Teachable Moment - Pearls & Pitfalls of NCS

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Video Summary

Dr. Monica Alcantara discusses pearls and pitfalls of nerve conduction studies in a video. She emphasizes the importance of proper machine settings, electrode placement, stimulus intensity, and temperature control for accurate recordings. Dr. Alcantara provides examples of antidromic sensory nerve action potentials and highlights common challenges like motor artifacts. She demonstrates techniques for optimal electrode placement and hand positioning during studies on radial and cutaneous nerves in the upper limb. Additionally, she advises on stimulating the correct nerve branches to avoid misinterpretation of results. Dr. Alcantara encourages thorough waveform analysis and test repetition to ensure accurate diagnoses.

Keywords

nerve conduction studies

ncs

electrode placement

stimulus intensity

antidromic sensory nerve action potentials

waveform analysis

nerve conduction studies

nerve conduction study

ncs