NIM Flashcards
1
Q
Where should the green ground electro be placed?
A
between simulator and monitoring electrodes where bone is close to the skin but not on muscle
2
Q
What cervical nerve roots does the NIM monitor?
A
C3-4= Channel 1/5- Trapezius C5-6= Channel 2/6- Deltoid C7= Channel 3/7- Triceps C8/T1= Channel 4/8- Abductor digiti/Pollicis
3
Q
Where are the cervical electrod placements?
A
Trapezius= Neck area Deltoid= Posterior upper arm Triceps= Posterior to bicep Abductor= Palm muscles
4
Q
L2-S1 Fusion nerve roots NIM monitor what nerves?
A
L2-3= Channel 1/5- Adductor Longus L2-4= Channel 2/6- Vastus Lateralis L5= Channel 3/7- Extensor Hallucis Longus S1= Channel 4/8- Medial Gastrocnemius
5
Q
Where are the L2-S1 electrods placements?
A
Adductor Longus= Medial portion of upper leg
Vastus Lateralis= Anterior portion of upper leg
Extensor Hallucis Longus= Lower portion of shin
Medial Gastrocnemius= Calf
6
Q
What probes does NIM have to test screws?
A
Ball Tip and Flush Tip
7
Q
NIM has what pedicle access tool?
A
Thoracic= Sharp
Lumbar= Blunt
Straight
8
Q
NIM has what MIS pedicle access tools?
A
Bevel
Trocar (Sharp/pointy)
Small and Larger Dilator
