Society Day Course

Neurophysiology (CSCN) Day PM: US Peripheral Nerve Workshop

Thursday, June 8, 2023

1:45 PM – 4:15 PM MST

Location:H-M2: New Brunswick

Audience:

Neurophysiologist, Fellow

Learning Level:

Advanced (Special Interest, Higher Level Discussion)

Learning Format:

Demonstration, Lecture/plenary method, Question and answer sessions, Small workshop/hands-on demonstration

CanMEDs Roles:

Medical Expert, Communicator, Collaborator, Professional

Chair(s)

SK

Shahin Khayambashi

Speaker(s)

GB

Grayson Beecher
TM

Theodore Mobach
GJ

Gordon Jewett

A focused, hands-on workshop for electromyographers providing an introduction to neuromuscular ultrasound as an added tool in the EMG lab. The workshop will focus on the most common mononeuropathies with routine upper extremity, lower extremity, and respiratory assessments.

Learning Objectives:

Identify the median, ulnar, and radial nerve along their course with a focus on common entrapment sites.
Identify the distal sciatic, tibial and peroneal nerves with a focus on common entrapment sites.
Identify the diaphragm and assess diameter on inspiration and expiration.

Presentations:

1:45 PM – 2:45 PM MST

Routine Upper Extremity Ultrasound
Speaker: Shahin Khayambashi
Speaker: Grayson Beecher
Speaker: Theodore Mobach
Speaker: Gordon Jewett
2:45 PM – 3:30 PM MST

Routine Lower Extremity Ultrasound
Speaker: Shahin Khayambashi
Speaker: Grayson Beecher
Speaker: Theodore Mobach
Speaker: Gordon Jewett
3:30 PM – 4:15 PM MST

Respiratory Assessment
Speaker: Shahin Khayambashi
Speaker: Grayson Beecher
Speaker: Theodore Mobach
Speaker: Gordon Jewett