International Congress Of Clinical Neurophysiology Research Articles

Nonconvulsive seizures and nonconvulsive status epilepticus in the neuro ICU should or should not be treated aggressively: A debate

This article presents a “debate” about the appropriate level of aggressiveness of treatment for nonconvulsive status epilepticus (NCSE), held at the International Congress of Clinical Neurophysiology in Washington D.C. on 4 May 2018. The proposition for discussion was “Nonconvulsive seizures and status epilepticus in the intensive care unit should be treated aggressively.” Dr. Andrea O. Rossetti from Lausanne, Switzerland, spoke in support of the proposition and Dr. Lawrence J. Hirsch from New Haven, Connecticut, discussed reasons for rejecting the proposal. Dr. Frank W. Drislane from Boston, Massachusetts, was asked by the conference organizers to add comments and perspective.

S186. History of clinicalneurophysiology in Morocco: From an integrated unit in neurology to an independent structure of neurophysiological explorations

Introduction Neurophysiology is a young discipline in Morocco. The first department of Neurophysiology was created in 2003 in Rabat. It is the fruit of the collaboration of the various factors of neurosciences as well clinical as fundamental. The objective of this study is to describe the evolution of clinical neurophysiology and its future prospects within the International Federation of Neurophysiology. Methods The first department of neurology in Morocco was created in 1978 by two doctors trained in hospitals in France. This unit dedicated to neurological diseases was established at the University Hospital of Rabat, the first teaching university hospital in Morocco. Currently, there are 160 qualified neurologists in Morocco. Indeed, for clinical neurophysiology as an independent department of neurology, started in 2003 in Rabat. This department was followed by the creation of another service within the Rabat University Military Teaching Hospital. Some hospitals integrate neurophysiological explorations in a department of general clinical explorations as in Fez, while others keep them attached to neurology services “Marrakech, Oujda, Casablanca …”. Results The Clinical Neurophysiology Service in Rabat has two EEG video rooms, two EEG rooms, two EMG rooms and one EP room. The military structure also has a study unit for sleep disorders. Many programs, besides routine activities, have taken place. Thanks to the contacts maintained with the Executive Committee of the International Federation of Clinical Neurophysiology at the International Congress of Clinical Neurophysiology in Berlin in 2014, an Association named “MOROCCAN SOCIETY OF NEUROPHYSIOLOGY” non-profit organization in accordance with the provisions of the Moroccan law was created with a seat based in the city of Marrakech where the first Moroccan congress of neurophysiology was held in 2016 and the second jointly with the First African Congress and MENA of clinical neurophysiology in Rabat in 2017, without taking into account the practical workshops of ENMG and in EEG. Conclusion The future of the SMNP crystallizes from its main objectives: Participate in the promotion of neurophysiology, Establish links of mutual aid, friendship and exchange of experience between its members and finally contribute to the improvement the exercise of neurophysiological techniques whether in the experimental or clinical field in Morocco. Achieving these goals will continually require the support of the International Federation of Neurophysiology.

30th International Congress of Clinical Neurophysiology

30th International Congress of Clinical Neurophysiology

IFCN young investigator awards for the 30th International Congress of Clinical Neurophysiology, Berlin, 2014

IFCN young investigator awards for the 30th International Congress of Clinical Neurophysiology, Berlin, 2014

Call for Abstracts to the 29th International Congress of Clinical Neurophysiology

Call for Abstracts to the 29th International Congress of Clinical Neurophysiology

Call for Abstracts to the 29th International Congress of Clinical Neurophysiology

Call for Abstracts to the 29th International Congress of Clinical Neurophysiology

Call for Abstracts to the 29th International Congress of Clinical Neurophysiology

Call for Abstracts to the 29th International Congress of Clinical Neurophysiology