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Intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring and testing are used in surgical procedures that place the nervous system at risk or that require identification, mapping, or testing of neural structures. Monitoring the function of neural structures at risk provides an early warning system that can prevent neurological complications by identifying impending damage and alerting the surgeon so that corrective action can be taken. While a trained and certified IONM technologist performs the procedure in the operating room, interpretation of the data and recommendations are provided by a neurologist trained in neurophysiology and intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring. Feedback regarding testing or significant changes in data must be communicated to the surgeon without delay so that this information can be used to change or guide the surgical approach; therefore, interpretation and communication must occur in real time.