Case Notes- Implants & Trials

Question 1

First we place the leads, then we (blank) the leads, then we (blank) the leads…..

Answer 1

Test, Secure

Question 2

What kind of stylet has the STRIPE marking?

Answer 2

STRAIGHT

Question 3

Name 3 reasons why port plugs must be placed in the IPG right away after opening on sterile field:

Answer 3

1. To check that ports are open
2. To make sure no fluids or gunk get into the ports
3. To make sure that by the end of the case, the ports are filled with either plugs or leads

Question 4

What gets removed before Hexing Down?

Answer 4

The stylet!

Question 5

How much working length is lost with the Infinion CX leads?

Answer 5

15cm

Question 6

When making the incision in a perm case, where do you make the incision?

Answer 6

2 ish levels below T12/L1

Question 7

When inserting the needle, we want to START medial to (blank), fall off the (blank) and aim/ push towards the (blank)

Answer 7

Pedicle, Lamina, Nare

Question 8

Do you have to take out the stylet to inter-op test?

Answer 8

NO

Question 9

How do you know if the Clik X anchor is properly placed?

Answer 9

Long tip towards head and set screw face UP!

Question 10

What essentially is the last step in a perm case?

Answer 10

Hex down on set screws on IPG, Wrap cords behind it, and place IPG in pocket with BSC face up

Question 11

When intraop testing, which mode on the CP is used for paresthesia mapping?

Answer 11

ETroll, in coarse or medium

Question 12

Lateral nerves are more BLANK, Medial fibers are more BLANK

Which fibers push the caudal fibers medially into the cord?

Answer 12

North , south

Rostral