USF - Pediatric Regional Anesthesia Workshop (An UltrasoundExperts Workshop) is organized by University of South Florida (USF), Arun Kalava and will be held on Oct 27, 2018 at Araliya Venue, Tampa, Florida, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is Anesthesiologists, Fellows, Residents.
Competencies addresses:
Use of Ultrasound for nerve blocks in pediatric patients.
Prerequistis:
MD/DO
Objectives:
As a result of participating in this activity, physicians should be able to:
• Able to use the ultrasound transducer efficiently
• Understand the differences in the linear vs. curvilinear ultrasound and its uses
• To identify the anatomy of common peripheral nerve block placement
• Understand when a block is appropriate
• Differentiate anatomy of adults vs pediatrics (real estate limitations)
• Discuss local anesthetic and adjuvant deposits and dosages