Journal of Neurosurgery
By admin August 25, 2017Intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring during resection of infratentorial lesions: the surgeon’s view Abstract OBJECTIVE Methods of choice for neurophysiological intraoperative monitoring (IOM) within the infratentorial compartment mostly include early brainstem auditory evoked potentials, free-running electromyography, and direct cranial nerve (CN) stimulation. Long-tract monitoring with somatosensory evoked potentials (SEPs) and motor evoked potentials (MEPs) is rarely used. […]
Neurosurgical Focus
By adminIntraoperative neurophysiological mapping and monitoring in spinal tumor surgery: sirens or indispensable tools? Abstract Spinal tumor (ST) surgery carries the risk of new neurological deficits in the postoperative period. Intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring and mapping (IONM) represents an effective method of identifying and monitoring in real time the functional integrity of both the spinal cord (SC) […]
BRAIN SURGEONS SEEK EXCEPTION TO CONFLICT-OF-INTEREST LIMIT ON HIRING
By adminWe would like to share an article that explains the current issues that are going on in NJ in the IONM field. This change can have a trickle effect in the IONM industry. Please take a look.
IONM REVIEW FOR SPINAL SURGERY
By adminAs we know, it is important to have highly skilled technologists that quickly detect neurological injuries which then facilitates immediate corrective measures. Bromedicon prides itself in maintaining highly-trained technologists that participate in mandatory monthly seminars. The article ‘A Review of Intraoperative Monitoring for Spinal Surgery,’ written by Mark Stecker, discusses the significance of monitoring along with
