Chairman, Department of Neurosurgery, Director INN
Fred Epstein, MD
OBJECTIVE:
TARGET AUDIENCE:
Neurophysiologists, Neurosurgeons, Orthopedic Surgeons, Monitoring Professionals.
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
SPEAKERS
PROGRAM OUTLINE:
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Friday, Nov 6 Registration: from 7.45 AM |
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Moderator: Fred J. Epstein, M.D. |
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9:00-9:30 |
Spinal Cord Surgery |
Fred J. Epstein, M.D. |
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9:30-10:00 |
Motor Evoked Potential (MEP) Physiology |
Vahe E. Amassian, M. B. |
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10:00-10:30 |
Methodology of Intraoperative MEP Monitoring |
Vedran Deletis, M.D., Ph. D. |
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10:30-11:00 |
Discussion |
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COFFEE BREAK |
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Moderator: Fred J. Epstein, M.D. |
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11:30-12:00 |
MEP Monitoring in Surgery of Intramedullary Spinal Cord Tumors |
Karl Kothbauer, M.D. |
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12:00-12:30 |
Spinal Cord Mapping |
Matevz J. Krzan, M.D. |
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12:30-1:00 P.M. |
Discussion |
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LUNCH |
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Moderator: Vedran Deletis, M.D |
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2:30-3:00 |
Selective Spinal Cord Lesioning for Treatment of Pain and Spasticity |
Marc Sindou, M.D |
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3:00-3:30 |
Mapping and Monitoring in Conus Cauda Equina Surgery |
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3:30-4:00 |
Mapping during Pedicle Screw Placement |
Richard J.Toleikis, Ph.D. |
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4:00-4:45 |
Panel discussion: The Role of Monitoring in Spinal Cord Surgery |
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Saturday, Nov 7 Moderator: Albino Bricolo, M.D. |
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7:45-8:45 A.M. |
Breakfast Sessions |
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9:00-9:30 |
Surgery of Brain Stem Lesions |
Albino Bricolo, M.D. |
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9:30-10:00 |
Brain Stem Mapping |
Nobu Morota, M.D. |
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10:00-10:30 |
Discussion |
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COFFEE BREAK |
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Moderator: Richmond I. Abbott, M.D. |
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11:00-11:30 |
Clinical Experience with Motor Evoked Potentials |
Johannes Schramm, M.D. |
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11:30-12:00 |
Monitoring of Supratentorial Procedures |
Karl Kothbauer, M.D. |
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12:00-12:30 |
Discussion |
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LUNCH |
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Moderator: Matevz J. Krzan, M.D. |
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2:15-2:45 P.M. |
Mapping and Monitoring of Cranial Nerves |
Aage Møller, Ph. D. |
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2:45-3:15 |
Anesthesia for Neurophysiological Monitoring |
Todd Sloan, M.D., Ph.D. |
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3:15-4:00 |
Panel Discussion: The Role of Monitoring in Brain Stem and Supratentorial Surgery |
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GENERAL INFORMATION
SPONSOR:
Institute for Neurology and Neurosurgery
Beth Israel Medical Center -North Division-
170 East End Avenue
New York, NY 10128
Tel 212-870 9686
Fax 212-870 9690
VENUE:
Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers
811 Seventh Avenue at 53rd Street
New York City
A special room rate of 210 USD per night for single or double occupancy at the Sheraton is available to registrants. Reservation is required prior to October 31 1998 to receive the discount rate. To make a reservation please call 1-800-223-6550 or call th
e Hotel directly at 212-581-1000 (fax 212-315 4265) and refer to the Course name.
REGISTRATION FEE:
The registration fee is 300 USD (250 USD for physicians-in-training, nurses, physician assistants and technicians (program director' signature is required).
There is a 50 USD cancellation charge for withdrawals before October 31 1998; no refunds after this date.
ACCREDITATION:
Beth Israel Medical Center designates this continuing medical education activity for 12 hours in Category I of thePhysician's Recognition Award of the American Medical Association.
For further informations please contact:
Vedran Deletis, MD PhD
Division of Intraoperative Neurophysiology
Institute for Neurology and Neurosurgery
Beth Israel Medical Center
NY, NY 10128
Phone 212-8709686
Fax 212-8709690
Francesco Sala MD
Division of Intraoperative Neurophysiology
Institute for Neurology and Neurosurgery
Beth Israel Medical Center
170 East End Avenue, New York, 10128 NY
E-Mail: Francescosala@yahoo.com