Multi-modal pain management techniques including ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia are being increasingly utilized outside of the operating room environment. This one-day interactive course is designed for individuals who wish to learn and gain confidence in performing the highest yield nerve blocks in the ED through a combination of didactic lectures and hands-on training. Participants will practice fundamental skills to safely and confidently utilize ultrasound guided regional anesthesia. Topics will include blocks for both pain control and procedural anesthesia.
Course Details:
Focused Overview and Introduction to Nerve Blocks
Review of High Yield Nerve Blocks and Techniques Utilized in the ED
Neck/Truncal Blocks
Upper Extremity Blocks
Lower Extremity Blocks
Small Group Guided Practice Sessions on Models and Simulators
Learn Proper Ultrasound Probe Positioning and Identify Relevant Anatomical Landmarks for each Nerve Block
Practice Critical Skill Sets Needed to Perform Nerve Blocks in the Clinical Setting in Pain Management of Patients
Who should attend? Individuals finding this course content valuable may include but are not limited to emergency medicine, anesthesia, surgical specialties, internal medicine, family medicine, critical care physicians, hospitalists and advanced practice providers working in acute and procedural care areas.