HSS Neurological Directions 2013
Updates in Neuromuscular Medicine and Intraoperative Monitoring
Sponsored by the Hospital for Special Surgery Department of Neurology and the Office of Continuing Medical Education
TARGET AUDIENCE
This activity is targeted to neurologists, rheumatologists, anesthesiologists, and orthopaedists. Physician assistants, nurse practitioners, physical therapists, residents, fellows and medical students may also find this course valuable.
LOCATION AND DATEHospital for Special Surgery, Richard L. Menschel Education Center, 2nd Floor, 535 East 70th Street, New York City | April 25–27, 2013
OVERVIEWThis symposium will focus on broadening knowledge and competence of clinicians in neurology by reviewing available evidence-based information. It will provide a cohesive, concise and comprehensive review of pertinent subjects through lectures, workshops, case discussions and demonstrations and video presentations.
At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to accurately interpret clinical and electrophysiological data; diagnose and treat patients with neuromuscular diseases; perform safe and accurate electrodiagnostic studies; evaluate, diagnose and manage ALS and oversee an efficient neuromuscular medical practice; and become more proficient in use of immunological testing and treatment available for diagnosis and management of neuromuscular diseases and ALS.
Participants will also gain knowledge and technical skills in analyzing and interpreting data in intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring of neural structural integrity during surgery. They will also gain knowledge of regulatory and coding issues for relevant IOM procedures.
OBJECTIVESHospital for Special Surgery activities are intended to improve the quality of patient care and safety. At the conclusion of this course, the participant should be able to:
- Describe proper electrodiagnostic skills, such as performing needle EMG and NCV and facial studies, and be able to perform safe and accurate electrodiagnostic studies in their own practice.
- Discuss and be able to accurately interpret electrophysiological data which will allow for accurate diagnosis of neuromuscular diseases.
- Reference guidelines for properly diagnosing common neurological disorders and therefore be able to appropriately treat patients with these conditions.
- Relate evidence-based studies and be able to integrate evidence-based methods for diagnosing, treating and evaluating neuromuscular diseases, such as electrodiagnosis and prescription drugs, into their practice.
- Report the principles of performing intraoperative monitoring, including the relevant neuroanatomy, neurophysiology and pharmacology, and the way in which sensory and motor-evoked potentials, EMG and EEG are used to identify and monitor neural structures at risk during surgery.
- Discuss elements of data interpretation, clinical decision-making and reporting during intraoperative monitoring. Relate knowledge of regulatory and coding issues.
ACCREDITATIONHospital for Special Surgery is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
CREDIT DESIGNATIONHospital for Special Surgery designates this live activity for a maximum of 20.5
AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
DISCLOSUREIn accordance with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education’s Standards for Commercial Support, all CME providers are required to disclose to the activity audience the relevant financial relationships of the planners, teachers and authors involved in the development of CME content. An individual has a relevant financial relationship if he or she has a financial relationship in any amount occurring in the last 12 months with a commercial interest whose products or services are discussed in the CME activity content over which the individual has control.
It is the policy of Hospital for Special Surgery to disclose
all financial relationships that planners, teachers and authors have with commercial interests.
CALL FOR CASE PRESENTATIONSThe Department of Neurology at Hospital for Special Surgery wishes to announce a Resident & Fellow "Call for Case Presentations" at its upcoming CME activity,
HSS Neurological Directions 2013: Updates in Neuromuscular Medicine and Intraoperative Monitoring, to be held at the location and dates indicated above.
The deadline for submission is Friday, April 19, 2013. Five submissions will be selected for presentation at the course, with finalists receiving free conference registration, travel reimbursement (based on institutional travel policy), and one night of lodging. The top two presentations will also receive additional recognition. View the
full call for presentations (pdf) for more details.
