Introduction More patients are undergoing placement of intracranial neurologic stimulators such as deep brain stimulators (DBS). The placement of a DBS is a neurosurgical procedure in which electrodes are placed in precise areas of the brain such as the subthalamic nucleus and the globus pallidus to treat conditions such as Parkinson’s, essential tremor, and … [Read more...] about Somatosensory Evoked Potential Monitoring in a Patient with Bilateral Deep Brain Stimulator: A Case Report
Educational Corner
ICPNT Master Class
The International Council for Perioperative Neuroscience Training (ICPNT) Masterclass continued its tradition of hosting a full day education program featuring structured, flexible, and interactive learning in perioperative neuroscience. This year’s morning sessions provided a track-based modular structure, enabling participants to tailor their learning experience by … [Read more...] about ICPNT Master Class
ICPNT Update
It is an honour to be the new ICPNT Chair. I look forward to supporting the growth of the ICPNT community and continuing its mission in improving education and training in perioperative neuroscience. Following on from this year’s SNACC Annual Meeting, I have some ICPNT updates to share. ICPNT Executive Committee Update On behalf of ICPNT, we would like to express our … [Read more...] about ICPNT Update
Medically Challenging Case: The Anesthetic Challenges of Cervical Spine Trauma Surgery
Cervical spine injury from trauma can lead to a devastating spinal cord injury (SCI). Blunt trauma accounts for 2-5% of cervical spine injury.1 We present the management of a patient with cervical spine injury, highlighting the challenges encountered in airway control, hemodynamic stability, extubation planning, and postoperative pain management. These challenges will be … [Read more...] about Medically Challenging Case: The Anesthetic Challenges of Cervical Spine Trauma Surgery
A Century of Curiosity: SNACC Neuroanesthesia Quiz marks its 100th Edition
It is with great pride and excitement that we celebrate a major academic milestone—the 100th edition of the SNACC Neuroanesthesia Quiz! Neuroanesthesia, an essential subspecialty of anesthesiology, demands a profound understanding of both anesthesia principles and neurological considerations, making continuous learning a critical component for practitioners in this field. … [Read more...] about A Century of Curiosity: SNACC Neuroanesthesia Quiz marks its 100th Edition