SEP Interpretation and IONM Competency Quiz

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Who is typically required to interpret SEP according to the text?

Biomedical engineers

Neurosurgeons

Neurologists

Physicians (correct)

What is required for IONM-competent PhDs to be recognized in some jurisdictions?

Recommendation from the American Medical Association

Additional medical degree

Completion of a specific training program

Appropriate licensing, credentialing, and privileging (correct)

Who can delegate technical aspects of IONM according to the text?

Qualified technologists under professional supervision (correct)

Biomedical inspectors

IONM-competent PhDs

Neurophysiologists

How often should safety monitoring devices undergo biomedical inspection according to the text?

Every 6–12 months and after any malfunction Signup and view all the answers

What should personnel be well versed in according to the text?

Electrical safety Signup and view all the answers

What reversible injury mechanisms may cause reversible SEP deterioration during posterior fossa surgery?

Compression, traction, or ischemia Signup and view all the answers

What may minimize deficit after SEP change during intracranial aneurysm surgery?

Recirculation Signup and view all the answers

What is one reason SEPs may be less reliable outcome predictors during ruptured aneurysm surgery?

Ruptured aneurysm surgery introduces additional variables Signup and view all the answers

Why are upper limb SEPs considered sufficient for monitoring medial lemniscus integrity during posterior fossa surgery?

Lemniscus arm and leg fibers are close together Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized regarding the duration of temporary clipping and recovery of SEP deterioration during intracranial aneurysm surgery?

It correlates with postoperative outcome Signup and view all the answers

SEP Interpretation and IONM Competency Quiz

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Who is typically required to interpret SEP according to the text?

What is required for IONM-competent PhDs to be recognized in some jurisdictions?

Who can delegate technical aspects of IONM according to the text?

How often should safety monitoring devices undergo biomedical inspection according to the text?

What should personnel be well versed in according to the text?

What reversible injury mechanisms may cause reversible SEP deterioration during posterior fossa surgery?

What may minimize deficit after SEP change during intracranial aneurysm surgery?

What is one reason SEPs may be less reliable outcome predictors during ruptured aneurysm surgery?

Why are upper limb SEPs considered sufficient for monitoring medial lemniscus integrity during posterior fossa surgery?

What is emphasized regarding the duration of temporary clipping and recovery of SEP deterioration during intracranial aneurysm surgery?

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