DBS user information/ manuals

Scottish Deep Brain Stimulation
NHS GGC

Boston Scientific

Overview of the process, benefits and disadvantages of Deep Brain Stimulation. This site includes explanations as to what Deep Brain Stimulation is, who it's for and resources for patients, including frequently asked questions.

Web link to Boston Scientific brain stimulation page  Deep Brain Stimulation DBS | Boston Scientific 

 
Quick Start Guide on how to use the charger:
 
This is a quick guide for those living with a Boston Scientific Deep Brain Stimulator on how to charge it:

Link to a website showing how to use your charger Video

 

Quick Start Guide on how to use the remote control:
 
This is a quick guide for those living with a Boston Scientific Deep Brain Stimulator on how use the remote control to check the battery level of your stimulator and help control the stimulation settings:

For technical help with your device

Medtronic

    Video for patients on how to recharge the Percept RC device 

You Tube video https://youtu.be/iNY-PcJP_NM?si=SmOKyWSwwKyLUDrV

Link to website showing details of the Medtronic deep brain stimulator   Details of the Medtronic deep brain stimulator, including information about Parkinson's Disease, the Medtronic device, personal stories and living with DBS

Link to website with information about DBS therapy for those with tremor    Information about DBS therapy for those with tremor, the DBS products available, benefits and risks, personal stories and frequently asked questions

 Weblink to information for those with dystonia   Information about DBS therapy for those with dystonia, the DBS products available, benefits and risks, personal stories and frequently asked questions

 

For technical help with your device:

Medtronic DBS helpline:Phone number for technical support  +44 (0) 01923205101

Abbott/St Jude

Resources and information from Abbott about Parkinson's Disease and Essential Tremor, including how deep brain stimulation works, and how it helps control symptoms:

 

Web link to information about movement disorders   https://www.neuromodulation.abbott/us/en/movement-disorders.html

Web link to the manuals  How to use the rechargeable device

 

For technical help with your device:

Editorial Information

Next review date: 30/11/2026

Author(s): NHS Scotland Deep Brain Stimulation editorial group.

Version: 5

Co-Author(s): Michael Canty, James Manfield, Vicky Marshall, Tracey Murphy, Edward Newman, Susan O'Connell, Margaret Reynolds, Fiona Turnbull, Elaine Tyrrell, Joanna Wallace.

Approved By: NHS Scotland Deep Brain Stimulation Team