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Regional Anaesthesia - Practical (MEDI90139)

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After completion of this subject, students will have comprehensive knowledge of the sono-anatomy and skill in when and how to safely perform ultrasound-guided regional anaesthesia blocks and insertion of catheters including the upper and lower limbs, thorax, abdomen, pelvis, head, and eye. Students will perform, interpret, write a report and submit a log-book of at least 15 ultrasound-guided regional studies and procedures on simulators and/or patients and interpret and report an additional 10 online studies.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject, students should be able to:

  • Describe in detail the anatomy relevant to ultrasound-guided regional anaesthesia
  • Describe how to minimise infectious and mechanical complications from ultrasound-guided regional anaesthesia blocks and insertion of catheters
  • Perform ultrasound-guided regional blocks and insertion of catheters on patients and/or simulators and write a structured ultrasound report of ultrasound-guided percutaneous procedures
  • Evaluate the requirements for training, competence, and certification in ultrasound-guided procedures

Generic skills

  • Improved analytical and interpretive skills
  • Improved procedural skills for students who select a practical subject
  • Enhanced time utilisation
  • Improved written skills and problem-solving skills

Last updated: 31 January 2024