
About Intraoperative Neuromonitoring (IOM)

What is Intraoperative Neuromonitoring (IOM)?
Intraoperative Neuromonitoring (IONM) is the use of electrophysiological methods to monitor the functional integrity of certain neural structures. Basically, IOM is a safety method used to reduce the surgical risks and increase patient safety results. Optimum IOM provides these services to any physician that require protection of the body’s central nervous system and want to decrease surgical risk at the same time.
Optimum IOM technologists are highly skilled and trained individuals who relay real-time information to the surgeon and OR staff. This will allow the physician to change his/her technique based on the real-time results which will give the patient the best possible outcome.
Services and Modalities that Optimum IOM can Deploy...
* EEG (Electroencephalogram)
* SSEP (Somatosensensory Evoked Potentials)
* EMG (Electromyography)
* BAEP (Brainstem Auditory Evoked Potentials)
* NAP (Nerve Action Potential
*Direct Cortical Stimulation
* Direct Subcortical Stimulation
* Pedicle Screw Stimulation
* Awake Testing
Why Intraoperative Neuromonitoring (IOM)?
Intraoperative Neurophysiologic Monitoring (IOM) is a service that is becoming the standard of care in most facilities across the country. The use of IOM decreases risks of surgical complications during the critical moments during spine, pain, orthopedic, vascular, and cardiothoracic procedures. IONM technology collects information from the nervous system so feedback can be provided to the surgeon. This ultimately allows early detection which could help prevent possible lasting damage to the the nervous system. Failing to use the IONM services during sensitive surgical procedures can be costly in terms of the surgical outcomes and long-term healthcare costs.

