I | 2024 | cIONM in thyroid surgery | EN

Hospitation Course

Intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM) is now routinely used in thyroid surgery. The combination of intermittent and continuous neurophysiological monitoring (cIONM) allows real-time monitoring of nerve function. In our course, you will learn the methods of neurophysiology in thyroid surgery from theoretical principles to practical applications. The combination of self-study courses and surgical observation at the University Hospital Mainz offers you flexibility in the theoretical content and at the same time intensive exchange in the small group in the practical part. Upon completion of the course, you will be able to use the cIONM more confidently and effectively in your clinical practice. Upon completion of the course, you will be able to use the cIONM more confidently and effectively in your clinical practice.

Target group

Doctors who already use cIONM and who want to deepen their knowledge
Doctors who use intermittent IONM and who want to newly establish cIONM in their clinic

In this course you will learn

cIONM basics with regard to technology, application and recent innovations
mechanisms / causes of function-related signal changes; differentiation between true loss-of-signal and artefacts
anaesthesiological aspects of cIONM
tips and tricks for particular patients or operative situations (children, tracheal resections)
cIONM system set-up in the OR; tips and tricks for the preparation of thyroid surgeries, such as tube selection and patient positioning
optimal placing of breathing tube and electrodes; optimal nerve stimulation
intermittent and continuous stimulation of Vagus, RLN and SLN
live-surgery demonstration of cIONM in thyroidectomies; if feasible, with central and (uni)lateral lymphadenectomy
consequences of intraoperative signal changes or signal loss (change in surgical strategy)
correct labelling of documented signals, (judicially sufficient) documentation of IONM findings
IONM data quality check

As an extra:

(auto)fluorescence imaging of parathyroid glands

You can find the flyer here: Download

Organizational

Date	7th - 8th March 2024
Location	University Medicine of the Johannes-Gutenberg-University Mainz, Germany
Format	Face-to-Face Digital learning material (availability up to 6 months after event date)
Level	Beginners and advanced learners

Language	English
Director	Univ.-Prof. Dr. med. Thomas J. Musholt
Certification	Rhineland-Palatinate Medical Association (will be applied for)

Price	Presence course The presence event is fully booked. You are welcome to book the course in September, you can find it under Programme.
Registration deadline	23rd February 2024