AIMS AND CONTENT

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

For students coming from the three-year degree course of "Neurophysiopathology techniques" (currently not active at the University of Genoa) the course aims to consolidate knowledge already learned. For students from other three-year degree courses, the course aims to learn what the main methods of neurophysiological study consist of, with particular reference to learning the technique, basic knowledge of equipment and their correct maintenance, execution of diagnostic tests, clinical indications, logistical-organizational aspects and uses in the field of scientific research.

TEACHING METHODS

Joint lectures held by the neurologist and the technician. Lessons can be held remotely if necessary based on current pandemic conditions.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

Techniques for studying the peripheral nervous system (electroneurography, electromyography, complementary role of nerve and muscle ultrasound).
Central nervous system study techniques (evoked potentials, event-related responses, electroencephalography, quantitative electroencephalography and mapping, integration with neuroimaging data).
Theoretical basis underlying the EEG signal in physiology and pathology.
Principles of quantification of the EEG signal. EEG mapping.
Theoretical-practical demonstration of the treated techniques.

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

• Lecture slides on Aulaweb
• Campbell - Essentials of Electrodiagnostic Medicine (demosMEDICAL)
• Preston - Electromyography and Neuromuscular Disorders: Clinical-Electrophysiologic Correlations (Elsevier)
• Ebersole-Husain-Nordii – Current practice of clinical electroencephalography, 4th Edition, 2014 (Wolters Kluver health)

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

LILIANA BELGIOIA (President)

DANIELA FENOGLIO (President)

GILBERTO FILACI (President)

LUCA GUASTINI (President)

FILIPPO MARCHI (President)

LUCIO MARINELLI (President)

CARLO MARTINOLI (President)

MADDALENA MASTROGIACOMO (President)

SILVIA DANIELA MORBELLI (President)

LUCA ROCCATAGLIATA (President)

GIANMARIO SAMBUCETI (President)

ALBERTO TAGLIAFICO (President)

NICOLA TRAVERSO (President and Coordinator of Integrated Course)

LESSONS

LESSONS START

Second semester according to calendar updated annually.

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

Oral or written exam (multiple choice quiz). In the event that the health situation requires it, the examination can be carried out remotely.

ASSESSMENT METHODS

In the case of a written exam, 16 multiple choice questions will be proposed. Each correct answer will be worth 2 points, so to pass the exam you need to correctly answer 9 questions (grade 18), while answering all the questions correctly you will get 30 cum laude.

Exam schedule