ACNS Fall Courses SEPTEMBER 20-21, 2014 Hyatt Regency Boston Boston, MA

About the American Clinical Neurophysiology Society (ACNS)ACNS is a professional association dedicated to fostering excellence in clinical neurophysiology and furthering the understanding of central and peripheral nervous system function in health and disease through education, research, and the provision of a forum for discussion and interaction.

Founded in 1946 and originally named the American Electroencephalographic Society (AEEGS), ACNS is the major professional organization in the United States devoted to the establishment and maintenance of standards of professional excellence in clinical neurophysiology in the practice of neurology, neurosurgery and psychiatry. ACNS members utilize neurophysiology techniques in the diagnosis and management of patients with disorders of the nervous system and in research examining the function of the nervous system in health and disease.

About the Fall CoursesThe 2014 Fall Courses are designed around two of the new and rapidly-evolving areas of clinical neurophysiology, Neurological Intraoperative Monitoring (NIOM) and Intensive Care Unit EEG Monitoring (ICU EEG). Educational activities will cover both basic methodologies for those practitioners new to NIOM and ICU EEG, and innovative techniques. New to the Fall Courses in 2014 are morning courses covering two additional topics, Epilepsy Surgery and Pediatric EEG.

Target AudienceThe Society’s educational activities are directed to clinical neurophysiologists, neurologists, psychiatrists, physiatrists, neurosurgeons, trainees in these disciplines and other physicians and researchers who utilize clinical neurophysiologic techniques and knowledge in the diagnosis and management of patients with disorders of the peripheral and central nervous system.

Fall Courses Learning ObjectivesIntensive Care Unit EEG Monitoring (ICU EEG)At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:1. Recognize common indications for CEEG in the ICU setting in neonates,

children, and adults;2. Interpret EEG patterns encountered in the ICU, including seizures and periodic

patterns;3. Utilize quantitative EEG methods for data reduction and real-time detection of

EEG changes in the ICU;4. Select appropriate equipment for ICU-EEG monitoring, including networking and

data storage options;5. Determine optimal staffing, data review, and reporting of results.

Neurological Intraoperative Monitoring (NIOM)At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:1. Identify the various types of NIOM and discuss their utilization;2. Interpret NIOM Case based presentations;3. Utilize NIOM Case based presentations to differentiate between usual and

atypical changes;4. Illustrate technical challenges associated with NIOM;5. Describe the current issues relevant to the practice environment of NIOM.

Epilepsy Surgery Update At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to: 1. Understand the principles underlying Stereo EEG and how to choose the

appropriate method for an individual patient;2. Discuss several approaches to minimally invasive epilepsy surgery;3. Understand the principles of different stimulation techniques in the treatment of

epilepsy and choose the appropriate intervention for individual patients.

Pediatric EEG Update: Special Application of EEG to Pediatric EpilepsyAt the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:1. Recognize a relationship between interictal spikes and cognitive impairment;2. Interpret data consistent with prefrontal epileptiform activity and deficits in

attentional and social behavior in animals;3. Identify multifactorial components of epileptogenicity in tuberous sclerosis;4. Understand the relationship between EEG findings and cognitive regression in

tuberous sclerosis;5. Identify EEG patterns associated with inherited metabolic epilepsies;6. Utilize a diagnostic and treatment algorithm in treatable metabolic epilepsies.

Accreditation StatementThis activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the sponsorship of ACNS. ACNS is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit DesignationACNS designates the Fall Courses for the maximum number of AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ indicated below:Intensive Care Unit EEG Monitoring (ICU EEG): 12.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™Neurologic Intraoperative Monitoring (NIOM): 12.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™Epilepsy Surgery: 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™Pediatric EEG: 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

Delegates should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Policy On Financial DisclosuresIt is the policy of ACNS to ensure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor in all its individually sponsored or jointly sponsored educational programs. In order to comply with the ACCME’s Updated Standards for Commercial Support, ACNS requires that anyone who is in a position to control the content of an educational activity discloses all relevant financial relationships with any commercial interest pertaining to the content of the presentation. Should it be determined that a conflict of interest exists as a result of a financial relationship of a planner of the CME activity, the planner must recuse himself or herself from the planning for that activity or relevant portion of that activity. All presentations for which the presenter discloses a potential conflict of interest are peer reviewed by two members of the ACNS CME Committee with no relationships. If bias is found, the presenter is asked to make changes to the presentation and it is re-reviewed for bias before final approval. Refusal to disclose a conflict or the inability to resolve an identified conflict precludes participation in the CME activity. Complete conflict of interest disclosure information is printed in the final program for the activity.

ACNS Fall Courses SEPTEMBER 20-21, 2014 Hyatt Regency Boston Boston, MA

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Saturday, September 20, 2014

EPILEPSY SURGERY UPDATE 7:00 – 8:30 AMCourse Co-Chairs: Stephan U. Schuele, MD, MPH and William O. Tatum, DO

Invasive Exploration with Stereo EEG vs. Subdural ElectrodesStephan U. Schuele, MD, MPHLasers, Gamma Knife or Electrocoagulation: A Brave New World to Minimal Invasive Epilepsy SurgeryWilliam O. Tatum, DOStimulation Therapy for Epilepsy: RNS, DBS or VNSLawrence J. Hirsch, MD

8:30 – 9:00 AM Breakfast

INTENSIVE CARE UNIT ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAPHY (ICU EEG)9:00 AM – 6:00 PMCourse Co-Chairs: Nicholas S. Abend, MD and Saurabh R. Sinha, MD, PhD9:00 – 9:10 AM Introductory Remarks and Historical Perspective

Lawrence J. Hirsch, MD

9:10 – 10:30 AM Indications for CEEG – Seizure IdentificationAdultsSaurabh R. Sinha, MD, PhDNeonatesCourtney Wusthoff, MDPediatricsNicholas S. Abend, MD

10:30 – 10:50 AM Break & Visit Exhibits

10:50 AM – 12:30 PM Indications for CEEG – OtherIschemia DetectionSusan T. Herman, MDPrognosis – Adult Suzette M. LaRoche, MDPrognosis – Neonates and ChildrenCourtney J. Wusthoff, MD

12:30 – 1:30 PM Lunch & Visit Exhibits

1:30 – 3:30 PM CEEG InterpretationBackground Saurabh R. Sinha, MD, PhDSeizures and Periodic Patterns Lawrence J. Hirsch, MDNeonatalCourtney J. Wusthoff, MD

3:30 – 4:00 PM Break & Visit Exhibits

4:00 – 6:00 PM Seizure ManagementNeonates and ChildrenTobias Loddenkemper, MDAdultsAatif M. Husain, MDCases Courtney J. Wusthoff, MD, Cecil D. Hahn, MD, MPH, Suzette M. LaRoche, MD, Lawrence J. Hirsch, MD

NEUROLOGICAL INTRAOPERATIVE MONITORING (NIOM)9:00 AM – 6:00 PMCourse Co-Chairs: Marc R. Nuwer, MD, PhD and Gloria Galloway, MD9:00 – 9:05 AM Introduction and Welcome

Marc R. Nuwer, MD, PhD

9:05 – 10:25 AM SEP Aatif M. Husain, MD MEP Ronald Emerson, MD

10:25 – 10:45 AM Break & Visit Exhibits

10:45 AM – 12:00 PM Cranial Nerves Alan D. Legatt, MD, PhD

EEGMarc R. Nuwer, MD, PhD

12:00 – 1:00 PM Lunch & Visit Exhibits

1:00 – 2:40 PM BAEP Alan D. Legatt, MD, PhD NIOM in Spastic CPGloria Galloway, MDCase Discussion: CPA Surgery Alan D. Legatt, MD, PhD

2:40 – 3:00 PM Break & Visit Exhibits

3:00 – 5:00 PM Case Discussion: Spinal Cord Surgery IRonald Emerson, MD Case Discussion: Spinal Cord Surgery II Mirela V. Simon, MD Case Discussion: Selective Dorsal RhizotomyGloria Galloway, MD

5:00 – 6:00 PM Q & A Panel Discussion

Program is tentative; topics and speakers are subject to change.

Important DatesSeptember 1, 2014: Housing Deadline

September 8, 2014: Advance Registration Deadline

September 12, 2014: Registration Cancellation Deadline

September 20, 2014: CME Certificate Program Opens (pre-registered delegates)October 24, 2014: CME Certificate Program Opens (delegates registering on-site)

ACNS Fall Courses SEPTEMBER 20-21, 2014 Hyatt Regency Boston Boston, MA

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Sunday, September 21, 2014

PEDIATRIC EEG UPDATE: SPECIAL APPLICATIONS OF EEG TO PEDIATRIC EPILEPSY 7:00 – 8:30 AMCourse Co-Chairs: Gregory L. Holmes, MD and Philip L. Pearl, MD

EEG as a Biomarker for CognitionGregory L. Holmes, MDEEG Correlations in Tuberous SclerosisElizabeth A. Thiele, MD, PhDEEG in Genetic-Metabolic EpilepsiesPhillip L. Pearl, MD

8:30 – 9:00 AM Breakfast

INTENSIVE CARE UNIT ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAPHY (ICU EEG)9:00 AM – 4:00 PMCourse Co-Chairs: Nicholas S. Abend, MD and Saurabh R. Sinha, MD, PhD

9:00 – 10:30 AM Quantitative EEGUtility Cecil D. Hahn, MD, MPHWorkshop and CasesSusan T. Herman, MD

10:30 – 10:50 AM Break & Visit Exhibits

10:50 AM – 12:00 PM Administrative IssuesEquipment, Networking and ElectrodesSaurabh R. Sinha, MDStaffing, Personnel, Workflow and LogisticsCecil D. Hahn, MD, MPHBilling and CodingMarc R. Nuwer, MD, PhDQuestions and Discussion

12:00 – 1:00 PM Lunch & Visit Exhibits

1:00 – 4:00 PM Other TopicsImpact of Seizures – Bench StudiesGregory L. Holmes, MDImpact of Seizures – ClinicalNicholas S. Abend, MDICU EEG GuidelinesSuzette M. LaRoche, MD

NEUROLOGICAL INTRAOPERATIVE MONITORING (NIOM)9:00 AM – 4:00 PMCourse Co-Chairs: Marc R. Nuwer, MD, PhD and Gloria Galloway, MD9:00 – 9:05 AM Welcome

Gloria Galloway, MD

9:05 – 10:25 AM Anesthesia Ronald Emerson, MD

EMG and Peripheral Nerves Stanley Skinner, MD

10:25 – 10:45 AM Break & Visit Exhibits

10:45 AM – 12:00 PM Case Discussion: Peripheral Surgery Mirela V. Simon MD Case Discussion: Lower Spinal Surgery Stanley Skinner, MD Q & A Panel Discussion

12:00 – 1:00 PM Lunch & Visit Exhibits

1:00 – 2:20 PM Billing and Regulatory Issues Marc R. Nuwer, MD, PhD Cortical Mapping and Stimulation Marc R. Nuwer, MD, PhD

2:20 – 2:35 PM Break

2:35 – 4:00 PM Case Discussion: Brain Tumor Surgery Mirela V. Simon, MD Case Discussion: Aortic Surgery Aatif M. Husain, MD Q & A Panel Discussion

Program is tentative; topics and speakers are subject to change.

Registration and Housing InformationOnline registration and a downloadable registration form are now available on the ACNS website:http://www.acns.org/meetings/fall-courses/2014/registrationAdvance Registration Deadline: September 8, 2014.

A block of rooms has been reserved for ACNS Fall Course delegates at the Hyatt Regency Boston:1 Ave. de LafayetteBoston, MA 02111

Group Rate: $219/night single/double occupancyHousing Open Now!Housing Deadline: September 1, 2014

To make reservations online, visit the ACNS website: www.acns.org/meetings/fall-courses/2014/housing-travel-information

To make reservations by phone, call 888-421-1442; please be sure to indicate you are with the ACNS 2014 Fall Courses to receive the group rate.