6th Ultrasound Guided Regional Anesthesia Workshop

Course Description: Upon completion of this program the learner will be able to:

Discuss gross anatomy of peripheral nerves of upper/lower limbs, relevant for regional anesthesia
Discuss the basic principles of using ultrasound machines for regional anesthesia
Identify peripheral nerves in upper/lower limbs using ultrasound and stimulation techniques
Identify peripheral nerves and describe the technique for performing ultrasound guided rescue blocks
Discuss the use of continuous peripheral nerve catheters for regional anesthesia
Discuss the use of continuous peripheral nerve catheters for post-operative pain management
Perform tunneling of the catheters
Discuss complications of regional anesthesia
Discuss methods of optimal pain management after removal of nerve catheters
Identify the classic landmarks and have basic knowledge in the ultrasound assisted nerve blocks in children
Perform the most commonly used nerve blocks in children and discuss indications and safety issues related to regional anesthesia in children
Describe current trends for performing regional anesthesia in the pediatric population
Perform hydro-dissection and identify spread of local anesthetic around the nerves
Explain ethical issues for regional anesthesia