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Hear Section on Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring (IONM) Co-Chairs Dr. Rich Vogel and Dr. Adam Doan discuss the question, “What information is critical to communicate to the IONM team and how far in advance of surgery?”

It’s not uncommon for the IONM team to learn the details of the surgical procedure after incision, as it unfolds. This poses a number of problems. The IONM team needs to know detailed surgical plan, diagnosis and patient insurance information at least 48-hours in advance for non-emergent surgery. This will make IONM less likely to fail because the IONM team can make sure the correct equipment/electrodes/people are in the room, and the correct tests are being run with optimized anesthesia. This will also limit common issues with insurance. 

Disclosures:

Doan, Adam: Private Investments (including venture capital, start-ups): Veridical RCM, LLC (D).

Vogel, Richard: Board of Directors: American Board Of Neurophysiologic Monitoring (Nonfinancial, Examiner for Board), American Society Of Neurophysiological Monitoring (Nonfinancial, President of the Society (2019-2020)); Consulting: Medicolegal Expert Witness Consulting (D); Other: NuVasive (Salary); Speaking and/or Teaching Arrangements: Neurophysiology Services Australia (None); Trips/Travel: North American Spine Society (Travel Expense Reimbursement), University Of Sydney (Travel Expense Reimbursement).

Key: A: $100-$1,000; B: $1001-$10,000; C: $10,001-$25,000; D: $25,001-$50,000; E: $50,001-$100,000; F: $100,001- $500,000; G: $500,001-$1M; H: $1,000,001- $2.5M; I: $2.5M+