BENEFITS
OF (IONM) INTRAOPERATIVE
NEUROMONITORING ARE CLEAR
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- Reduces
the risk of catastrophic neurophysiological deficits.
- Reduces
the risk of frivolous litigation.
- Helps
calm patients fears of the surgical procedures.
- Reduces
long-term health care cost by reducing deficits.
- Improves
surgical outcomes.
- Increases
the number of patients that are candidates for surgery.
- Provides
peace of mind that neural integrity has remained intact during
the critical portion of difficult procedures.
- Provides
early warning of compromised neural status so corrections can
be made before neurological impairment becomes permanent.
Allows
completion of more aggressive surgeries with improved safety.
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