ELECT EANEE - Regional Anesthesiology/Acute Pain Service
Director(s): Dr. Kaye, MD
Location: Academic Medical Center at Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport St. Mary’s
4 Credits
Goals:
To gain a exposure to regional anesthesia techniques for intraoperative and postoperative management of pain
Objectives:
- 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
Resources for Learning:
NYSORA.com
Interscalene, supraclavicular, axillary, and wrist blocks
Femoral, adductor canal, popliteal, and ankle blocks
Offered: ALL
Pass/Fail
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