Pain processing in the ventrocaudal nucleus of the human thalamus -- Principles of Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring -- Basis of Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring -- Generation of Electrical Activity in the Nervous System and Muscles -- Practical Aspects of Recording Evoked Activity From Nerves, Fiber Tracts, and Nuclei -- Sensory Systems -- Anatomy and Physiology of Sensory Systems -- Monitoring Auditory Evoked Potentials -- Monitoring of Somatosensory Evoked Potentials -- Monitoring of Visual Evoked Potentials -- Motor Systems -- Anatomy and Physiology of Motor Systems -- Practical Aspects of Monitoring Spinal Motor Systems -- Practical Aspects of Monitoring Cranial Motor Nerves -- Peripheral Nerves -- Anatomy and Physiology of Peripheral Nerves -- Practical Aspects of Monitoring Peripheral Nerves -- Intraoperative Recordings That Can Guide the Surgeon in the Operation -- Identification of Specific Neural Tissue -- Intraoperative Diagnosis and Guide in Operations -- Practical Aspects of Electrophysiological Recording in the Operating Room -- Anesthesia and Its Constraints in Monitoring Motor and Sensory Systems -- General Considerations About Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring -- Equipment, Recording Techniques, Data Analysis, and Stimulation -- Evaluating the Benefits of Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring.

Intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring (IOM) has proven itself a versatile technique that reduces the risks of acquiring intraoperative neurological deficits, shortens operating time, and lowers the costs of medical care and rehabilitation. It can also reduce the risks of medical malpractice suits and serve as a research tool to better understand nervous system disorders and promote improved treatments. In Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring, Second Edition, the premier authority on the subject, Aage R. M�ller, has extensively expanded and rewritten his highly regarded first edition to create a comprehensive, up-to-date reference on IOM techniques and their anatomical and physiological basis. In addition, the author has added new material on the monitoring of the spinal motor system, sensory systems, peripheral nerves, and in skull base surgery. Writing as a pioneer and leader in the field, Dr. M�ller provides practical information about how to perform electrophysiological recordings in the operating room, interpret the results, and present them to the surgeon. Included are descriptions of methods for guiding the surgeon in such operations as microvascular decompression and the implantation of electrodes for deep brain stimulation and auditory prostheses. Methods for mapping of the cerebral cortex, the brainstem, and the spinal cord are also described, as well as practical procedures for monitoring cranial motor nerves. Practical aspects of IOM including requirements of equipment, reducing electrical and magnetic interference, and how to work with other teams in the operating room are discussed in detail. Comprehensive and up-to-date, Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring, Second Edition, is an authoritative survey of the theoretical and practical knowledge needed to reduce the risks that occur in surgical operations impacting the nervous system. 0