APP Master Sessions-Neuronavigation

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Video Summary

The video is a talk on neuronavigation given by Eric Butler, a physician assistant at Duke University. He discusses the history and application of neuronavigation in neurosurgery. Neuronavigation is a generic term that encompasses several disciplines and is a tool used to apply a coordinate system to the human body. It involves the use of complex math and algorithms to navigate the human body. The talk highlights the importance of accuracy and understanding the limitations of the system. It also emphasizes the need for education and training in order to effectively utilize neuronavigation in the operating room. The talk touches upon the different types of neuronavigation systems including frame-based stereotaxy and frameless navigation. It also discusses the role of various stakeholders such as hospital administrators, information technology teams, radiology departments, and operating room staff in implementing and using neuronavigation systems. The speaker emphasizes the importance of being a champion for the technology and educating others on its benefits and limitations. The talk concludes with some lessons learned and takeaways for using neuronavigation effectively.

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Eric Ryan Butler, PA-C

Keywords

neuronavigation

Eric Butler

physician assistant

history

application

coordinate system

limitations

education and training

operating room