Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Aneurysm IV: Nursing Management01:22

Aneurysm IV: Nursing Management

16
Vigilant monitoring for aneurysm rupture is essential for patients undergoing aortic surgery.Preoperative Nursing ManagementContinuously monitor the patient for manifestations of aneurysm rupture, such as pallor, weakness, tachycardia, hypotension, abdominal, back, groin, or periumbilical pain, changes in consciousness, and a pulsating abdominal mass. Regularly assess the patient's peripheral pulses.Instruct the patient to consume a clear liquid diet the day before surgery and administer...
16
Guidelines and Strategies for Safe Computer Charting01:18

Guidelines and Strategies for Safe Computer Charting

861
The guidelines and strategies provided by the American Nurses Association (ANA) and the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) offer essential principles for ensuring safe and secure computer charting systems in healthcare settings. Let's break down each recommendation:
Maintain Confidentiality and Security:
861
Psychosurgery01:30

Psychosurgery

96
Psychosurgery, the surgical alteration or permanent removal of brain tissue to alleviate severe psychological conditions, stands as one of the most radical and controversial treatments in the history of mental health care. Its development and application have evolved significantly, marked by dramatic shifts in scientific understanding and ethical perspectives.
Historical Development of Psychosurgery
In the 1930s, Portuguese neurologist Antonio Egas Moniz introduced a surgical procedure designed...
96
Local Anesthetics: Clinical Application as Spinal Anesthesia01:11

Local Anesthetics: Clinical Application as Spinal Anesthesia

740
Spinal anesthetics are given during lower abdomen and limb surgeries to block sensory and motor neurons. They are administered in the mid to low lumbar regions, primarily acting on the cauda equina's nerve roots. The blockade level depends on the local anesthetic (LA) concentration. Usually, low LA concentrations are sufficient to block sensory fibers, while only high LA concentrations block motor fibers. Other factors like injection volume and speed, the patient's posture, and the drug...
740

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Mind the gap: An embedding guide to safely travel in sequence space.

PLoS computational biology·2026
Same author

A Case Report of an Upper Cervical Spine Osteolipoma With Unusual Clinical Presentation.

Cureus·2026
Same author

Tumor-to-Tumor Metastasis Involving Vestibular Schwannoma: Case Report and Literature Review.

Otology & neurotology : official publication of the American Otological Society, American Neurotology Society [and] European Academy of Otology and Neurotology·2026
Same author

Neuromodulation for treatment resistant autism: systematic review.

Journal of clinical neuroscience : official journal of the Neurosurgical Society of Australasia·2026
Same author

Clinical and radiological outcomes of orbital metastases treated with stereotactic radiosurgery: a single-institution retrospective series and review of the literature.

Journal of neurosurgery·2026
Same author

Peripheral neural crest tumor brain metastases management: a single-institution retrospective study.

Journal of neuro-oncology·2025

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Aug 24, 2025

Minimally Invasive Treatment for Thoracolumbar Burst Fracture Using Sagittal Alignment Screws and A Trauma Reduction Device
04:19

Minimally Invasive Treatment for Thoracolumbar Burst Fracture Using Sagittal Alignment Screws and A Trauma Reduction Device

Published on: November 8, 2024

552

Encrypted smartphone text messaging between spine surgeons may reduce after-hours surgery.

Amit R Persad1, Rosalie Mercure-Cyr1, Michael Spiess2

  • 1Division of Neurosurgery, Royal University Hospital, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, 103 Hospital Drive, Saskatoon, SK, S7N 0W8, Canada.

European Spine Journal : Official Publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society
|October 20, 2022
PubMed
Summary

Implementing a cross-platform messaging system (CPMS) for spine surgeons reduced after-hours surgeries and their length. This collaborative approach improved decision-making for non-elective procedures.

Keywords:
Adverse eventAfter-hoursOutcomeQuality careSpine surgeryWhatsApp

More Related Videos

Intraoperative Ultrasound in Spinal Surgery
05:53

Intraoperative Ultrasound in Spinal Surgery

Published on: August 17, 2022

4.8K
A Teleoperated Robotic System-Assisted Percutaneous Transiliac-Transsacral Screw Fixation Technique
05:57

A Teleoperated Robotic System-Assisted Percutaneous Transiliac-Transsacral Screw Fixation Technique

Published on: January 6, 2023

2.4K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Aug 24, 2025

Minimally Invasive Treatment for Thoracolumbar Burst Fracture Using Sagittal Alignment Screws and A Trauma Reduction Device
04:19

Minimally Invasive Treatment for Thoracolumbar Burst Fracture Using Sagittal Alignment Screws and A Trauma Reduction Device

Published on: November 8, 2024

552
Intraoperative Ultrasound in Spinal Surgery
05:53

Intraoperative Ultrasound in Spinal Surgery

Published on: August 17, 2022

4.8K
A Teleoperated Robotic System-Assisted Percutaneous Transiliac-Transsacral Screw Fixation Technique
05:57

A Teleoperated Robotic System-Assisted Percutaneous Transiliac-Transsacral Screw Fixation Technique

Published on: January 6, 2023

2.4K

Area of Science:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Surgical Outcomes
  • Health Informatics

Background:

  • After-hours non-elective spine surgery is linked to higher patient morbidity.
  • Effective surgical decision-making is crucial for optimizing patient care and outcomes.
  • Collaborative input from experienced colleagues can enhance decision-making processes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of a cross-platform messaging system (CPMS) on after-hours spine procedures.
  • To determine if shared decision-making via CPMS affects the number and type of emergency spine surgeries.
  • To assess the influence of technology-facilitated collaboration on surgical scheduling and resource utilization.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of after-hours spine surgeries over three distinct periods.
  • Comparison of surgery volume, type, and duration before and after CPMS implementation.
  • Qualitative analysis of CPMS transcripts to assess surgeon agreement on treatment plans.

Main Results:

  • A significant decrease in the mean number of after-hours spine surgeries per month (10.83 to 7.58; p=0.014).
  • A reduction in the total monthly length of after-hours surgeries (41.82 to 25.37 h/month; p=0.001).
  • High overall agreement (74.3%) among surgeons regarding treatment plans, particularly for urgent cases.

Conclusions:

  • Prospective collaborative decision-making using CPMS can decrease the volume of after-hours spine surgeries.
  • Utilizing CPMS for joint decision-making may reduce the complexity and resource demands of emergency spine procedures.
  • Technology-enabled communication enhances surgical care quality and efficiency for non-elective cases.