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 51m

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.

10 lessons

45m

Introducing nerve blocks intro

Leaving blind blocks behind

Distinguishing nerves from surrounding structures

Visualizing anisotropy at its finest

Gathering your tools

Choosing between in-plane and out-of-plane

Learning the art of hydrodissection

Preparing for the procedure

Getting familiar with anesthetics

Recognizing and avoiding side effects

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.

7 lessons

36m

Pain in the neck intro

Reviewing the brachial plexus

Performing an ultrasound-guided interscalene brachial plexus block

Performing an ultrasound-guided supraclavicular brachial plexus block

Performing an ultrasound-guided infraclavicular brachial plexus block

Performing an ultrasound-guided superficial cervical plexus block

Recognizing the complications of neck nerve blocks

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.

6 lessons

33m

Torso nerve blocks intro

Targeting the torso

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

Performing an ultrasound-guided serratus anterior plane block

Performing an ultrasound-guided intercostal nerve block

Recognizing the complications

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.

8 lessons

44m

Mastering upper extremity nerve blocks intro

Uncovering the nerves of the upper extremity

Performing an ultrasound-guided radial nerve block

Performing an ultrasound-guided ulnar nerve block

Performing an ultrasound-guided median nerve block

Imaging a shoulder dislocation

Performing an ultrasound-guided shoulder injection

Recognizing the complications

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.

8 lessons

54m

Mastering lower extremity nerve blocks intro

Mapping the nerves of the lower extremity

Performing an ultrasound-guided femoral nerve block

Using an ultrasound-guided fascia iliaca block for hip fractures

10m

Performing an ultrasound-guided sciatic nerve block

11m

Performing an ultrasound-guided posterior tibial nerve block

Performing an ultrasound-guided adductor canal block

Recognizing the complications

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.

6 lessons

22m

Going the extra mile intro

Avoiding conscious sedation

Performing pediatric ultrasound-guided nerve blocks

Developing ultrasound-guided nerve block protocols in your hospital

Using a nerve block protocol for hip fracture patients

Going the extra mile quiz

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Nerve Block Masterclass outro

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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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All members receive a certificate for completing this course. For Pro members, the certificate comes with 5 CME credits.

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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