Chapter 12: Barrow Neurological Institute Videos Flashcards
Where is the Barrow Neurological Institute located?
St. Joseph’s Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona
How long has Barrow Neurological Institute been established for?
50 years
What is the mission of the Barrow Neurological Institute?
Improving the health of our brains, spines, and our entire nervous system
Who is the center named after?
Muhammed Ali Parkinson Center
What is the prized possession of Barrow Neurological Institute?
Cyberknife
What does the Cyberknife do?
never makes a cut; computers control the robot and let it aim precise amounts of radiation at tumors inside a person’s head or other parts of the body
What is Mission Control?
listens and gathers massive amounts of information about brain waves and other vital signs; treat and prevent seizures and has an answer why it occurs
What is the Telepresence Teaching center?
doctors and medical students share and explore new ideas and actual surgeries with the latest audio and video.
What is the 3 legged stool of Barrow Neurological Institute?
research, clinical, and teaching
Who is Dr. Michael T. Lawton?
CEO of BNI
What are some examples of the daily teaching routes Barrow Neurological Institute takes?
spend chunks of time reviewing cases, game tape/ video from the operating room, strategizing best approaches and how to manage and how to recommend things to patients etc.
What do residents have that makes them unique?
A higher degree of autonomy and independece
Who is Dr. Scott Brigeman?
PGY-5 Resident
What is are examples of independence shown by residents in Barrow Neurological Institute?
Heavily involved in all the clinical duties in day 1
Taking responsibility for the patient from day one
Doing everything by yourself like draping the patient
How does having all the residents in one institution impact the residents?
Fosters connections by working together everyday
Who is Dr. Clint Morgan
PGY-5 resident
What abilities does residents obtain as stated by Dr. Clint?
The ability of self-aware and know limits and develop surgical skills
How do uncomfortable situations form residents to become better surgeons according to Dr. Scott Brigeman?
much better grasp of things and handling it
Who is Dr. Ben Hendricks?
PGY-5 Resident
According to Dr. Ben Hendricks, which is their training the top?
technical training from the basics
Who is Dr. Joelle Hartke?
PGY-2 resident
How long is an intern in the operating room for?
3 weeks
According to Dr. Joelle Hartke, how indepedent are residents when doing their clinical cases?
Majority is by yourself; attending helps with critical portion
Who is Dr. Francisco Ponce?
Director of the Barrow Neurosurgery Residency Program
