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Language Testing During Awake Brain Surgery

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Brief Introduction

Discover the importance and the process of language testing during awake brain surgery.

Course Summary

This course teaches the techniques and technology used in awake brain surgery, which involves keeping the patient conscious during the procedure. You will learn about the benefits and risks of this type of surgery and how it can improve patient outcomes.

Key Learning Points

Understand the benefits and risks of awake brain surgery
Learn about the technology and techniques used in this type of surgery
Explore how awake brain surgery can improve patient outcomes

Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have

- USA: $393,000
- India: ₹3,066,000
- Spain: €216,000
- USA: $393,000
- India: ₹3,066,000
- Spain: €216,000
- USA: $267,000
- India: ₹2,085,000
- Spain: €147,000
- USA: $393,000
- India: ₹3,066,000
- Spain: €216,000
- USA: $267,000
- India: ₹2,085,000
- Spain: €147,000
- USA: $244,000
- India: ₹1,900,000
- Spain: €134,000

Learning Outcomes

Understand the benefits and risks of awake brain surgery
Gain knowledge about the technology and techniques used in this type of surgery
Explore how awake brain surgery can improve patient outcomes

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

Basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology
Familiarity with medical terminology

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

Online self-paced course
Video lectures
Interactive quizzes

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Introduction to Neurosurgery
Anesthesia for Surgical Procedures

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Notable People in This Field

Dr. Katrina Firlik
Dr. Sanjay Gupta

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Requirements

The course has been created for healthcare professionals involved in the procedure of awake surgery, including neurosurgeons and neurosurgical teams but also neurolinguists and clinical linguists who wish to start developing language tests. Equally, it will be relevant for anyone involved in the procedure before, during and after awake brain surgery including neuro-anaesthesiologists, neuropsychologists, nursing staff and neurologists. It also delivers useful information for patients with brain tumours and their proxies, to inform them about the surgical procedure they are about to undergo as well as anyone else intrigued by the topic.

Outline

Language representation in the brain Let's get started! Neuroanatomy of language Language and what can go wrong Wrapping up Week 1 Brain tumours and awake surgery Exploring the preoperative phase Assessing tumour types Eligibility for surgery Making the decision Wrapping up Week 2 The procedure of awake surgery The hours before the surgery The first asleep phase Intraoperative mapping and decision making The second asleep phase and its pitfalls Wrapping up Week 3 The importance of tailor-made language tests Clinical linguists in the OR The complex language map in the brain Spontaneous speech testing Developing tailor-made language tests Wrapping up Week 4 with designing our own tests Language testing during awake brain surgery The variety of tests How to select tests Evaluating the outcome Applying our tests Latest developments Wrapping up the test developments The alternative to intraoperative mapping Beyond language mapping Wrapping up our course

Summary of User Reviews

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

The course was informative and engaging

Pros from User Reviews

Easy to follow and understand
The instructors were knowledgeable and supportive
Interactive and engaging course materials
Real-life case studies and examples provided
Flexible schedule allows for self-paced learning

Cons from User Reviews

Some users felt that the course was too basic and did not provide enough in-depth information
The course may not be suitable for individuals without a healthcare background
Limited interaction with other students