Teachable Moment - Pearls & Pitfalls of NCS

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Video Summary

Dr. Alcantara discusses nerve conduction study pitfalls and techniques in this video. She emphasizes the importance of proper electrode placement, stimulus intensity, and measurement accuracies while conducting upper limb sensory studies. Demonstrating examples of studies on median and radial nerves, she highlights the impact of stimulation intensity on waveforms. She addresses challenges such as motor artifacts and conduction block detection, providing guidance on minimizing artifacts. Dr. Alcantara encourages practitioners to pay attention to waveform details to avoid misdiagnoses. Through detailed explanations and practical tips, she aims to enhance the quality and accuracy of nerve conduction studies for better patient care.

Keywords

nerve conduction study

electrode placement

stimulus intensity

measurement accuracies

motor artifacts

ncs

ncv