A Practical Approach to Neurophysiologic Intraoperative Monitoring

A Practical Approach to Neurophysiologic Intraoperative Monitoring

<P><I>A Practical Approach to Neurophysiologic Intraoperative Monitoring</I> covers all aspects of neurophysiologic intraoperative monitoring (NIOM), which is increasingly being used to continuously assess the functional integrity of a patients nervous system during surgery. With training in NIOM seldom available in traditional programs, this book is the only practical source for essential information on the clinical practice of NIOM. <P>The book is divided into two convenient sections: Section One, Basic Principles, covers the modalities used in monitoring as well as the rarely discussed topics of remote monitoring, billing, ethical issues, and a buyer's guide for setting up a laboratory. Section Two reviews anatomy, physiology, and surgery of the various procedures, followed by details of the monitoring modalities and their interpretive criteria. <B>Special features include:</B><BR> <P> <UL> <LI>Portability, easy to carry and use<BR> <LI>Includes all major types of surgeries for which NIOM is requested<BR> <LI>Information on buying, training, set-up, and billing that is not available anywhere else<BR> <LI>A unique technical section at the end of each chapter that reviews the logistics of monitoring a particular type of surgery<BR> <LI>Useful for trainees and experienced clinicians<BR> </LI></UL> <P>With wide use of bullet points, tables, and illustrations, this pocket-sized manual is essential reading for neurologists, neuroanesthesiologists, neurosurgeons, and OR techs.</P>