NSSA Conference 2024

8:40 - Introduction

EEG section (8:45 - 10:45): Chaired by Megan Walker

8:45 - 9:05: “A day in the life of paediatric outpatient EEG”

9:05 - 9:30: “VEM and beyond: the surgical work up in focal cortical dysplasia”

9:30 - 9:45: “Intracranial EEG suitability in paediatric population” 

9:45 - 10:45: EEG workshop (set up, 10/10 extra electrodes, montaging)

Morning Tea (10:45 - 11:00)

IONM section (11:00 - 12:30): Chaired by Tom Verhellen

11:00 - 11:30: “Brainstem Tumour Surgery and Mapping/Monitoring the cranial nerves: - Alex Cronk

11:30 - 12:00: “Optimising the Onco-functional balance during supratentorial tumour resection” - Ryan Hamer

12:00 - 12:30: “Using critical language during signal change in spinal surgery” - Thomas Verhellen

Lunch (12:30 - 1:30)

NCS/TMS/MEP section (1:30 - 3:00): Chaired by Brianna Jackson

1:30- 2:00: ‘Transcranial magnetic stimulation in MND. Assessing cortical excitability’- Dr Thanuja Dharmadasa

2:00- 3:00: Nerve conduction studies workshop – performing upper and lower limb studies, technical troubleshooting, basics of interpretation

Afternoon Tea (3:00 - 3:15)

Interesting Cases section (3:15 - 4:45): Chaired by Georgia Grant

3:15 - 3:45: “Thalamic sampling and trial stimulation during sEEG" - Dr Hugh Simpson

3:45 - 4:15: “The Heart of the Matter” - Prof Patrick Kwan

4:15 - 4:30: “Subclinical rhythmic EEG discharge (SREDA): a rare atypical variant in a paediatric patient” - Megan Walker

4:30 - 4:45: “From the bottom of the sulcus to seizure freedom” - Chris Farrell

4:45 - Closing remarks

Post social drinks

Join us at the College Lawn for a social catch up post the NSSA Conference (from 5pm onwards). Individuals who were not able to attend the conference and partner are welcome to attend.

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