Events - Introductory Workshop
INTRODUCTORY WORKSHOPS FOR ULTRASOUND
GUIDED NERVE BLOCKS
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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
Each presentation will include 25% of the time devoted to questions and answers.
This course has a number of distinguishing features.
Day 1
- Didactic lectures on 8 basic nerve block procedures
- Extended question and answer periods
Day 2
- Supervised hands on scanning on live models for more than 4.5 hours
- Opportunity to use a variety of ultrasound machines (BK Medical, GE, Philips, and SonoSite)
- Hit-the-target practice on phantoms
- Thorough review of sonoanatomy in 8 body locations
- Video demonstration of nerve block procedures
- Practical tips and tricks for ultrasound guided blocks
- Knowledge evaluation with immediate feedback
Day 2
- Practical scanning examination with immediate feedback
- Practical hit-the-target examination with immediate feedback
- Further hands on scanning practice and individual feedback
Early registration is encouraged. Each workshop will be limited to a maximum of 48 registrants. This course will be taught by University of Toronto faculty at the Toronto Western Hospital located at 399 Bathurst Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Registration fee will include a "Ultrasound Imaging for Regional Anesthesia - A Practical Guide" booklet, refreshment on Friday and Saturday, and breakfast and lunch on Saturday. Lunch is NOT provided on Friday.
PROGRAM: [Link to top]
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this continuing medical education activity, the participant should be better able to:
- Describe 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
Friday (Day 1)
11:00 Lunch on Your Own
11:30 Registration & Welcome
12:00 Pre Course Knowledge Assessment
12:30 Fundamental Ultrasound Principles & Machine Functionality
12:50 Ultrasound Scanning & Nerve Block Techniques
13:10 Brachial Plexus: Interscalene & Supraclavicular Regions
13:30 Live scanning demonstration & Q&A
14:00 Coffee Break
14:20 Brachial Plexus: Infraclavicular & Axillary Regions
14:40 Brachial Plexus: Peripheral Nerves
15:00 Live scanning demonstration & Q&A
15:30 Femoral Nerve: Inguinal Region
15:50 Sciatic Nerve: Popliteal Region
16:10 Sciatic Nerve: Ankle Region
16:30 Live scanning demonstration & Q&A
17:00 Adjournment
Saturday (Day 2)
08:00 Breakfast & Lecture, Outcome Data Review, Brief Review of Day 1 Program, Scanning Live Demonstration-Review
09:40 Coffee Break
10:00 Hands on Scanning
11:10 Hands on Scanning
12:20 Lunch
13:20 Hands on Scanning
14:30 Coffee Break
15:00 Phantom Practice
16:10 Knowledge Evaluation & Feedback
16:30 Adjournment and Evaluation
Hand on Scanning Stations
- Upper Limb Above the Clavicle – 10:00
- Upper Limb Below the Clavicle – 11:10
- Lower Limb – 13:20
- Phantom Hit the Target Practice – 15:00
Sunday (Day 3 08:00-15:00)
- Practical Examination (8 people assigned per hour)
- Extra Individual Scanning and Feedback
- Extra Phantom Practice
- Phantom Hit the Target Practice
FACULTY: [Link to top]
University of Toronto Faculty:
Richard Brull, MD, FRCPC
Vincent Chan, MD, FRCPC
Ki Jinn Chin, MBBS, FANZCA, FRCPC
Ahtsham Niazi, MBBS, FCARCSI
Anahi Perlas, MD, FRCPC
Arun Prasad, MBBS, DA, FRCA
Sheila Riazi, MD, FRCPC
Fellows:
Regional Anesthesia Fellows
Research Staff:
Sherif Abbas, MD
Arkadiy Koshkin, MD
Cyrus Tse, BSc
CME CREDIT: [Link to top]
This education event has been approved as an Accredited Group Learning Activity under Section 1 of the Framework of CPD options for the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada for 12 hours and the Physician's Recognition Award of the American Medical Association - 12 credits.
ACCOMMODATIONS:
The Thompson Hotel on Bathurst Street is the closest hotel to Toronto Western Hospital.
The Hyatt Regency on King Street is the second closest hotel to Toronto Western Hospital.
The Hilton Garden Inn on 92 Peter Street just south of Toronto Western Hospital.
REGISTRATION: [Link to top]
The registration fee will include complimentary meals (breakfast x 1 day, lunch x 1 day, breaks x 2 days), an ultrasound booklet in addition to didactic lectures, hands on practical sessions and examination.
Fee: $650 (Canadian)
When: February 10-12, 2012
Where: Toronto Western Hospital, Department of Anesthesia, 399 Bathurst Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5T 2S8 (click for floor map)
Registration Process:
Register early for guaranteed attendance!
Registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. Registration forms are accepted by Mail or Fax.
Fees must be paid in full at the time of registration.
Or please send registration form to:
Christine Drane
Departmental Administrator
Department of Anesthesia
Toronto Western Hospital
University Health Network
399 Bathurst St., McL 2-405
Toronto, ON, M5T 2S8, Canada
Tel. 416-603-5118
Fax. 416-603-6494
E-mail: christine.drane@uhn.on.ca
Cancellation/Refund 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 to the workshop date. No refund for cancellation less than 21 days.
Registration may be transferred among colleagues or be applied to a future course within one year.
In the unlikely event that a course is rescheduled or cancelled, pre-paid registrants will be given the opportunity to transfer to a future course or may receive a full refund. The course organizer will not be responsible for any travel and/or lodging reimbursements.
DIRECTIONS TO TORONTO WESTERN HOSPITAL: [Link to top]
Address:
399 Bathurst St.
Toronto, ON
M5T 2S8
Telephone: (416) 603-5800
Driving Directions:
Take the Gardiner Expressway, exit on Spadina Avenue and travel northbound to Dundas Street. Make a left (westbound) until you get to Bathurst Street. TWH is on the northeast corner of Bathurst and Dundas Streets.
Public Transit:
North and South: Bathurst Streetcar
The most convenient subway station is Bathurst Subway. Take the streetcar going south, to Dundas. If you are coming from the south, take the Bathurst Streetcar north to Dundas.
East and West: Dundas Streetcar
From the Dundas Subway Station (at Yonge), take the Dundas Streetcar west to Bathurst.