Engineering Principles of DBS and SCS in Clinical Practice: General Introduction and Emerging Concepts Featured
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday, January 13
Morning session: Engineering principles related to DBS and SCS in clinical practice: Introduction to basic principles (CME)
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this educational activity, participants should be able to:
- Discuss the biophysics of neural stimulation.
- Indicate how lead design and placement and waveform parameters affect the neural response to extracellular stimulation.
- Describe safety and regulatory issues related to electrode design and waveform parameters.
- Outline the engineering principles relevant to SCS and DBS.
- Explain the physiologic effects and corresponding mechanisms of action of standard and emerging forms of SCS and DBS.
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