Regional Anesthesia Course
Type of Course
Short Course
Faculty Type
Senior Anesthetists
Duration
1 Day
Terminal Objective
To learn the principles of central neuraxial and peripheral nerve blocks
Learning Outcomes
- To know the indications for regional anaesthesia
- To know how to use ultrasound for regional anatomy
- To acquire hands-on practice for giving regional blocks
Course suitable for Anesthesia Trainees, Intensivists, Emergency Physicians
Key Topics
Physics of Ultrasound Imaging for Regional Techniques
Knobology, Demonstration on Subject of Adjusting Depth, Gain, Contrast
Probe Handling – Steadying Hand, Tilting
Upper Limb Blocks
Lower Limb Blocks
Trunk Blocks
Neuraxial Blocks
Practice with Phantom (Topics 4-8 will consist of lectures on Sonoanatomy and Block Techniques, followed by demonstration and hands-on practice on volunteers)
Certification