by Joe Hartman | Sep 19, 2022 | Neuromonitoring Training
Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation: A Novel Technique for IONM This isn’t our first time helping surgeons map out nerves. We are starting to see some traction in hypoglossal nerve stimulation for obstructive sleep apnea. Obstructive sleep apnea is one of the most... 
by Joe Hartman | Sep 8, 2022 | Neuromonitoring Training
What Does Your IONM Resume Say About You? Let’s break down the neuromonitoring field a little bit here (it will help your IONM resume not suck)… If you had to guess what percent of the cases your company monitors are spine cases, where would you place your... 
by Joe Hartman | Aug 25, 2022 | Neuromonitoring Training
Beliefs Are Identities In hindsight, it was obvious. It almost always is. But this one seems like a real head smacker. I don’t need any modern equipment; 30 minutes and a playground and my 2 boys will make a bulletproof case for handwashing. Their fingernails... 
by Joe Hartman | Apr 26, 2022 | Neuromonitoring Training
Remember a couple of years ago when we would all meet up at IONM conferences to share ideas and network in real life? Well, I’m venturing off to my first one since COVID-19 hit. This year’s ASNM annual meeting is in Clearwater, Fl on May 20th and... 
by Joe Hartman | May 10, 2021 | Neuromonitoring Training, Something Different
Signal Improvements In tcMEP and SSEP During Spine Surgery What does everyone want for IONM? Needless recording electrodes and cordless monitoring equipment. Both would be great — if it actually worked like the alternative. But I can’t be alone in... 
by Joe Hartman | Jul 15, 2020 | Neuromonitoring Training
The surgeon uses navigation and wants to know why she should use motor mapping for her crani? That’s the question posed to me by a clinician years ago. It was just before I set up my case and they recruited me into the conversation. So I walked over to the room...
