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patient safety - CORRECT ANSWER-Why is it important to have EP equip.
properly grounded?
A clinical neurophysiologist is responsible for several ORs while a tech is available
in each room to place electrodes, setup equip., and monitor the case. - CORRECT
ANSWER-What is the most common structure of an IOM team?
Before electrodes are connected to the machine, to avoid power surges to the
patient. - CORRECT ANSWER-When is the best time to power on the IOM
equipment?
Yes - CORRECT ANSWER-Does the experience of the IOM personnel affect the
rate of post-op neurological deficits?
1 Interpret recordings and communicate findings to surgeons.
2 Troubleshoot equip problems.
,3 Knowledge of anatomy and surgical procedure. - CORRECT ANSWER-
Responsibilites of IOM personnel (3)
Exam of brain activity patterns can provide valuable info., regarding integrity of
neural structures. - CORRECT ANSWER-On what principles is IOM based?
Cost Effective
Early detection of ischemia and to assess the efficiency of surgical
countermeasures. Allowing for safer operations, avoiding neurological damage. -
CORRECT ANSWER-What kind of benefits does IOM offer?
Total value of provided info. regarding functional integrity of the NS of a patient
anesthetized and not able to be neurologically examined. - CORRECT ANSWER-
Define intra-operative monitoring.
The opposition of flow of alternating current (AC) - CORRECT ANSWER-What
does impedance measure?
A salt bridge - CORRECT ANSWER-Electrode impedance of less than 1k ohms
may indicate what?
Practical: No active pt participation is required.
Reliable: Normal recordings very stable over time.
Sensitive: Can promptly detect small changes in activity of the NS. - CORRECT
ANSWER-Why is intraoperative monitoring valuable?
Spontaneous activity (EEG)
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, Muscles (EMG) - CORRECT ANSWER-Intraoperative monitoring employs
recordings of 2 main categories of bioelectric signals: _____ and _____
1 Avert damage of neuronal structures that are at risk during certain surgical
maneuvers.
2 To identify specific neuronal structures and landmarks that can't be easliy
recognized on anatomical grounds only. - CORRECT ANSWER-2 purposes of
IOM
One (+) programmable device
Various electrodes
Head box
Set of amps
Display monitor
Printer
Computer
Modem/Wifi - CORRECT ANSWER-What are the various components of a
recording system adequate for IOM?
1 Interpret recordings and communicate findings to surgeons.
2 Troubleshoot equip problems.
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patient safety - CORRECT ANSWER-Why is it important to have EP equip.
properly grounded?
A clinical neurophysiologist is responsible for several ORs while a tech is available
in each room to place electrodes, setup equip., and monitor the case. - CORRECT
ANSWER-What is the most common structure of an IOM team?
Before electrodes are connected to the machine, to avoid power surges to the
patient. - CORRECT ANSWER-When is the best time to power on the IOM
equipment?
Yes - CORRECT ANSWER-Does the experience of the IOM personnel affect the
rate of post-op neurological deficits?
1 Interpret recordings and communicate findings to surgeons.
2 Troubleshoot equip problems.
,3 Knowledge of anatomy and surgical procedure. - CORRECT ANSWER-
Responsibilites of IOM personnel (3)
Exam of brain activity patterns can provide valuable info., regarding integrity of
neural structures. - CORRECT ANSWER-On what principles is IOM based?
Cost Effective
Early detection of ischemia and to assess the efficiency of surgical
countermeasures. Allowing for safer operations, avoiding neurological damage. -
CORRECT ANSWER-What kind of benefits does IOM offer?
Total value of provided info. regarding functional integrity of the NS of a patient
anesthetized and not able to be neurologically examined. - CORRECT ANSWER-
Define intra-operative monitoring.
The opposition of flow of alternating current (AC) - CORRECT ANSWER-What
does impedance measure?
A salt bridge - CORRECT ANSWER-Electrode impedance of less than 1k ohms
may indicate what?
Practical: No active pt participation is required.
Reliable: Normal recordings very stable over time.
Sensitive: Can promptly detect small changes in activity of the NS. - CORRECT
ANSWER-Why is intraoperative monitoring valuable?
Spontaneous activity (EEG)
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, Muscles (EMG) - CORRECT ANSWER-Intraoperative monitoring employs
recordings of 2 main categories of bioelectric signals: _____ and _____
1 Avert damage of neuronal structures that are at risk during certain surgical
maneuvers.
2 To identify specific neuronal structures and landmarks that can't be easliy
recognized on anatomical grounds only. - CORRECT ANSWER-2 purposes of
IOM
One (+) programmable device
Various electrodes
Head box
Set of amps
Display monitor
Printer
Computer
Modem/Wifi - CORRECT ANSWER-What are the various components of a
recording system adequate for IOM?
1 Interpret recordings and communicate findings to surgeons.
2 Troubleshoot equip problems.
