- Docente: Maria Concetta Sapienza
- Credits: 2
- SSD: MEDS-26/B
- Language: Italian
- Teaching Mode: In-person learning (entirely or partially)
- Campus: Bologna
- Corso: First cycle degree programme (L) in Neurophysiopathology techniques (cod. 8482)
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from Oct 02, 2026 to Nov 11, 2026
Learning outcomes
Acquires the knowledge and ability to apply electromyographic recording techniques in collaboration with the physician, as well as electroneurography (ENG) techniques performed independently by the technician.
Course contents
- Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
- Electromyography
- Instrumentation: disposable materials, equipment, settings, technical characteristics of recording and stimulation
- Study of Motor and Sensory Conduction of Peripheral Nerves: general concepts and examination of the main nerves
- Neuropathies: general concepts and electroneurographic study of the main entrapment syndromes or neuropathies
- Study of Late Responses: F wave, H reflex, and blink reflex
- Repetitive Stimulation e surface EMG
Readings/Bibliography
- ELETTRONEUROGRAFIA. Testo atlante. Emilio Ubiali. Scienza Medica
- ELETTRODIAGNOSIS IN DISEASES OF NERVE E MUSCLE: Principles and Practice. Jun Kimura – Oxford University Press Inc
- H. Tankisi, D. Burke, L. Cui, M. de Carvalho, S. Kuwabara, S. D. Nandedkar, S. Rutkove, E. Stålberg, M. J.A.M. van Putten, A. Fuglsang-Frederiksen. Standards of instrumentation of EMG. Clinical Neurophysiology. Volume 131, Issue 1, Pages 243-258. January 2020
- Standards for quantification of EMG and neurography. E. Stålberg, Hans van Dijk, B. Falck,J. Kimura, C. Neuwirth, M. Pitt, S. Podnar, D. I. Rubin, S. Rutkove, D. Sanders, M. Sonoo, H. Tankisi, M. Zwartsm. Clinical Neurophysiology. 2019
Teaching methods
Traditional lessons
Practical exercises and simulation sessions
Assessment methods
Assessment of learning will be carried out through a collegial oral examination.
Students with learning disorders and\or temporary or permanent disabilities: please, contact the office responsible (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en/for-students) as soon as possible so that they can propose acceptable adjustments. The request for adaptation must be submitted in advance (15 days before the exam date) to the lecturer, who will assess the appropriateness of the adjustments, taking into account the teaching objectives.
The assessment of the Integrated Course will be based on the grades obtained in the individual teaching units that constitute the Integrated Course, with the final mark being calculated as a weighted average
Teaching tools
PowerPoint presentations provided by the teacher
Office hours
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