P02: Pre-Congress: NCS/EMG - Basic

Basic aspects of EMG recording and of performing NCS are essential steps to develop the necessary skills in neurophysiology examination. Many tricks and pitfalls may occur in daily practice, and the apparently least important detail can be helpful for the neurophysiological diagnosis. The course is open to both physicians and technicians and oriented not only to those in the beginning of their career but also to those who want to stand on more solid ground in their clinical practice. The attendants will be able to hear explanations and see demonstrations on how to evaluate short and long segments of peripheral nerves, practice techniques for neuromuscular junction assessment, evaluate EMG waveforms and learn about new ways to analyze the EMG recruitment pattern.

8:00-8:20am   Principles and pitfalls of NCS 
Sanjeev Nandedkar

8:20-8:40am   Basic Principles of EMG 
Devon Rubin

8:40-9:00am  Advances in the diagnosis of focal neuropathies
Larry Robinson, MD FABPMR

9:00-9:20am Reference values in NCS and EMG
Kristian Bernhard Nilsen, MD PhD

9.20-10:00am Late responses with DEMO      
Josep Valls Solé

10:00-10:20am BREAK

10:20-10:50am   Typical EMG waveforms
Devon Rubin

10:50-11:20am  Firing rates and Recruitment Analysis Made Simple
Sanjeev Nandedkar

11:20-11:50am  RNS with DEMO
Devon Rubin

11:50am-12:00pm Q&A
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