Section 1: What is SCS

Question 1

In SCS, the electrical current transmitted from the neurostimulator is sent to leads placed within the

Answer 1

epidural space

Question 2

Intrathecal space contains…

Answer 2

CSF fluid (cerebrospinal fluid)

Question 3

Gate Control Theory can be described as the _______ ability to control ________.

Answer 3

1. brain

2. pain

Question 4

Ohm’s law defines the relationship between _____, ______ and _______.

Answer 4

Voltage, current and resistance

Question 5

Three components used in SCS are ______, ________, and _______.

Answer 5

Electrodes, extension and power source

Question 6

For patients receiving neurostimulation therapy, spinal cord stimulation effectively eliminates the source of pain

Answer 6

false

Question 7

The space between the dura mater and the spinal canal is ___

Answer 7

epidural space

Question 8

A power source (battery) provides ________ to push electrons through a conductor (wire or lead)

Answer 8

electricity

Question 9

The use of _____ for pain relief is based on the Gate Theory which blocks or allows the transmission of pain signals to the brain.

Answer 9

electricity

Question 10

What is SCS?

Answer 10

Spinal Cord Stimulation is a proven safe and effective therapy that can help to manage many types of chronic intractable pain. SCS uses low voltage electrical stimulation of the spinal nerves to help block the sensation of pain.