Define Thresholds screen, the most proximal
electrode (E3) is selected by default . A different electrode can
be selected by pressing that electrode on the CP screen . A gray
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box is visible around each electrode until stimulation is delivered
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with the selected electrode ( 1 ) . The box changes color
depending on the stimulation amplitude and the motor and
sensory responses evoked . When stimulation is at the minimum
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amplitude that evokes the desired physiological response (motor
and/or sensory), the color around the electrode indicates the
quality of that electrode:
Green -> Good placement based on relatively low stimulation
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amplitude and desired responses .
Yellow -> Acceptable placement based on moderate
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stimulation amplitude and desired responses .
Red -> Undesired placement based on high stimulation
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amplitude and/or an undesirable sensory response .
The threshold value of the selected electrode is updated each
time a new test stimulation occurs .
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