NUH Intra-operative Neuromonitoring (IONM) Course
8 July 2026 (Wed)
8:00am to 6:00pm
The Course will provide participants with a detailed understanding on the fundamentals and practical applications of intraoperative neuromonitoring of the brain and spine, alongside updates to the latest applications and translational work in IONM. Anchored by Professor Kathleen Seidel, the program is developed in collaboration with experienced neurophysiologists and industry partners.
Course
The morning session introduces participants to the foundations of intraoperative neurophysiology monitoring and its practical use in modern neurosurgery. These sessions are designed to provide participants with the knowledge required to integrate neuromonitoring safely and effectively into neurosurgical practice.
Key topics include:
- Neurophysiology fundamentals for surgeons
- Multimodal intraoperative monitoring (SSEP, MEP, EMG, EEG)
- Interactions between anesthesia and neuromonitoring
- Operating room setup and workflow
- Alarm criteria and troubleshooting algorithms
- Clinical applications in brain surgery
- Clinical applications in spine surgery
- Case discussions highlighting critical intraoperative scenarios
Symposium
The afternoon session expands into advanced and emerging areas of intraoperative monitoring and brain mapping. These sessions explore the future directions of functional neurosurgery and neurophysiology-guided surgery.
Key topics include:
- Current state-of-the-art developments in intraoperative neuromonitoring
- Cortico-cortical evoked potentials and their role in brain mapping
- Asleep brain mapping techniques
- High-density intraoperative EEG and cortical network monitoring
- Stereotactic EEG and clinical service development
- Advanced skull base and cerebellopontine angle mapping techniques
- Monitoring and mapping strategies for spinal surgery
