What is the suggested rate of stimulation for intraoperative posterior tibial nerve evoked potential monitoring?

The correct suggested rate of stimulation for intraoperative posterior tibial nerve evoked potential monitoring is indeed within the range of 2 to 10 per second. This lower rate of stimulation is beneficial because it allows for optimal recording of the evoked potentials without inducing muscle artifacts or significant fatigue in the nervous system response.

Using a lower stimulation rate ensures that the responses from the posterior tibial nerve are clear and distinct, facilitating accurate monitoring during surgical procedures. Rapid stimulation, like that found in the other suggested rates, can lead to overlapping responses or even loss of distinguishable signals, which could compromise the effectiveness of neurophysiological monitoring. Thus, the appropriateness of 2 to 10 pulses per second is pivotal in achieving reliable results during intraoperative monitoring.