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Second Annual Intraoperative Neuromonitoring Symposium
Presented by the Houston Methodist Neurological Institute
LIVE (In-Person) and LIVESTREAM (Virtual) attendance options are available.
Neurophysiological intraoperative neuromonitoring is frequently used to help identify nervous system pathways at risk for injury during a wide range of surgical procedures. The objective of this program is to understand the methodologies and practice of neuromonitoring from the perspective of the surgeon, neurophysiologist, technologist, anesthesiologists and nurses. This program will provide education regarding the various aspects of neuromonitoring including basic technical issues, interpretation and medicolegal aspects. We will discuss the ways institutions can collaborate with national companies to provide high quality services.
FEES
| REGISTRATION TYPE | FEE |
|---|---|
| Physician (Houston Methodist (HM) - SPG, PCG) | Free |
| Physician (HMCC ACO PCP) | Free |
| Physician (SpecialtyCare) | Free |
| Physician (Private physician located within the Greater Houston Area) | $250 |
| Physician (Private physician located outside the Greater Houston Area) | $125 |
| IONM Tech (HM and SpecialtyCare) | Free |
| IONM Tech (Non-HM / Non-SpecialtyCare) | $50 |
| All Other Health Care Professionals (HM and SpecialtyCare) | Free |
| All Other Health Care Professionals (Non-HM / Non-SpecialtyCare) | $50 |
| Resident / Fellow / Student | Free |
Target Audience
Physicians (Neurologists, Surgeons and Anesthesiologists), Intraoperative Monitoring Technologists, Nurses, Residents/Fellows, Students, and researchers in Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring will benefit from this course.
Learning Objectives
- Discuss the technical aspects of Neurophysiological Intraoperative monitoring
- Apply knowledge of effects of anesthesia and develop a plan for monitoring while effectively communicating with anesthesia team
- Recognize and troubleshoot technical issues
- Design a comprehensive monitoring plan for each individual patient based on segments of the nervous system at risk during surgery
- Recognize medico-legal, billing and regulatory aspects of neurophysiological intraoperative monitoring
| Time | Presentation | Speaker |
| 7:00 AM | Registration and Breakfast | |
| 8:00 | Welcome and Introductions | Amit Verma, MD Jeffrey Cohen, MD, PHD Amy Reynolds |
| Session I: Evoked Potentials | ||
| 8:30 | Instrumentation | Brett Netherton |
| 9:15 | Anesthesia | Laverne Gugino, MD |
| 10:00 | Break and Exhibits | |
| 10:15 | Primer on Evoked Potentials - SSEPs, MEPs, ABRs and EMG | Matthew Hastings, MD |
| 11:00 | Technical Troubleshooting | Tom Epplin-Zapf, MS, CNIM |
| 11:45 | Panel Discussion - Q&A | |
| 12:15 PM | Lunch and Exhibits | |
| Session II: Application of NIOM | ||
| 1:15 | Application of NIOM in Spine Procedures | Mark Ross, MD |
| 1:45 | Intraoperative TCD Monitoring | Zsolt Garami, MD |
| 2:15 | Break and Exhibits | |
| 2:30 | Electrocorticography and Functional Cortical Mapping | Amit Verma, MD |
| 3:00 | Transabdominal MEPs | Dave Allison, PhD, CNIM |
| 3:30 | Billing and Medicolegal Issues | Jeffrey Cohen MD, PhD |
| 4:00 | Panel Discussion | |
| 4:30 PM | Adjourn | |
LIVE (in-person attendance) will be held in the Houston Methodist Research Institute, 6670 Bertner Avenue, Houston, Texas 77030).
LIVESTREAM information will be provided to registered learners.
| Course Directors |
| Jeffrey Cohen, MD, PhD |
| National Medical Director, Intraoperative Neuromonitoring (IONM) Specialty Care |
| Amit Verma, MD |
| Professor of Clinical Neurology, Academic Institute Full Clinical Member, Research Institute Program Director, Clinical Neurophysiology Residency, Stanley H. Appel Department of Neurology Houston Methodist Weill Cornell Medical College |
| Guest Faculty |
| Laverne Dennis Gugino, MD, PhD |
| Anesthesiologist Brigham and Women's Hospital Associate Professor of Anaesthesia, Part-time Harvard Medical School |
| Houston Methodist and SpecialtyCare Faculty |
| Dave Allison |
| Neurophysiologist Houston Methodist |
| Tom J Epplin-Zapf, MS, MA, CNIM |
| Director of Clinical Quality and Education, Intraoperative Neuromonitoring (IONM) SpecialtyCare |
| Zsolt Garami, MD |
| Allison Family Centennial Endowed Director in Cardiovascular Innovation I, DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center Associate Professor of Clinical Cardiovascular Surgery, Academic Institute Associate Clinical Member, Research Institute Houston Methodist Weill Cornell Medical College |
| Matthew Hastings, MD |
| Regional Medical Director SpecialtyCare |
| Brett Netherton |
| Managing Director of SignalGear, LLC |
| Amy Reynolds |
| Manager, Neurophysiology |
| Mark Ross |
Physicians
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Houston Methodist and SpecialtyCare. Houston Methodist is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Houston Methodist designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nurses
Houston Methodist is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
This CNE activity is being jointly provided by Houston Methodist collaboratively with SpecialtyCare.
Houston Methodist will award 6.67 contact hours for this activity. Participants must attend the activity in its entirety and complete the corresponding evaluation.
ASET Credits
The 2nd Annual Intraoperative Neuromonitoring Symposium has been approved for 6.5 hours of ASET CEUs.
Available Credit
- 6.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Houston Methodist is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Houston Methodist designates this Live activity for a maximum of 6.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 6.50 ASETThis program has been approved for 6.50 ASET CEUs total. Partial credit is available to those participants unable to attend the entire program. Please be sure to sign in each day for credit.
- 6.50 Attendance
- 6.67 Nursing Contact Hours
Houston Methodist is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Houston Methodist will award 6.67 Nursing Continuing Professional Development contact hours for this activity. Participants must attend the activity in its entirety and complete the continuing education evaluation.
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REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS
- STEP 1 - Choose the activity format you would like to attend (LIVE or LIVESTREAM) by selecting the checkbox next to the activity and clicking the "Enroll" button.
- STEP 2 - Once enrolled, click the link of the activity format for which you enrolled (the Status should say "In progress") and then click the "Take Course" button to begin the activity.
FEES
| REGISTRATION TYPE | FEE |
|---|---|
| Physician (Houston Methodist (HM) - SPG, PCG) | Free |
| Physician (HMCC ACO PCP) | Free |
| Physician (SpecialtyCare) | Free |
| Physician (Private physician located within the Greater Houston Area) | $250 |
| Physician (Private physician located outside the Greater Houston Area) | $125 |
| IONM Tech (HM and SpecialtyCare) | Free |
| IONM Tech (Non-HM / Non-SpecialtyCare) | $50 |
| All Other Health Care Professionals (HM and SpecialtyCare) | Free |
| All Other Health Care Professionals (Non-HM / Non-SpecialtyCare) | $50 |
| Resident / Fellow / Student | Free |