How Do I Select a Treatment Protocol?
Treatment protocols define the stimulation parameters used during TMS therapy. Stimware includes a library of predefined protocols that can be selected during patient setup or before starting a treatment session.
Select a Treatment Protocol
For a New Patient
- Create a new patient profile.
- Complete the patient setup process.
- Navigate to the Protocol Selection screen.
- Review the available protocols.
- Select the desired treatment protocol.
- Save the patient profile.
The selected protocol will be associated with the patient and used for future treatment sessions.
For an Existing Patient
- Select Load Patient from the Home Page.
- Choose the patient from the patient list.
- Open the patient's treatment settings.
- Select a different protocol if required.
- Save the changes.
Review Protocol Information
Before starting treatment, verify:
- Protocol name
- Treatment duration
- Treatment intensity
- Pulse count
- Frequency settings
- Inter-Train Interval (ITI)
Available Protocols
Stimware includes FDA-cleared treatment protocols, such as:
- Depression FDA (11s ITI)
- Depression FDA (26s ITI)
- Theta Burst FDA
- OCD FDA
Additional custom protocols may also be available depending on your system configuration and user permissions.
Important Considerations
- Ensure the selected protocol matches the prescribed treatment plan.
- Verify the patient's Motor Threshold has been determined before treatment.
- Review treatment parameters before starting stimulation.