{"id":"043c8e3f-e81b-483c-ad32-edf61ae9a77d","slug":"intraoperative-neurophysiologic-monitoring-third-edition","title":"Intraoperative Neurophysiologic Monitoring, Third Edition","authors":["Marc R. Nuwer"],"abstract":"Background: This article presents a revised edition of the author's 1995 monograph on intraoperative monitoring (IOM). It offers an overview of IOM technology, focusing on the monitoring of the nervous system through evoked potentials (EPs) and electromyography (EMG). Methods: The author discusses the basic anatomy and physiology relevant to sensory and motor systems, along with technical details of IOM. Key topics include electrode placement, equipment setup, and strategies for controlling electrical noise. Results: The book provides a comprehensive examination of monitoring techniques, particularly for cerebellopontine angle tumors and posterior fossa procedures. It emphasizes the methodology for IOM technologists, while also including valuable illustrations and examples of EPs and EMG tracings. Conclusion: This work serves as an introductory text for IOM technologists and monitorists, while also being beneficial for surgeons seeking to understand IOM techniques and their limitations. The consistent style and informal writing make it accessible to non-specialists. Keywords: intraoperative monitoring, evoked potentials, electromyography, neurophysiology, surgery, anatomy, monitoring techniques","thumbnailUrl":"https://sni-digital-videos.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/043c8e3f-e81b-483c-ad32-edf61ae9a77d/featured/hero-1782421018328.png","publishDate":"2012-08-21T00:00:00.000Z","doi":null,"categories":["Original Article"],"fullTextUrl":"http://sni.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/3413/SNI-3-86.pdf"}