User's Manual

Glossary
Precision Spectra™ System Information for Patients
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RATE. The number of times–per-second (speed) at which stimulation pulses are delivered to the spinal cord.
An option setting available from the Remote Control.
REMOTE CONTROL. A battery powered hand-held computer used to adjust stimulation.
SAVE. The Remote Control button command used to store a newly created or modifi ed stimulation program.
SLEEP MODE. A time-out period when the Remote Control is not being used. Also known as idle mode.
SPINAL CORD STIMULATION (SCS). A method of applying electrical pulses to the spinal cord to block/mask
pain signals to the brain.
STIMULATION. When used as a therapy for pain, an artifi cially applied, low-level, pulsating electrical signal
delivered to a nerve by a device. Felt as a tingling or pulsating sensation in the area of pain and perceived
enough to reduce the awareness of pain.
STIMULATION COVERAGE. Area on the body where stimulation occurs. (See Area.)
STIMULATOR. Small implantable electrical pulse generator used to provide stimulation.
SUBCLAVICULAR. Below the collarbone.
SURELIFE BATTERY. Battery technology allowing the Precision Spectra™ IPG to be completely discharged
without causing battery failure or degradation.