Resources

Materials for patients and the teams who treat them.

Patient guides by treatment step, videos in three languages, and technical manuals for VNS Therapy. If something is missing, email info@gonorthmedical.com.

Patient materials

Four steps, one document each.

Print or send these to patients and families as they move through the pathway. English editions are available now; Swedish, Norwegian and Danish magnet instructions are below.

Step 1

Treatment options

Drug-resistant epilepsy and what can be done about it.

Step 2

Introducing VNS

How the therapy works and what to expect.

Step 3

Preparing for surgery

Before and after the implant procedure.

Step 4

Living with VNS

Using the magnet, and keeping an experience journal.

Patient websites from LivaNova

Patient stories, questions and answers, and what to expect from the therapy, in each language.

Videos

VNS Therapy explained, in three languages.

An introduction, how it works, and the benefits. Choose a language.

VNS Therapy is designed to stop seizures, so you can focus on what is important: more seizure-free moments. When drugs alone cannot give the control you deserve, it is time to consider other options. Benefits may include fewer, shorter and less severe seizures, faster recovery, fewer medications, and improved alertness, mood and memory. Individual results vary.

An introduction
How it works
Benefits
Technical manuals

Manuals and instructions for use.

Physician's manuals, MRI guidance and patient documents for VNS Therapy. Choose a language. Always check with LivaNova for the latest revision before clinical use.

Clinics

Forms for generator exchange, complaints and supply chain.

Everything a VNS clinic needs to report to us is in one place.

Go to forms