Workshops

Objectives: "After attending this workshop the registrant should be able to…"

Above the clavicle blocks (sold out)
• Review the anatomy relevant to brachial plexus blocks placed above the clavicle
• Understand the complications and side effects inherent to these blocks
• Learn the techniques for successfully performing interscalene and intersternocleidomastiod blocks

Variations of the supraclavicular block (sold out)
• Review brachial plexus anatomy relevant to supraclavicular block
• Understand the complications and side effects inherent to this block
• Learn the various techniques that have been described for the supraclavicular approach to the brachial plexus

Below the clavicle blocks (sold out)
• Review the anatomy relevant to brachial plexus blocks placed below the clavicle
• Understand the complications and side effects inherent to these blocks
• Learn the techniques for successfully performing infraclavicular and axillary blocks

Continuous upper extremity blocks (sold out)
• Review issues relevant to continuous catheter techniques - anatomy, dosing, infusion rates, etc.
• Observe examples of various equipment systems available for the placement of continuous catheters
• Learn various techniques for placing and optimizing the position of brachial plexus catheters

Femoral / Sciatic / Obturator blocks (sold out)
• Review the anatomy relevant to lumbar and lumbosacral plexus blocks
• Understand the complications and side effects inherent to these blocks
• Learn the techniques for successfully performing femoral, sciatic, and obturator blocks

Popliteal fossa / Sapenous / Ankle blocks (sold out)
• Review the anatomy relevant to lower extremity blocks placed below the knee
• Understand the complications and side effects inherent to these blocks
• Learn the techniques for successfully performing popliteal fossa, saphenous, and ankle blocks

Continuous lower extremity blocks
• Review issues relevant to continuous catheter techniquesanatomy, dosing, infusion rates, etc.
• Observe examples of various equipment systems available for the placement of continuous catheters
• Learn various techniques for placing and optimizing the position of lumbar and lumbosacral plexus catheters

Psoas compartment blocks (sold out)

• Review the anatomy relevant to lumbar plexus block via the psoas approach
• Understand the complications and side effects inherent to this block
• Learn the techniques for successfully performing single shot and continuous psoas compartment blocks

Paravertebral and intercostal blocks (sold out)
• Review the anatomy relevant to truncal blocks
• Understand the complications and side effects inherent to these blocks
• Learn the techniques for successfully performing paravertebral and intercostal blocks

Thoracic and cervical epidural blocks (sold out)
• Review the anatomy relevant to central neuraxis blocks placed at the cervical and thoracic levels
• Understand the complications and side effects inherent to these blocks, including proper selection and dosing of local anesthetics and opioids
• Learn the techniques for successfully performing cervical and thoracic epidural blocks

Combined spinal-epidural blocks for OB and beyond
• Observe examples of various equipment systems available for combined spinal-epidural blocks
• Understand the complications and side effects inherent to this technique
• Learn the techniques for successfully performing combined spinal-epidural blocks

Regional anesthesia teaching aidssimulators, models, and CD-ROMS
• Observe and discuss various examples of teaching aids specifically designed for learning regional anesthesia
• Understand the advantages and limitations of these various options