Advances in Neurosurgery and Neurosciences

Add to Calendar Advances in Neurosurgery and Neurosciences 10/10/2019 3:30:00 PM 10/10/2019 7:30:00 PM America/Chicago For More Details: https://northwestern.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?EID=76903 Description: This conference will inform providers of the latest advances and guidelines in topical issues in neurosurgery, including awake craniotomy for brain tumor patients, treatment of cervical spine disorders (trauma, fusion, disc replacements), operative versus conservative management in patients with neck/back pain, and innovations in neuromodulation for chronic pain. CDH Auditorium false MM/DD/YYYY


Date & Location
Thursday, October 10, 2019, 3:30 PM - 7:30 PM, CDH Auditorium

Target Audience
Specialties - Emergency Medicine, Family Practice, General Practice, Geriatric Medicine, Hospitalist, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Nurse Practitioner, Nursing, Oncology, Orthopedic Surgery, Pain Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehab, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant

Overview
This conference will inform providers of the latest advances and guidelines in topical issues in neurosurgery, including awake craniotomy for brain tumor patients, treatment of cervical spine disorders (trauma, fusion, disc replacements), operative versus conservative management in patients with neck/back pain, and innovations in neuromodulation for chronic pain.

Objectives
  1. Explain the basic protocols and procedures regarding acute traumatic injury to the cervical spine.
  2. Evaluate the use evidence based medicine when choosing the appropriate surgical plan for cervical spine.
  3. Evaluate cervical disc arthroplasty indications and counter indications.
  4. Examine the advantages and disadvantages of cervical spine fusion and disc replacements.
  5. Discuss the criteria for considering surgical interventions for patients.
  6. Identify the origins and extent of the opioid crisis.
  7. Assess the role of awake surgery in obtaining greater extent of resection, reduce unwarranted deficits, expedite discharges and reduce costs.

Registration

 

Space is limited. Registration is required by Wednesday, October 9th. To register, please call 630.933.4576.


Accreditation

The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation Statement

The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.


Credits
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (3.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (3.00 hours)