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Clin Neurophysiol May 2023 PMID 36924672

Stimulation parameters for motor evoked potentials during intraoperative spinal cord monitoring. A systematic review.

S E Dulfer, M C Gadella, M M Sahinovic, F Lange, A R Absalom, R J M Groen, A Szelényi, G Drost

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The posts demonstrate a mainly supportive attitude, with references to practical aspects like the table of recommended stimulation parameters, showing moderate engagement. Words like 'provided' and 'useful' suggest appreciation, but there’s little indication of deep critique or broad impact, reflecting a generally moderate reaction to the systematic review.

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Posts generally support the publication, noting that it offers useful guidance, such as Dulfer et al.'s mention of recommended stimulation parameters for mTc-MEP monitoring.

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Discussions show moderate interest, primarily focusing on the usefulness of the review and practical details like tables of stimulation settings.

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Comments indicate some engagement through referencing specific findings, but level of depth remains moderate without in-depth critique or exploration.

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The overall influence appears limited, with some recognition of its utility but no strong consensus on transformative effects in clinical practice.

Abstract in brief

  • This systematic review aimed to identify the best stimulation settings for muscle responses during spinal cord surgery, focusing on transcranial electrical stimulation (mTcMEP) and Dwave monitoring.
  • The review analyzed ten studies that mainly tested factors like stimulation location, number of pulses, pulse duration, interstimulus interval, and train types, but found limited research on Dwave and some parameters for mTcMEP.
  • Overall, there’s a need for more targeted studies to determine the optimal stimulation settings, especially for Dwave, to improve intraoperative spinal cord monitoring during surgery.]
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[Intraoperative monitoring: a systematic review] Dulfer et al.: "For mTc-MEP monitoring, a table is provided in which the recommended stimulation parameters are stated." mTc-MEP: muscle recorded transcranial electrical stimulation motor evoked potential. https://t.co/8tLKlfsJQV https://t.co/Vgl0Oe41WU

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IFCN and its Clinical Neurophysiology journals
@ClinicalNeuroph · X

[Intraoperative monitoring: a systematic review] Dulfer et al.: "For mTc-MEP monitoring, a table is provided in which the recommended stimulation parameters are stated." mTc-MEP: muscle recorded transcranial electrical stimulation motor evoked potential. https://t.co/8tLKlfsJQV https://t.co/Vgl0Oe41WU

Mar 8, 2023 · 1 like · 4,084 followers View post →