Brief VNS Programming Procedure Note

Patient has a VNS generator for seizure control. VNS generator was accessed using a VNSTherapy tablet.

Device: VNSTherapy Sentiva Model 1000 SN ***

Implant date ***

Battery ***

Parameter(s)

Current ------> Adjusted (if changed)

Output current (mA) *** ***

Signal frequency (Hz) *** ***

Pulse width (µsec) *** ***

Signal on time (sec) *** ***

Signal off time (min) *** ***

Magnet current (mA) *** ***

Magnet pulse width (µsec) *** ***

Magnet on time (sec) *** ***

Autostim current (mA) *** ***

Autostim pulse width *** ***

Autostim on time (sec) *** ***

Patient was counseled that increased stimulation can lead to side effects such as hoarseness, throat discomfort, cough, tingling, and headache. They were monitored after programming and did not think these were an issue. If they notice these later they were instructed to contact the clinic so we can consider further changes.