NYSORA - The New York School of Regional Anesthesia: St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Regional Anesthesia Preceptorship

St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Regional Anesthesia Preceptorship
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St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Regional Anesthesia Preceptorship
Introduction:
This dynamic and interactive program is designed for practicing
anesthesiologists who wish to learn and observe techniques of regional
anesthesia as practiced at the St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital. The
preceptorship is limited to 4 participants per day in order to maintain an
intimate teaching environment.
Program Description:
Over the course of this one-day program (approximately 8 hours), you will be
able to:
* Take part in dedicated lectures on:
o Introduction to ultrasound and knobology
o Ultrasound guided Upper extremity blocks above the clavicle
o Ultrasound guided Upper extremity blocks below the clavicle
o Ultrasound guided femoral, saphenous and sciatic blocks
o Ultrasound guided trunk blocks
* Receive instruction in phantom practice needling with a meat or gel phantom
model
* Practice scanning using a live volunteer model
* Observe multiple blocks throughout the day, including the placement of
perineural catheters
* Discuss protocols for patient selection, follow-up and management of home
pumps
* See the regional anesthesia facility, operating rooms, and recovery room
* View the latest in regional anesthesia equipment and procedures
* Review appropriate documentation for
* Network with fellow regional anesthesiologists to discuss challenging cases
encountered in modern regional anesthesia practice.
Note that the number of clinical cases observed is dependent upon that day’s
operating room schedule. Courses are held on Wednesdays and Fridays.
This is an observational preceptorship.  Participants will not interact
directly, nor perform any procedure on patients. Participants will be expected
to comply with all departmental and hospital rules and regulations. This is a
non-CME activity.
Schedule for the Day:
06:30    Meet in Regional Anesthesia Research Office, off of Anesthesiology
lounge, Babcock 3, St. Luke’s Hospital, 114th Street and Amsterdam Avenue
07:00-11:30 Observation of multiple clinical blocks, didactic lectures, and
phantom/volunteer practice
11:30-12:30 Lunch on your own
12:30-15:30 Observation of multiple clinical blocks, didactic lectures, and
phantom/volunteer practice
Instructors:
Jeff Gadsden, MD, FRCPC, FANZCA
Ali Shariat, MD
St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Regional Anesthesiology Fellows
Tuition:
One day observational course: $595.00
Registration Information:
To register, please contact::
Jeff Gadsden, MD, FRCPC, FANZCA
Director, Regional Anesthesia
Email: jeffgadsden@gmail.com
Phone: 212-523-2500
Fax: 212-523-3930