Course Description:

This course is organised by the ultrasound user interest group of ESRA UK & I Zone (RAGBI) in conjunction with SonoSite Ltd for the advanced training in ultrasound guided regional anaesthetic techniques.

The two-day advanced practical course is aimed at anaesthetists already proficient in regional anaesthesia and comprises of didactic lectures on ultrasound anatomy and regional anaesthetic techniques. It includes practical workshops on brachial plexus and abdominal blocks.

Topics covered will include regional techniques for upper and lower limb surgery and neuraxial blocks.

Pre-course material to be sent 2-3 weeks prior to the course - including US physics, anatomy of the brachial / lumber plexus, plus a pre-course questionnaire and MCQ's. Post course questionnaire - 30 days.

Participants are limited to 24, with 8 ultrasound machines available to allow intensive training in ultrasound techniques and US guided needle placement of in-vitro models.

CPD Accreditation available.

Dates:

June 22-23, 2009

Location:

Brighton & Sussex Medical School
Medical School Building
Biology Road
University of Sussex
Falmer, Brighton BN1 9PX

Registration Fee:

£350.00, includes VAT, refreshments, lunch plus Ultrasound Guidance for Nerve Blocks: Principles and Practical Implementation book by Prof Peter Marhofer.
h4. To Register:

Website: education@sonosite.com