Intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring

To prevent injuries to the central and/or peripheral nervous system, we perform real-time monitoring using neurophysiological techniques.

Address: Estela Lladó-Carbó

Intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring is a technique applied in real time during surgeries where there is a potential risk of injury to the central and/or peripheral nervous system. It is performed by applying various neurophysiological techniques (electroencephalography, somatosensory evoked potentials, motor evoked potentials, brainstem evoked potentials, visual evoked potentials, brain and peripheral nerve mapping, etc.) that measure the response of the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves to different stimuli. Certain changes in these responses allow us to detect complications such as lack of oxygen, nerve stretching, and mechanical problems, etc. Rapid detection, interpretation, and secondary intervention can reduce and/or prevent neurological damage, increasing the likelihood of a favourable outcome during surgery.

PROGRAMMES

  • Brain injuries (patient asleep/awake)
  • Spinal cord injuries
  • Cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine surgery
  • Peripheral nerve surgery

NEUROTOC TEAM: Estela Lladó-Carbó , Romà Solà, Mauricio Diaz, Raidilli Mateo, Cecilia Flores, Joan Conill