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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nAn EMG is a test performed by a neurologist, which involves inserting a small needle into muscles to check for nerve damage.There may be some discomfort during this test, typically as a result of the needle. However, there are no after effects other than the possibility of some achiness or a small bruises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nerve conduction studies are performed by specially trained technologists, often at the same time as an EMG. A small electrical stimulus is applied to various points along the nerves in the muscles of the arm or leg. This test shows whether or not the nerves are sending their messages correctly and can help diagnose various conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Evoked Potentials (EP)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
An EP test, also known as an evoked response, is used to measure the function of sensory pathways in the nervous system. In each test, a nerve is repeatedly stimulated while electrodes measure the body\u2019s tiny electrical responses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The three major types of EPs are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- BAER (Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response), which checks a patient\u2019s auditory (hearing) system using repetitive clicking in each ear via headphones.<\/li>
- VER (Visual Evoked Response), which checks a patient\u2019s optic (vision) pathways by having them watch a checkerboard pattern on a TV screen.<\/li>
- SSER (Somatosensory Evoked Response), which checks a patient\u2019s sensory system by giving a mild electrical shock to either the wrist or the ankle.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
AANEM Accreditation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The Center for Neurosciences has received Laboratory Accreditation status from the American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM) and is the only accredited laboratory in Southern Arizona. Francisco Valdivia, MD<\/a> is the Medical Director of our laboratory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The AANEM Electrodiagnostic (EDX) Laboratory Accreditation Program is a voluntary, peer review process that identifies and acknowledges EDX laboratories that achieve and maintain the highest level of quality, performance and integrity based on professional standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The AANEM established laboratory accreditation criteria for electrodiagnostic laboratories to ensure patients receive quality medical care in a safe environment. Laboratory accreditation provides patients, referral sources, and payers with a credible measure to differentiate the laboratory\u2019s quality of care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The accreditation standards evaluate the diagnostic services and clinical operations essential to providing quality patient care, which include: clinical staff qualifications and continuing education; physical facilities; EDX equipment; protocols for performing EDX studies; patient reports; and policies for ensuring the health and safety of every patient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n