Ultrasound Guided Regional Anaesthesia Course

Learn more about the Ultrasound Guided Regional Anaesthesia Course

Use ultrasound to safely guide regional anaesthesia & reduce complications.

Objectives

On completion of this two-day clinically focused ultrasound program, learners will:

Describe a plan for troubleshooting image optimisation using the various probe moves and ultrasound machine setting adjustments
Use a structured sonographic technique to identify key anatomical landmarks for the performance of the following regional blocks:
- knee - femoral, adductor canal, genicular, iPACK
- hip - suprainguinal fascia iliaca, PENG
- shoulder - interscalene brachial plexus, infraclavicular brachial plexus, suprascapular/axillary nerve
- trunk - TAP, erector spinae, serratus, PECS
Describe optimum patient positioning and needle approach for each of the regional blocks for knee, hip, shoulder and truncal surgeries
Demonstrate ultrasound guided needle placement in-plane and out-of-plane on ultrasound phantoms
Discuss how to avoid common complications of ultrasound guided regional blocks

CME recognition

16.5 CPD hours

Zedu ultrasound courses carry ACRRM CPD accreditation - this is an accredited activity for the 2023 - 2025 triennium.

Zedu ultrasound training courses are recognised for CPD by ANZCA

CPD Short Format Learning

RACGP regional anaesthesia ultrasound CPD activity approved - Zedu CPD Accredited Activity

Features

Modules (total) 7
Skill level All
Duration (days) 2
Lectures (hours) 3.75
Scan time (hours) 9.0
Clinician Virtual
Zedu redo Yes

Class times

Day 1: 0830 – 1700

Day 2: 0900 – 1700

Modules

Image optimisation – interactive practical session

Explore system controls
Understand the impact of optimisation on the image
Presets, frequency, depth, focus and gain
How to label the image
How to store and review images

Probe Manipulation

Probe care
Probe moves
Probe grip
Probe and screen orientation
3D awareness of the anatomical position of the organs

Procedural Guidance

Principles of needle guidance
Terminology – In-plane, out-of-plane, LAX and SAX
Techniques to improve imaging
limitations and pitfalls
sonographic anatomy of common injection sites
patient positioning
needle approach
equipment preparation
ergonomics of safe procedures
Clinical utility and applications

Scanning, scanning and more scanning of real people
Identify the anatomy and needle approach on real people
Stick needles into a wide variety ultrasound phantoms for procedural practice (we want our patients to come back 🙂 )

Blocks for knee surgery

scan technique for femoral, adductor canal, genicular, iPACK blocks
sonoanatomy
recognise anisotropy
limitations and pitfalls
clinical utility and application

Scanning, scanning and more scanning of real people

Blocks for hip surgery

scan technique for suprainguinal fascia iliaca, PENG blocks
sonoanatomy
recognise anisotropy
limitations and pitfalls
clinical utility and application

Scanning, scanning and more scanning of real people

Blocks for shoulder surgery

scan technique for brachial plexus blocks – interscalene, supraclavicular, infraclavicular and axillary nerves
sonoanatomy
recognise anisotropy
limitations and pitfalls
clinical utility and application

Scanning, scanning and more scanning of real people

Blocks for truncal surgery

scan technique for TAP, erector spinae, serratus, PECS 1 + 2 blocks
sonoanatomy
recognise anisotropy
limitations and pitfalls
clinical utility and application

Scanning, scanning and more scanning of real people

CME details

ACEM | Approved for 16.5 ACEM CPD hours

ACRRM | Approved – PDP Hours: Educational Activity (11.5), Reviewing Performance (87.5) | MOPS Hours: Radiology (6) | Grant: Anaesthetics, Emergency Medicine | Learning Areas:Anaesthetics (ANA), Musculoskeletal (MSK), Diagnostic imaging (IMAG), Procedural skills (PROC) | Domains: Provide safe medical care while working in geographic and professional isolation

ANZCA | Participants in the ANZCA CPD program can claim attendance under the Knowledge and Skills category ‘Short format learning’

RACGP | CPD Accredited Activity 391838 | Educational activity hours: 8.5 | Reviewing performance hours: 9.0 | This activity has been approved for Rural Procedural Training Grant: Anaesthetic Grant (2 days) / Emergency Medicine Grant (2 days) / Obstetric Grant (2 days) / Surgery Grant (2 days)

Approved by RACGP for the Rural Procedural Grants Program – GPs can receive $2000 per day for a maximum of 10 days of training per financial year, GPs providing hospital based emergency services can receive up to three days of eligible training per financial year.

A great training course is only the beginning of your ultrasound learning journey

To help you master ultrasound and lasting change from training we engage you from the outset

Before your course:
There are pre course activities & access to preparatory learning resources to maximise your in-class experience

During your course:

Short, sharp information sessions to provide foundational knowledge and clinical context
Lots of hands-on practical sessions with real people to scan (including for TV and obstetric scans). Our standardised patients models vary in age, size, shape and mobility to make the transition to clinical reality easier.
Case studies led by practising clinicians to demonstrate clinical utility
A variety of different machines to learn on
At the conclusion of your course we’ll lead you to create a skills development action plan, creating a pathway that you can use to apply your newly acquired skills, promote clinical integration and ultimately reach your final objective – ultrasound competency

After your course:
The learning continues

We encourage self-directed learning in the workplace with structured active learning plans
A great selection of free access online medical ultrasound (FoamUS) learning resources
You can subscribe to the weekly wrap – a weekly curation of ultrasound related hot tips and journal articles
Be a part of our community of clever – Join our peer support network with our monthly “Coaching Corner” sessions. Send in your questions, join the live online meeting and have your questions answered.

The Zedu Redo – our commitment to you

We encourage you to refresh your training with us by taking up the opportunity to return within 12 months and do a complimentary redo of this course at no cost (subject to availability)