Learn EMG
Learn EMG

Author: Devon Rubin

Publisher: Demos Medical

Published: 2014-07-28

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781620700242

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Learn EMG is a fully interactive tool to teach basic concepts and interpretation of electrodiagnostic findings in patients with a variety of neuromuscular conditions. Using a quiz approach and clinical vignettes to make learning both fun and challenging, this unique program teaches users to recognize basic and complex features of individual NCS and needle EMG waveforms and accurately interpret combinations of findings in the context of clinical vignettes The program is organized into 10 quiz sets or topics covering general NCS and needle EMG findings and common clinical problems. Each set is devoted to a particular theme and contains 20 multiple-choice questions framed by case vignettes, waveforms, audio/video clips, and other information to help the user select the correct answer. Audio discussions related to the questions and answers are presented within each case to highlight key features and concisely teach important concepts related to the findings. Topics include basic NCS waveforms and variants, basic needle EMG waveforms (spontaneous activity and motor unit potentials), technical issues, upper extremity, lower extremity, peripheral neuropathies, diffuse neuromuscular disorders, cranial nerve disorders, and unusual disorders. Learn EMG: Teaches basic concepts and recognition of a wide variety of nerve conduction study and needle EMG waveform abnormalities Demonstrates common and uncommon findings that are encountered in clinical practice Utilizes an interactive quiz approach including a case, question, and discussion to teach the material Provides a concise explanation and discussion of the findings to help the user understand the concepts and learn more accurate interpretation of EMG Includes 200 examples of normal and abnormal findings, with more than 400 images and 90 videos Tracks progress through mastery of each subject and question Offers custom quiz option to focus on particular subjects, or on questions previously answered incorrectly Navigation via index to quickly find specific topics Navigation via bookmarks to return to items of particular interest

Pocket EMG
Pocket EMG

Author: Dane Pohlman, DO

Publisher: Demos Medical Publishing

Published: 2014-06-27

Total Pages: 174

ISBN-13: 1617052000

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Get immediate access to crucial information about the most common EMG studies. This handy, practical resource designed for quick reference at the point of care covers a wide spectrum of electrodiagnostic tests. Written for both novice and experienced electromyographers, this at-a-glance guide is concise enough to fit in a pocket, yet replete with essential technical detail, pearls, and clinical photos to illustrate proper study set-ups. Pocket EMG covers what you need to know to successfully perform nerve conduction and needle EMG studies in a fast-paced clinical environment. It also includes helpful protocols for specific clinical problems. The first section is devoted to nerve conduction studies and covers sensory and motor studies of the upper and lower extremities, late responses, and other tests including facial motor nerves, blink reflex, and repetitive nerve stimulation. Section two covers needle electromyography and catalogs set-ups for upper and lower extremity tests, paraspinals, and facial muscles. The final two sections contain study protocols for presenting chief complaints or suspected diagnoses, normal values, and high-yield tables and lists. Each test includes a photograph of the proper set-up, indications for performing the test, technical pointers, and physiological considerations. Key Features: Organized consistently and pocket-sized for quick reference in the EMG lab Includes a photo of the proper set-up for each test, indications for performing the test, and clinical pearls and pointers to enhance skills Contains study protocols for common complaints, normal value ranges for individual tests, and high-yield tables and lists

Electromyography in Clinical Practice
Electromyography in Clinical Practice

Author: Bashar Katirji

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2007-09-12

Total Pages: 433

ISBN-13: 0323070345

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The only case-based guide to electromyography—back in a fully revised and updated New Edition! This practical resource examines how to approach, diagnose, and manage the most commonly encoun-tered disorders in the EMG laboratory. Based on actual cases, it correlates patient history, physical exam, EMG findings, relevant anatomy, treatment, and follow-up to help readers sharpen their clinical problem-solving skills. New cases have been added, and every case includes the latest advances in knowledge and technique. - Features study questions, answers, and clinical discussions of how experts manage cases to help readers work through the problems presented. - Summarizes the results of nerve conduction studies and EMG data with standardized tables. - Includes more than 200 relevant imaging studies and anatomic figures. - Makes information easy to find with a uniform chapter organization. - Offers a consistent approach to electromyography based on Dr. Katirji's broad knowledge and clinical experience.7 new case studies, including Hereditary Neuropathy with Liability to Pressure Palsy, Ischemic Monomelic Neuropathy, and Myotonic Dystrophy. - Three new chapters on Nerve Conduction Studies, Needle EMG Examination, and Specialized Procedures. - Many new and revised figures that clarify complex information.

Manual of Nerve Conduction Study and Surface Anatomy for Needle Electromyography
Manual of Nerve Conduction Study and Surface Anatomy for Needle Electromyography

Author: Hang J. Lee

Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 326

ISBN-13: 9780781758215

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This manual is a practical, illustrated how-to guide to the proper techniques and electrode placements for common nerve conduction studies. The first section describes each nerve conduction study, including placement of electrodes, typical electromyography equipment settings, normal values, and pearls and pitfalls. The second section provides detailed coverage of surface anatomy for needle electromyography and shows where to place the needles for each muscle. More than 200 clear photographs demonstrate correct placement of needle electrodes. Chapters in each section follow a consistent sequence and are written in outline format to help readers find information quickly.

McLean EMG Guide, Second Edition
McLean EMG Guide, Second Edition

Author: Samuel K. Chu, MD

Publisher: Springer Publishing Company

Published: 2019-04-10

Total Pages: 305

ISBN-13: 082617213X

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Revised, updated, and expanded second edition of the premier learning guide for residents, McLean EMG Guide emphasizes skills and concepts required for success in mastering basic electrodiagnostic techniques. This step-by-step approach to performing and interpreting EMG and nerve conduction studies will prepare trainees, fellows, and attendings to meet the challenges encountered in daily practice with confidence. The book is broken into short formatted chapters covering instrumentation, basic nerve conduction and needle EMG techniques, interpretation, applications for common clinical problems, and a new chapter on ultrasound. The procedures are laid out as illustrated tables with specifics for lead placement, stimulation, sample waveforms, and photographs to guide electrodiagnostic set-ups. Clinical presentation, anatomy, recommended studies, normal values, pearls and tips, and key findings are presented throughout in bulleted text for a thorough, more focused guidebook. Multiple choice questions and answers with rationales reinforce learning for those wishing to review concepts through self-guided assessment. Key Features Updates to all chapters with new figures and diagrams and more multiple-choice questions with answers Brand new chapter on the use of ultrasound with electrodiagnosis Checklists with key steps and takeaways for each study Clear, easy-to-understand tables and photos illustrate each set-up and study Codifies what you need to know to make a diagnosis in the EMG laboratory Print purchase includes on-line access to the full contents for mobile or desktop use

EMG Secrets
EMG Secrets

Author: Faye Chiou Tan

Publisher:

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 292

ISBN-13:

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From the highly popular Secrets Series(R) comes the succinct, practical electromyography book that practitioners have been waiting for. Major authorities in the field present a series of key questions and answers in areas of importance in EMG, featuring the additional tips, pearls, and "secrets" that are the hallmark of the series. Major sections include Anatomy and Physiology, Instrumentation, Nerve Conduction Studies, Electromyography, Specific Diseases, and Interpretation of Results. All the most important "need-to-know" questions-and-answers in the proven format of the highly acclaimed Secrets Series(R) Concise answers that include the author's pearls, tips, memory aids, and "secrets" Bulleted lists, algorithms, and illustrations for quick review Thorough, highly detailed index Thought-provoking questions that provide succinct answers Presentation of a vast amount of information

ANATOMICAL GUIDE FOR THE ELECTROMYOGRAPHER
ANATOMICAL GUIDE FOR THE ELECTROMYOGRAPHER

Author: Perotto, Aldo O.

Publisher: Charles C Thomas Publisher

Published: 2011-08-01

Total Pages: 396

ISBN-13: 0398086486

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This invaluable book for the electromyographer dispenses the latest techniques detailing methods of intramuscular electrode placement. The author examines the basic principles in electromyography (EMG) and includes updated information for the appendicular and axial muscles. It is divided into 14 sections organized by anatomical region: the muscles of the hand, forearm, arm, shoulder girdle, foot, leg, thigh, pelvis, hip joint, perineal region, paraspinal region, abdominal wall, the intercostals and diaphragm regions, along with the muscles innervated by cranial nerves. This information includes the innervations and attachments of each muscle, how to position the patient for examination, the appropriate site for insertion of the electrode, the depth of insertion for the electrode, and the action that the patient should perform to activate the muscle. The descriptions of the techniques used for rarely examined muscles are sufficient for a clinician to have the confidence needed to perform the procedure. Common errors in electrode placement and clinically relevant comments are illustrated and discussed, including cross-sectional illustrations on the appendicular muscles. A particularly useful inclusion is “Pitfalls” that describes which muscle the electrode will record if the needle is placed too deep, not deep enough, or not at the location described. The text contains a useful appendix, providing dermatomes of the limb and trunk, cutaneous innervations of the head, and excellent illustrations of both the brachial plexus and the lumbo-sacral-coccygeal plexus. The appendix also contains a useful table listing all muscles that are presented in the text with innervations from the peripheral nerve to the mixed spinal nerve root. Well organized, clearly and concisely written, this book remains a learning tool and excellent reference for electromyographers and for healthcare practitioners who are expanding their practice skills to include diagnostic EMG, as well as for graduate students who use EMG as part of their research.

Electromyography and Neuromuscular Disorders E-Book
Electromyography and Neuromuscular Disorders E-Book

Author: David C. Preston

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2012-12-01

Total Pages: 663

ISBN-13: 1455744735

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Diagnose neuromuscular disorders more quickly and accurately with Electromyography and Neuromuscular Disorders: Clinical-Electrophysiologic Correlations, 3rd Edition! State-of-the-art guidance helps you correlate electromyographic and clinical findings and use the latest EMG techniques to their fullest potential. Consult this title on your favorite e-reader with intuitive search tools and adjustable font sizes. Elsevier eBooks provide instant portable access to your entire library, no matter what device you're using or where you're located. Successfully correlate electrodiagnostic findings with key clinical findings for more confident diagnoses. Clearly see how to apply what you’ve learned with abundant case studies throughout the book. Obtain relevant clinical guidance quickly and easily with an accessible, easy-to-read writing style that’s both comprehensive and easy to understand. Ensure correct EMG needle placement and avoid neurovascular injuries by referring to more than 65 detailed, cross-sectional anatomy drawings. Diagnose many newly defined genetic neuromuscular conditions based on their electrodiagnostic presentation. Stay up to date with must-know information on iatrogenic complications of electrodiagnostic studies. Visualize key concepts more easily with a brand-new full-color design, new artwork, and new photographs. Access Electromyography and Neuromuscular Disorders online, fully searchable, at www.expertconsult.com, along with more than 70 videos that allow you to see and hear the EMG waveforms discussed in the text, as well as a convenient "test yourself" module.

EMG Primer
EMG Primer

Author: Frieder Lahoda

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2012-12-06

Total Pages: 72

ISBN-13: 3642659896

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In the last twenty years electromyography and electro neurography have earned a secure position amongst methods of electrophysiological investigation; indeed, it is no longer possible to think of neurological diagnosis with out them. In particular, it is in the early recognition of peri pheral neuromuscular disorders that these techniques are so dependable and objective. The present text may be thought of as an introduction to method and to diagnostic application, and it should be of value to the physician both in hospital and in his practice. The authors have thought it best to omit discussion of basic scientific problems, which may be found in the neurophysiological literature. Munich, Spring 1974 A. Schrader v Contents 1. 1 Anatomical Foundations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1. 1. 1. The Motor Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1. 1. 2. Structure of the Peripheral Nerve . . . . . . . 1 1. 1. 3. The Neuromuscular Junction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1. 2 Electrophysiological Foundations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 1. 2. 1. Origin of Muscle Action Potentials. . . . . . . . . . . . 2 1. 2. 2. Conduction in the Peripheral Nerve. . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1. 2. 2. 1. Stimulation: Basic Considerations. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1. 2. 2. 2. Form, Duration and Amplitude of Action Potentials. . . 4 a) Evoked Muscle Action Potentials . . . . . . . . . . . 4 b) Nerve and Sensory Action Potentials. . . . . . . . . 4 c) Reflex Potentials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 2. 1. Technical Foundations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 2. 1. 1. Structure and Function of the Machine. . . . . . . . . . 6 2. 1. 1. 1. The Structure of an Electromyograph. . . . . . . . . . 6 2. 1. 1. 2. The EMG Amplifier. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 2. 1. 1. 3. Supplementary Measuring Methods in Electrom- graphy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

EMG Lesion Localization and Characterization
EMG Lesion Localization and Characterization

Author: Mark A. Ferrante, MD

Publisher: Springer Publishing Company

Published: 2019-09-28

Total Pages: 449

ISBN-13: 0826148654

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EMG Lesion Localization and Characterization: A Case Studies Approach takes a unique approach to electrodiagnostic (EDX) medicine, using case studies and exercises to teach clinical reasoning and build technical skills. The first section presents basic principles, reviewing pertinent nerve and muscle anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology along with study techniques, measurements, and pitfalls. The second section emphasizes how to most effectively utilize the book’s featured case studies, followed by 60 cases covering the range of disorders encountered in the EMG lab and organized by regional and multiregional disorders of the upper and lower extremities, brachial plexopathies, generalized disorders, and challenging cases. Through the EDX case studies, lesion localization and characterization are demonstrated and discussed step-by-step using a floating text box that tracks the findings for each case. Cases begin with the clinical features, which dictate the initial EDX studies performed. The results of those studies drive the next round of testing, which continues until the abnormality has been localized and characterized and a diagnosis is made. In this manner, the dynamic nature of electrodiagnostic testing and process of sequential study analysis is reinforced, just as it would be in the EMG laboratory. Authored by two leading experts in neurology and electrodiagnostic medicine, all aspects of lesion localization and characterization are extensively covered, including calculations of lesion severity for demyelinating conduction block and axon loss lesions and calculations of various types of motor unit action potential recruitment frequencies. The book features a large number of anatomical drawings, charts, and EDX images in order to illustrate the skills of lesion localization and characterization comprehensively. By conveying the “cognitive approach” to EDX medicine, EMG Lesion Localization and Characterization merges clinical knowledge with real-life cases to better instruct residents, fellows, technicians, and neuromuscular providers in the field of electrodiagnostic medicine. Key Features: Includes 60 cases covering all major neuromuscular disorders Presents basic and advanced anatomic, physiologic, pathophysiologic, and temporal principles and concepts pertinent to EDX medicine EDX studies are evaluated as they are collected, providing insight into the principles underlying electrodiagnostic medicine Through sequential step-by-step analysis of findings, the decision-making process required in the EMG laboratory is simulated Purchase includes access to the ebook for use on most mobile devices or computers