Ultrasound-Guided Nerve Block Masterclass

Ultrasound

Video course

by Peter Croft, MD

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.

3h 50m 32s

6 Quizzes

5 CME

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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

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Chapter 1

Introducing nerve blocks

Plunge right in with a series of videos that illustrate nerve identification, explain ultrasound probe management, stress the value of preparation, and discuss local anesthetics.

11 lessons

44m 9s

Introducing nerve blocks intro

30s

Leaving blind blocks behind

3m 45s

Distinguishing nerves from surrounding structures

7m 28s

Visualizing anisotropy at its finest

3m 56s

Gathering your tools

5m 6s

Choosing between in-plane and out-of-plane

7m 27s

Learning the art of hydrodissection

3m 5s

Preparing for the procedure

3m 46s

Getting familiar with anesthetics

4m 40s

Recognizing and avoiding side effects

4m 26s

Introducing nerve blocks quiz

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Chapter 2

Pain in the neck

This chapter explores the brachial plexus. Learn how to use ultrasound to gain easy access to this area and perform highly clinically effective nerve blocks.

8 lessons

35m 9s

Pain in the neck intro

40s

Reviewing the brachial plexus

4m 8s

Performing an ultrasound-guided interscalene brachial plexus block

7m 16s

Performing an ultrasound-guided supraclavicular brachial plexus block

6m 3s

Performing an ultrasound-guided infraclavicular brachial plexus block

4m 47s

Performing an ultrasound-guided superficial cervical plexus block

5m 19s

Recognizing the complications of neck nerve blocks

6m 56s

Pain in the neck quiz

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Chapter 3

Torso nerve blocks

Here, we investigate the untapped potential of torso-based blocks. Explore the use of non-narcotic anesthesia for rib fractures and abdominal procedures.

7 lessons

32m 44s

Torso nerve blocks intro

33s

Targeting the torso

4m 42s

Performing an ultrasound-guided transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block

6m 56s

Performing an ultrasound-guided serratus anterior plane block

7m 57s

Performing an ultrasound-guided intercostal nerve block

8m 7s

Recognizing the complications

4m 29s

Torso nerve blocks quiz

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Chapter 4

Mastering upper extremity nerve blocks

In this chapter, master the use of ultrasound to perform radial, median, and ulnar nerve blocks, image a shoulder dislocation, and perform an intra-articular shoulder injection.

9 lessons

43m 28s

Mastering upper extremity nerve blocks intro

37s

Uncovering the nerves of the upper extremity

4m 28s

Performing an ultrasound-guided radial nerve block

6m 6s

Performing an ultrasound-guided ulnar nerve block

5m 50s

Performing an ultrasound-guided median nerve block

7m 33s

Imaging a shoulder dislocation

5m 41s

Performing an ultrasound-guided shoulder injection

7m 7s

Recognizing the complications

6m 6s

Mastering upper extremity nerve blocks quiz

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Chapter 5

Mastering lower extremity nerve blocks

Learn to confidently perform ultrasound-guided blocks of the femoral, sciatic, saphenous, and posterior tibial nerves, and manage pain in hip fracture patients.

9 lessons

53m 36s

Mastering lower extremity nerve blocks intro

36s

Mapping the nerves of the lower extremity

5m 13s

Performing an ultrasound-guided femoral nerve block

7m 19s

Using an ultrasound-guided fascia iliaca block for hip fractures

10m

Performing an ultrasound-guided sciatic nerve block

10m 30s

Performing an ultrasound-guided posterior tibial nerve block

7m 6s

Performing an ultrasound-guided adductor canal block

5m 44s

Recognizing the complications

7m 8s

Mastering lower extremity nerve blocks quiz

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Chapter 6

Going the extra mile

Wrap up the course with instructions on how to avoid conscious sedation, perform ultrasound-guided pediatric nerve blocks, and develop appropriate protocols in your hospital.

7 lessons

21m 26s

Going the extra mile intro

36s

Avoiding conscious sedation

3m 47s

Performing pediatric ultrasound-guided nerve blocks

5m 12s

Developing ultrasound-guided nerve block protocols in your hospital

Using a nerve block protocol for hip fracture patients

5m 8s

Going the extra mile quiz

Quiz

Nerve Block Masterclass outro

43s

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Teachers of this course

Peter Croft, MD

Peter is an Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine and Ultrasound Co-Director at Maine Medical Center, Portland, USA.

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Nora Drenaline

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Awarded in the digital category of the BMA Book Awards—London 2017
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For outstanding digital education—Berlin 2017
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What’s in it for you?

Master the most important skills

Learn any skill in under 5 hours

Save time and money

After completing this course, you will be able to

What's inside

Introducing nerve blocks

Pain in the neck

Torso nerve blocks

Mastering upper extremity nerve blocks

Mastering lower extremity nerve blocks

Going the extra mile

Claim your certificate

CME accredited

Winner of the Comenius EduMedia Medal

Highly commended by the British Medical Association

Winner of the Comenius EduMedia Seal

Internationally accredited

Trusted institutional partner

Top-rated by our learners