Minimum standards for electromyography in Canada: A statement of the Canadian Society of Clinical Neurophysiologists

Background: Electromyography (EMG) is a widely used diagnostic technique fo r disorders of the nervous system, The Canadian Society of Clinical Neuroph ysiologists (CSCN) promotes the education, evaluation and standards of EMG in Canada. A statement of practice standards was needed to clarify the posi tion of the CSCN on several issues relevant to the practice of EMG. Methods and Results: A subcommittee of the CSCN reviewed current patterns of pract ice and established guidelines for review by the CSCN. The guidelines devel oped by the subcommittee were reviewed by the CSCN and adopted as recommend ations for EMG practice. The subcommittee was charged with formulation of a document for publication. Conclusions: This document deals with minimum st andards for electromyographer education, laboratory operation, equipment an d a variety of special circumstances relevant to the practice of EMG. The s tandards can be adopted by EMG laboratories to guide quality assurance.