FOR PATIENTS
Your physician has requested intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring (IONM) for your upcoming head, neck or back surgery. During the procedure, an ORIMtec-trained neurotechnologist (NT) will:

• Act as your “electrician” and monitor electrical impulses in the nerve structures affected by your surgery.
• Provide an early warning to your surgeon should any potentially harmful changes occur.
• Help prevent any permanent damage to the nervous system from the operation.

If you are a patient facing surgery (or you know someone having surgery), the information and animations in this section will help you understand how IONM can reduce the risk of injury to the nervous system during a surgical procedure.