This 2-day Neuromuscular Ultrasound Workshop course conducted by Dr. Chelsea Shugars will help participants to better understand the clinical benefits of Neuromuscular Ultrasound (NMUS).

Course objectives 

• Increase general knowledge to better perform and/or interpret MSK ultrasound examinations
• Understand proper transducer selection and manipulation
• Know and understand the InVisus Pro system operation and optimal utilization
• List the indications, benefits and limitations of NMUS
• Know and demonstrate scanning protocols for shoulder, elbow, wrist, knee and ankle
• Identify US appearance of common pathologies
• Learn about Ultrasound-guided botulinum toxin injections

Intended audience: Physicians and technologists who would like to enhance/review ultrasound techniques, and get a hands-on experience in performing some of the common and uncommon scanning techniques.

Max. number of participants: 20

Registration deadline: February 24th, 2025

Registration fee: $599 USD

Continuing Education Units (CEUs): 13.0 CEUs approved by AAET

This 2-day course provides you with a basic understanding of Electromyograms (EMGs) and Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS) and how they are used in neurodiagnostic medicine. We will study and review basic electrical theory, instrumentation, peripheral nerve anatomy and physiology, recording methods and waveforms recognition with clinical correlations. You will emphasize the safety of the patient. In the lab you will learn the basics of nerve and muscle stimulation and recording, using surface electrodes.

Course objectives 

• Describe the basic principles of electricity and how they apply to nerve conduction studies
• Describe instrumentation and controls that aid in nerve conduction testing
• Demonstrate an understanding of peripheral nerve anatomy and physiology
• Describe the various measurements, calculations and test parameters vital in NCS testing
• Demonstrate the ability to record the most common studies of most labs
• Describe the Needle EMG and the role of the technologist
• Demonstrate an understanding of diseases and disorders of the peripheral nervous system

Intended audience: Physicians and technologists who would like to enhance/review electrodiagnostic techniques, and get a hands-on experience in performing some of the common and uncommon studies. This is a combined lecture and hands-on course.

Registration deadline: April 2nd, 2025

Registration fee: $300 USD

Continuing Education Units (CEUs): 13.5 CEUs approved by AAET

This course provides you with a greater understanding of Electromyograms (EMGs) and Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS) and how they are used in neurodiagnostic medicine. We will study and review peripheral nerve anatomy and physiology, recording methods, and waveforms recognition with clinical correlations. You will emphasize the safety of the patient. In the lab you will learn the basics of nerve and muscle stimulation and recording, using surface electrodes.

Course objectives 

• Demonstrate an understanding of peripheral nerve anatomy and physiology
• Describe the various measurements, calculations and test parameters vital in NCS testing
• Demonstrate the ability to record the most common studies of most labs
• Demonstrate the ability to record infrequently performed studies
• Describe the Needle EMG and the role of the technologist
• Demonstrate an understanding of diseases and disorders of the peripheral nervous system

Intended audience: Physicians and technologists who are already experienced in electrodiagnostic techniques and would like to further develop their skills. This is a combined lecture and hands-on course.

Registration deadline: April 4th, 2025

Registration fee: $400 USD

Continuing Education Units (CEUs): 17.0 CEUs approved by AAET

Agenda for Neuroworks Biomedical Training Class

Please note: Class is conducted in English

Imaging an XLTEK Desktop:

• Collecting all unique configurations from an XLTEK desktop
• Application of fresh production image
• Restore of all unique configurations

Clinical Overview:

• What is EEG? A brief description of how an EEG is performed
• What is Polysomnography? A brief description of how a Sleep study is performed, scored, and documented

XLTEK Applications configurations in detail:

• Natus Database: Virtual Databases & Storage Resources, custom fields, Alarm settings, headbox discovery & configurations
• Neuroworks EEG: Recording, Monitoring, Reviewing, toolbars & workspaces
• Machine Manager: Settings Server, Time Server, Settings Cache & Sync options
• XLTEK Security: Creating Users, Creating Roles, Creating Lock Down Policies &
  Account Policies
• XLTEK Alarms: Push button events vs. automated events, Nurse Alarms Software use and customizations, Alarm Relay configurations
• Video: Configuring IP and non-IP based video camera collection, Multicast vs. Unicast video streaming, audio configurations

Troubleshooting:

• Computer Name resolution utilized by XLTEK
• Layer II & Layer III communications utilized by XLTEK
• Client to server connections & data streams
• Overview of XLTEK Logs in Windows Event Viewer
• Updating Headbox Firmware

Duration
3 Days, 9 AM – 5 PM Each Day

Important Notice: Please refrain from making any travel arrangements until you have received a confirmation email approximately 5 weeks before the scheduled class start date.

Natus reserves the right to reschedule or cancel courses, and we sincerely appreciate your understanding in this matter.

Please note that our training classes are structured to be completed within 12 months of purchase. In instances where the training is associated with a capital order, the completion timeline extends to 12 months from the installation date. If training is not concluded within this specified time frame, Natus’ obligation to provide the training will expire without refund. Additionally, for registered participants who do not attend without giving prior notice of at least 14 days, no refunds will be issued. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in this matter.

We look forward to your participation and providing you with a valuable learning experience.

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for biomedical engineers who are responsible for maintaining and servicing the Synergy EDX systems.

Duration
3 Days

Objectives
This course emphasizes system operation, preventative maintenance and troubleshooting problems to the module level. Descriptions of each module include functional blocks, signal flow and troubleshooting techniques. Time is structured for hands-on experience. On completion of this course, participants will be able to:
• State the function of each system module.
• Use diagnostic aids to troubleshoot and prove the integrity of the system
• Isolate system failures to the module level
• Perform a preventative maintenance check.

Prerequisites
Course participants should have a working knowledge of PC hardware and the Windows 10 operating system.

Course Topics
• Introduction to EP/EMG
• Introduction to the System components
□ Amplifiers
□ Base Hardware and Controls
• System Software Overview (operations)
□ Synergy application
• System Hardware Overview
□ Functional Blocks
□ Teardown/assembly
• Module Descriptions
□ Patient Signal path
□ Patient Stimulators
□ Power Distribution/power supplies
□ Data Storage system
□ Networking
□ Hardcopy devices
• Preventative maintenance procedures/System verification
• System Level Troubleshooting
□ Troubleshooting tools
□ Problem categories and likely causes
□ Noise issues

Agenda for Neuroworks Biomedical Training Class

Please note: Class is conducted in English

Imaging an XLTEK Desktop:

• Collecting all unique configurations from an XLTEK desktop
• Application of fresh production image
• Restore of all unique configurations

Clinical Overview:

• What is EEG? A brief description of how an EEG is performed
• What is Polysomnography? A brief description of how a Sleep study is performed, scored, and documented

XLTEK Applications configurations in detail:

• Natus Database: Virtual Databases & Storage Resources, custom fields, Alarm settings, headbox discovery & configurations
• Neuroworks EEG: Recording, Monitoring, Reviewing, toolbars & workspaces
• Machine Manager: Settings Server, Time Server, Settings Cache & Sync options
• XLTEK Security: Creating Users, Creating Roles, Creating Lock Down Policies &
  Account Policies
• XLTEK Alarms: Push button events vs. automated events, Nurse Alarms Software use and customizations, Alarm Relay configurations
• Video: Configuring IP and non-IP based video camera collection, Multicast vs. Unicast video streaming, audio configurations

Troubleshooting:

• Computer Name resolution utilized by XLTEK
• Layer II & Layer III communications utilized by XLTEK
• Client to server connections & data streams
• Overview of XLTEK Logs in Windows Event Viewer
• Updating Headbox Firmware

Duration
3 Days, 9 AM – 5 PM Each Day

Important Notice: Please refrain from making any travel arrangements until you have received a confirmation email approximately 5 weeks before the scheduled class start date.

Natus reserves the right to reschedule or cancel courses, and we sincerely appreciate your understanding in this matter.

Please note that our training classes are structured to be completed within 12 months of purchase. In instances where the training is associated with a capital order, the completion timeline extends to 12 months from the installation date. If training is not concluded within this specified time frame, Natus’ obligation to provide the training will expire without refund. Additionally, for registered participants who do not attend without giving prior notice of at least 14 days, no refunds will be issued. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in this matter.

We look forward to your participation and providing you with a valuable learning experience.

Agenda for Neuroworks Biomedical Training Class

Please note: Class is conducted in English

Imaging an XLTEK Desktop:

• Collecting all unique configurations from an XLTEK desktop
• Application of fresh production image
• Restore of all unique configurations

Clinical Overview:

• What is EEG? A brief description of how an EEG is performed
• What is Polysomnography? A brief description of how a Sleep study is performed, scored, and documented

XLTEK Applications configurations in detail:

• Natus Database: Virtual Databases & Storage Resources, custom fields, Alarm settings, headbox discovery & configurations
• Neuroworks EEG: Recording, Monitoring, Reviewing, toolbars & workspaces
• Machine Manager: Settings Server, Time Server, Settings Cache & Sync options
• XLTEK Security: Creating Users, Creating Roles, Creating Lock Down Policies &
  Account Policies
• XLTEK Alarms: Push button events vs. automated events, Nurse Alarms Software use and customizations, Alarm Relay configurations
• Video: Configuring IP and non-IP based video camera collection, Multicast vs. Unicast video streaming, audio configurations

Troubleshooting:

• Computer Name resolution utilized by XLTEK
• Layer II & Layer III communications utilized by XLTEK
• Client to server connections & data streams
• Overview of XLTEK Logs in Windows Event Viewer
• Updating Headbox Firmware

Duration
3 Days, 9 AM – 5 PM Each Day

Important Notice: Please refrain from making any travel arrangements until you have received a confirmation email approximately 5 weeks before the scheduled class start date.

Natus reserves the right to reschedule or cancel courses, and we sincerely appreciate your understanding in this matter.

Please note that our training classes are structured to be completed within 12 months of purchase. In instances where the training is associated with a capital order, the completion timeline extends to 12 months from the installation date. If training is not concluded within this specified time frame, Natus’ obligation to provide the training will expire without refund. Additionally, for registered participants who do not attend without giving prior notice of at least 14 days, no refunds will be issued. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in this matter.

We look forward to your participation and providing you with a valuable learning experience.

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for biomedical engineers who are responsible for maintaining and servicing the Synergy EDX systems.

Duration
3 Days

Objectives
This course emphasizes system operation, preventative maintenance and troubleshooting problems to the module level. Descriptions of each module include functional blocks, signal flow and troubleshooting techniques. Time is structured for hands-on experience. On completion of this course, participants will be able to:
• State the function of each system module.
• Use diagnostic aids to troubleshoot and prove the integrity of the system
• Isolate system failures to the module level
• Perform a preventative maintenance check.

Prerequisites
Course participants should have a working knowledge of PC hardware and the Windows 10 operating system.

Course Topics
• Introduction to EP/EMG
• Introduction to the System components
□ Amplifiers
□ Base Hardware and Controls
• System Software Overview (operations)
□ Synergy application
• System Hardware Overview
□ Functional Blocks
□ Teardown/assembly
• Module Descriptions
□ Patient Signal path
□ Patient Stimulators
□ Power Distribution/power supplies
□ Data Storage system
□ Networking
□ Hardcopy devices
• Preventative maintenance procedures/System verification
• System Level Troubleshooting
□ Troubleshooting tools
□ Problem categories and likely causes
□ Noise issues

Agenda for Neuroworks Biomedical Training Class

Please note: Class is conducted in English

Imaging an XLTEK Desktop:

• Collecting all unique configurations from an XLTEK desktop
• Application of fresh production image
• Restore of all unique configurations

Clinical Overview:

• What is EEG? A brief description of how an EEG is performed
• What is Polysomnography? A brief description of how a Sleep study is performed, scored, and documented

XLTEK Applications configurations in detail:

• Natus Database: Virtual Databases & Storage Resources, custom fields, Alarm settings, headbox discovery & configurations
• Neuroworks EEG: Recording, Monitoring, Reviewing, toolbars & workspaces
• Machine Manager: Settings Server, Time Server, Settings Cache & Sync options
• XLTEK Security: Creating Users, Creating Roles, Creating Lock Down Policies &
  Account Policies
• XLTEK Alarms: Push button events vs. automated events, Nurse Alarms Software use and customizations, Alarm Relay configurations
• Video: Configuring IP and non-IP based video camera collection, Multicast vs. Unicast video streaming, audio configurations

Troubleshooting:

• Computer Name resolution utilized by XLTEK
• Layer II & Layer III communications utilized by XLTEK
• Client to server connections & data streams
• Overview of XLTEK Logs in Windows Event Viewer
• Updating Headbox Firmware

Duration
3 Days, 9 AM – 5 PM Each Day

Important Notice: Please refrain from making any travel arrangements until you have received a confirmation email approximately 5 weeks before the scheduled class start date.

Natus reserves the right to reschedule or cancel courses, and we sincerely appreciate your understanding in this matter.

Please note that our training classes are structured to be completed within 12 months of purchase. In instances where the training is associated with a capital order, the completion timeline extends to 12 months from the installation date. If training is not concluded within this specified time frame, Natus’ obligation to provide the training will expire without refund. Additionally, for registered participants who do not attend without giving prior notice of at least 14 days, no refunds will be issued. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in this matter.

We look forward to your participation and providing you with a valuable learning experience.

Agenda for Neuroworks Biomedical Training Class

Please note: Class is conducted in English

Imaging an XLTEK Desktop:

• Collecting all unique configurations from an XLTEK desktop
• Application of fresh production image
• Restore of all unique configurations

Clinical Overview:

• What is EEG? A brief description of how an EEG is performed
• What is Polysomnography? A brief description of how a Sleep study is performed, scored, and documented

XLTEK Applications configurations in detail:

• Natus Database: Virtual Databases & Storage Resources, custom fields, Alarm settings, headbox discovery & configurations
• Neuroworks EEG: Recording, Monitoring, Reviewing, toolbars & workspaces
• Machine Manager: Settings Server, Time Server, Settings Cache & Sync options
• XLTEK Security: Creating Users, Creating Roles, Creating Lock Down Policies &
  Account Policies
• XLTEK Alarms: Push button events vs. automated events, Nurse Alarms Software use and customizations, Alarm Relay configurations
• Video: Configuring IP and non-IP based video camera collection, Multicast vs. Unicast video streaming, audio configurations

Troubleshooting:

• Computer Name resolution utilized by XLTEK
• Layer II & Layer III communications utilized by XLTEK
• Client to server connections & data streams
• Overview of XLTEK Logs in Windows Event Viewer
• Updating Headbox Firmware

Duration
3 Days, 9 AM – 5 PM Each Day

Important Notice: Please refrain from making any travel arrangements until you have received a confirmation email approximately 5 weeks before the scheduled class start date.

Natus reserves the right to reschedule or cancel courses, and we sincerely appreciate your understanding in this matter.

Please note that our training classes are structured to be completed within 12 months of purchase. In instances where the training is associated with a capital order, the completion timeline extends to 12 months from the installation date. If training is not concluded within this specified time frame, Natus’ obligation to provide the training will expire without refund. Additionally, for registered participants who do not attend without giving prior notice of at least 14 days, no refunds will be issued. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in this matter.

We look forward to your participation and providing you with a valuable learning experience.

NATUS sous l’égide de la Société Francophone d’ENMG, est heureuse de vous convier à la prochaine session de formation sur site ”Trucs et Astuces en ENMG, comment améliorer sa pratique?” qui se tiendra le Samedi 22 Mars 2025 à Paris.

Principaux objectifs de cette formation :

• Description des différentes techniques ENMG utilisables en pratique quotidienne
• Stratégie d’exploration ENMG des principales pathologies neuromusculaires
• Atelier pratique de démonstration des diverses explorations en ENMG
• Nouveau! Atelier pratique d’échographie neuromusculaire

Cette formation s’adresse à des médecins neurologues et rhumatologues ayant une pratique régulière et de bonnes connaissances en Electroneuromyographie.

Notre Equipe d’intervenants de renom :

JP. Camdessanché – Hôpital Nord, CHU St-Etienne

T. Maisonobe – Hôpital de la Pitié-Salpétrière, APHP, Paris

Y. Péréon – CHU Hôtel-Dieu, Nantes

P. Petiot – CHU Croix Rousse, Lyon

E. Delmont – Hôpital de La Timone, APHM, Marseille

Date :

Samedi 22 Mars 2025

Horaires : 8:30 – 18:00

Lieu de la manifestation :

Novotel Gare de Lyon

2 rue Hector Malot 75012 Paris – France

Station métro ou RER: Gare de Lyon
Lignes 1 et 14 ou RER A & D

Date limite d’inscription :
12 Mars 2025

Coût :

380€

Ce tarif comprend :

La formation, les pauses, le déjeuner, le Book de la formation.

Une attestation de participation vous sera remise.

Ce montant est à régler par chèque bancaire avant la formation.

Les frais de déplacement et d’hébergement ne sont pas inclus.

Pour toute question ou suggestion, n’hésitez pas à nous contacter aux coordonnées ci-dessous.

Malika Mohandi
[email protected]
Mobile: +33 0607439414