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Section on Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring (IONM) Co-Chairs Dr. Rich Vogel and Dr. Adam Doan discuss the question, “Does use of IONM necessarily add time to your surgery?” 

The short answer is yes, but a closer look will show that it is negligible if the IONM team can work efficiently and in collaboration with the rest of the patient care team in the operating room. We’ll discuss how setup can be optimized, and how baselines can be acquired in as little as 30 seconds. We’ll also show how improved communication can reduce false positives and keep the surgery moving smoothly. 

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+