ELECT EANEE - Regional Anesthesiology/Acute Pain Service

• Learn the ultrasound anatomy of the following upper extremity blocks: interscalene, supraclavicular, axillary, and wrist blocks.
• Learn the ultrasound anatomy of the following lower extremity blocks: femoral, adductor canal, popliteal, and ankle blocks
• Discuss local anesthetic drugs and adjuvant medication used to prolong regional anesthesia
• Use the ultrasound to locate major anatomical structures associated with upper and lower extremity blocks

Interscalene, supraclavicular, axillary, and wrist blocks

Femoral, adductor canal, popliteal, and ankle blocks

Specific Duties of Senior Students:
 

• Arrive punctually at 6:30
• Assist the senior/transition to practice resident with obtaining the patient’s history and  Assist with confirmation of surgeon’s mark is placed on extremity to be blocked
• Assist with positioning patients for block placement
• Attend mini lectures given by the senior/transition to practice resident on common anesthetic drugs and doses appropriate for the patient undergoing regional anesthesia
• Attend a regional anesthesiology workshop delivered by the senior/transition to practice resident
• Deliver a 5 minute presentation on a topic in regional anesthesia. Please ask for a list of regional anesthesiology keywords for ideas
• Students are required to attend Tuesday morning conference, except for monthly review with residents and Dr. Patil only.
• Attend Thursday meeting every week with Dr. Kaye in the Pain Clinic. Student must coordinate with Dr. Kaye for time and location for weekly meeting.