Introduction to Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring (IONM): Foundations to Clinical Application
This three-part lecture series introduces the core principles of intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring (IONM), guiding learners from foundational concepts to practical clinical relevance. Together, these lectures establish the knowledge base needed to understand why IONM is used, how it works, and how it supports patient safety during surgery.
Purpose and Core Concepts
Dr. Jahangiri introduces the field of intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring, including its historical development, clinical purpose, and role in modern surgery. Students will learn why IONM is used, the types of surgeries that benefit from monitoring, and the fundamental goals of protecting neural structures and preserving neurological function.
IONM Modalities and Physiologic Principles
Major monitoring modalities and their underlying neurophysiologic principles are explored. Attention is given to signal generation, recording, and interpretation, with discussion of sensory, motor, and electromyographic techniques and their relationship to specific neural pathways.
Clinical Application and the Role of IONM in the Operating Room
Practical integration of IONM within the surgical environment is addressed, including the roles of the neuromonitoring team, communication with surgeons and anesthesia providers, and the use of real-time data to support intraoperative decision-making and patient safety.
These videos provide a concise yet comprehensive overview of Brainstem Auditory Evoked Potentials (BAEPs), covering auditory pathway anatomy, waveform generators, technical setup, and clinical interpretation. They are designed to build foundational understanding while reinforcing practical application for clinical and intraoperative monitoring.
BAEPs
Understanding Auditory Pathway Anatomy, Waveform Generators, and Core BAEP Concepts
This video introduces the fundamentals of BAEPs, including auditory pathway anatomy, waveform generators, and the clinical significance of Waves I–V. It lays the foundation for understanding how BAEPs assess brainstem integrity during monitoring.
BAEPs
Technical Setup, Troubleshooting, and Clinical Interpretation of BAEPs
This video builds on the basics by focusing on technical setup, stimulus parameters, troubleshooting, and interpretation of abnormal BAEP findings in clinical and intraoperative settings.
These lectures by Dr. Faisal R. Jahangiri provide a structured exploration of sleep from foundational physiology to clinical diagnostics and emerging genetic insights. Together, they bridge basic sleep mechanisms with real-world applications in sleep medicine and neurophysiology.
Physiology and Architecture of Sleep
This lecture explains normal sleep architecture, including NREM and REM stages, cycling patterns, and the neurophysiology behind sleep regulation. It builds the essential framework for understanding all sleep-related diagnostics.
The Biology Behind Sleep Variability
This lecture explores how genetics and genomics influence sleep patterns, disorders, and individual variability. It introduces cutting-edge perspectives on personalized sleep medicine and research.
Clinical Evaluation and Monitoring
This lecture focuses on polysomnography, sleep study parameters, and clinical interpretation of sleep data. It highlights how sleep disorders are identified and evaluated in real clinical settings.