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.
- 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
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.
- 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
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.
- 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
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.
- 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
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.
- 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
- Performing an ultrasound-guided sciatic nerve block
- Performing an ultrasound-guided posterior tibial nerve block
- Performing an ultrasound-guided adductor canal block
- Recognizing the complications
- Mastering lower extremity nerve blocks quiz
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.
- 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
- Nerve Block Masterclass outro