Paediatric EMG - Strategies for Successful Intervention
Event Details
Course introduction: Adult and Paediatric EMG share many features in common. Both use similar equipment and consumables and base their examination on the same fundamental neurophysiological principles. There the similarities
Event Details
Course introduction:
Adult and Paediatric EMG share many features in common. Both use similar equipment and consumables and base their examination on the same fundamental neurophysiological principles. There the similarities end, with crucially important differences relating to the patients themselves and to the range of pathologies to which they are susceptible. If these are not taken into consideration a distressing experience for both patients and Electromyographers may result and lead to the EMG failing to realise its full diagnostic potential. In this lecture these important factors are going to be detailed and advice given how to ensure a successful examination.
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this eSeminar the participants will be able to:
- Important differences between Paediatric and Adult EMG
- How to approach children in a clinical setting
- How the range of paediatric neuromuscular pathologies influences EMG techniques
- Where to source normative data
This eSeminar is valid for 1.0 Hour of CEC approved by AAET– The American Association of Electrodiagnostic Technologists
Speakers for this event
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Dr. Matthew Pitt
Dr. Matthew Pitt
M.D.
Dr. Matthew Pitt retired from Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children in December 2019 after a nearly 30 year career dedicated to paediatric EMG. He was co-author to over 70 full peer reviewed papers, 12 Chapters, and innumerable conferences presentations. He wrote Paediatric EMG, the first book dedicated to the subject published by Oxford University Press in 2017. He was the founder of the biannual international congresses on Paediatric EMG begun in 1997 with the 13th meeting taking place at La Baule, France in November 2023. He has lectured all over the world and set up a Paediatric EMG service in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Dr. Pitt is a recognized world expert in the technique of SPACE, an adaptation of stimulated single fiber EMG used in the diagnosis of childhood myasthenic conditions. At the time of his retirement over 800 children were examined per year, either personally or under his personal supervision. He trained nearly all trainee consultants in the UK as well as visiting fellows from all over the world. He has a close relationship with the French speaking EMG societies often presenting at their congresses. He continues to do clinics both in Paediatrics and Adults and receives invitations to speak at International Clinical Neurophysiological societies.
M.D.
Time
(Thursday) 11:00 am - 12:00 pm ET
Location
ONLINE eSeminar
