University of Toronto
Workshop: | Introductory Workshops for Ultrasound Guided Nerve Blocks | | Description: | This is a 3-day intensive ultrasound workshop offered to anesthesiologists who wish to learn the basic skills of ultrasound guided nerve blocks. At the end of this introductory course, participants would have acquired a thorough knowledge of the imaging and needling techniques for nerve blocks in the following regions of the body: - Interscalene
- Supraclavicular
- Infraclavicular
- Axillary
- Elbow to wrist
- Femoral
- Popliteal
- Ankle
+ Read the daily schedule | Objectives: | At the conclusion of this continuing medical education activity, the participant should be better able to: - Understand the basic principles of ultrasound imaging for regional anesthesia
- Describe basic nerve block techniques in the interscalene, supraclavicular, infraclavicular axillary, femoral, popliteal peripheral regions
- Recognize ultrasonographic images of nerves in the above mentioned regions
- Perform the technique of ultrasound guided nerve blocks
- Acquire hands on nerve scanning skills
- Acquire hand eye coordination and needling skills
| Workshop dates: | October 2-4, 2009 | Facility: | Toronto Western Hospital, Department of Anesthesia 399 Bathurst Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5T 2S8 | | Workshop fee: | $650 (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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