Presented by the American Society of Electroneurodiagnostic Technologists, Inc.Co-sponsored by Southern Society of Electroneurodiagnostic Technologists

Come to Atlanta to…� Learn about the latest trends in

neurodiagnostics� Acquire continuing education in the most

interesting and interactive way possible� Network with colleagues and friends� Participate in activities and discussions

that will help you grow professionally� Evaluate the newest in equipment and

supplies in the Exhibit Hall� Earn up to 24.75 ACE Credits� Explore Atlanta – the New York of the South

ASET 2011 ANNUAL CONFERENCEJULY 27-30, 2011 HILTON ATLANTA, ATLANTA, GACo-sponsored by the Southern Society of Electroneurodiagnostic Technologists, Inc.

Who Should Attend?ASET welcomes neurodiagnostictechnologists and students, physicians,other health care providers, and personnelrepresenting vendors that supply productsand services to the profession. This is thepremier event for all disciplines ofneurodiagnostics, including EEG, EPs,Intraoperative Neuromonitoring, Long-Termand ICU Monitoring, Nerve ConductionStudies, Polysomnography/Sleep,Neurodiagnostic lab management andNeurodiagnostic education.

ANNUAL CONFERENCESHIRTSASET has once again teamed up withCadwell Laboratories to provide allattendees with a complimentary 2011Annual Conference t-shirt. Pleasechoose your desired size whenregistering and remember to stop byCadwell’s booth in the Exhibit Hall toshow your appreciation for theircontinued support of ASET and theneurodiagnostic community. The t-shirts are 100% pre-shrunk cotton inwhite with the 2011 Annual Conferencelogo on the front. Your registration mustbe received by June 30th to ensure youget your preferred size.

FIRST CONTACT ASET 2011 ANNUAL CONFERENCEJULY 27-30,2011 HILTON ATLANTA, ATLANTA, GACo-sponsored by Southern Society of Electroneurodiagnostic Technologists.

Make plans now to join us in Atlanta, Georgia, for ASET’s 2011 AnnualConference, co-sponsored by the Southern Society ofElectroneurodiagnostic Technologists (SSET), July 27-30! ASET isestablishing “First Contact” with new trends and techniques inNeurodiagnostic Technology! Our 2011 General Session Programincludes “out of this world” speakers on empyreal topics. Our two daysof course tracks will include IONM Key Topics, Advanced IONM, EEG KeyTopics, NCS Key Topics, Evoked Potentials, LTM/Epilepsy, Trends inNeurodiagnostics, Trends in Polysomnography/Sleep, and a track forEducators. We also are offering five terrific Sundown Seminarssponsored by SSET, opportunities to network, an exhibit of the newestequipment and supplies, and a new vendor showcase.

There are many major medical centers and universities in commutingdistance of Atlanta, from which we have recruited expert faculty! With80 percent of the U.S. population within a two-hour flight, Atlanta is one ofthe most accessible destinations in the country.

Lecturers will be coming from Tampa, Houston, Cleveland, Indianapolis,Chicago, Durham, and Atlanta! See page six for the course schedule andcourse descriptions.

While courses are not in session, you may want to explore downtownAtlanta. The Hilton is within walking distance to superb entertainment,such as the Georgia Aquarium, World of Coke, FOX Theatre, GeorgiaWorld Congress Center, CNN, Centennial Park and the Civic Center.Downtown Atlanta also features several restaurant options, includingHard Rock Café Atlanta, Trader Vic’s and numerous casual diningestablishments such as Roly Poly and The Grape at Atlantic Station.

If you have never experienced this world-renowned city, you are in for atreat. Atlanta is as unique as you are. Take time to explore, as there aremore than a few options to keep you busy. You can catch an AtlantaBraves baseball game at Turner Field, go on a bicycle tour of Atlanta orjoin us at Zoo Atlanta for a group discounted entrance fee. You can visitthe Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site, or hike up beautifulStone Mountain while in the area. Once known as “the city too busy tohate”, you will find there are plenty of attractions, history and culturaldiversity to keep you wanting more. Please join us for the 52nd ASETAnnual Conference!

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General Session highlights

Wednesday, J uly 27, 2011

LEWIS KULL MEMORIAL KEYNOTE ADDRESS “DARPA and Military Projects Using Advanced EEG Applications”

Lt. Col. William Casebeer, U.S. Air ForceLt. Col. Casebeer directs research conducted by United States Departmentof Defense, in a special branch known as DARPA, the Defense AdvancedResearch Projects Agency. The mission of this agency is to imaginefuturistic capabilities that would provide an advantage to our militarypersonnel facing combat, and to research and produce technologicallyadvanced devices for the military. Lt. Col. Casebeer is working on severalprojects using advanced EEG applications. Examples of fascinatingprojects using neural connections, including:

� non-verbal communication between soldiers on the battlefield using speech recognition technology� robotic prosthetic devices, controlled by the brain, for amputees� accelerated learning of essential skills for combat preparedness� “Luke’s binoculars” named for Luke Skywalker, which interface with the prefrontal lobes of thebrain, to incorporate subconscious “threat-detection” with visual images.

The Keynote Address is sponsored in perpetuity by ABRET, in memory of Lewis Kull

ELLEN GRASS LECTURE “Our Changing World: The Public Health Impact of Neurologic Disease”

James Sejvar, MD Dr. Sejvar is a neuroepidemiologist with the Centers for Disease Control andPrevention. He has a background in clinical neurology and completed aneurology residency at Mayo Clinic. He has been with the CDC since 2000.Dr. Sejvar has published research on the epidemiology, clinical symptoms andoutcome of infections of the central nervous system. Some of the diseaseshe has studied are: West Nile virus, anthrax, ALS, viral encephalitis and priondiseases such as Creutzfeldt-Jakob. This presentation promises to provide afascinating overview of diseases seen globally, which have neurological

components, and are occurring with increasing frequency in the USA. With the trend in globalizationof diseases, we may encounter more patients with parasitic diseases and other diagnosis thought tobe uncommon in the USA. Dr. Sejvar will also discuss chronic diseases that are on the rise, such asdiabetes and hypertension, which have neurological complications, and will provide evidence thatmany more patients will be referred for neurodiagnostic testing in the future.

Thursday, J uly 28, 2011

KATHLEEN MEARS MEMORIAL LECTURE “Are We Ready for 2014?”

Elizabeth Mullikin, R. EEG/EP T., CNIM, MPA, MA, MNM, FACHE John Muir Neuroscience Institute, Walnut Creek, CAThe health care reform legislation will bring sweeping changes and far-reaching consequences for how health care is delivered. This will haveprofound effects on the everyday practice of health care workers. The finedetails of the reform bill are to be implemented through the year of 2014 andbeyond. Future expectations for patient centered care, quality and efficiency,integration of services, shared decision making, cost management, andreimbursement will impact the utilization of neurodiagnostic procedures.

Technologists, we are still ahead of the curve and now is the time to be pro-active as clinical andmanagerial leaders. We are challenged to further define our practice and advocate for the value ofneurodiagnostics. In addition, a new program called “Value Based Purchasing” will connect thequality of patient experience at a health care facility with reimbursement through the Center forMedicare and Medicaid Services. Patients will be surveyed regarding their experiences receiving carefrom hospital staff. This will determine the quality of care, and patient evaluation scores willdetermine level of payment. This program will mandate health care provider education, and increasethe need for credentials for health care workers and programmatic accreditation.

Poster SessionsTHURSDAY, JULY 289:45 – 10:45 a.m.3:40 – 4:35 p.m.ASET poster sessions visually present information on avariety of topics - from an original study or research, toevaluation of a method, device or protocol; to offering areport on an uncommon clinical case. Poster presenters willbe on hand to discuss their findings or data with attendees inan informal venue.

2011 Poster Presentations� Protecting the Spinal Cord Sensory and Motor Functions

During Cordotomy ProceduresFaisal Jahangiri, MD, CNIM, DABNM

� Direct Cortical Stimulation/What Quantifies a Change?MeChelle Vance, R. EEG/EP T., CNIM, CLTM

� Pulling the Trigger on Reflex EpilepsyChristine Eber, R. EEG T.

� Integrating Neuromonitoring in a vICUElizabeth Mullikin, R. EEG/EP T., CNIM, MPA, MA, MNM,FACHE

� West SyndromeMadieline Campbell, R. EEG T.

� Infantile Spasms Shannon Algee

� Angelman Syndrome Tara Bobo

� Electrical Status Epilepticus in Sleep (ESES) WhatEvery Technologist Should Know Wanda Major

� What is Electrical Status Epilepticus of Sleep and WhoDoes It Affect? Starr Sorhaindo

� Cranial Nerve Monitoring During Redo Carotid SurgerySabrina Faust, R. EEG/EP T., CNIM, CLTM

� Locked in Syndrome: A Review of EEG Involvement andDisease Treatment Snezana Kostovska, R. EEG T.

� How to Achieve Sleep in the Pediatric Patient and theImportance of It for EEGsStephanie Brewer

2011 Annual Symposium “First Contact: Exploring New Opportunities for theNeurodiagnostic Professional”There are so many new and exciting opportunities for technologistson the horizon! A panel of technologists who have found uniqueways to use their skills will share their experiences and offer aninteractive discussion with the audience. The adventures they willdescribe range from doing EEGs as part of a volunteer expedition tothe Amazon basin, to assisting with cutting edge research. Inaddition, we will explore some of the new technology in recordingdevices to determine what innovative approaches might somedayreplace current techniques.

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General Session At-A-Glance

Wednesday, J uly 27, 2011

1:30 – 1:45 p.m.Welcome and Introductions

1:45 – 2:45 p.m.Lewis Kull Memorial Keynote Address“DARPA and Military Projects Using AdvancedEEG Applications” Lt. Col. William Casebeer, U.S. Air Force

2:50 – 3:10 p.m. ASET Historical Advisory Committee andthe Smithsonian InstitutionLucy Sullivan, R. EEG T., CLTM - The ASETHistorical Advisory Committee has been workingon collecting vintage recording equipment andvaluable memorabilia from the early years ofNeurodiagnostic Technology to present dayinventions and innovations. Lucy representedthis committee and met with curators of theSmithsonian Institution, to discuss the possibilityof housing our valuable collection of historicitems there. She will explain the Smithsonian’sprocedure for cataloging our collection, andreview items we are still seeking for inclusion.

3:30 – 3:50 p.m.Localization of the Primary Motor Cortex byUsing a Tangenital Radial Cortical SSEP Model,DECS and ElectrocorticographyFaisal Jahangiri, CNIM, DABNM, MD - This is acase study presentation of a tumor resectionusing a multimodality recording technique toidentify the central sulcus during surgicalresection of the lesion.

3:50 – 4:10 p.m.Potential Neurological Risk During A TitaniumRib Procedure, and Appropriate IONM Meagan Roper, CNIM - This procedure is fairlynew, and is used in pediatric patients withscoliosis and thoracic insufficiency syndrome.There are anatomical structures at risk duringplacement and it is important to includeintraoperative neuromonitoring for this surgery.This presentation will explain the procedure andwhich modalities are most effective formonitoring.

4:10 – 4:30 p.m.Tuberous Sclerosis and EpilepsyLiliana Petrova, R. EEG/EP T., R.NCS.T., MD -Almost every technologist who has spent time inan EEG or LTM lab has met patients with tuberoussclerosis, as cerebral lesions often lead to asevere seizure disorder. It is important tounderstand which diagnostic studies are mostvaluable to localize the epileptogenic tissue, withthe goal of planning surgical intervention.

4:30 – 5:30 p.m.Ellen Grass Lecture“Our Changing World: The Public HealthImpact of Neurologic Disease”James Sejvar, MD

5:30 – 5:50 p.m.ASNM Summit Update Bernard Cohen, PhD, DABNM, FASNM - Dr.Cohen is the president of the American Society ofNeurophysiological Monitoring. In December2010, ASNM hosted a summit to address majorissues that practitioners at all levels of thisprofession are facing. Participants workedtogether to build consensus and makerecommendations. This presentation will providea review of the outcome of this significant event.

Thursday, J uly 28, 2011

7:30 – 8:10 a.m. Continental Breakfast & Registration

8:10 – 8:15 a.m.Announcements

8:15 – 8:35 a.m.Expediting Positional Recovery via UpperExtremity Somatosensory Evoked Potentialsduring Thoracoumbar, Lumbar and LumbosacralSpine SurgeriesJustin Silverstein, CNIM, R.NCS.T., CNCT, MS -Neurological deficits can occur during spinesurgeries as a result of nerve compressionrelated to patient positioning. Upper extremitySSEPs can detect this compression, alerting thesurgical team and allowing them to takeappropriate steps to prevent nerve damage.

8:35 – 8:55 a.m.Bridging the Gap: Thinking Analog in a DigitalWorldGayle Moriner, R. EEG/EP T., CNIM, CLTM - Theinherent difference of experience, fortechnologists who began recording analog EEGs,and those who began their careers recordingdigital EEGs has changed the way technologistsapply their knowledge as they record the EEG.Digital EEG expanded capabilities in many ways,but we must bring specific “analog” skills with usto the digital era.

8:55 – 9:15 a.m.Potential Thermal Injury During Prolonged EEGMonitoring in the NeonateSusan Hollar, R. EEG T. - Neonates are at high riskfor skin breakdown. Is it possible to induce athermal injury by leaving metal electrodes inplace for an extended period of time while thepatient lies under warming lights?

9:15 – 9:45 a.m.Canine Assistants: Seizure Response DogPresentation and DemonstrationThe premier organization which provides servicedogs to aid people with disabilities hasheadquarters in Georgia. This presents theperfect opportunity for technologists to learn,first-hand, about the training and placement ofthe very special, seizure response dog. Many ofus have encountered these service dogs in theEEG lab and have wondered how they do theirremarkable work.

9:45 – 10:45 a.m.Break in the Exhibit Hall with PosterPresentations

10:45 a.m. – 12:20 p.m.2011 ASET Annual Symposium: “First Contact:Exploring New Opportunities for theNeurodiagnostic Professional”

12:20 – 2:10 p.m.ASET Business Meeting and Awards Luncheon

2:15 – 2:35 p.m.Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potentials Emily Murphy, R. EEG T. - This is one of the many,very specialized diagnostic procedures done atthe Baylor Center for Vestibular Disorders. Thispresentation will provide an overview of this newtechnique for recording evoked potentials thatmay redefine the way we test for vestibulardysfunction.

2:35 – 2:55 p.m.Therapeutic Hypothermia Protocol andNeurotelemetry: A Case StudyRyan Lau, R. EEG/EP T., CNIM, CLTM, BA - This isa case study presentation on the use oftherapeutic hypothermia to treat an adult whosuffered a cardiac arrest. This is a relatively newtechnique, using continuous EEG monitoring tolook for subclinical seizures during this process.

2:55 – 3:40 p.m.Kathleen Mears Memorial Lecture“Are We Ready for 2014?”Elizabeth Mullikin, R. EEG/EP T., CNIM, MPA, MA,MNM, FACHE

3:40 – 4:35 p.m.Break in Exhibit Hall with Poster Presentations

4:40 – 5:00 p.m.ABRET Update 2011 Marjorie Tucker, R. EEG/EP T., CNIM, CLTM,R.NCS.T. - The President of ABRET will presentan update of all the initiatives undertaken by thiscredentialing organization over the past year, andwhat is coming for the next year.

5:00 – 5:20 p.m.How Deep Are Our Roots? GrassrootsCommittee UpdateScott Blodgett, R. EEG T., RPSGT - Scott willinspire technologists to become pro-active andmake a community effort to gain recognition forour profession. He brings humor andenthusiasm to his committee work, and shareshis gusto with us.

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Course Director:Sarah Vivo, R. EEG/EP T., CLTM

Course Director:Janet James, R. EEG T., R.NCS.T., CNCT

Course Director:Gail Hayden, R. EEG/EP T., CNIM

Course Director:Steven Semich, R. EP T., CNIM, RPSGT

LTM/Epilepsy NCS Key Topics IONM Key Topics Evoked Potentials

8:00 – 8:50 a.m.

LTM Monitoring as a BusinessCharlotte Woodall,

R. EEG T., CNIM, CLTM

NCS in RadiculopathyDavid Hubbell, MD

IONM for Hip Replacement SurgeryJoe Larson, RN, CNIM

VEPsLarry Head,

R. EEG/EP T., CNIM, RPSGT

9:00 – 10:00 a.m.

Safety Standards in EMUJan Buelow, RN, PhD

Nerve Conduction Techniquesfor Uncommon Nerves

Meledy Kise, R.NCS.T., CNCT

Monitoring During Carotid ArterySurgery

Greg Niznik, CNIM

SSEPsCathy Boldery, R. EEG/EP T., CNIM,

RPSGT, CCT

10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Coffee Break – Exhibit Area

11:00 – noonSurgical Management ofEpilepsy: An Overview

Chiam Colen, MD

NCS Normal Values: Where DoThey Come From?Michael Rivner, MD

Cranial Nerve MonitoringSherry Nehamkin,

R. EEG/EP T., CNIM, CLTM

BAEPs and Hearing Disorders Mark Ryland,

R. EP T., R.NCS.T., CNCT , RPSGT, AuD

Noon – 1:00 p.m. Lunch

1:05 – 2:25 p.m.

Interactive Functional CorticalMapping WorkshopSteven Schuele, MD

Erika Diaz, R. EEG T., CLTM

Hands On-NCS WorkshopMeledy Kise, R.NCS.T., CNCTJim Lewis, R.NCS.T., CNCT

Chantey Upton, R.NCS.T., CNCT

Interactive Workshop:Troubleshooting in the O.R.

Kimberly Ellis,R. EEG/EP T., CNIM

Brett Netherton, CNIM, MS

Hands On Workshop:BAEPs, VEPs, SSEPs

All Faculty

2:30 – 3:30 p.m. Break in the Exhibit Hall

3:35 – 4:30 p.m.

LTM Case StudiesBeth Leeman, MD

The NCS in Ulnar Neuropathy:Challenges and SolutionsJim Lewis, R.NCS.T., CNCT

Pediatric Case Studies in IONMPhillip Holt, MD

The Vestibular System andVNG Testing

Emily Murphy, R. EEG T.

Course Offerings for Friday, July 29th

Course Director:Sarah Vivo, R. EEG/EP T., CLTM

Course Director:Janet James, R. EEG T., R.NCS.T., CNCT

Course Director:Gail Hayden, R. EEG/EP T., CNIM

Course Director:Steven Semich, R. EP T., CNIM, RPSGT

Trends in Neurodiagnostics EEG Key Topics Advanced IONM Trends in Polysomnography*

8:00 – 8:50 a.m.

EEG in Neurofeedback: A PatientTreatment OptionDavid Cantor, PhD

Pediatric Seizure Disorders: EEGand Clinical Correlations

Trevor Grishaber, R. EEG T., CLTM

Anesthesia Issues in IONMRebecca Maki, PA

The Ins and Outs of Portable PSGsBecky Appenzeller,

R. EEG T., RPSGT, CNIM

9:00 – 10:00 a.m.

Infection Control forNeurodiagnostic Professionals

Robyn Selawkski, R. EEG T., CNIM

Fits, Faints, and Funny TurnsBill Tatum, MD

Bumps in the Road of Spine Surgery:Reimbursement and Efficiency

Dennis Turner, MD

Possessed by ParasomniasLynn Trotti, MD

10:00 – 10:20 a.m. Coffee Break

10:20 – 11:20 a.m.

First Contact with Leadership:Essential SkillsDorothy J. Gaiter,

R. EEG T., CNCT, MHAT.J. Amdurs, R. EEG T

Neurotelemetry Applications forHypothermia ProtocolRyan Lau, R. EEG/EP T.,

CNIM, CLTM

A Neurosurgeon’s Perspective:Pre-Op to Post-OpCory Adamson,

MD, PhD, MHSc, MPH

Licensure in the Sleep World: Issues and Process

Mary Mondul, R. EEG T., RPSGT

11:30 a.m. –12:30 p.m.

Patient Centered Care: Child LifeSkills in Neurodiagnostics

Molly Porr, BA, Child Life Specialist

ICU Clinical Correlates:EEG Patterns in the Critically III

Suzette LaRoche, MD

Monitoring of Prostate and otherUrogenital Surgeries

Justin McLaughlin, CNIM

Scoring the PSGCindy Altman, R. EEG/EP T., RPSGT

12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Lunch

1:30 – 2:25 p.m.

The Trend of Trending: Quantitative EEG in the ICU

Elizabeth Gerard, MD

Dementia Diagnostics:EEG, MRI, Causes and Clues

Kimford Meador, MD

Panel Discussion: IONM Oversight& Supervision Issues

Cory Adamson, MD, PhD, MHSc, MPH Cathy Boldery, R. EEG/EP T., CNIM,

RPSGT, CCTClare Gale, R. EEG/EP T., CNIMElizabeth Mullikin, R. EEG/EP T.,CNIM, MPA, MA, MNM, FACHE

Dennis Turner, MD

The Value of Credentials in Today’s Health Care Market

Janice East, R. EEG/EP T., RPSGT

2:30 – 4:00 p.m. Synapse Bowl/Closing Ceremony

Course Offerings for saturday, July 30th

* Eligible for AAST CECs

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Friday, J uly 29, 2011

8:00 – 8:50 a.m.LTM Monitoring as a Business Charlotte Woodall, R. EEG T., CNIM, CLTMCharlotte has a unique and successful independentbusiness, serving the local medical community. Sheoffers LTM equipment and technical services as anindependent contractor. She will explain the businessstart-up process and daily operations, and will sharesome helpful tips for those who are inspired to offer asimilar service.

NCS in RadiculopathyDavid Hubbell, MDDr. Hubbell is a Professor of Orthopedics, and PhysicalMedicine and Rehabilitation at Emory University. Hespecializes in EMG and will provide a comprehensiveoverview of the diagnosis of radiculopathy, using EMGand NCS studies, and explain some of thecomplications of this injury.

IONM for Hip Replacement SurgeryJoe Larson, RN, CNIMHip replacement surgery promises to become evenmore common, as the baby boom generation ages.There is a significant risk of nerve damage during thisprocedure. Mr. Larson will make the case for usingIONM during hip replacement surgery and explainmonitoring techniques.

Visual Evoked PotentialsLarry Head, R. EEG/EP T., CNIM, RPSGTLarry will make learning this technique easy and fun!This lecture will cover the anatomy and physiology ofthe visual tract and stimulus and recording parametersto use to bring out the best waveforms. He will coverpattern shift and LED stimulation.

9:00 – 10:00 a.m.Safety Standards in the EMU Jan Buelow, RN, PhDJan is an Associate Professor at Indiana University andis active with the Neuroscience Nursing Foundation.She is an advocate for patient safety. This presentationwill be vital for anyone working in the LTM Lab. Janwill review the most up-to-date recommendations forpatient safety for those admitted to the LTM unit, sincethere is an increased risk of seizures and injury in thispopulation.

Nerve Conduction Techniques forUncommon Nerves Meledy Kise, R.NCS.T., CNCTThe new CNTC credentialing exam stresses theimportance of knowing how to perform nerveconduction studies on all uncommon nerves. Meledywill share her years of experience and expertise toshow you how to perform these complex studies. Shewill also be available to demonstrate techniques in thehands-on workshop in the afternoon session.

Monitoring During Carotid Artery SurgeryGreg Niznik, CNIMMonitoring with EEG is the standard of care forpreventing loss of blood supply to the brain during thissurgical procedure. This lecture will provide anoverview of the surgical process and the EEG findingsof patients under anesthesia at baseline and duringclamping, showing the variety of pattern changes thatcan occur.

Somatosensory Evoked Potentials Cathy Boldery, R. EEG/EP T., CNIM, RPSGT, CCTCathy has years of experience recording SSEPs in andout of the O.R. She will share her expertise and reviewthe anatomy of the somatosensory system, as well asthe recording and stimulus parameters. She will sharehelpful tips to reduce artifact and record the bestwaveforms possible. She will show examples ofnormal and abnormal waveforms.

11:00 – noonSurgical Management of Epilepsy: AnOverviewChiam Colen, MDDr. Colen is a neurosurgeon who works with epilepsypatients and is involved with the pre-surgical work-up.He will explain the steps involved in thiscomprehensive work-up, from imaging to gridplacement. This lecture will be essential for anyoneplanning to take the CLTM exam or hoping to work in acomprehensive epilepsy center.

NCS Normal Values: Where Do TheyCome From? Michael Rivner, MDIt is essential that each EMG lab develop and use a setof normal values. The NCS technologist can play a keyrole in this process. Dr. Rivner is a professor ofneurology at the Medical College of Georgia. He willexplain the process of collecting normal values andhow to incorporate them in your daily practice.

Cranial Nerve MonitoringSherry Nehamkin, R. EEG/EP T., CNIM, CLTMSherry’s lectures are always interesting andinformative! She has many years’ experience inIntraoperative Neuromonitoring at the Cleveland Clinic.She will make the complexities of cranial nervemonitoring understandable and offer practical advicefor the selection of appropriate monitoring techniques.She will include case studies demonstrating the valueof monitoring.

Brainstem Auditory Evoked Potentials andHearing Disorders Mark Ryland, R. EP T., R.NCS.T., CNCT, RPSGT, AuDMark has recently achieved a doctorate in audiology,and teaches neurophysiology at CuyahogaCommunity College. He has a way of making theworkings of the human ear a fascinating topic. Hewill provide an overview of the anatomy andphysiology of the hearing pathway, and explain someof the hearing disorders we may see as a referringdiagnosis for the BAEP. He will also review thestimulus and recording parameters for the BAEP andthe identification of key waveforms.

1:05-2:25 p.m.Interactive Functional CorticalMapping Workshop Steven Schuele, MD Erika Diaz, R. EEG T., CLTMThis physician and technologist team come to usfrom the Comprehensive Epilepsy Center atNorthwestern University in Chicago. They will serveas facilitators for an interactive workshop infunctional cortical mapping. This workshop willinclude interesting case studies, and attendees willhelp to determine if eloquent cortex may be at riskduring surgical resections for epilepsy. This will bethe best functional neuroanatomy lesson ever!

Hands On - NCS Workshop Meledy Kise, R.NCS.T., CNCTJim Lewis, R.NCS.T., CNCT Chantey Upton, R.NCS.T., CNCT There will be three recording equipment stations toensure that all workshop participants get individualizedattention. Facilitators will demonstrate how to performa variety of nerve conduction studies, and encourageattendees to practice procedures in this small grouplearning environment. Come and learn from theexperts!

Interactive Workshop: Troubleshooting inthe O.R. Kimberly Ellis, R. EEG/EP T., CNIM Brett Netherton, CNIM, MSThis promises to be the most fun you will ever have inan IONM workshop! These two workshop facilitatorshave know-how and enthusiasm to share with you.Participating in this event will guarantee that you won’tfall asleep in the lecture hall after lunch! They willshare some helpful tips when faced withtroubleshooting under pressure in the O.R.

Hands On Workshop: BAEPs, VEPs, SSEPs All Evoked Potential Course FacultyThere will be a workshop recording station set up foreach modality. Participants may choose whichmodalities they wish to observe, and spend time at allstations to get a chance to record evoked potentialswith the help of this expert faculty.

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3:35 – 4:30 p.m.LTM Case Studies Beth Leeman, MDEveryone loves case studies! It is a great way to learnand you can always find something you have neverseen before! This will be a fascinating collection ofLong Term Monitoring Case Studies, with EEG andvideo findings and a lively discussion. Dr. Leeman is anepileptologist at Emory University Medical Center.

The NCS in Ulnar Neuropathy: Challengesand Solutions Jim Lewis, R.NCS.T., CNCTThe ulnar nerve study can be one of the most complexand difficult to do properly. Jim Lewis has taught NCSfor many years and will share his expertise to givecourse participants some helpful hints to obtain anoptimal recording.

Pediatric Case Studies in IONM Phillip Holt, MDDr. Holt is a pediatric neurologist at Emory UniversityMedical Center. He has a special interest inintraoperative neuromonitoring. Pediatric patientspresent unique challenges and clinical conditions whenundergoing surgery of the spine. It is important to havea good understanding of pediatric IONM whenpreparing for the CNIM exam. This lecture will providepractical information and cases of interest to all.

The Vestibular System and VNG Testing Emily Murphy, R. EEG T.Emily works at the Center for Balance Disorders atthe Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. She hasthe opportunity to work with state-of-the-artdiagnostic equipment, and will explain the way theVideo Nystagmography system tests the vestibularsystem, for patients who suffer from balancedisorders and dizziness.

Saturday, J uly 30, 2011

8:00 – 8:50 a.m.EEG in Neurofeedback: A PatientTreatment OptionDavid Cantor, PhDDid you know that EEG can be used as part of atreatment therapy, as well as a diagnostic procedure?Dr. Cantor provides care at the Psychological ServicesInstitute, offering neurofeedback and brain mapping toassist in the assessment and treatment of variousneurological disorders, including Attention DeficitDisorder, Autism and Traumatic Brain Injury. He willexplain how he uses EEG technology for treatmentapplications.

Pediatric Seizure Disorders: EEG andClinical Correlations Trevor Grishaber, R. EEG T., CLTMWorking at the Children’s Hospital of Atlanta givesTrevor the opportunity to see many unique pediatricseizure disorders. He will present a series offascinating case studies, with video and EEG. Thispromises to be a fascinating presentation, not to bemissed!

Anesthesia Issues in IONMRebecca Maki, PATeamwork and mutual understanding are the keys tosuccess for both the person delivering the anesthesia,and the IONM Technologist conducting the recordingduring surgery. Rebecca will discuss the issuesinvolved in providing safe and effective anesthesia tothe patient, while working with the IONM team topreserve essential waveforms.

The Ins and Outs of Portable PSGs Becky Appenzeller, R. EEG T., RPSGT, CNIMThe technology to record PSG parameters outside ofthe sleep lab has been in existence for some time, andhas been slowly gaining acceptance as an alternativeto the traditional PSG in specific circumstances. Beckyis past president of the BRPT, and is a highly respectedmember of the sleep technology community. She willprovide an overview of the equipment used, and theadvantages and disadvantages of providing diagnosticservices for patients in the home setting.

9:00 – 10:00 a.m.Infection Control for NeurodiagnosticProfessionals Robyn Selawkski, R. EEG T., CNIMThe recent increase in nosocomial infections that areantibiotic resistant, such as MRSA and CRE are makingheadlines! More than ever, good infection controltechniques are essential for NeurodiagnosticTechnologists! How to clean electrodes, when to usedisposable electrodes, and what to do when testing apatient with a possible diagnosis of Creutzfeldt-Jakobdisease are all important questions to be answeredduring this informative presentation.

Fits, Faints and Funny Turns Bill Tatum, MDIn the EEG Laboratory, we often see some ratherpuzzling symptoms. It can be very difficult to determinewhether such episodes are seizures or non-epilepticevents. Dr. Tatum always presents lively andfascinating lectures, so don’t miss this opportunity tosee his latest collection of quirky clinical andelectrographic events, presented with EEG samples andvideo recording.

Bumps in the Road of Spine Surgery:Reimbursement and EfficiencyDennis Turner, MDDr. Turner practices neurosurgery at Duke Medicine andthe Durham V.A. Medical Center. His presentation willprovide up-to-date information about howreimbursement for IONM services is changing, and howthis will affect our every-day practice as we monitorspine surgery cases.

Possessed by Parasomnias Lynn Trotti, MDParasomnias are the most fascinating category of sleepdisorders. Behaviors can be very dramatic and unusual.Dr. Trotti practices sleep medicine at the SleepDisorders Center at Emory. She has a wide range ofexperience treating patients with parasomnias. Duringher intriguing presentation, she will explain variousparasomnias and will include some very interestingcase studies.

10:20 – 11:20 a.m.First Contact with Leadership: EssentialSkills Dorothy J. Gaiter, R. EEG T., CNCT., MHA T.J. Amdurs, R. EEG T.Dorothy and T.J. work on the ASET ManagementCertificate Task Force. They advocate for theadvancement of technologists through professionaldevelopment. They will tell you why you need todevelop leadership skills now, to give you the edge inyour job. They will also explain which skills to targetfirst, as you work towards promotion and your futureprofessional goals.

Continuous EEG Monitoring inHypothermia Protocol Ryan Lau, R. EEG/EP T., CNIM, CLTMRyan works at the Indiana University Health CareSystem, where they have recorded EEG on over 100cases of medically induced hypothermia. Ryan willexplain the key elements of the protocol they use andpresent case studies to illustrate the various outcomesof this new treatment for cardiac arrest patients.Technologists are increasingly being asked to providecEEG during this technique, so don’t miss theopportunity to understand more about this. Therapeutichypothermia is coming to a hospital near you!

A Neurosurgeon’s Perspective: Pre-Op toPost-Op Cory Adamson, MD, PhD, MHSc, MPHDr. Adams is Chief of Neurosurgery at the Durham V.A.Medical Center. His presentation will focus on how theneurosurgeon sees the entire process of caring for thepatient, from pre-op screening and planning, to theintraoperative process, and the follow-up care in thepost-operative period. The importance of the IONMtechnologist will be evident in this interestingdiscussion, since we don’t always get to hear about ourpatients after they leave the O.R.

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NEURODIAGNOSTIC EDUCATOR’S DAY Friday, July 29 • 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.See details on page 8

SUNDOWN SEMINARSFriday, July 29 • 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.See details on page 8

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Licensure in the Sleep World: Issues andProcess Mary Mondul, R. EEG T., RPSGTLicensure has been an issue on the forefront of sleepmedicine for some time now. Various states haveenacted laws which mandate which practitioners arequalified to record sleep studies. Mary Mondul, thecurrent President of the Southern Society of ENDTechnologists will explain the political powers involvedin the governance of the practice of sleep technology.

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.Patient Centered Care: Child Life Skills inNeurodiagnostics Molly Porr, BA, Child Life SpecialistIf you do have a Child Life Department in your hospital,you know what an asset they can be to anyone whoworks with pediatric patients! Molly will explain howshe helps children get through neurodiagnosticprocedures and admission to the LTM unit at theChildren’s Hospital of Atlanta. Patient centered carehas changed the way we work with our youngestpatients, and it is essential that we understand howchildren think, so that we can provide care withcomfort, instead of stress.

ICU Clinical Correlates: EEG Patterns in theCritically Ill Suzette LaRoche, MDDr. LaRoche is nationally recognized for her work inneurological ICU care, and is involved with cEEG in theICU at Emory. She will bring her expertise to thisdiscussion about EEG patterns seen in the ICU.Thousands of critically ill patients have been admittedto the ICUs at Emory, and she will have a great varietyof EEG samples and clinical correlations to presentduring this informative lecture.

Monitoring of Prostate and otherUrogenital Surgeries Justin McLaughlin, CNIMThis presentation will provide an overview of the riskfor injury involved in this type of surgical procedure.Justin will also explain what monitoring techniques touse to detect possible nerve damage, and optimalrecording parameters.

Scoring the PSG Cindy Altman, R. EEG/EP T., RPSGTCindy is the President Elect of the BRPT, and has 30years’ experience working as a sleep technologist.Scoring is an essential skill and can be done by PSGtechnologists and often by EEG technologists to helpcover the workload of a busy sleep lab. Cindy willdemonstrate the key skills in recognizing the stages ofsleep, and scoring the PSG to prepare it forinterpretation.

1:30 – 2:25 p.m.The Trend of Trending: Quantitative EEG inthe ICU Elizabeth Gerard, MDDr. Gerard practices neurology at NorthwesternUniversity in Chicago, and covers neurophysiologyservices in the ICUs there. She uses quantitative EEGto aid in the analysis of continuous EEG in the ICU andwill explain the methodology of this technique.

Dementia Diagnostics: EEG, MRI, Causes &Clues Kimford Meador, MDDr. Meador serves as Director of the Epilepsy Center atEmory. His research interests include dementia, and hewill present an overview of the conditions which causedementia-like symptoms, and discuss the testing thathelps to sort out a final diagnosis for patients sufferingfrom changes in cognition. This will be of greatinterest to neurodiagnostic technologists, as dementiais a very common differential diagnosis when orderingan EEG.

Panel Discussion: IONM Oversight andSupervision Issues Cory Adamson, MD, PhD, MHSc, MPHCathy Boldery, R. EEG/EP T., CNIM, RPSGT, CCT Clare Gale, R. EEG/EP T., CNIMElizabeth Mullikin, R. EEG/EP T., CNIM, MPA, MA,MNM, FACHEDennis Turner, MDThis panel of IONM experts with a broad range ofrepresentation from various roles and perspectives intothe field will discuss the “hot topic” of supervision inthe O.R. Course participants are welcome to enter thisdialogue to help delineate roles and responsibilities.Issues will always arise in a dynamic environment suchas this, but some clarification will be helpful to thoseon the front-line of surgical monitoring.

The Value of Credentials in Today’s HealthCare Market Janice East, R. EEG/EP T., RPSGTThe sleep technologist is an allied health professionalworking in a competitive market. With health carereform on the horizon, earning appropriate professionalcredentials will provide better job security. Janice isthe President of the BRPT. She will explain theimportance of credentials in the 21st century.

2:30 – 4:00 p.m.The First-Ever ASET Synapse Bowl! This educational event is eligible for ASET ACE credits.We guarantee that this will offer the most fun way tolearn neurology facts! We are seeking teams toparticipate in this friendly competition. There will belots of laughter and a prize for the winning team! OurMaster of Ceremonies will present generalneurophysiology questions to the teams, and keepscore, as the teams compete. Please check the ASETwebsite annual conference tab for more information,and to register a team to participate.

Additional Events on

Friday, J uly 29, 2011

Neurodiagnostic Educator’s Day 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.We welcome Michelle Olofson, R. EEG/EP T.,RPSGT, as the new Chair of the ASET ProgramDirector’s Council. There will be three lectures ofinterest to those in allied health education in themorning, and in the afternoon, all who are involvedin education in this field are welcome to participatein an Open Forum. Representatives fromcredentialing organizations such as ABRET, the CoAEND, and ASET will be included in this discussion.This will be an opportunity for all stakeholders inneurodiagnostic education to network and shareideas as we strive to provide education for thetechnologists of the future.

SUNDOWN SEMINARS5:00 - 6:30 p.m.Sponsored by the Southern Society ofEND Technologists. (SSET)A separate registration fee is required to attendthese workshops. On-site registrations will beaccepted. There are an additional 1.5 ACE creditsawarded to those participating in a SundownSeminar Session.

• EEG Board Prep WorkshopA panel of expert faculty members will cover avariety of topics that will be helpful for thoseplanning to take Part I or Part II of the ABRETExam.

• CLTM Board Prep WorkshopThis session will provide a study guide for thosepreparing to take this advanced practice exam.

• TCD Workshop This workshop will include a presentation abouttranscranial doppler studies, with theopportunity to work hands-on with theequipment in a small group, interactive learningenvironment

• Clinical Management WorkshopA member of the Neurodiagnostic TechnologyCommunity, with experience as a lab manager,will provide helpful information to improve theskills essential to effective management, suchas communication and problem solving. Thiswill be an ideal opportunity to improve yourleadership abilities.

• NCS JeopardyThe facilitators running this Nerve ConductionLearning Lab will use an exciting andspecialized version of Jeopardy to makelearning fun!

SSET Hospitality BoothThe 2011 ASET Annual Conference is co-sponsored bythe Southern Society of ElectroneurodiagnosticTechnologists (SSET). SSET will have a special boothlocated in the conference registration foyer to serve asa point of contact for SSET members as well as toassist conferees with things to see and do in Atlanta.Maps and literature on Atlanta for your taking will beavailable as well as information on discounted pricingarranged by SSET for local tours and attractions. Ondisplay will be memorabilia and photos from SSET’spast meetings and rich history taking back to 1960.

Grassroots Watering HoleWhat is Grassroots? ASET’s grassroots campaign isan effort to proactively secure the future ofneurodiagnostic professionals by growing respectand power through numbers. Why does thisconcern you? Because as a neurodiagnosticprofessional, issues such as licensure and healthcarereform can impact your right to practiceneurodiagnostics. Stop by the Grassroots WateringHole in the Exhibit Hall to learn more about thecampaign, including the Neurodiagnostic Censusproject, and how you can get involved and advocate forthe profession. Members of the ASET GrassrootsCommittee will be on hand to answer questions, listento your concerns, and provide helpful tips and tools asto how you can participate in the census project.

SSET Annual Business MeetingThursday, July 28 • 8 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.The annual business meeting of the Southern Societyof Electroneurodiagnostic Technologists is open to allSSET members. The business meeting agenda willinclude a report by the SSET president and treasurer,approval of the 50th annual meeting minutes,installation of the new SSET officers for 2011-2012,and vendor recognition. The annual business meeting isalso the opportunity for SSET members to bring up newbusiness before the Society.

ASET Annual Business Meeting andAwards LuncheonThursday, July 28 • 12:20 p.m. – 2:10 p.m.This year’s Annual Business Meeting & AwardsLuncheon is an important event not to be missed. Inaddition to the annual reports of the ASET President,Secretary-Treasurer, and ASET Foundation Chair,several important measures will be placed before themembership for a vote, including a resolution tochange the name of the Society, to create a newEmeritus member class, and to establish the honorarydesignation of Fellow. In addition, newly electedofficers and trustees will be installed. The awardsportion of the program will include presentations of theprestigious Maureen Berkeley Memorial Award, ThedaSannit Outstanding Educator Award, Janet GhigoAward, and Distinguished Service Awards. Allconferees are invited to attend and the luncheon isincluded in the conference registration fee, but onlyActive, Associate, Student, Lifetime and designatedvoting representatives of Institutional members in goodstanding of the Society attending the meeting willconstitute the voting body.

E.T. Phone HomeThursday, July 28 • 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.Make your own first contacts, renew oldacquaintances, and explore new world equipment,supplies and services in a relaxed and casualatmosphere at the Thursday evening reception in theexhibit hall. Have fun with this year’s conference themeand come dressed as your favorite Star Wars, Star Trek,or Battlestar Galactica character, or create your ownextraterrestrial, and enjoy the fun-filled evening withyour celestial peers. A contest will be held and prizesawarded for best and most original costumes. Be sureto collect the special stars from all of the exhibitors foryour First Contact form that you will receive whenentering the reception. Then drop your completed formin the designated box for the drawing for acomplimentary full 4-day registration to the ASET 2012Annual Conference.

Light hors d’oeuvres will be served and a cash bar willbe available. The Exhibit Hall Reception is includedwith Full 4-day and Two Course Day registrations, andGuest Passes.

Last Call HospitalityFriday, July 29 • 8:30 p.m. – 10 p.m.In the spirit of true Southern hospitality, SSET ishosting this special social on Friday evening for allconferees. After dinner and before you retire for theevening, stop by for a complimentary drink ticket andnetworking. But it doesn’t end there. Bring your dancingshoes and enjoy the musical styling of The Larry GriffithBand, one of the best party bands in the Atlanta area.This event is able to be held in part with the generoussponsorship assistance to date of RhythmlinkInternational, Natus Medical Incorporated, Weaver andCompany, Cadwell Laboratories, Impulse Monitoring,Grass Technologies, ORIMtec, and the Larry HeadInstitute.

Interest Section LuncheonSaturday, July 30 • 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.From Acute/Critical Care Neurodiagnostics andComputers in the Workplace to Pediatrics andNeonatology and Polysomnography/Sleep, the ASETInterest Section briefings in ASET news and InterestSection forums on the ASET website are greatsources for information sharing and getting answersto your questions. ASET’s Interest Sections are led byhighly qualified and knowledgeable technologistswho can help address your issues and questions – aswell as direct you to other invaluable resources. Nowyou have the ability to ask questions in person at theSaturday conference luncheon. Registration is notrequired. All you need do is select the luncheon tablerepresenting the section in which you have aninterest and then share your questions, feedback,and suggestions.

NEW - Synapse BowlSaturday, July 30 • 2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.ASET’s first-ever Synapse Bowl promises to be a fun-filled event with educational value! Using a quiz bowlformat, two teams at a time will compete. Jeopardy-style questions covering neurophysiology andneurodiagnostic technology will be asked. The winningteam will go on to the next round, until thechampionship team is determined. Prizes will beawarded to the winning team.

Start putting your group together now and choose ateam name! The more areas of expertise you can coverwith your team-of-four, the stronger your team will be!Look for updates and information to register your teamon the ASET website, under the “Meetings” tab. Thedeadline for registering for the competition is June 1st!

NEW - Art Exhibition FoundationFundraiser Rather than holding a silent auction at the 2011Annual Conference, the ASET Foundation, inpartnership with SSET, will be sponsoring an ArtExhibition. Artisans from Atlanta and surroundingregions of Georgia have been invited to show theirworks in a special gallery that will be located in theexhibit hall. Art on Atlanta (www.artonatlanta.org), anon-profit organization dedicated to supporting andcultivating local Atlanta artists while financiallyassisting in the delivery of art therapy to patients withspinal cord and brain injuries also will be participatingin the exhibition. The majority of art and jewelry ondisplay will be uniquely neurology-themed and allpieces will be available for sale to conferees duringthe hours that the exhibit hall is open. Sixty percent ofthe net proceeds of the gallery sales will benefit theASET Foundation to help fund its scholarships andgrant programs, and forty percent of the net proceedswill go toward sustaining SSET’s operations.

If you would like to donate an art item for inclusion inthe galley and make available for sale to conferees,please contact Arlen Reimnitz, ASET FoundationExecutive Director, at arlen@aset.org or816.931.1120, ext. 4#.

ASET Foundation BoothThe ASET Foundation supports educationalinitiatives, programs, and special projects designedto advance and support excellence in quality patientcare by providing resources to neurodiagnosticstudents and professionals to enhance knowledge,understanding, and skills in the field. Make plans tostop by the ASET Foundation booth in the Exhibit Hallto learn more about the programs and projects inneed of funding. Donor contribution forms will beavailable. All donations to the Foundation are taxdeductible from your income in the year they aredonated. Emphasis from all contributions are placedon the ASET Scholarship Fund, CurriculumDevelopment Fund, and general operating costs,followed by supplemental funding of theFoundation’s named funds.

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Volunteer and LeadershipDevelopment BoothVisit the ASET Volunteer Leadership & DevelopmentCommittee booth in the exhibit hall for informationon how you can become more involved with yourprofessional organization. Find out what committeesand task forces are in need of your expertise and amatch for your interest areas. Be part of the teamthat is leading the neurodiagnostic profession intothe future. Member volunteer sign-up forms will beavailable.

NEW - Vendor ShowcaseThursday, July 28 • 7 a.m. – 8 a.m.Friday, July 29 • 7 a.m. – 8 a.m.This year we are offering a special vendor showcase,where exhibitors will be giving 15-minutedemonstrations and Q&A about their new products andequipment. The schedule of vendor presentations willbe published in the on-site conference program. Soplan on grabbing your breakfast in the conferenceregistration foyer and then make your way into theexhibit hall for these lively industry presentations.

NEW - Local Activities and ToursSSET has arranged for discounted tickets to the Worldof Coca-Cola, Zoo Atlanta, and the Georgia Aquarium.With 60,000 square feet for you to explore, the Worldof Coca-Cola features more than 1,200 artifacts fromaround the world that, until now, have never beendisplayed to the public before. Around every corneryou’ll experience something new and inviting. You’llsee great interactive exhibits such as a thrilling, multi-sensory 4-D movie and a fully functioning bottling line.And of course, a World of Coca-Cola favorite-thetasting experience, will give you a refreshingopportunity to sample over 60 different beverages fromaround the world. All this and much more make theWorld of Coca-Cola a unique and must-see Atlantaexperience! A visit of the entire attraction is estimatedto last an average of 90 minutes. Zoo Atlanta is a 40-acre wildlife park with over 1,000 animals of 250species from around the world. Located in historicGrant Park, visit Zoo Atlanta to meet giant pandas, LunLun, Yang Yang and their cubs among many otherexciting animals. Get wild at one of Atlanta's mostloved institutions, and enjoy unique events andentertaining programs about animals and theenvironment. Georgia Aquarium is the world's largestand most engaging aquarium. Located in downtownAtlanta next to the World of Coca-Cola, the aquariumcontains more than 8 million gallons of water and moremarine water and aquatic life than any other aquarium.

You can get further information on these attractionsand how to qualify for discounted tickets at the SSETHospitality Booth located in the conferenceregistration foyer.

Buddy System for First-Time AttendeesThe ASET Annual Conference offers a tremendouseducation, training, and networking environment. Butwith so many courses, presentations, and activities tochoose from, it also can be a little daunting andperplexing if you have never before attended the event.To help first time attendees maneuver their way

through the conference and to get the most out of theevent, we are again orchestrating the “buddy system”for the 2011 Annual Conference.

First-time attendees to the conference as identified onthe conference registration form will be paired withseasoned ASET conferees. No more than three newattendees will be paired with each conference veteran.First-time attendees will be notified by e-mail of thename and contact information of the buddy with whomthey have been paired. Pairs are encouraged tocommunicate in advance of the conference to identifycourses and areas of interest as well as what theyhope to take away from the conference. First-timeattendees registered for either the full four-day event orjust the General Session will receive instructions formeeting up with their buddies on-site on Wednesday,July 27, before the start of the General Session. First-time attendees registered for the two course days onlywill receive instructions for meeting up with theirbuddies on-site on Friday morning, July 29, before thestart of the courses.

Individuals who have not attended an ASET annualconference in recent years are invited to also be pairedwith a buddy. If you are interested in taking advantageof this service, simply send an e-mail to info@aset.orgwith “Need a Buddy” as the subject line after you havesubmitted your conference registration form.

Exhibit Hall THURSDAY, JULY 289:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.; 2:15 – 5 p.m.

FRIDAY, JULY 298 a.m. – noon; 1 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.The Annual Conference exhibit showcases leadingcompanies providing services, supplies andequipment for neurodiagnostics. More than 30companies have signed up to date, many of whichwill be first-time exhibitors at the ASET event. Non-competing hours are built into the conferenceschedule to guarantee you time to meet withvendors without missing the education sessions.

Partial list of companies that will beexhibiting:

ABRETAd-Tech Medical Instrument CorporationAMBU, Inc.ASNMAureus Medical GroupBarnes-Jewish HospitalBlackrock Neuro MedCadwell LaboratoriesCareFusionClinical NeurodiagnosticsDIGITRACE IncorporatedEvokes, Inc.Faith Medical, Inc.Grass Technologies, An Astro-Med, Inc.SubsidiaryISNRLarry Head InstituteLifelines Neurodiagnostic Systems, Inc.Lippincott Williams & WilkinsMavidonNatus Medical IncorporatedNeuro Matrix GroupNihon Kohden AmericaORIMtecPMT CorporationRhythmlink InternationalRochester Electro-Medical, IncSentient Medical, Inc.SOMNOmedics GermanyUPMCWeaver & Co.

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Message from theMother Ship to all Aliensabout their mission:

Message #1Find the gene that isassociated in humans withan inherited neurocutaneoussyndrome characterized by aspectrum of signs and symptoms includingneurological disorders, multisystem tumorgrowth, and dermatological manifestations.

Check the ASET website, ASET Facebook pageand Twitter tweets for additional clues to locatethe information you need. Upload your findingsto the Mother Ship in the ASET Learning Portal.Keep alert for additional instructions.

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General Information

CONFIRMATION NOTICERegistrations are normally processed within sevenbusiness days of receipt. A confirmation letter will beemailed once the registration has been processed.Please bring a copy of your registration confirmationwith you to the pre-registration booth.

Pre-registration will be open during thefollowing hours:

Wednesday: July 27th . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.Thursday: July 28th. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.Friday: July 29th . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.Saturday: July 30th . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

REGISTRATION POLICIES• Participants are urged to register online at

www.aset.org.• To register, payment must accompany your

registration form. No registrations will beprocessed without payment.

• The full meeting registration fee includes a flashdrive containing the course-days handouts,attendance and tickets to the general session,course learning labs, exhibit hall receptionThursday evening, and food functions, Thursdaythrough Saturday.

• Registration fees for one or two-day attendanceincludes a flash drive containing the course-dayshandouts, admittance to general session orcourses for the day registered, and applicablefood functions, including the exhibit hall openingreception.

• Guest meal package includes admittance to theexhibit hall reception and lunch, Thursdaythrough Saturday.

• Only those individuals who are registered andhave an unaltered badge may attend ASETevents, including spouses.

• Additional fees apply for the Sundown Seminars;refer to the meeting registration form foradditional details.

• Attendees who lose their badge may be subjectto a replacement fee.

CANCELLATION POLICIES• All cancellations must be made in writing and

must be mailed, faxed or emailed to the ASETExecutive Office.

• Written notice of cancellation received by ASETon or before June 27, 2011, will result in a refundof fees paid less a $50 processing fee. There willbe no refunds for cancellations received afterJune 27, 2011.

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITSASET continuing education credits will be awarded toparticipants. Approximately 3.5 ACE credits will beawarded for Wednesday, 7.0 for Thursday, 7.0 forFriday and 5.75 credits for Saturday. The SundownSeminars will be awarded approximately 1.5 credits.You can earn up to 24.75 ACE Credits during thisconference. Such crediting, however, should not beconstrued by program participants as an endorsementof any type of instruments or supplies mentioned orinvolved in these presentations.

RECOMMENDED ATTIREBusiness casual attire is strongly encouraged. Pleasedress comfortably to create the best learningenvironment. The July average daily high in Atlantais 89 degrees. Temperatures at night average around71 degrees. Please note, the meeting rooms may becooler than expected, we suggest dressing in layersand bring a light jacket or sweater to keep youcomfortable.

SPECIAL ASSISTANCE NEEDSIf you require special assistance or dietaryconsideration, please complete the applicablesection on the conference registration form, or callthe ASET Executive Office at 816.931.1120 or e-mailinfo@aset.org.

HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS ANDRESERVATIONSAll events will be held at:

Hilton Atlanta225 Courtland St. NEAtlanta, GA 30303404.659.2000www.hilton.com Reservations are to be made directly with the hotelbefore July 1, 2011, to secure the special conferencerate of $150, single or double occupancy, per night. Anyreservations made after July 1st, will be on a space-available basis, and may not qualify for the conferencerate. Room rates are subject to applicable local taxes.Check-in time is 3 p.m. and checkout is 11 a.m. Reservations can be made by calling 404.659.2000,mention that you are with the ASET conference tobook the negotiated rate.For your convenience, you can make yourreservations online. Visit the ASET website, and clickon Attendee Information under the AnnualConference section of the Meetings tab. You will bedirected to the Hilton Atlanta reservation pagedefaulted to the 2011 ASET Annual Conference andthe conference group rate.

TRANSPORTATIONParking – • On-site parking: $21 daily• Valet parking: $28 dailyLocal Ground Transportation – This hotel does notprovide shuttle service from the airport. Travel bytaxi from the Hartsfield Jackson International Airportto the Hilton Atlanta downtown for approximately$30 (one-way). You can also travel to the hotel bysubway (MARTA) for around $1.75 (one-way)

GETTING EMPLOYER SUPPORT TO ATTEND THE ASET 2011 ANNUAL CONFERENCEIn the last several years travel and trainingbudgets have been reduced and some hospitalsor healthcare facilities are experiencing strictfinancial constraints. The four days duringASET's 2011 Annual Conference will be themost cost-effective professional developmentchoice you can make all year.

Here are some additional tips ongetting employer support for attendingASET's 2011 Annual Conference.• Focus on how your attendance at the

conference will benefit the lab as a wholeand the valuable information you will bringback.

• Explain what you will get from attending,such as continuing education credits (ACECredits); a full 4-day registration is worth 23ACE Credits!

• Offer to deliver a short presentation andQ&A to your co-workers on what youlearned at the conference.

• As an attendee you will be provided a flashdrive with all of the course handouts, offerto share this material with your colleagues.

• Review the course schedule in advance andexplain what you plan to attend, and howthey will help you and your facility.

• Offer to share a hotel room with anotherattendee in order to decrease expenses.

• Be prepared with a plan for who will coveryour work while you are away.

• Plan ahead to make sure you get registeredat the discounted rate. The last day for theearly-bird rate is June 1st.

402 East Bannister Road, Suite A • Kansas City, MO 64131-3019www.aset.org

Tips for making the most out of your Annual Conferenceexperience…There are so many choices when you look at the ASET annualconference schedule! If you really want to make the most out of yourtime at this conference, it will take some forethought and planning.We have included descriptions of each lecture to help youunderstand the content of each talk. Here are some helpful hints:

� Plan your daily schedule before you arriveTake a look at all the subjects offered and highlight those that willhelp you the most in advancing your career. People tend tochoose topics that are familiar to them, when exploring newterritory is often more interesting and may help you develop newskills. If you need a break from technical topics, try one of thelectures in the Trends in Neurodiagnostics Course.

� Take a look at the handout selection in advanceThe handouts will be available on our website to attendees whohave registered for the courses, a week or two in advance of theconference. This will help you get a better idea of what thelectures will cover. When you arrive at the conference this year,you will receive a flash drive with all of the handouts from all of thecourses; as part of ASET’s green initiative, printed handouts willnot be available. So you will need to download the handouts andbring them with you to the conference if you want to referencethem or follow along with the presentation.

first contactASET 2011 ANNUALCONFERENCEJULY 27-30, 2011HILTON ATLANTA, ATLANTA, GA

Presented by the American Society of Electroneurodiagnostic Technologists, Inc.

Co-sponsored by Southern Society of Electroneurodiagnostic Technologists