Guest guest Posted June 18, 2003 Report Share Posted June 18, 2003 I did some research before my surgery ( 4-25-03). The internet stated that only about 5% of the surgeons use the monitor. I'm not so sure about that. My ENT surgeon uses it. On my operative report he refers to how he used it all throughout my surgery. I came out just fine. I believe it is just another insurance for the patient. A Doctor can think he is not close to the nerve when in all actuality he is. Personally, I would push for the use of it. If a Doc becomes insulted over you bringing this up, that would be a red flag for me! Diane TT 4-25-03 Follicular Ca 3.0 cm. WBS & RAI 6-16-03 (just got home yesterday) !!! <smile> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 18, 2003 Report Share Posted June 18, 2003 I did some research before my surgery ( 4-25-03). The internet stated that only about 5% of the surgeons use the monitor. I'm not so sure about that. My ENT surgeon uses it. On my operative report he refers to how he used it all throughout my surgery. I came out just fine. I believe it is just another insurance for the patient. A Doctor can think he is not close to the nerve when in all actuality he is. Personally, I would push for the use of it. If a Doc becomes insulted over you bringing this up, that would be a red flag for me! Diane TT 4-25-03 Follicular Ca 3.0 cm. WBS & RAI 6-16-03 (just got home yesterday) !!! <smile> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 18, 2003 Report Share Posted June 18, 2003 I don't want to start an argument over nerve monitors...but I find it interesting that they let you know when the nerve is being irritated...like nudged. Or cut. But, yes...a doc who is insulted by you asking about it should be shot! ****************************************************** My husband has earned his right to be called a Marine. He has been tested and not found lacking... May I be found as worthy of the title Marine Wife. Re: Nerve monitor > I did some research before my surgery ( 4-25-03). The internet stated > that only about 5% of the surgeons use the monitor. I'm not so sure about > that. My ENT surgeon uses it. On my operative report he refers to how he used it > all throughout my surgery. I came out just fine. I believe it is just > another insurance for the patient. A Doctor can think he is not close to the nerve > when in all actuality he is. Personally, I would push for the use of it. If > a Doc becomes insulted over you bringing this up, that would be a red flag > for me! > > Diane > TT 4-25-03 Follicular Ca 3.0 cm. > WBS & RAI 6-16-03 (just got home yesterday) !!! <smile> > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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