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6. Other Functions/Features

Stratos CRT-Ps offer many additional functions and features to assist with the physician in the care of the pacemaker patient.

6.1Temporary Programming

CAUTION

OFF Mode – The OFF mode can be transmitted as a temporary program only to permit evaluation of the patient’s spontaneous rhythm. (see Section 2.1.11).

A temporary program is a pacing program which remains activated while the programming head is positioned over the CRT-P. Upon removal of the programming head (at least 10 cm away from the CRT-P), the temporary program will be automatically deactivated and the permanent program will again be in effect.

Generally, every pacing program displayed on the programmer screen may be transmitted as a temporary program by pressing the key designated on the programmer keyboard. With few exceptions, this also applies to pacing programs containing a parameter conflict, which cannot be programmed as permanent programs. Temporary programming facilitates follow-up and enhances patient safety. Test programs affecting patient safety, like pacing threshold measurements in a pacemaker-dependent patient, should be activated as a temporary program only.

When interrogating Stratos CRT-Ps, the permanent program will always be displayed and documented, even though a temporary program was activated during the interrogation.

During temporary program activation, the rate adaptation, trend monitor, and the event counter are always inactive.