Surgical Monitoring Services Information

Surgical Monitoring Services strives to improve the outcome of surgery by providing multimodality Neurophysiological Intraoperative Monitoring, as an interventional tool for surgeons, helping to decrease the potential risks associated with procedures that jeopardize neurological structures. Additionally, Surgical Monitoring Services promotes the highest standards of clinical professionalism while engaging in superior NIOM training. Our Vision Surgical Monitoring Services recognizes and adheres to established guidelines for Neurophysiological Intraoperative Monitoring as established by the American Society of Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist and the American Society of Neurophysiological Monitoring in order to deliver the highest degree of patient care. ABRET Board Certified Clinical Specialists Our CNIM Clinical Specialists hold a Bachelor's degree or higher in the life sciences (neuroscience, biology, bio-engineering, audiology, medicine, chiropractic, nursing, etc.) and are board certified/ board eligible by the American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists. Our ongoing NIOM training program ensures that our Clinical Specialists stay abreast of current technology. Accredited LAB-NIOM The SMS Laboratory at Houston Orthopedic Surgical Hospital is a training program, designed for the electrophysiology professional wishing to pursue a career in Intraoperative Monitoring. Surgical Monitoring Services is a stand-alone training program, offering clinical experience obtained in an accredited lab.