The nerve blocks that will be demonstrated.

            There are enumerable nerve block approaches and variations. Some are sensible and other less so. Some are only good in the hands of its “prophet”-teacher, but hard to master for the average occasional regional anesthesiologist.

            The selected nerve blocks highlighted in this course are chosen for their relative easy of doing, ease of learning and common useful applications. All variations can be discussed during the course if requested. Time restraint however will only allow live demonstration of the following nerve blocks.  Special request demonstrations of other blocks or approaches may be performed. Discuss this with the course director beforehand.

Upper limb peripheral nerve blocks

• Interscalene block with surface nerve mapping.
• Interscalene block single shot ultrasound guided-  [needle block]
• Interscalene block posterior approach perineural catheter placement, ultrasound guided (This replaces the former cervical paravertebral nerve stimulator guided block) [needle block]
• Supraclavicular block single shot [needle block]
• Infraclavicular nerve block by the superior cord approach (European lateral infraclavicular block) single shot nerve stimulator guided. [needle block] 
• Infraclavicular nerve block by the superior cord approach (European lateral infraclavicular block) perineural catheter ultrasound guided. [needle block] 
• Axilla blocks, elbow, forearm and wrist blocks - ultrasound demonstration only

LOWER LIMB BLOCKS

• Femoral nerve with surface nerve mapping.
• Femoral nerve perineural catheter placement ultrasound guided [needle block]
• Obturator nerve – nerve stimulator guided [needle block]
• Obturator nerve – ultrasound guided proximal approach [demonstration]
• Sciatic nerve - popliteal fossa ultrasound guided [needle block]
• Sciatic nerve – transgluteal nerve single shot (GT-IT line approach) ultrasound guided [needle block]
• Sciatic nerve –transgluteal nerve (GT-IT line approach) perineural catheter ultrasound guided [needle block time permitting]
• Saphenous nerve, single shot distal trans-sartorius approach, ultrasound guided [needle block].
• Lateral cutaneous nerve of the thigh ultrasound guided [needle block]