Allina Health System
Intraoperative Neuromonitoring (IONM) is a tool used by neurophysiologists during spine surgery to prevent irreversible damage to the spinal cord during procedures through a system of alerts. This study investigates the effectiveness of IONM in 300 participants receiving spine surgery. The goal of this study is to refine the alert criteria for procedures in which IONM is used.
Intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring (IONM) measures neural function and integrity during surgical procedures. Through IONM, neurodiagnostic procedures can help determine whether any nerves have become compressed or if the brain or spinal cord has any reduced vascular flow, allowing the surgical team to take immediate and corrective actions to prevent a bad outcome. Essentially, IONM acts as an early warning system for surgeons to gain reliable insight into a patient's condition during surgery, adding a layer of safety to the measures already in place that monitor cardiac and respirato…
Inclusion Criteria: * Must be 18+ years old * Patients must be undergoing cervical and/or thoracic spine surgical procedure at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, MN Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who are non-English speakers * Patients with ongoing psychiatric concerns are excluded * Patients unwilling to be contacted for a 6-month follow-up
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