International Neuromodulation Society Webinars
The International Neuromodulation Society is pleased to offer webinars for members featuring renowned experts reviewing the latest research, therapies and best practices and offering guidance on patient safety, patient selection and device selection to optimize treatment outcomes and reduce adverse events – all of which are of paramount importance in the field of neuromodulation.
Learn more about participation, recordings, and CME credit.
Future webinar topics and dates:
Artificial Intelligence and Computational Modeling in Spinal Cord Stimulation:
State of the Art Basic and Applied Research
Thurs. Dec. 1, 2022
New Times: 4:30pm EDT/21:30 GMT/22:30 CET/08:30 (+1 day) AEDT/10:30 (+1 day) NZDT
Moderators
Robert Levy, MD, PhD and Cecile de Vos, PhD
Lectures
Surround Inhibition: A New Potential Spinal Cord Stimulation Mechanisms of Action - Warren Grill, PhD
Artificial Intelligence-Driven SCS: Early Patient Feedback on Personalized Therapy Recommendations - Richard Rauck, MD
Integrating Artificial Intelligence and Spinal Cord Stimulation in the Treatment of Chronic Pain - Jeff Rogers, PhD
Background Articles
1) Titus, N.D., Gilbert, J.E., Grill, W.M. (2021). Biophysics and Mechanisms of Spinal Cord Stimulation for Chronic Pain. Thakor, N.V. (eds) Handbook of Neuroengineering. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-2848-4_99-2
2) Rauck, Richard L., et al. A Prospective Global Registry of Real-world Outcomes Using Spinal Cord Stimulation Systems for Chronic Pain. AAPM 2019 Annual Meeting Abstracts, Pain Medicine, Volume 20, Issue 3, March 2019, Pages 583–660, https://doi.org/10.1093/pm/pny317
3) Rauck R, Berger S, Cecchi G, Agurto C, Eyigoz E, Lechleiter K, Huynh D, Brad Hershey, Loudermilk E, Paez J, Bojrab L, Noles J, Turley T, Ibrahim M, Patwardhan A, Scowcroft J, Rene Przkora, Miller N, Chaiban G, Matt McDonald, Rogers J. ID:15982 Chronic Pain Patients During COVID-19: Machine Learning Reveals Attributes Leading to Pandemic Susceptibility and Resilience. Neuromodulation. 2022 Jun;25(4):S27–9. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neurom.2022.02.160
This webinar has been supported by an educational grant from Boston Scientific.
CME Credit
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through a collaboration between Elsevier, Inc. and the International Neuromodulation Society.
The Elsevier Office of CME is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Elsevier Office of CME designates this educational material for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This webinar will be recorded. If you have missed the previous INS webinars, you can watch the videos on demand on the INS members' website.
Past Webinars
Socioeconomic Disparity in Spinal Cord Stimulation
Thurs. Nov. 3, 2022
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Moderators
Stephanie Vanterpool, MD, MBA and Erika Petersen, MD
Lectures
Racial and Socioeconomic Disparities in Spinal Cord Stimulation Among the Medicare Population - Charles Odonkor, MD, MA
Socioeconomic Disparities in the Utilization of Spinal Cord Stimulation Therapy in Patients with Chronic Pain - Thomas Simopoulous, MD
Demographic Trends in Paddle Lead Spinal Cord Stimulator Placement: Private Insurance and Medicare Beneficiaries - Vwaire Orhurhu, MD, MPH
Racism in Pain Medicine and Neuromodulation: We Can and Should Do More? - Natalie Strand, MD
Background Articles
Jones MR, Orhurhu V, O'Gara B, Brovman EY, Rao N, Vanterpool SG, Poree L, Gulati A, Urman RD. Racial and Socioeconomic Disparities in Spinal Cord Stimulation Among the Medicare Population. Neuromodulation. 2021 Apr;24(3):434-440. doi: 10.1111/ner.13373. Epub 2021 Mar 15. PMID: 33723896.
Odonkor CA, Tucker-Bartley A, Leitner B, Chude C, Hirani S, Poree L. Closing the gap in representation of racial and ethnic minorities in pain medicine: A 2018-2019 status report. J Natl Med Assoc. 2022 Jan;113(6):612-615. doi: 10.1016/j.jnma.2021.05.010. Epub 2021 Jun 18. PMID: 34148658.
Labaran L, Bell J, Puvanesarajah V, Jain N, Aryee JN, Raad M, Jain A, Carmouche J, Hassanzadeh H. Demographic Trends in Paddle Lead Spinal Cord Stimulator Placement: Private Insurance and Medicare Beneficiaries. Neurospine. 2020 Jun;17(2):384-389. doi: 10.14245/ns.1938276.138. Epub 2020 Feb 1. PMID: 32054146; PMCID: PMC7338957.
Strand NH, Mariano ER, Goree JH, Narouze S, Doshi TL, Freeman JA, Pearson ACS. Racism in Pain Medicine: We Can and Should Do More. Mayo Clin Proc. 2021 Jun;96(6):1394-1400. doi: 10.1016/j.mayocp.2021.02.030. PMID: 34088411.
Update on Peripheral Nerve Stimulation
Thurs. Oct. 6, 2022
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Moderators
Christopher Winfree, MD and Lawrence Poree, MD, PhD
Topics and Faculty
Peripheral Nerve Stimulation in Pain Management: A Systematic Review - Krishnan Chakravarthy, MD, PhD
Sciatic, Femoral and Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral Nerve Stimulation - Amitabh Gulati, MD
Peripheral Nerve Stimulation for the 21st Century: Sural, Superficial Peroneal and Tibial Nerves - Scott Pritzlaff, MD
Background Articles
1) Xu J, Sun Z, Wu J, Rana M, Garza J, Zhu AC, Chakravarthy KV, Abd-Elsayed A, Rosenquist E, Basi H, Christo P, Cheng J. Peripheral Nerve Stimulation in Pain Management: A Systematic Review. Pain Physician. 2021 Mar;24(2), E131-E152. PMID: 33740342; PMCID: PMC8897810.
2) Singh H, Gargya A, Lin T, Gulati A. Sciatic, Femoral, and Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve Ultrasound-Guided Percutaneous Peripheral Nerve Stimulation. Pain Med. 2020 Aug 1;21(Suppl 1):S47-S50. doi: 10.1093/pm/pnaa040. PMID: 32804221; PMCID: PMC7828577.
3) Gofeld M, Agur A. Peripheral Nerve Stimulation for Chronic Shoulder Pain: A Proof of Concept Anatomy Study. Neuromodulation. 2018 Apr;21(3):284-289. doi: 10.1111/ner.12749. Epub 2018 Jan 3. PMID: 29314501.
4) Hanyu-Deutmeyer A, Pritzlaff SG. Peripheral Nerve Stimulation for the 21st Century: Sural, Superficial Peroneal, and Tibial Nerves. Pain Med. 2020 Aug 1;21(Suppl 1):S64-S67. doi: 10.1093/pm/pnaa202. PMID: 32804232.
This webinar has been supported by an educational grant from Nalu Medical.
Spinal Cord Stimulation for Nociceptive Pain
Thurs. Sept. 1, 2022
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Moderators
Robert Levy, MD, PhD and Stana Bojanic BSc (Hons), MB BS, FRCS (SN)
Topics and Faculty
Current Perspectives on Spinal Cord Stimulation for the Treatment of Cancer Pain: Does this Include Mixed Nociopathic Pain and/or Nociceptive Pain? – Jonathan Hagedorn, MD
Effects of Dorsal Column Spinal Cord Stimulation on Neuroinflammation: Molecular Mechanisms and Clinical Outcomes: Does this Data Warrant Consideration of SCS for Nociceptive Pain? – Krishnan Chakravarthy, MD, PhD
Spinal Cord Stimulation for Visceral Pain: Is this SCS Success for a Nociceptive Pain Syndrome? – Maynak Gupta, MD
Background Articles
1) Hagedorn JM, Pittelkow TP, Hunt CL, D'Souza RS, Lamer TJ. Current Perspectives on Spinal Cord Stimulation for the Treatment of Cancer Pain. J Pain Res. 2020 Dec 7;13:3295-3305. doi: 10.2147/JPR.S263857. PMID: 33324090; PMCID: PMC7732175.
2) Echeverria-Villalobos M, Mitchell J, Fiorda-Diaz J, Weaver T. Effects of Dorsal Column Spinal Cord Stimulation on Neuroinflammation: Revisiting Molecular Mechanisms and Clinical Outcomes on Chronic Lumbar/Leg Pain and Failed Back Surgery Syndrome. J Pain Res. 2021 Jul 30;14:2337-2345. doi: 10.2147/JPR.S309872. PMID: 34354373; PMCID: PMC8331196.
3) Woodroffe RW, Pearson AC, Pearlman AM, Howard MA, Nauta HJW, Nagel SJ, Hori YS, Machado AG, Almeida Frizon L, Helland L, Holland MT, Gillies GT, Wilson S. Spinal Cord Stimulation for Visceral Pain: Present Approaches and Future Strategies. Pain Med. 2020 Oct 1;21(10):2298-2309. doi: 10.1093/pm/pnaa108. PMID: 32719876.
The Neurostimulation Appropriateness Consensus Committee (NACC): Recommendations on Best Practices for Cervical Neurostimulation
Thurs. July 7, 2022
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Moderators
Robert M. Levy, MD, PhD, and Timothy Deer, MD
Topics and Faculty
The NACC Process – Timothy Deer, MD
Anatomic Considerations/Imaging – Marc Russo, MBBS DA (UK), FANZCA, FFMANZCA
Surgical Techniques (Including Percutaneous and Paddle Leads) – Giancarlo Barolat, MD
Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulation in the Cervical Region – Kiran Patel, MD
Risk Mitigation and Complication Management – David Provenzano, MD
Neurostimulation for Diabetes and Its Complications
Thurs. June 2, 2022
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Moderators
Robert M. Levy, MD, PhD, and Erika Petersen, MD
Topics and Faculty
Retrospective Case Series on the Treatment of Painful Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy With Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulation – Jan Vesper, MD, PhD
SCS for the Management of Painful Diabetic Neuropathy: A Systematic Review and Metanalysis of Aggregate Patient Data – Ashish Gulve, FRCA, FFPMRCA, FFPMCAI,DPMed, FCARCSI, MD, MBBS
Effect of High-frequency Spinal Cord Stimulation in Patients with Painful Diabetic Neuropathy: A Randomized Clinical Trial – Erika Petersen, MD
This webinar has been supported by an educational grant from Nevro
The Neurostimulation Appropriateness Consensus Committee (NACC): Recommendations for Surgical Technique for Spinal Cord Stimulation
Thurs. May 5, 2022
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Moderators
Robert Levy, MD, PhD, and Marc Russo, MBBS
Topics and Faculty
Preoperative Assessment and Considerations (Including Antibiotics and Antithrombotics) – Marc Russo, MBBS
Surgical Techniques (Including Percutaneous and Paddle Leads) – Philippe Rigoard, MD, PhD
Wound Closure and Postoperative Care – Stana Bojanic, MBBS
Complication Management – Jonathan Hagedorn, MD
Vagus Nerve Stimulation: Impact on Cognition and Depression
Thurs. April 7, 2022
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Topics and Faculty
Depression and Cognitive Dysfunction in Chronic Epilepsy Patients - Jukka Peltola, MD, PhD
Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Depression - Charles Conway, MD
Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Cognitive Dysfunction - Harold Sackeim, MD
This webinar has been supported by an educational grant from LivaNova
Closed Loop Deep Brain Stimulation
Thurs. March 3, 2022
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Moderators
Konstantin Slavin, MD and Jan Vesper, MD, PhD
Faculty and Topics
Neurochemical and Electrophysiological Measurements for Closed Loop DBS – Kendall Lee, MD, PhD
Closed Loop DBS Controller Technology – Warren Grill, PhD
Dual Threshold Closed-Loop DBS in Parkinson’s Disease – Helen Bronte-Stewart, MD
CME Credit
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through a collaboration between Elsevier, Inc. and the International Neuromodulation Society.
The Elsevier Office of CME is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Elsevier Office of CME designates this educational material for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This webinar has been supported by an educational grant from Medtronic. Medtronic was not involved in the creation or delivery of any program content and does not control whether the materials conform to FDA approved or cleared indications.
Novel Stimulation Paradigms for SCS – Second Generation
Thurs. Feb. 3, 2022
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Moderators
Robert M. Levy, MD, PhD, and Cecile de Vos, PhD
Faculty and Topics
Differential Target Multiplexed Spinal Cord Stimulation – Ricardo Vallejo, MD, PhD
A Novel Pulsed Stimulation Pattern for SCS Pain Management – Lawrence Poree, MD, PhD
An Update on Closed Loop Spinal Cord Stimulation – Marc Russo, MBBS DA (UK) FANZCA FFPMANZCA
This webinar has been supported by an educational grant from Medtronic.
Salvage Therapies for Failed Spinal Cord Stimulation
Thurs. Jan. 6, 2022
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Moderators
Robert M. Levy, MD, PhD and Dirk De Ridder, MD, PhD
Faculty and Topics
Differential Diagnosis of Loss of Treatment Effect with SCS – Jonathan Carlson, MD
Approaches to Failure of SCS Therapy Using Novel SCS Waveforms –Krishnan Chakravarthy, MD, PhD
Approaches to Failure of SCS Therapy Using Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulation – Corey Hunter, MD
This webinar has been supported by an educational grant from Abbott.
Issues with Implanted Batteries for Neuromodulation
Thurs. Dec.. 2, 2021
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Moderators
Robert M. Levy, MD, PhD and Julie Pilitsis, MD, PhD
Faculty and Topics
Issues with Implantable Batteries for SCS/PNS - Richard North, MD
Novel Non-Implanted Battery Options and Technique for SCS - Lawrence Poree, MD, PhD
Novel Non-Implanted Battery Options and Technique for PNS - Dawood Sayed, MD
This webinar has been supported by an educational grant from Nalu Medical.
Closed Loop Spinal Cord Stimulation
Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021
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Moderators
Marc Russo, MBBS DA (UK) FANZCA FFPMANZCA and Stana Bojanic, BSc (Hons), MB BS, FRCS (SN)
Faculty and Topics
Unmet Needs of Current Spinal Cord Stimulation Systems – Sean Li, MD
Closed-Loop Spinal Cord Stimulation using Real-Time Evoked Compound Action Potential Control – Marc Russo, MBBS DA (UK) FANZCA FFPMANZCA
Real-time Evoked Compound Action Potential Controlled Closed-Loop Spinal Cord Stimulation: 24-month Outcomes of Clinical Trial – Lawrence Poree, MD, PhD, MPH
Background
Mekhail N, Levy RM, Deer TR, Kapural L, Li S, Amirdelfan K, Hunter CW, Rosen SM, Costandi SJ, Falowski SM, Burgher AH, Pope JE, Gilmore CA, Qureshi FA, Staats PS, Scowcroft J, Carlson J, Kim CK, Yang MI, Stauss T, Poree L; Evoke Study Group. Long-term safety and efficacy of closed-loop spinal cord stimulation to treat chronic back and leg pain (Evoke): a double-blind, randomised, controlled trial. Lancet Neurol. 2020 Feb;19(2):123-134. doi: 10.1016/S1474-4422(19)30414-4. Epub 2019 Dec 20.
This webinar has been supported by an educational grant from Saluda Medical.
The Development of a Novel Spinal Cord Stimulation Therapy
Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021
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Moderators
Robert M. Levy, MD, PhD and Stana Bojanic, BSc (Hons), MB BS, FRCS (SN)
Faculty and Topics
Theory, Hypothesis and Animal Testing – James Makous, PhD
Clinical Trials to Test Efficacy: Acute Studies – Ganesan Baranidharan, MD, MBBS, FRCA, FFPMRCA, PG Dip (anaes)
Clinical Trials to Test Efficacy: Chronic Studies – Paul Verrills, MBBS, FAFMM, GDMM (Hons), MM (Pain Medicine), FIPP
Background
1. Staats P, Hartley L, Mishra LN, et al. Human Comfort and Feasibility Data from a New, Miniaturized SCS System. presented at: North American Neuromodulation Society (NANS) Meeting; January 17-January 20 2019; Las Vegas: https://doi.org/10.1111/ner.13133
2. Amirdelfan K, Levy R, Poree L, Staats P. Evaluation of a New, Battery-Free Microstimulator SCS System: Comfort and Ease-of-Use Data (nPower™ study). presented at: North American Neuromodulation Society (NANS) Meeting; January 23-January 26 2020; Las Vegas: https://doi.org/10.1111/ner.13133
3. Amirdelfan K, Levy R, Poree L, et al. Evaluation Of a New, Battery-Free Micro-Implantable Pulse Generator SCS System: Patient Choice, Comfort and Ease-of-Use Data. presented at: North American Neuromodulation Society (NANS) Meeting; January 23-January 26 2020; Las Vegas: https://doi.org/10.1111/ner.13133
This webinar has been supported by an educational grant from Nalu Medical.
Differential Target Multiplexed Spinal Cord Stimulation
Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021
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Moderators
Robert M. Levy, MD, PhD and Sarah Love-Jones, MBBS
Faculty and Topics
The Role of Glial Cells in Spinal Cord Stimulation – David Cedeño, PhD
The Basic Science Supporting Differential Target Multiplexed Therapy – Ricardo Vallejo, MD, PhD
The Clinical Evidence Supporting Differential Target Multiplexed Therapy – Michael Fishman, MD, MBA
Background
1) Cedeño DL, Smith WJ, Kelley CA, Vallejo R. Spinal cord stimulation using differential target multiplexed programming modulates neural cell-specific transcriptomes in an animal model of neuropathic pain. Molecular Pain. January 2020. doi:10.1177/1744806920964360
2) Vallejo R, Kelley CA, Gupta A, Smith WJ, Vallejo A, Cedeño DL. Modulation of neuroglial interactions using differential target multiplexed spinal cord stimulation in an animal model of neuropathic pain. Molecular Pain. January 2020. doi:10.1177/1744806920918057
3) Fishman, M.A., Calodney, A., Kim, P., Slezak, J., Benyamin, R., Rehman, A., Soto, E., Yang, T., Hacobian, A., Griffith, L., Yu, C. and Vallejo, R. (2020), Prospective, Multicenter Feasibility Study to Evaluate Differential Target Multiplexed Spinal Cord Stimulation Programming in Subjects With Chronic Intractable Back Pain With or Without Leg Pain. Pain Pract, 20: 761-768. https://doi.org/10.1111/papr.12908
This webinar has been supported by an educational grant from Medtronic.
Neuromodulation for Peripheral Neuropathic Pain
Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2021
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Moderators
Robert M. Levy, MD, PhD and Marc A. Russo, MBBS DA (UK) FANZCA FFPMANZCA
Faculty and Topics
Basic Science / Animal Models of Neurostimulation for Peripheral Neuropathy Pain – Elbert Joosten, PhD
Meta-analysis of the Literature for Neurostimulation for Peripheral Neuropathy Pain – James FitzGerald, MA, BM, BCh, FRCS(SN), PhD
High Frequency Stimulation at 10 kHz for Peripheral Polyneuropathy – Erika A. Petersen, MD, FAANS, FACS
Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulation for Peripheral Neuropathy Pain – Sam Eldabe, MB ChB FRCA
This webinar has been supported by an educational grant from Nevro.
Restorative Neurostimulation for Chronic Mechanical Back Pain
Thursday, July 1, 2021
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Moderators
Robert M. Levy, MD, PhD and Erika A. Petersen, MD, FAANS, FACS
Faculty and Topics
The Use of Peripheral Nerve Stimulation to Improve Multifidus Muscle Function – Krishnan Chakravarthy, MD, PhD
The Anatomy and Physiology of Chronic Mechanical Back Pain – Marc A. Russo, MBBS DA (UK) FANZCA FFPMANZCA
The Clinical Data Supporting the Use of Multifidus Stimulation for Chronic Mechanical Back Pain – Robert M. Levy, MD, PhD
Background
1. Russo, M., Deckers, K., Eldabe, S., Kiesel, K., Gilligan, C., Vieceli, J. and Crosby, P. (2018), Muscle Control and Non-specific Chronic Low Back Pain. Neuromodulation: Technology at the Neural Interface, 21: 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1111/ner.12738
2. Gilligan, Christophera,*; Volschenk, Willemb; Russo, Marcb; Green, Matthewc; Gilmore, Christopherd; Mehta, Viveke; Deckers, Kristiaanf; De Smedt, Krisg; Latif, Usmanh; Georgius, Peteri; Gentile, Jonathanj; Mitchell, Brucek; Langhorst, Meredithl; Huygen, Frankm; Baranidharan, Ganesann; Patel, Vikaso; Mironer, Eugenep; Ross, Edgara; Carayannopoulos, Alexiosq; Hayek, Salimr; Gulve, Ashishs; Van Buyten, Jean-Pierret; Tohmeh, Antoineu; Fischgrund, Jeffreyv; Lad, Shivanandw; Ahadian, Farshadx; Deer, Timothyy; Klemme, Williamz; Rauck, Richardaa; Rathmell, Jamesa; Levy, Robertab; Heemels, Jan Pieterac; Eldabe, Sams for the ReActiv8-B investigators An implantable restorative-neurostimulator for refractory mechanical chronic low back pain, PAIN: March 09, 2021 - Volume Articles in Press - Issue - doi: 10.1097/j.pain.0000000000002258
https://journals.lww.com/pain/Abstract/9000/An_implantable_restorative_neurostimulator_for.98100.aspx
This webinar has been supported by an educational grant from Mainstay Medical.
Radiation in Interventional Procedures: Risks, Education, and Mitigation Strategies
Thursday, June 3, 2021
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Faculty and Topics
Radiation Safety: Understanding the Risk and Current State of Physician Competency – David Provenzano, MD
Best Practices for Radiation Safety and Protection – Carlos Pino, MD
Recommendations and Guidelines for Improving Radiation Education – Christine Hunt, DO
Background Articles
Provenzano DA, Florentino SA, Kilgore JS, De Andres J, Sitzman BT, Brancolini S, Lamer TJ, Buvanendran A, Carrino JA, Deer TR, Narouze S. Radiation safety and knowledge: an international survey of 708 interventional pain physicians. Reg Anesth Pain Med. 2021 Mar 9:rapm-2020-102002. doi: 10.1136/rapm-2020-102002. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 33688038.
P. Ortiz Lopez, L.T. Dauer, R. Loose, C.J. Martin, D.L. Miller, E. Vaño, M. Doruff, R. Padovani, G. Massera, C. Yoder. ICRP, 2018. Occupational radiological protection in interventional procedures. ICRP Publication 139. Ann. ICRP 47(2).
Continuing Medical Education
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Evolve Medical Education, LLC and the International Neuromodulation Society (INS). Evolve Medical Education, LLC is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Evolve Medical Education designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Continuing Medical Education Content Reviewer
Stana Bojanic, BSc (Hons), MB BS, FRCS (SN)
Past President, Neuromodulation Society of the UK and Ireland
Consultant Neurosurgeon and Spinal Surgeon, Oxford University Hospitals Trust and the Manor Hospital
Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Epilepsy
Polyanalgesic Consensus Conference (PACC)
Neuromodulation Appropriateness Consensus Committee (NACC)
Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Epilepsy Part 2
Contemporary Therapy
Thursday, May 6, 2021
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Moderators
Robert M. Levy, MD, PhD and Jeffrey E. Arle, MD, PhD, FAANS
Topics
Patient Selection for Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Epilepsy – Arthur Cukiert, MD, PhD
Surgical Techniques for Vagus Nerve Stimulator Implantation – Jeffrey E. Arle, MD, PhD, FAANS
Vagus Nerve Stimulation Programming and Outcomes Assessment – Kristl Vonck, MD, PhD
This webinar has been supported by an educational grant from LivaNova USA, Inc.
Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Epilepsy Part 1
Basic and Clinical Science
Thursday, April 1, 2021
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Moderators
Robert M. Levy, MD, PhD and Arthur Cukiert, MD, PhD
Faculty and Topics
Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Epilepsy - Basic Science and Mechanism(s) of Action – Kristl Vonck, MD, PhD
Predicting Success of Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Drug Resistant Epilepsy – George Ibrahim, MD, PhD, FRCSC
Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Epilepsy - Contemporary Clinical Outcomes – Paul Boon, MD, PhD
This webinar has been supported by an educational grant from LivaNova USA, Inc.
Webinar 4: Polyanalgesic Consensus Conference (PACC)
Status of Intrathecal Pharmacotherapy for Pain 2021: Your Questions Answered
Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021
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Moderators
Robert M. Levy, MD, PhD
Timothy R. Deer, MD
Faculty and Topics
General Questions About the PACC – Jay Grider, DO, PhD, MBA
Pharmacologic Considerations – Tony L. Yaksh, PhD
Trialing and Initiation of Intrathecal Therapy – Salim M. Hayek, MD, PhD
Clinical Care Guidance: Opioids – Magdalena Anitescu, MD, PhD
Clinical Care Guidance: Non-Opioids – Gladstone C. McDowell II, MD
Intrathecal Drug Delivery System Complications and Their Management – Lawrence R. Poree, MD, MPH, PhD
Webinar 3: Polyanalgesic Consensus Conference (PACC)
Intrathecal Drug Delivery - Algorithmic Approach to Intrathecal Drug Delivery for Different Pain Syndromes
Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021
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Moderators
Robert M. Levy, MD, PhD
Timothy R. Deer, MD
Faculty and Topics
Patient Selection – Marc S. Wallace, MD
Trialing of Intrathecal Drug Delivery – Brian Bruel, MD
Intrathecal Drug Delivery for Cancer Pain – Denis Dupoiron, MD
Intrathecal Drug Delivery for Nociceptive Pain (FBSS) – Jason E. Pope, MD
Intrathecal Drug Delivery for Neuropathic Pain – Magdalena Anitescu, MD, PhD
ITDD for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome – Gladstone C. McDowell, II, MD
Webinar 2: Polyanalgesic Consensus Conference (PACC)
Intrathecal Drug Delivery - Complications and Management
Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020
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Moderators
Robert M. Levy, MD, PhD
Timothy R. Deer, MD
Faculty and Topics
Catheter Complications – Peter E. Konrad, MD, PhD
Catheter Tip Granulomas – Salim M. Hayek, MD, PhD
Pump Complications – Lawrence R. Poree, MD, PhD
Refill / Programming Complications – Padma Gulur, MD
Infection – David A. Provenzano, MD
Respiratory Depression and Drug Interactions – Philip S. Kim, MD
Webinar 1: Polyanalgesic Consensus Conference (PACC)
Status of Intrathecal Pharmacotherapy for Pain 2020
Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020
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Moderators
Robert M. Levy, MD, PhD
Timothy R. Deer, MD
Faculty and Topics
Sam Eldabe, MB ChB FRCA – Intrathecal Opioids
Susan Moeschler, MD – Intrathecal Local Anesthetics
Christophe Perruchoud, MD – Intrathecal Alpha-2 Agonists
Jason E. Pope, MD – Intrathecal Ziconotide
Jay Grider, DO, PhD, MBA – Intrathecal Polypharmacy
Tony Yaksh, PhD – Novel Intrathecal Agents
References
- Deer TR, Pope JE, Hayek S, et al. The Polyanalgesic Consensus Conference (PACC): recommendations on intrathecal drug infusion systems best practices and guidelines. Neuromodulation . 2017;20(2):96-132. https://doi.org/10.1111/ner.12538
- Deer TR, Hayek S, Pope JE, et al. The Polyanalgesic Consensus Conference (PACC): recommendations for trialing of intrathecal drug delivery infusion therapy. Neuromodulation. 2017; 20(2):138-154. https://doi.org/10.1111/ner.12543
- Deer TR, Pope JE, Hayek S, et al. The Polyanalgesic Consensus Conference (PACC): recommendations for intrathecal drug delivery: guidance for improving safety and mitigating risk. Neuromodulation. 2017;20(2):155-176. https://doi.org/10.1111/ner.12579x
Webinar 6: Neurostimulation Appropriateness Consensus Committee (NACC)
Everything You Wanted to Know About Neuromodulation But Were Afraid to Ask
Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020
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Moderators
Robert M. Levy, MD, PhD
Timothy R. Deer, MD
Faculty and Topics
Hematologic Issues in Neuromodulation – Marc Russo, MD
Infectious Disease Issues in Neuromodulation – Lawrence Poree, MD, PhD
Outcomes Assessment in Neuromodulation – Erika Petersen, MD
Questions Concerning Specific Technologies
Ricardo Vallejo, MD, PhD
Chris Gilligan, MD
Konstantin Slavin, MD
Corey Hunter, MD
Adnan Al-Kaisy, MD
Developing World Access to Neuromodulation – Fabian Piedimonte, MD, PhD
Webinar 5: Neurostimulation Appropriateness Consensus Committee (NACC)
Spinal Cord Stimulation: Regional Differences in Access and Policy
Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020
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Moderators:
Robert M. Levy, MD, PhD
Timothy R. Deer, MD
Faculty and Topics:
Ganesan Baranidharan, MBBS – United Kingdom
Jan Vesper, MD, PhD – Germany
Richard Sullivan, MBCHB, FANZCA, FFPMANZCA – Australia
Kiran V. Patel, MD – USA
Fabián César Piedimonte, MD, PhD – South America
Tony Van Havenbergh, MD – Belgium
Webinar 4: Neurostimulation Appropriateness Consensus Committee (NACC)
Salvage for Failed Spinal Cord Stimulation Therapy: Case Presentations and Discussions
Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020
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Moderators:
Robert M. Levy, MD, PhD and Timothy R. Deer, MD
Faculty and Topics:
Corey W. Hunter, MD, FIPP – Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulation Following SCS
Lawrence Poree, MD, MPH, PhD – Intrathecal Pump Following SCS
Erika A. Petersen, MD, FAANS, FACS – Burst Stimulation Following SCS
Thomas T. Simopoulos, MD, MA – High Frequency Spinal Cord Stimulation Following SCS
Simon Thomson, MBBS – 1kHZ and Less Subthreshold SCS Following SCS
Webinar 3: Neurostimulation Appropriateness Consensus Committee (NACC)
The Right Device for the Right Patient: Case Presentations and Discussions
Thursday, July 16, 2020
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Moderators:
Robert M. Levy, MD, PhD and Timothy R. Deer, MD
Faculty and Topics:
Sam Eldabe, MBBS – Failed Back Surgery Syndrome
Adnan Al-Kaisy, MB ChB – Virgin Back
Corey Hunter, MD – Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
Konstantin Slavin, MD – Peripheral Nerve Pain
Julie Pilitsis, MD, PhD – Central Neuropathic Pain
Chris Gilligan, MD – Nociceptive Back Pain
Webinar 2: Neurostimulation Appropriateness Consensus Committee (NACC)
Novel Stimulation Technologies - Recent Research
Thursday, June 18, 2020
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Moderators
Robert Levy, MD, PhD
Stana Bojanic, BSc, MB BS, FRCS
Timothy R. Deer, MD
Faculty and Topics
Dirk De Ridder, MD, PhD – Burst Spinal Cord Stimulation
Adnan Al-Kaisy, MB ChB – The Role of 10 kHz SCS in the Management of Axial Lower Back Pain in Patients with No History of Spinal Surgery
Ricardo Vallejo, MD, PhD – Layered Stimulation Patterns
Marc A. Russo, MBBS DA (UK), FANZCA, FFPMANZCA – Feedback Loop in Spinal Cord Stimulation
Simon Thomson, MBBS, FRCA, FIPP, FFPMRCA – Sub-Perception SCS "Neural Dosing" Parameter Relationships
Christopher Gilligan, MD, MBA – Multifidus Muscle Stimulation for Refractory Chronic Low Back Pain
Webinar 1: Neurostimulation Appropriateness Consensus Committee (NACC)
Safety Guidelines for the Reduction of Severe Neurological Injury
Thursday, May 7, 2020
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Faculty and Topics
Robert Levy, MD, PhD, INS President – Welcome from the INS
Timothy Deer, MD, INS Immediate Past President – Overview of the Program and Discussion
Steven Falowski, MD – NACC Guidance on Neurological Injury with Neurostimulation
Leonardo Kapural, MD, PhD – NACC Guidance on Bleeding and Hemostasis during Neurostimulation
Adnan Alkaisy, MB ChB – NACC Guidance on Infection during Neurostimulation
Erika Peterson, MD – NACC Guidance on Grading and Ranking Evidence
Marc Russo, MBBS – NACC Key Points: What to Take Home to Your Practice
Questions from the Audience and Moderators – Panel Discussion
Timothy Deer, MD – Discussion of the Next NACC in 2021
Robert Levy, MD, PhD – Final Thoughts
Learning Objectives
As a result of participating in this webinar, attendees will be able to:
- Define the recommendations on improving safety and reducing the risks for neurostimulation techniques
- Describe the United States Preventive Services Task Force criteria for evidence synthesis and CDC evidence ranking
- Learn the appropriate measures to take to improve the safety of neurostimulation devices
Citations
The Neurostimulation Appropriateness Consensus Committee (NACC) Safety Guidelines
Deer, T. R., Lamer, T. J., Pope, J. E., Falowski, S. M., Provenzano, D. A., Slavin, K., Golovac, S., Arle, J., Rosenow, J. M., Williams, K., McRoberts, P., Narouze, S., Eldabe, S., Lad, S. P., De Andrés, J. A., Buchser, E., Rigoard, P., Levy, R. M., Simpson, B. and Mekhail, N. (2017), The Neurostimulation Appropriateness Consensus Committee (NACC) Safety Guidelines for the Reduction of Severe Neurological Injury. Neuromodulation: Technology at the Neural Interface. doi:10.1111/ner.12564
Deer, T. R., Provenzano, D. A., Hanes, M., Pope, J. E., Thomson, S. D., Russo, M. A., McJunkin, T., Saulino, M., Raso, L. J., Lad, S. P., Narouze, S., Falowski, S. M., Levy, R. M., Baranidharan, G., Golovac, S., Demesmin, D., Witt, W. O., Simpson, B., Krames, E. and Mekhail, N. (2017), The Neurostimulation Appropriateness Consensus Committee (NACC) Recommendations for Infection Prevention and Management. Neuromodulation: Technology at the Neural Interface. doi:10.1111/ner.12565
Deer, T. R., Narouze, S., Provenzano, D. A., Pope, J. E., Falowski, S. M., Russo, M. A., Benzon, H., Slavin, K., Pilitsis, J. G., Alo, K., Carlson, J. D., McRoberts, P., Lad, S. P., Arle, J., Levy, R. M., Simpson, B. and Mekhail, N. (2017), The Neurostimulation Appropriateness Consensus Committee (NACC): Recommendations on Bleeding and Coagulation Management in Neurostimulation Devices. Neuromodulation: Technology at the Neural Interface. doi:10.1111/ner.12542
CME Credit and Webinar Recording
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through a collaboration between Elsevier, Inc. and the International Neuromodulation Society.
The Elsevier Office of CME is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Elsevier Office of CME designates this educational material for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The webinars are recorded. Members may watch the videos on demand by logging on to the INS members' website.
If you are not currently an INS member and you would like to enjoy this and other society and regional chapter benefits, you are invited to join the INS or your local chapter at: https://www.neuromodulation.com/become-a-member .
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