OVERVIEW

Ultrasound-Guided Nerve Block Masterclass is organized by Medmastery

Launch Date: This activity was launched May 7, 2020.
Expiration Date: This activity is valid for credit through May 30, 2022.

Target Audience:
This activity is geared to meet the educational requirements of Emergency Medicine Physicians, Internists, Anesthesiologists, and Family Medicine Physicians.

Description:
Nerve blocks are becoming more common in all fields of medicine for good reason—they are super efficient! Ultrasound guidance enhances success rates, decreases complications, and avoids timely, costly, and occasionally dangerous sedations. This course covers the anatomical and technical fundamentals needed to confidently and safely deliver ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia from head to toe.

After completing this course, you will be able to
• Use ultrasound to locate nerves in the neck, arms, torso, and legs
• Differentiate nerves from surrounding structures such as tendons and muscles
• Approach nerves with in-plane and out-of-plane techniques
• Master the ultrasound-guided nerve block
• Identify patient populations that will benefit most from ultrasound-guided nerve blocks
• Choose the appropriate nerve to anesthetize for particular injury patterns
• Correctly position patients for each type of block to enhance success
• Avoid conscious / deep sedation with well executed ultrasound-guided nerve blocks
• Counsel patients as to the duration of expected pain relief with various anesthetics
• Develop a hospital protocol for the delivery of ultrasound-guided anesthesia