University of Toronto
Workshop: | Advanced Workshop for Ultrasound Guided Nerve Blocks | | Description: | This is a 2-day intensive ultrasound workshop offered to anesthesiologists who have prior experience with ultrasound guided nerve blocks. At the end of this ADVANCED course, participants would have acquired a thorough knowledge of imaging and block techniques of the following nerve structures. They are: - Saphenous nerve
- Obturator nerve
- Fascia iliaca
- Lateral femoral cutaneous nerve
- Ilioinguinal & iliohypogastric nerves
- Transverse abdominis plane
- Sciatic nerve in the gluteal, subgluteal and proximal thigh regions
- Lumbar neuraxial space (adult)
- Psoas compartment
- Continuous catheter technique
+ Read the daily schedule | Objectives: | At the conclusion of this continuing medical education activity, the participant should be better able to: - Understand the principles of ultrasound imaging of smaller nerves and nerves in deeper locations
- Describe nerve block techniques for the lumbar plexus and its branches in the lower limb and trunk, the sciatic nerve in 3 deep locations and the neuraxial space
- Recognize ultrasonographic images of nerves in the above mentioned regions
- Perform the technique of ultrasound guided nerve blocks
- Acquire hands on nerve scanning skills
| Workshop dates: | December 4-5, 2009 | Facility: | Toronto Western Hospital, Department of Anesthesia 399 Bathurst Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5T 2S8 | | Workshop fee: | $800 (Canadian $) | | Cancellation policy: | The full registration fee less $50 administration fee will be refunded, if written notice of cancellation (e-mail or fax) is received no later than 21 days prior the workshop date. | City: | Ontario | Country: | Canada | Registration & Contact: | Christine Drane, Departmental Administrator Phone: 416-603-5118 Fax. 416-603-6494 + Register online with University of Toronto |
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