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Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia Boutique Workshop

Toronto, Canada | Mar 07, 2026

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Schedule

Day 1

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:45)

Introduction: How to Make the Most of This Course
What We Will Teach
Practice On Simulators During Breaks
How To Transpose Techniques Into Your Daily Practice: High Yield/Periop Management

Morning Session (08:45 - 10:00)

MODULE 1: Shoulder & Proximal Humerus
Interscalene Block: When And How
Patient Selection Pearls (OSA, COPD, Outpatient Shoulder Surgery)
Diaphragm-Sparing Strategies To Reduce Phrenic Nerve Involvement:
Selective Shoulder Strategies
Superior Trunk Block: Current Trends In Shoulder Analgesia
Suprascapular And Axillary Nerve Blocks

Morning Session (10:00 - 10:15)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (10:15 - 11:15)

MODULE 2: Clavicle & Upper Arm
Understanding “Clavicle Coverage” Concepts
Cervical Plexus Block And PEC I (Interpectoral) Block For Clavicle Analgesia
Clavipectoral Fascial Plane Block
Supraclavicular Block
Infraclavicular Block
Decision-Making: Supraclavicular Vs Infraclavicular—When And Why

Morning Session (11:15 - 12:15)

MODULE 3: Upper Extremity (Elbow, Forearm & Hand)
Axillary Brachial Plexus Block: A High-Yield Workhorse
Three Essential Distal Forearm Blocks (Median, Ulnar, Radial)
When: Clinical Indications
Where: Optimal Forearm Block Levels

Morning Session (12:15 - 13:00)

Lunch Break & Simulation Scanning (Hand–Eye Coordination Practice)

Afternoon Session (13:00 - 14:00)

MODULE 4: Truncal Fascial Plane Blocks - Core Set Every Clinician Should Know
PECS Blocks (Interpectoral And Pecto-Serratus)
Serratus Anterior Plane (SAP) Block
TAP Block: Lateral Vs Subcostal Vs Posterior Approaches
Quadratus Lumborum (QL) Block – Type I

Afternoon Session (14:00 - 14:45)

LECTURE
Preventing Complications Of Nerve Blocks
Adjuvants: Controversies And Practical Tips
Infectious Precautions: Sterility And Probe Covers

Afternoon Session (14:45 - 15:30)

Q&A Panel Discussion

Afternoon Session (15:30 - 16:00)

Scanning Practice: Consolidation and Repetition
Recap: What We Have Learned And Take-Home Messages
What We Will Learn Tomorrow (Program For The Next Day)

Day 2

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast (Simulation Training)

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:30)

Review of Day 1: What We Learned – TIPS & Q&A

Morning Session (08:30 - 09:30)

MODULE 5: Lumbar Paraspinal & Posterior Wall Blocks
Neuraxial Ultrasound Scanning: Landmarks And Why It Matters
Four Critical Ultrasound Findings:
Midline Identification
Spinal Level Determination
Estimated Depth To Epidural/Intrathecal Space
Best Interspace For Access

Morning Session (09:30 - 09:45)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (09:45 - 10:30)

LECTURE
Perioperative Management Of Nerve Blocks For Success: Premeds/Intraop/Multimodal
When Not To Perform Nerve Blocks
Prevention And Management Of Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity (LAST)

Morning Session (10:30 - 12:00)

MODULE 6: Lower Extremity — Hip & Knee Pathways
Femoral Nerve Block
Fascia Iliaca Block: Infrainguinal Vs Suprainguinal
PENG Block: When, Why, And How
When And Why: Femoral Vs Fascia Iliaca Vs PENG Blocks For Hip

Morning Session (12:00 - 12:30)

Lunch Break & Simulation Training

Afternoon Session (12:30 - 13:15)

Lower Extremity: Knee, Foot & Ankle
Femoral Triangle Vs Adductor Canal Block: The Truth Is In The Middle
IPACK And Genicular Nerve Concepts For Knee Analgesia
Ankle Block:
Tibial
Deep And Superficial Peroneal
Saphenous
Sural Nerves

Afternoon Session (13:15 - 14:30)

MODULE 7 REVIEW: More Scanning Top-Down

Afternoon Session (14:30 - 14:45)

Final Review & Q&A
What We Have Learned
Key Take-Home Messages
Must-Have Equipment, Documentation, And Sterility Principles
How To Safely Implement And Continue Developing These Techniques In Your Practice

Learning objectives

Interpret various sonographic artifacts and outline a plan for troubleshooting these using various transducer maneuvers and ultrasound machine setting adjustments;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for identification of the brachial plexus and individual nerves of the lower extremity, and associated vascular and musculoskeletal structures;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for performance of truncal blocks including transversus abdominis plane block, rectus sheath block, and paravertebral and neuraxial block;
Develop a framework for the establishment of a regional anesthesia service using strategies to increase surgical, anesthetic and hospital buy-in;
Discuss the rational choice of local anesthetics and adjuvants for various peripheral nerve blocks.

Faculty

Dr. Kris Abbas

Dr. Kim Wong

BSc.P.T., M.D., FRCPC

Justine Denomme

MD, FRCPC

Workshops

Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia Boutique Workshop – Fully Booked

New York, USA | Mar 14, 2026

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Schedule

Day 1

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:45)

Introduction: How to Make the Most of This Course
What We Will Teach
Practice On Simulators During Breaks
How To Transpose Techniques Into Your Daily Practice: High Yield/Periop Management

Morning Session (08:45 - 10:00)

MODULE 1: Shoulder & Proximal Humerus
Interscalene Block: When And How
Patient Selection Pearls (OSA, COPD, Outpatient Shoulder Surgery)
Diaphragm-Sparing Strategies To Reduce Phrenic Nerve Involvement:
Selective Shoulder Strategies
Superior Trunk Block: Current Trends In Shoulder Analgesia
Suprascapular And Axillary Nerve Blocks

Morning Session (10:00 - 10:15)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (10:15 - 11:15)

MODULE 2: Clavicle & Upper Arm
Understanding “Clavicle Coverage” Concepts
Cervical Plexus Block And PEC I (Interpectoral) Block For Clavicle Analgesia
Clavipectoral Fascial Plane Block
Supraclavicular Block
Infraclavicular Block
Decision-Making: Supraclavicular Vs Infraclavicular—When And Why

Morning Session (11:15 - 12:15)

MODULE 3: Upper Extremity (Elbow, Forearm & Hand)
Axillary Brachial Plexus Block: A High-Yield Workhorse
Three Essential Distal Forearm Blocks (Median, Ulnar, Radial)
When: Clinical Indications
Where: Optimal Forearm Block Levels

Morning Session (12:15 - 13:00)

Lunch Break & Simulation Scanning (Hand–Eye Coordination Practice)

Afternoon Session (13:00 - 14:00)

MODULE 4: Truncal Fascial Plane Blocks - Core Set Every Clinician Should Know
PECS Blocks (Interpectoral And Pecto-Serratus)
Serratus Anterior Plane (SAP) Block
TAP Block: Lateral Vs Subcostal Vs Posterior Approaches
Quadratus Lumborum (QL) Block – Type I

Afternoon Session (14:00 - 14:45)

LECTURE
Preventing Complications Of Nerve Blocks
Adjuvants: Controversies And Practical Tips
Infectious Precautions: Sterility And Probe Covers

Afternoon Session (14:45 - 15:30)

Q&A Panel Discussion

Afternoon Session (15:30 - 16:00)

Scanning Practice: Consolidation and Repetition
Recap: What We Have Learned And Take-Home Messages
What We Will Learn Tomorrow (Program For The Next Day)

Day 2

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast (Simulation Training)

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:30)

Review of Day 1: What We Learned – TIPS & Q&A

Morning Session (08:30 - 09:30)

MODULE 5: Lumbar Paraspinal & Posterior Wall Blocks
Neuraxial Ultrasound Scanning: Landmarks And Why It Matters
Four Critical Ultrasound Findings:
Midline Identification
Spinal Level Determination
Estimated Depth To Epidural/Intrathecal Space
Best Interspace For Access

Morning Session (09:30 - 09:45)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (09:45 - 10:30)

LECTURE
Perioperative Management Of Nerve Blocks For Success: Premeds/Intraop/Multimodal
When Not To Perform Nerve Blocks
Prevention And Management Of Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity (LAST)

Morning Session (10:30 - 12:00)

MODULE 6: Lower Extremity — Hip & Knee Pathways
Femoral Nerve Block
Fascia Iliaca Block: Infrainguinal Vs Suprainguinal
PENG Block: When, Why, And How
When And Why: Femoral Vs Fascia Iliaca Vs PENG Blocks For Hip

Morning Session (12:00 - 12:30)

Lunch Break & Simulation Training

Afternoon Session (12:45 - 13:15)

Lower Extremity: Knee, Foot & Ankle
Femoral Triangle Vs Adductor Canal Block: The Truth Is In The Middle
IPACK And Genicular Nerve Concepts For Knee Analgesia
Ankle Block:
Tibial
Deep And Superficial Peroneal
Saphenous
Sural Nerves

Afternoon Session (13:15 - 14:30)

MODULE 7 REVIEW: More Scanning Top-Down

Afternoon Session (14:30 - 14:45)

Final Review & Q&A
What We Have Learned
Key Take-Home Messages
Must-Have Equipment, Documentation, And Sterility Principles
How To Safely Implement And Continue Developing These Techniques In Your Practice

Learning objectives

Interpret various sonographic artifacts and outline a plan for troubleshooting these using various transducer maneuvers and ultrasound machine setting adjustments;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for identification of the brachial plexus and individual nerves of the lower extremity, and associated vascular and musculoskeletal structures;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for performance of truncal blocks including transversus abdominis plane block, rectus sheath block, and paravertebral and neuraxial block;
Develop a framework for the establishment of a regional anesthesia service using strategies to increase surgical, anesthetic and hospital buy-in;
Discuss the rational choice of local anesthetics and adjuvants for various peripheral nerve blocks.

Faculty

Coming soon.

Workshops

Ultrasound in Interventional Pain Medicine Comprehensive Workshop (Plus CIPS Exam preparation Instructions)

Leuven, Belgium | Mar 21, 2026

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Schedule

Day 1

Morning Session (08:30 - 09:00)

Registration and Light Breakfast

Morning Session (09:00 - 10:00)

Upper Limb MSK Pain Procedures and Peripheral Nerve Entrapments
Shoulder- Bicep Tendon, AC Joint, SASD Bursa, Gleno-humeral Joint, Suprascapular Nerve
Elbow- Medial and Lateral Elbow, Ulnar Nerve & Cubital Tunnel
Wrist- Carpal Tunnel & Median Nerve, Guyon’s Canal & MCP Joint
Upper Limb Nerve Entrapments

Morning Session (10:00 - 10:15)

Coffee Break

Morning Session (10:15 - 11:15)

Lower Limb MSK Pain Procedures and Peripheral Nerve Entrapments
Hip- Hip Joint, Trochanteric Complex, Ilio-tibial Band & Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve
Knee- Knee Joint and Saphenous Nerve
Ankle- Tibio-tarsal Joint, MTP Joint, Tarsal Tunnel & Tibial Nerve
Lower Limb Nerve Entrapments

Morning Session (11:15 - 11:30)

Coffee Break

Morning Session (11:30 - 12:30)

Cervical Spine Procedures/ Procedures for Neck Pain Management Sonography Demonstration
Cervical Facet and Cervical Medial Branches, TON
Cervical Nerve Roots
Cervical Sympathetic Chain
Greater Occipital Nerve
Trigger Points & Myofascial Pain

Morning Session (12:30 - 13:00)

Thoracic Spine Procedures/ Procedures for Thoracic Spine and Chest Wall Pain Management
Thoracic Facets, Costotransverse Joint
Thoracic Paravertebral
Intercostal Nerve
Erector Spinae Plane Block
Parasternal Plane Block

Morning Session (13:00 - 14:00)

Lunch Break

Afternoon Session (14:00 - 15:00)

Lumbar Spine & Sacrum Procedures/ Low Back and Buttock Pain Management
Caudal Epidural
Sacro-iliac Joint & Ligaments
Piriformis Muscle Injection
Lumbar Facet Joint & Medial Branches

Afternoon Session (15:00 - 16:00)

Abdomen & Pelvic Procedures/ Abdominal Myofascial Pain Syndromes, Pelvic Pain Management
Ilio-inguinal & Ilio-hypogastric Nerve Block
Rectus Sheath, TAP Plane
Quadratus Lumborum Block
Genitofemoral Nerve Block
Pudendal Nerve Block

Afternoon Session (16:00 - 16:15)

Coffee Break

Afternoon Session (16:15 - 17:00)

Headache & Facial Pain Management
Supra & Infra-orbital Nerve Block
Maxillary Division of Trigeminal Nerve Block in Pterygo-palatine Fossa/ Sphenopalatine Block
Mental Nerve Block

Afternoon Session (17:00 - 17:30)

How to Prepare for the Ultrasound Certification Examinations
Exam Structure
Communication, Knowledge & Skills
Exam Techniques
Clinical Exam Videos

Afternoon Session (17:30 - 17:45)

Q & A with the Instructors and Instructions for Day 2

Day 2

Morning Session (07:45 - 08:00)

Registration and Light Breakfast

Morning Session (08:00 - 09:00)

Head, Neck, Cervical Spine
Cervical Medial Branch, Cervical Nerve Roots, GON, Cervical Sympathetic Chain, Maxillary Nerve, Supra-orbital, Infra-orbital, Mental Nerve

Morning Session (09:00 - 10:00)

Lumbar Area, Pelvis, Abdomen
Lumbar Facet Joint, Medial Branches, Caudal, Sacro-iliac Joint, Piriformis, Pudendal Nerve, Ilio-inguinal, Iliohypogastric and Genitofemoral, ACNES, QLB, Rectus Sheath, TAP

Morning Session (10:00 - 11:00)

Thoracic Region
Thoracic Facet, Costo-transverse Joint, Intercostal Nerve, Paravertebral Space and Erector Spinae Plane (ESP)

Morning Session (11:00 - 11:15)

Coffee Break

Morning Session (11:15 - 12:15)

Shoulder
Shoulder Joint, AC Joint, Long Head of Biceps, SASD Bursa, Supra-scapular Nerve, Axillary Nerve, Articular Branches to Shoulder Joint

Morning Session (12:15 - 13:15)

Elbow, Forearm & Wrist
Medial and Lateral Elbow, Ulnar Nerve, Cubital Tunnel, Carpal Tunnel, MCP Joint, Peripheral Nerves

Morning Session (13:15 - 14:00)

Lunch Break

Afternoon Session (14:00 - 15:00)

Hip
Hip Joint, Greater Trochanter Complex, Iliopsoas Bursa and Tendon, IT Band, Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve, Articular Branches of Femoral, Obturator and Accessory Obturator Nerve

Afternoon Session (15:00 - 16:00)

Knee and Ankle
Knee Joint, Genicular Nerves, Saphenous Nerve, Ankle Joint, Tarsal Tunnel, Tibial and Peroneal Nerves

Afternoon Session (16:00 - 16:30)

Block of your Choice- Ask the Expert

Afternoon Session (16:30 - 16:45)

Q & A and Course Review

Learning objectives

Develop a step wise approach to various pain management procedures using ultrasound guidance
Understand curriculum based procedures as per the CIPS examination curriculum
Learn how to prepare and to pass the CIPS examination
Learn how to perform in clinical case scenarios, approach and assessment
Interpret various sonographic artifacts and outline a plan for troubleshooting these using various transducer manoeuvres and ultrasound machine setting adjustments

Faculty

Sadiq Bhayani

FRCA, MD, MBBS

Rahul Bhansali

Queenayda Kroon

Jose Pereira

Kevin Lathouwers

Workshops

Vesalius Regional Anesthesia Cadaver Workshop

Leuven, Belgium | Apr 10, 2026

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Schedule

Day 1

Morning Session (07:45 - 12:45)

Registration
Welcome
Lectures
Break
Rotation across different stations: Sono-anatomy, hands-on scanning, phantom needling.
Break

Afternoon Session (12:45 - 20:00)

Rotation across different stations: Sono-anatomy, hands-on scanning, phantom needling.
Break
3D Anatomy @ NYSORA HQ - Leuven

Day 2

Morning Session (07:30 - 12:30)

Registration & Light Breakfast (Simulation Training)
Review of Day 1: What We Learned – TIPS & Q&A
Neuraxial Ultrasound Scanning: Landmarks And Why It Matters
Four Critical Ultrasound Findings:
Midline Identification
Spinal Level Determination
Estimated Depth To Epidural/Intrathecal Space
Best Interspace For Access
Coffee Break & Simulation Training
LECTURE
Perioperative Management Of Nerve Blocks For Success: Premeds/Intraop/Multimodal
When Not To Perform Nerve Blocks
Prevention And Management Of Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity (LAST)
MODULE 6: Lower Extremity — Hip & Knee Pathways
Femoral Nerve Block
Fascia Iliaca Block: Infrainguinal Vs Suprainguinal
PENG Block: When, Why, And How
When And Why: Femoral Vs Fascia Iliaca Vs PENG Blocks For Hip
Lunch Break & Simulation Training

Afternoon Session (12:30 - 14:45)

Lower Extremity: Knee, Foot & Ankle
Femoral Triangle Vs Adductor Canal Block: The Truth Is In The Middle
IPACK And Genicular Nerve Concepts For Knee Analgesia
Ankle Block:
Tibial
Deep And Superficial Peroneal
Saphenous
Sural Nerves
MODULE 7 REVIEW: More Scanning Top-Down
Final Review & Q&A
What We Have Learned
Key Take-Home Messages
Must-Have Equipment, Documentation, And Sterility Principles
How To Safely Implement And Continue Developing These Techniques In Your Practice

Learning objectives

Clinical Goals:

To solidify three-dimensional anatomical understanding of clinically relevant regional anesthesia targets, using high-fidelity cadaver dissection integrated with ultrasound imaging, ensuring participants can reliably translate sono-anatomy into real patient care.
To improve the safety, precision, and consistency of needling techniques for both common and advanced regional anesthesia blocks by practicing on cadaveric models that accurately replicate tissue planes, depth relationships, and anatomical variability.
To bridge expert knowledge and bedside decision-making, enabling participants to move beyond “how to perform a block” toward understanding why, when, and when not to perform specific techniques in complex perioperative scenarios.
To enhance procedural confidence and efficiency in daily clinical practice, through deliberate hands-on repetition, expert faculty feedback, and focused small-group instruction—directly targeting common sources of uncertainty and error.
To strengthen clinical judgment in regional anesthesia, including block selection, risk assessment, and complication avoidance, with the ultimate goal of improving patient outcomes and perioperative care quality.

Faculty

Admir Hadzic

MD, PhD.

Catherine Vandepitte

MD, PhD.

Imré Van Herreweghe

Peter Merjavy

MD, EDRA Board Member

Steve Coppens

MD, PhD

Danny Feike Hoogma

MD, PhD

Matthias Desmet

Sari Casaer

Morné Wolmarans

Hanne-Rose Honis

Workshops

Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia Boutique Workshop

New York, USA | Apr 25, 2026

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Schedule

Day 1

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:45)

Introduction: How to Make the Most of This Course
What We Will Teach
Practice On Simulators During Breaks
How To Transpose Techniques Into Your Daily Practice: High Yield/Periop Management

Morning Session (08:45 - 10:00)

MODULE 1: Shoulder & Proximal Humerus
Interscalene Block: When And How
Patient Selection Pearls (OSA, COPD, Outpatient Shoulder Surgery)
Diaphragm-Sparing Strategies To Reduce Phrenic Nerve Involvement:
Selective Shoulder Strategies
Superior Trunk Block: Current Trends In Shoulder Analgesia
Suprascapular And Axillary Nerve Blocks

Morning Session (10:00 - 10:15)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (10:15 - 11:15)

MODULE 2: Clavicle & Upper Arm
Understanding “Clavicle Coverage” Concepts
Cervical Plexus Block And PEC I (Interpectoral) Block For Clavicle Analgesia
Clavipectoral Fascial Plane Block
Supraclavicular Block
Infraclavicular Block
Decision-Making: Supraclavicular Vs Infraclavicular—When And Why

Morning Session (11:15 - 12:15)

MODULE 3: Upper Extremity (Elbow, Forearm & Hand)
Axillary Brachial Plexus Block: A High-Yield Workhorse
Three Essential Distal Forearm Blocks (Median, Ulnar, Radial)
When: Clinical Indications
Where: Optimal Forearm Block Levels

Morning Session (12:15 - 13:00)

Lunch Break & Simulation Scanning (Hand–Eye Coordination Practice)

Afternoon Session (13:00 - 14:00)

MODULE 4: Truncal Fascial Plane Blocks - Core Set Every Clinician Should Know
PECS Blocks (Interpectoral And Pecto-Serratus)
Serratus Anterior Plane (SAP) Block
TAP Block: Lateral Vs Subcostal Vs Posterior Approaches
Quadratus Lumborum (QL) Block – Type I

Afternoon Session (14:00 - 14:45)

LECTURE
Preventing Complications Of Nerve Blocks
Adjuvants: Controversies And Practical Tips
Infectious Precautions: Sterility And Probe Covers

Afternoon Session (14:45 - 15:30)

Q&A Panel Discussion

Afternoon Session (15:30 - 16:30)

Scanning Practice: Consolidation and Repetition
Recap: What We Have Learned And Take-Home Messages
What We Will Learn Tomorrow (Program For The Next Day)

Day 2

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast (Simulation Training)

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:30)

Review of Day 1: What We Learned – TIPS & Q&A

Morning Session (08:30 - 09:30)

MODULE 5: Lumbar Paraspinal & Posterior Wall Blocks
Neuraxial Ultrasound Scanning: Landmarks And Why It Matters
Four Critical Ultrasound Findings:
Midline Identification
Spinal Level Determination
Estimated Depth To Epidural/Intrathecal Space
Best Interspace For Access

Morning Session (09:30 - 09:45)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (09:45 - 10:30)

LECTURE
Perioperative Management Of Nerve Blocks For Success: Premeds/Intraop/Multimodal
When Not To Perform Nerve Blocks
Prevention And Management Of Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity (LAST)

Morning Session (10:30 - 12:00)

MODULE 6: Lower Extremity — Hip & Knee Pathways
Femoral Nerve Block
Fascia Iliaca Block: Infrainguinal Vs Suprainguinal
PENG Block: When, Why, And How
When And Why: Femoral Vs Fascia Iliaca Vs PENG Blocks For Hip

Morning Session (12:00 - 12:30)

Lunch Break & Simulation Training

Afternoon Session (12:30 - 13:15)

Lower Extremity: Knee, Foot & Ankle
Femoral Triangle Vs Adductor Canal Block: The Truth Is In The Middle
IPACK And Genicular Nerve Concepts For Knee Analgesia
Ankle Block:
Tibial
Deep And Superficial Peroneal
Saphenous
Sural Nerves

Afternoon Session (13:15 - 14:30)

MODULE 7 REVIEW: More Scanning Top-Down

Afternoon Session (14:30 - 14:45)

Final Review & Q&A
What We Have Learned
Key Take-Home Messages
Must-Have Equipment, Documentation, And Sterility Principles
How To Safely Implement And Continue Developing These Techniques In Your Practice

Learning objectives

Interpret various sonographic artifacts and outline a plan for troubleshooting these using various transducer maneuvers and ultrasound machine setting adjustments;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for identification of the brachial plexus and individual nerves of the lower extremity, and associated vascular and musculoskeletal structures;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for performance of truncal blocks including transversus abdominis plane block, rectus sheath block, and paravertebral and neuraxial block;
Develop a framework for the establishment of a regional anesthesia service using strategies to increase surgical, anesthetic and hospital buy-in;
Discuss the rational choice of local anesthetics and adjuvants for various peripheral nerve blocks.

Faculty

Coming soon.

Workshops

Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia Boutique Workshop

New York, USA | May 16, 2026

Enroll

Schedule

Day 1

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:45)

Introduction: How to Make the Most of This Course
What We Will Teach
Practice On Simulators During Breaks
How To Transpose Techniques Into Your Daily Practice: High Yield/Periop Management

Morning Session (08:45 - 10:00)

MODULE 1: Shoulder & Proximal Humerus
Interscalene Block: When And How
Patient Selection Pearls (OSA, COPD, Outpatient Shoulder Surgery)
Diaphragm-Sparing Strategies To Reduce Phrenic Nerve Involvement:
Selective Shoulder Strategies
Superior Trunk Block: Current Trends In Shoulder Analgesia
Suprascapular And Axillary Nerve Blocks

Morning Session (10:00 - 10:15)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (10:15 - 11:15)

MODULE 2: Clavicle & Upper Arm
Understanding “Clavicle Coverage” Concepts
Cervical Plexus Block And PEC I (Interpectoral) Block For Clavicle Analgesia
Clavipectoral Fascial Plane Block
Supraclavicular Block
Infraclavicular Block
Decision-Making: Supraclavicular Vs Infraclavicular—When And Why

Morning Session (11:15 - 12:15)

MODULE 3: Upper Extremity (Elbow, Forearm & Hand)
Axillary Brachial Plexus Block: A High-Yield Workhorse
Three Essential Distal Forearm Blocks (Median, Ulnar, Radial)
When: Clinical Indications
Where: Optimal Forearm Block Levels

Morning Session (12:15 - 13:00)

Lunch Break & Simulation Scanning (Hand–Eye Coordination Practice)

Afternoon Session (13:00 - 14:00)

MODULE 4: Truncal Fascial Plane Blocks - Core Set Every Clinician Should Know
PECS Blocks (Interpectoral And Pecto-Serratus)
Serratus Anterior Plane (SAP) Block
TAP Block: Lateral Vs Subcostal Vs Posterior Approaches
Quadratus Lumborum (QL) Block – Type I

Afternoon Session (14:00 - 14:45)

LECTURE
Preventing Complications Of Nerve Blocks
Adjuvants: Controversies And Practical Tips
Infectious Precautions: Sterility And Probe Covers

Afternoon Session (14:45 - 15:30)

Q&A Panel Discussion

Afternoon Session (15:30 - 16:00)

Scanning Practice: Consolidation and Repetition
Recap: What We Have Learned And Take-Home Messages
What We Will Learn Tomorrow (Program For The Next Day)

Day 2

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast (Simulation Training)

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:30)

Review of Day 1: What We Learned – TIPS & Q&A

Morning Session (08:30 - 09:30)

MODULE 5: Lumbar Paraspinal & Posterior Wall Blocks
Neuraxial Ultrasound Scanning: Landmarks And Why It Matters
Four Critical Ultrasound Findings:
Midline Identification
Spinal Level Determination
Estimated Depth To Epidural/Intrathecal Space
Best Interspace For Access

Morning Session (09:30 - 09:45)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (09:45 - 10:30)

LECTURE
Perioperative Management Of Nerve Blocks For Success: Premeds/Intraop/Multimodal
When Not To Perform Nerve
Prevention And Management Of Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity (LAST)

Morning Session (10:30 - 12:00)

MODULE 6: Lower Extremity — Hip & Knee Pathways
Femoral Nerve Block
Fascia Iliaca Block: Infrainguinal Vs Suprainguinal
PENG Block: When, Why, And How
When And Why: Femoral Vs Fascia Iliaca Vs PENG Blocks For Hip

Morning Session (12:00 - 12:30)

Lunch Break & Simulation Training

Afternoon Session (12:30 - 13:15)

Lower Extremity: Knee, Foot & Ankle
Femoral Triangle Vs Adductor Canal Block: The Truth Is In The Middle
IPACK And Genicular Nerve Concepts For Knee Analgesia
Ankle Block:
Tibial
Deep And Superficial Peroneal
Saphenous
Sural Nerves

Afternoon Session (13:15 - 14:30)

MODULE 7 REVIEW: More Scanning Top-Down

Afternoon Session (14:30 - 14:45)

Final Review & Q&A
What We Have Learned
Key Take-Home Messages
Must-Have Equipment, Documentation, And Sterility Principles
How To Safely Implement And Continue Developing These Techniques In Your Practice

Learning objectives

Interpret various sonographic artifacts and outline a plan for troubleshooting these using various transducer maneuvers and ultrasound machine setting adjustments;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for identification of the brachial plexus and individual nerves of the lower extremity, and associated vascular and musculoskeletal structures;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for performance of truncal blocks including transversus abdominis plane block, rectus sheath block, and paravertebral and neuraxial block;
Develop a framework for the establishment of a regional anesthesia service using strategies to increase surgical, anesthetic and hospital buy-in;
Discuss the rational choice of local anesthetics and adjuvants for various peripheral nerve blocks.

Faculty

Coming soon.

Workshops

Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia Boutique Workshop

Leuven, Belgium | Jun 27, 2026

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Schedule

Day 1

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:45)

LECTURE: Practical techniques to make you an ultrasound star
What We Will Teach
Practice On Simulators During Breaks
How To Transpose Techniques Into Your Daily Practice: High Yield/Periop Management

Morning Session (08:45 - 10:00)

MODULE 1: Shoulder & Proximal Humerus
Interscalene Block: When And How
Patient Selection Pearls (OSA, COPD, Outpatient Shoulder Surgery)
Diaphragm-Sparing Strategies To Reduce Phrenic Nerve Involvement:
Selective Shoulder Strategies
Superior Trunk Block: Current Trends In Shoulder Analgesia
Suprascapular And Axillary Nerve Blocks

Morning Session (10:00 - 10:15)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (10:15 - 11:15)

MODULE 2: Clavicle & Upper Arm
Understanding “Clavicle Coverage” Concepts
Cervical Plexus Block And PEC I (Interpectoral) Block For Clavicle Analgesia
Clavipectoral Fascial Plane Block
Supraclavicular Block
Infraclavicular Block
Decision-Making: Supraclavicular Vs Infraclavicular—When And Why

Morning Session (11:15 - 12:15)

MODULE 3: Upper Extremity (Elbow, Forearm & Hand)
Three Essential Distal Forearm Blocks (Median, Ulnar, Radial)
When: Clinical Indications
Where: Optimal Forearm Block Levels

Morning Session (12:15 - 13:00)

Lunch Break & Simulation Scanning (Hand–Eye Coordination Practice)

Afternoon Session (13:00 - 14:00)

MODULE 4: Truncal Fascial Plane Blocks - Core Set Every Clinician Should Know
PECS Blocks (Interpectoral And Pecto-Serratus)
Serratus Anterior Plane (SAP) Block
TAP Block: Lateral Vs Subcostal Vs Posterior Approaches
Quadratus Lumborum (QL) Block – Type I

Afternoon Session (14:00 - 14:45)

LECTURE
Preventing Complications Of Nerve Blocks
Adjuvants: Controversies And Practical Tips
Infectious Precautions: Sterility And Probe Covers

Afternoon Session (14:45 - 15:15)

Q&A Panel Discussion

Afternoon Session (15:15 - 15:30)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Afternoon Session (15:30 - 16:00)

Scanning Practice: Consolidation and Repetition
Recap: What We Have Learned And Take-Home Messages
What We Will Learn Tomorrow (Program For The Next Day)

Day 2

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast (Simulation Training)

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:30)

Review of Day 1: What We Learned – TIPS & Q&A

Morning Session (08:30 - 09:30)

Neuraxial Ultrasound Scanning: Landmarks And Why It Matters
Four Critical Ultrasound Findings:
Midline Identification
Spinal Level Determination
Estimated Depth To Epidural/Intrathecal Space
Best Interspace For Access

Morning Session (09:30 - 09:45)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (09:45 - 10:30)

LECTURE
Perioperative Management Of Nerve Blocks For Success: Premeds/Intraop/Multimodal
When Not To Perform Nerve Blocks
Prevention And Management Of Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity (LAST)

Morning Session (10:30 - 12:00)

MODULE 6: Lower Extremity — Hip & Knee Pathways
Femoral Nerve Block
Fascia Iliaca Block: Infrainguinal Vs Suprainguinal
PENG Block: When, Why, And How
When And Why: Femoral Vs Fascia Iliaca Vs PENG Blocks For Hip

Morning Session (12:00 - 12:30)

Lunch Break & Simulation Training

Afternoon Session (12:30 - 13:15)

Lower Extremity: Knee, Foot & Ankle
Femoral Triangle Vs Adductor Canal Block: The Truth Is In The Middle
IPACK And Genicular Nerve Concepts For Knee Analgesia
Ankle Block:
Tibial
Deep And Superficial Peroneal
Saphenous
Sural Nerves

Afternoon Session (13:15 - 14:30)

MODULE 7 REVIEW: More Scanning Top-Down

Afternoon Session (14:30 - 14:45)

Final Review & Q&A
What We Have Learned
Key Take-Home Messages
Must-Have Equipment, Documentation, And Sterility Principles
How To Safely Implement And Continue Developing These Techniques In Your Practice

Learning objectives

Interpret various sonographic artifacts and outline a plan for troubleshooting these using various transducer maneuvers and ultrasound machine setting adjustments;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for identification of the brachial plexus and individual nerves of the lower extremity, and associated vascular and musculoskeletal structures;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for performance of truncal blocks including transversus abdominis plane block, rectus sheath block, and paravertebral and neuraxial block;
Develop a framework for the establishment of a regional anesthesia service using strategies to increase surgical, anesthetic and hospital buy-in;
Discuss the rational choice of local anesthetics and adjuvants for various peripheral nerve blocks.

Faculty

Coming soon.

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Point Of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Workshop

Toronto, Canada | Jul 11, 2026

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Schedule

Day 1

SESSION 1: Introduction into POCUS and essentials
COFFEE BREAK
SESSION 2: Vascular Access: peripheral, arterial and central lines / Deep vein thrombosis
LUNCH BREAK
SESSION 3: Lung ultrasound
COFFEE BREAK
SESSION 4:Abdominal ultrasound: trauma (eFAST)

Day 2

SESSION 1: Abdominal ultrasound: gastric content
COFFEE BREAK
SESSION 2: Cardiac ultrasound: essential knowledge
LUNCH BREAK
SESSION 3: Cardiac ultrasound: interpretation
COFFEE BREAK
SESSION 4: How to process this POCUS knowledge?

Learning objectives

Understand the essentials of ultrasound as well as the value of ultrasound artifacts and how they can affect POCUS.
Develop a systematic strategy to assess different organ systems, such as the lungs, abdomen and heart
Learn how to differentiate pathologies from normal findings and gain a deep understanding of the scope and limitations of POCUS
Acquire optimal ultrasound images and learn how to troubleshoot
Master vascular access techniques, training on simulators, and deep venous thrombosis scans of the lower extremities

Faculty

Dr. Kris Abbas

Workshops

Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia Boutique Workshop

New York, USA | Jul 25, 2026

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Schedule

Day 1

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:45)

Introduction: How to Make the Most of This Course
What We Will Teach
Practice On Simulators During Breaks
How To Transpose Techniques Into Your Daily Practice: High Yield/Periop Management

Morning Session (08:45 - 10:00)

MODULE 1: Shoulder & Proximal Humerus
Interscalene Block: When And How
Patient Selection Pearls (OSA, COPD, Outpatient Shoulder Surgery)
Diaphragm-Sparing Strategies To Reduce Phrenic Nerve Involvement:
Selective Shoulder Strategies
Superior Trunk Block: Current Trends In Shoulder Analgesia
Suprascapular And Axillary Nerve Blocks

Morning Session (10:00 - 10:15)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (10:15 - 11:15)

MODULE 2: Clavicle & Upper Arm
Understanding “Clavicle Coverage” Concepts
Cervical Plexus Block And PEC I (Interpectoral) Block For Clavicle Analgesia
Clavipectoral Fascial Plane Block
Supraclavicular Block
Infraclavicular Block
Decision-Making: Supraclavicular Vs Infraclavicular—When And Why

Morning Session (11:15 - 12:15)

MODULE 3: Upper Extremity (Elbow, Forearm & Hand)
Axillary Brachial Plexus Block: A High-Yield Workhorse
Three Essential Distal Forearm Blocks (Median, Ulnar, Radial)
When: Clinical Indications
Where: Optimal Forearm Block Levels

Morning Session (12:15 - 13:00)

Lunch Break & Simulation Scanning (Hand–Eye Coordination Practice)

Afternoon Session (13:00 - 14:00)

MODULE 4: Truncal Fascial Plane Blocks - Core Set Every Clinician Should Know
PECS Blocks (Interpectoral And Pecto-Serratus)
Serratus Anterior Plane (SAP) Block
TAP Block: Lateral Vs Subcostal Vs Posterior Approaches
Quadratus Lumborum (QL) Block – Type I

Afternoon Session (14:00 - 14:45)

LECTURE
Preventing Complications Of Nerve Blocks
Adjuvants: Controversies And Practical Tips
Infectious Precautions: Sterility And Probe Covers

Afternoon Session (14:45 - 15:30)

Q&A Panel Discussion

Afternoon Session (15:30 - 16:00)

Scanning Practice: Consolidation and Repetition
Recap: What We Have Learned And Take-Home Messages
What We Will Learn Tomorrow (Program For The Next Day)

Day 2

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast (Simulation Training)

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:30)

Review of Day 1: What We Learned – TIPS & Q&A

Morning Session (08:30 - 09:30)

MODULE 5: Lumbar Paraspinal & Posterior Wall Blocks
Neuraxial Ultrasound Scanning: Landmarks And Why It Matters
Four Critical Ultrasound Findings:
Midline Identification
Spinal Level Determination
Estimated Depth To Epidural/Intrathecal Space
Best Interspace For Access

Morning Session (09:30 - 09:45)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (09:45 - 10:30)

LECTURE
Perioperative Management Of Nerve Blocks For Success: Premeds/Intraop/Multimodal
When Not To Perform Nerve Blocks
Prevention And Management Of Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity (LAST)

Morning Session (10:30 - 12:00)

MODULE 6: Lower Extremity — Hip & Knee Pathways
Femoral Nerve Block
Fascia Iliaca Block: Infrainguinal Vs Suprainguinal
PENG Block: When, Why, And How
When And Why: Femoral Vs Fascia Iliaca Vs PENG Blocks For Hip

Morning Session (12:00 - 12:30)

Lunch Break & Simulation Training

Afternoon Session (12:30 - 13:15)

Lower Extremity: Knee, Foot & Ankle
Femoral Triangle Vs Adductor Canal Block: The Truth Is In The Middle
IPACK And Genicular Nerve Concepts For Knee Analgesia
Ankle Block:
Tibial
Deep And Superficial Peroneal
Saphenous
Sural Nerves

Afternoon Session (13:15 - 14:30)

MODULE 7 REVIEW: More Scanning Top-Down

Afternoon Session (14:30 - 14:45)

Final Review & Q&A
What We Have Learned
Key Take-Home Messages
Must-Have Equipment, Documentation, And Sterility Principles
How To Safely Implement And Continue Developing These Techniques In Your Practice

Learning objectives

Interpret various sonographic artifacts and outline a plan for troubleshooting these using various transducer maneuvers and ultrasound machine setting adjustments;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for identification of the brachial plexus and individual nerves of the lower extremity, and associated vascular and musculoskeletal structures;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for performance of truncal blocks including transversus abdominis plane block, rectus sheath block, and paravertebral and neuraxial block;
Develop a framework for the establishment of a regional anesthesia service using strategies to increase surgical, anesthetic and hospital buy-in;
Discuss the rational choice of local anesthetics and adjuvants for various peripheral nerve blocks.

Faculty

Coming soon.

Workshops

Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia Boutique Workshop

New York, USA | Aug 22, 2026

Enroll

Schedule

Day 1

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:45)

Introduction: How to Make the Most of This Course
What We Will Teach
Practice On Simulators During Breaks
How To Transpose Techniques Into Your Daily Practice: High Yield/Periop Management

Morning Session (08:45 - 10:00)

MODULE 1: Shoulder & Proximal Humerus
Interscalene Block: When And How
Patient Selection Pearls (OSA, COPD, Outpatient Shoulder Surgery)
Diaphragm-Sparing Strategies To Reduce Phrenic Nerve Involvement:
Selective Shoulder Strategies
Superior Trunk Block: Current Trends In Shoulder Analgesia
Suprascapular And Axillary Nerve Blocks

Morning Session (10:00 - 10:15)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (10:15 - 11:15)

MODULE 2: Clavicle & Upper Arm
Understanding “Clavicle Coverage” Concepts
Cervical Plexus Block And PEC I (Interpectoral) Block For Clavicle Analgesia
Clavipectoral Fascial Plane Block
Supraclavicular Block
Infraclavicular Block
Decision-Making: Supraclavicular Vs Infraclavicular—When And Why

Morning Session (11:15 - 12:15)

MODULE 3: Upper Extremity (Elbow, Forearm & Hand)
Axillary Brachial Plexus Block: A High-Yield Workhorse
Three Essential Distal Forearm Blocks (Median, Ulnar, Radial)
When: Clinical Indications
Where: Optimal Forearm Block Levels

Morning Session (12:15 - 13:00)

Lunch Break & Simulation Scanning (Hand–Eye Coordination Practice)

Afternoon Session (13:00 - 14:00)

MODULE 4: Truncal Fascial Plane Blocks - Core Set Every Clinician Should Know
PECS Blocks (Interpectoral And Pecto-Serratus)
Serratus Anterior Plane (SAP) Block
TAP Block: Lateral Vs Subcostal Vs Posterior Approaches
Quadratus Lumborum (QL) Block – Type I

Afternoon Session (14:00 - 14:45)

LECTURE
Preventing Complications Of Nerve Blocks
Adjuvants: Controversies And Practical Tips
Infectious Precautions: Sterility And Probe Covers

Afternoon Session (14:45 - 15:30)

Q&A Panel Discussion

Afternoon Session (15:30 - 16:00)

Scanning Practice: Consolidation and Repetition
Recap: What We Have Learned And Take-Home Messages
What We Will Learn Tomorrow (Program For The Next Day)

Day 2

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast (Simulation Training)

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:30)

Review of Day 1: What We Learned – TIPS & Q&A

Morning Session (08:30 - 09:30)

MODULE 5: Lumbar Paraspinal & Posterior Wall Blocks
Neuraxial Ultrasound Scanning: Landmarks And Why It Matters
Four Critical Ultrasound Findings:
Midline Identification
Spinal Level Determination
Estimated Depth To Epidural/Intrathecal Space
Best Interspace For Access

Morning Session (09:30 - 09:45)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (09:45 - 10:30)

LECTURE
Perioperative Management Of Nerve Blocks For Success: Premeds/Intraop/Multimodal
When Not To Perform Nerve Blocks
Prevention And Management Of Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity (LAST)

Morning Session (10:30 - 12:00)

MODULE 6: Lower Extremity — Hip & Knee Pathways
Femoral Nerve Block
Fascia Iliaca Block: Infrainguinal Vs Suprainguinal
PENG Block: When, Why, And How
When And Why: Femoral Vs Fascia Iliaca Vs PENG Blocks For Hip

Morning Session (12:00 - 12:30)

Lunch Break & Simulation Training

Afternoon Session (12:30 - 13:15)

Lower Extremity: Knee, Foot & Ankle
Femoral Triangle Vs Adductor Canal Block: The Truth Is In The Middle
IPACK And Genicular Nerve Concepts For Knee Analgesia
Ankle Block:
Tibial
Deep And Superficial Peroneal
Saphenous
Sural Nerves

Afternoon Session (13:15 - 14:30)

MODULE 7 REVIEW: More Scanning Top-Down

Afternoon Session (14:30 - 14:45)

Final Review & Q&A
What We Have Learned
Key Take-Home Messages
Must-Have Equipment, Documentation, And Sterility Principles
How To Safely Implement And Continue Developing These Techniques In Your Practice

Learning objectives

Interpret various sonographic artifacts and outline a plan for troubleshooting these using various transducer maneuvers and ultrasound machine setting adjustments;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for identification of the brachial plexus and individual nerves of the lower extremity, and associated vascular and musculoskeletal structures;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for performance of truncal blocks including transversus abdominis plane block, rectus sheath block, and paravertebral and neuraxial block;
Develop a framework for the establishment of a regional anesthesia service using strategies to increase surgical, anesthetic and hospital buy-in;
Discuss the rational choice of local anesthetics and adjuvants for various peripheral nerve blocks.

Faculty

Coming soon.

Workshops

Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia Boutique Workshop

Leuven, Belgium | Sep 05, 2026

Enroll

Schedule

Day 1

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:45)

LECTURE: Practical techniques to make you an ultrasound star
What We Will Teach
Practice On Simulators During Breaks
How To Transpose Techniques Into Your Daily Practice: High Yield/Periop Management

Morning Session (08:45 - 10:00)

Module 1: Blocks For The Upper Extremity
Interscalene
Supraclavicular

Morning Session (10:00 - 10:15)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (10:15 - 11:15)

MODULE 2: Clavicle & Upper Arm
Understanding “Clavicle Coverage” Concepts
Cervical Plexus Block And PEC I (Interpectoral) Block For Clavicle Analgesia
Clavipectoral Fascial Plane Block
Supraclavicular Block
Infraclavicular Block
Decision-Making: Supraclavicular Vs Infraclavicular—When And Why

Morning Session (11:15 - 12:15)

MODULE 3: Upper Extremity (Elbow, Forearm & Hand)
Three Essential Distal Forearm Blocks (Median, Ulnar, Radial)
When: Clinical Indications
Where: Optimal Forearm Block Levels

Morning Session (12:15 - 13:00)

Lunch Break & Simulation Scanning (Hand–Eye Coordination Practice)

Afternoon Session (13:00 - 14:00)

MODULE 4: Truncal Fascial Plane Blocks - Core Set Every Clinician Should Know
PECS Blocks (Interpectoral And Pecto-Serratus)
Serratus Anterior Plane (SAP) Block
TAP Block: Lateral Vs Subcostal Vs Posterior Approaches
Quadratus Lumborum (QL) Block – Type I

Afternoon Session (14:00 - 14:45)

LECTURE
Preventing Complications Of Nerve Blocks
Adjuvants: Controversies And Practical Tips
Infectious Precautions: Sterility And Probe Covers

Afternoon Session (14:45 - 15:15)

Q&A Panel Discussion

Afternoon Session (15:15 - 15:30)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Afternoon Session (15:30 - 16:00)

Scanning Practice: Consolidation and Repetition
Recap: What We Have Learned And Take-Home Messages
What We Will Learn Tomorrow (Program For The Next Day)

Day 2

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast (Simulation Training)

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:30)

Review of Day 1: What We Learned – TIPS & Q&A

Morning Session (08:30 - 09:30)

Neuraxial Ultrasound Scanning: Landmarks And Why It Matters
Four Critical Ultrasound Findings:
Midline Identification
Spinal Level Determination
Estimated Depth To Epidural/Intrathecal Space
Best Interspace For Access

Morning Session (09:30 - 09:45)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (09:45 - 10:30)

LECTURE
Perioperative Management Of Nerve Blocks For Success: Premeds/Intraop/Multimodal
When Not To Perform Nerve Blocks
Prevention And Management Of Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity (LAST)

Morning Session (10:30 - 12:00)

MODULE 6: Lower Extremity — Hip & Knee Pathways
Femoral Nerve Block
Fascia Iliaca Block: Infrainguinal Vs Suprainguinal
PENG Block: When, Why, And How
When And Why: Femoral Vs Fascia Iliaca Vs PENG Blocks For Hip

Morning Session (12:00 - 12:30)

Lunch Break & Simulation Training

Afternoon Session (12:30 - 13:15)

Lower Extremity: Knee, Foot & Ankle
Femoral Triangle Vs Adductor Canal Block: The Truth Is In The Middle
IPACK And Genicular Nerve Concepts For Knee Analgesia
Ankle Block:
Tibial
Deep And Superficial Peroneal
Saphenous
Sural Nerves

Afternoon Session (13:15 - 14:30)

MODULE 7 REVIEW: More Scanning Top-Down

Afternoon Session (14:30 - 14:45)

Final Review & Q&A
What We Have Learned
Key Take-Home Messages
Must-Have Equipment, Documentation, And Sterility Principles
How To Safely Implement And Continue Developing These Techniques In Your Practice

Learning objectives

Interpret various sonographic artifacts and outline a plan for troubleshooting these using various transducer maneuvers and ultrasound machine setting adjustments;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for identification of the brachial plexus and individual nerves of the lower extremity, and associated vascular and musculoskeletal structures;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for performance of truncal blocks including transversus abdominis plane block, rectus sheath block, and paravertebral and neuraxial block;
Develop a framework for the establishment of a regional anesthesia service using strategies to increase surgical, anesthetic and hospital buy-in;
Discuss the rational choice of local anesthetics and adjuvants for various peripheral nerve blocks.

Faculty

Coming soon.

Workshops

Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia Boutique Workshop

New York, USA | Sep 12, 2026

Enroll

Schedule

Day 1

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:45)

Introduction: How to Make the Most of This Course
What We Will Teach
Practice On Simulators During Breaks
How To Transpose Techniques Into Your Daily Practice: High Yield/Periop Management

Morning Session (08:45 - 10:00)

MODULE 1: Shoulder & Proximal Humerus
Interscalene Block: When And How
Patient Selection Pearls (OSA, COPD, Outpatient Shoulder Surgery)
Diaphragm-Sparing Strategies To Reduce Phrenic Nerve Involvement:
Selective Shoulder Strategies
Superior Trunk Block: Current Trends In Shoulder Analgesia
Suprascapular And Axillary Nerve Blocks

Morning Session (10:00 - 10:15)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (10:15 - 11:15)

MODULE 2: Clavicle & Upper Arm
Understanding “Clavicle Coverage” Concepts
Cervical Plexus Block And PEC I (Interpectoral) Block For Clavicle Analgesia
Clavipectoral Fascial Plane Block
Supraclavicular Block
Infraclavicular Block
Decision-Making: Supraclavicular Vs Infraclavicular—When And Why

Morning Session (11:15 - 12:15)

MODULE 3: Upper Extremity (Elbow, Forearm & Hand)
Axillary Brachial Plexus Block: A High-Yield Workhorse
Three Essential Distal Forearm Blocks (Median, Ulnar, Radial)
When: Clinical Indications
Where: Optimal Forearm Block Levels

Morning Session (12:15 - 13:00)

Lunch Break & Simulation Scanning (Hand–Eye Coordination Practice)

Afternoon Session (13:00 - 14:00)

MODULE 4: Truncal Fascial Plane Blocks - Core Set Every Clinician Should Know
PECS blocks (aka Interpectoral & Pectoserratus blocks)
Serratus Anterior Plane (SAP) Block
TAP Block: Lateral Vs Subcostal Vs Posterior Approaches
Quadratus Lumborum (QL) Block – Type I

Afternoon Session (14:00 - 14:45)

LECTURE
Preventing Complications Of Nerve Blocks
Adjuvants: Controversies And Practical Tips
Infectious Precautions: Sterility And Probe Covers

Afternoon Session (14:45 - 15:30)

Q&A Panel Discussion

Afternoon Session (15:30 - 16:00)

Scanning Practice: Consolidation and Repetition
Recap: What We Have Learned And Take-Home Messages
What We Will Learn Tomorrow (Program For The Next Day)

Day 2

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast (Simulation Training)

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:30)

Review of Day 1: What We Learned – TIPS & Q&A

Morning Session (08:30 - 09:30)

MODULE 5: Lumbar Paraspinal & Posterior Wall Blocks
Neuraxial Ultrasound Scanning: Landmarks And Why It Matters
Four Critical Ultrasound Findings:
Midline Identification
Spinal Level Determination
Estimated Depth To Epidural/Intrathecal Space
Best Interspace For Access

Morning Session (09:30 - 09:45)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (09:45 - 10:30)

LECTURE
Perioperative Management Of Nerve Blocks For Success: Premeds/Intraop/Multimodal
When Not To Perform Nerve Blocks
Prevention And Management Of Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity (LAST)

Morning Session (10:30 - 12:00)

MODULE 6: Lower Extremity — Hip & Knee Pathways
Femoral Nerve Block
Fascia Iliaca Block: Infrainguinal Vs Suprainguinal
PENG Block: When, Why, And How
When And Why: Femoral Vs Fascia Iliaca Vs PENG Blocks For Hip

Morning Session (12:00 - 12:30)

Lunch Break & Simulation Training

Afternoon Session (12:30 - 13:15)

Lower Extremity: Knee, Foot & Ankle
Femoral Triangle Vs Adductor Canal Block: The Truth Is In The Middle
IPACK And Genicular Nerve Concepts For Knee Analgesia
Ankle Block:
Tibial
Deep And Superficial Peroneal
Saphenous
Sural Nerves

Afternoon Session (13:15 - 14:30)

MODULE 7 REVIEW: More Scanning Top-Down

Afternoon Session (14:30 - 14:45)

Final Review & Q&A
What We Have Learned
Key Take-Home Messages
Must-Have Equipment, Documentation, And Sterility Principles
How To Safely Implement And Continue Developing These Techniques In Your Practice

Learning objectives

Interpret various sonographic artifacts and outline a plan for troubleshooting these using various transducer maneuvers and ultrasound machine setting adjustments;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for identification of the brachial plexus and individual nerves of the lower extremity, and associated vascular and musculoskeletal structures;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for performance of truncal blocks including transversus abdominis plane block, rectus sheath block, and paravertebral and neuraxial block;
Develop a framework for the establishment of a regional anesthesia service using strategies to increase surgical, anesthetic and hospital buy-in;
Discuss the rational choice of local anesthetics and adjuvants for various peripheral nerve blocks.

Faculty

Coming soon.

Workshops

Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia Boutique Workshop

New York, USA | Oct 03, 2026

Enroll

Schedule

Day 1

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:45)

Introduction: How to Make the Most of This Course
What We Will Teach
Practice On Simulators During Breaks
How To Transpose Techniques Into Your Daily Practice: High Yield/Periop Management

Morning Session (08:45 - 10:00)

MODULE 1: Shoulder & Proximal Humerus
Interscalene Block: When And How
Patient Selection Pearls (OSA, COPD, Outpatient Shoulder Surgery)
Diaphragm-Sparing Strategies To Reduce Phrenic Nerve Involvement:
Selective Shoulder Strategies
Superior Trunk Block: Current Trends In Shoulder Analgesia
Suprascapular And Axillary Nerve Blocks

Morning Session (10:00 - 10:15)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (10:15 - 11:15)

MODULE 2: Clavicle & Upper Arm
Understanding “Clavicle Coverage” Concepts
Cervical Plexus Block And PEC I (Interpectoral) Block For Clavicle Analgesia
Clavipectoral Fascial Plane Block
Supraclavicular Block
Infraclavicular Block
Decision-Making: Supraclavicular Vs Infraclavicular—When And Why

Morning Session (11:15 - 12:15)

MODULE 3: Upper Extremity (Elbow, Forearm & Hand)
Axillary Brachial Plexus Block: A High-Yield Workhorse
Three Essential Distal Forearm Blocks (Median, Ulnar, Radial)
When: Clinical Indications
Where: Optimal Forearm Block Levels

Morning Session (12:15 - 13:00)

Lunch Break & Simulation Scanning (Hand–Eye Coordination Practice)

Afternoon Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Afternoon Session (13:00 - 14:00)

MODULE 4: Truncal Fascial Plane Blocks - Core Set Every Clinician Should Know
PECS Blocks (Interpectoral And Pecto-Serratus)
Serratus Anterior Plane (SAP) Block
TAP Block: Lateral Vs Subcostal Vs Posterior Approaches
Quadratus Lumborum (QL) Block – Type I

Afternoon Session (14:00 - 14:45)

LECTURE
Preventing Complications Of Nerve Blocks
Adjuvants: Controversies And Practical Tips
Infectious Precautions: Sterility And Probe Covers

Afternoon Session (14:45 - 15:30)

Q&A Panel Discussion

Afternoon Session (15:30 - 16:00)

Scanning Practice: Consolidation and Repetition
Recap: What We Have Learned And Take-Home Messages
What We Will Learn Tomorrow (Program For The Next Day)

Day 2

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast (Simulation Training)

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:30)

Review of Day 1: What We Learned – TIPS & Q&A

Morning Session (08:30 - 09:30)

MODULE 5: Lumbar Paraspinal & Posterior Wall Blocks
Neuraxial Ultrasound Scanning: Landmarks And Why It Matters
Four Critical Ultrasound Findings:
Midline Identification
Spinal Level Determination
Estimated Depth To Epidural/Intrathecal Space
Best Interspace For Access

Morning Session (09:30 - 09:45)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (09:45 - 10:30)

Perioperative Management Of Nerve Blocks For Success: Premeds/Intraop/Multimodal
When Not To Perform Nerve Blocks
Prevention And Management Of Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity (LAST)

Morning Session (10:30 - 12:00)

MODULE 6: Lower Extremity — Hip & Knee Pathways
Femoral Nerve Block
Fascia Iliaca Block: Infrainguinal Vs Suprainguinal
PENG Block: When, Why, And How
When And Why: Femoral Vs Fascia Iliaca Vs PENG Blocks For Hip

Morning Session (12:00 - 12:45)

Lunch Break & Simulation Training

Afternoon Session (12:45 - 13:15)

Lower Extremity: Knee, Foot & Ankle
Femoral Triangle Vs Adductor Canal Block: The Truth Is In The Middle
IPACK And Genicular Nerve Concepts For Knee Analgesia
Ankle Block:
Tibial
Deep And Superficial Peroneal
Saphenous
Sural Nerves

Afternoon Session (13:15 - 14:30)

MODULE 7 REVIEW: More Scanning Top-Down

Afternoon Session (14:30 - 14:45)

Final Review & Q&A
What We Have Learned
Key Take-Home Messages
Must-Have Equipment, Documentation, And Sterility Principles
How To Safely Implement And Continue Developing These Techniques In Your Practice

Learning objectives

Interpret various sonographic artifacts and outline a plan for troubleshooting these using various transducer maneuvers and ultrasound machine setting adjustments;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for identification of the brachial plexus and individual nerves of the lower extremity, and associated vascular and musculoskeletal structures;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for performance of truncal blocks including transversus abdominis plane block, rectus sheath block, and paravertebral and neuraxial block;
Develop a framework for the establishment of a regional anesthesia service using strategies to increase surgical, anesthetic and hospital buy-in;
Discuss the rational choice of local anesthetics and adjuvants for various peripheral nerve blocks.

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Pediatric Regional Anesthesia Boutique Workshop

Leuven, Belgium | Oct 10, 2026

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Schedule

Day 1

Morning Session (08:30 - 09:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast

Morning Session (09:00 - 09:15)

Welcome, Introduction & Overview

Morning Session (09:15 - 09:45)

Local Anesthetic Dosing in Pediatrics: Dose, Volume, Concentration

Morning Session (09:45 - 10:30)

Upper Limb Blocks for Elbow, Forearm & Shoulder Surgery • Interscalene, Supraclavicular, Infraclavicular, Axillary

Morning Session (10:30 - 11:15)

Hands-on Scanning: Upper Limb Blocks

Morning Session (11:15 - 11:30)

Coffee Break

Morning Session (11:30 - 00:15)

Lower Limb Blocks for Clubfoot & Hip Pathology • Suprainguinal FICB, PENG, LFCN, Adductor Canal, Popliteal

Afternoon Session (12:15 - 13:00)

Hands-on Scanning: Lower Limb Blocks

Afternoon Session (13:00 - 14:00)

Lunch Break

Afternoon Session (14:00 - 14:30)

Case-Based Discussion: Choosing the Right Block for Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery

Afternoon Session (14:30 - 16:00)

Comprehensive Hands-on Practice & Live Scanning Demonstrations

Day 2

Morning Session (09:00 - 09:15)

Principles of Neonatal & Infant Regional Anesthesia

Morning Session (09:15 - 09:45)

Thoracic Blocks for VATS and Chest Surgery • ESP, PVB, Serratus, PECS 1/2

Morning Session (09:45 - 10:30)

Hands-on Scanning: Thoracic & PECS Blocks

Morning Session (10:30 - 10:45)

Coffee Break

Morning Session (10:45 - 11:15)

Abdominal Wall Blocks for Laparoscopic & Inguinal Surgery • TAP, QLB, Rectus Sheath, Ilioinguinal/Iliohypogastric

Morning Session (11:15 - 11:45)

Hands-on Scanning: Abdominal Wall Blocks

Morning Session (11:45 - 12:15)

Neuraxial & Perineal Blocks in Pediatrics • Caudal, Spinal, Pudendal, Penile

Afternoon Session (12:15 - 13:00)

Hands-on Scanning: Caudal, Spinal & Penile Blocks + Case Review

Learning objectives

Identify the relevant basic anatomy and techniques for performing selected peripheral nerve blocks in children
Recognize the key differences in the ultrasound presentation of relevant structures between adults and children
Evaluate the correct dose and volume of LA for all age groups
Adapt and perfect regional anesthesia techniques to accommodate the more compliant tissues of children
Demonstrate use of regional anesthesia equipment tailored for different age groups

Faculty

Emil Bosinci

Peter Kenderessy

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Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia Boutique Workshop

Istanbul, Turkey | Oct 24, 2026

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Schedule

Day 1

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:45)

LECTURE: Practical techniques to make you an ultrasound star
What We Will Teach
Practice On Simulators During Breaks
How To Transpose Techniques Into Your Daily Practice: High Yield/Periop Management

Morning Session (08:45 - 10:00)

Module 1: Blocks For The Upper Extremity
Interscalene
Supraclavicular

Morning Session (10:00 - 10:15)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (10:15 - 11:15)

MODULE 2: Clavicle & Upper Arm
Understanding “Clavicle Coverage” Concepts
Cervical Plexus Block And PEC I (Interpectoral) Block For Clavicle Analgesia
Clavipectoral Fascial Plane Block
Supraclavicular Block
Infraclavicular Block
Decision-Making: Supraclavicular Vs Infraclavicular—When And Why

Morning Session (11:15 - 12:15)

MODULE 3: Upper Extremity (Elbow, Forearm & Hand)
Three Essential Distal Forearm Blocks (Median, Ulnar, Radial)
When: Clinical Indications
Where: Optimal Forearm Block Levels

Morning Session (12:15 - 13:00)

Lunch Break & Simulation Scanning (Hand–Eye Coordination Practice)

Afternoon Session (13:00 - 14:00)

MODULE 4: Truncal Fascial Plane Blocks - Core Set Every Clinician Should Know
PECS Blocks (Interpectoral And Pecto-Serratus)
Serratus Anterior Plane (SAP) Block
TAP Block: Lateral Vs Subcostal Vs Posterior Approaches
Quadratus Lumborum (QL) Block – Type I

Afternoon Session (14:00 - 14:45)

LECTURE
Preventing Complications Of Nerve Blocks
Adjuvants: Controversies And Practical Tips
Infectious Precautions: Sterility And Probe Covers

Afternoon Session (14:45 - 15:15)

Q&A Panel Discussion

Afternoon Session (15:15 - 15:30)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Afternoon Session (15:30 - 16:00)

Scanning Practice: Consolidation and Repetition
Recap: What We Have Learned And Take-Home Messages
What We Will Learn Tomorrow (Program For The Next Day)

Day 2

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast (Simulation Training)

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:30)

Review of Day 1: What We Learned – TIPS & Q&A

Morning Session (08:30 - 09:30)

Neuraxial Ultrasound Scanning: Landmarks And Why It Matters
Four Critical Ultrasound Findings:
Midline Identification
Spinal Level Determination
Estimated Depth To Epidural/Intrathecal Space
Best Interspace For Access

Morning Session (09:30 - 09:45)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (09:45 - 10:30)

LECTURE
Perioperative Management Of Nerve Blocks For Success: Premeds/Intraop/Multimodal
When Not To Perform Nerve Blocks
Prevention And Management Of Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity (LAST)

Morning Session (10:30 - 12:00)

MODULE 6: Lower Extremity — Hip & Knee Pathways
Femoral Nerve Block
Fascia Iliaca Block: Infrainguinal Vs Suprainguinal
PENG Block: When, Why, And How
When And Why: Femoral Vs Fascia Iliaca Vs PENG Blocks For Hip

Morning Session (12:00 - 12:30)

Lunch Break & Simulation Training

Afternoon Session (12:30 - 13:15)

Lower Extremity: Knee, Foot & Ankle
Femoral Triangle Vs Adductor Canal Block: The Truth Is In The Middle
IPACK And Genicular Nerve Concepts For Knee Analgesia
Ankle Block:
Tibial
Deep And Superficial Peroneal
Saphenous
Sural Nerves

Afternoon Session (13:15 - 14:30)

MODULE 7 REVIEW: More Scanning Top-Down

Afternoon Session (14:30 - 14:45)

Final Review & Q&A
What We Have Learned
Key Take-Home Messages
Must-Have Equipment, Documentation, And Sterility Principles
How To Safely Implement And Continue Developing These Techniques In Your Practice

Learning objectives

Interpret various sonographic artifacts and outline a plan for troubleshooting these using various transducer maneuvers and ultrasound machine setting adjustments;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for identification of the brachial plexus and individual nerves of the lower extremity, and associated vascular and musculoskeletal structures;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for performance of truncal blocks including transversus abdominis plane block, rectus sheath block, and paravertebral and neuraxial block;
Develop a framework for the establishment of a regional anesthesia service using strategies to increase surgical, anesthetic and hospital buy-in;
Discuss the rational choice of local anesthetics and adjuvants for various peripheral nerve blocks.

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Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia Boutique Workshop

New York, USA | Oct 31, 2026

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Schedule

Day 1

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:45)

Introduction: How to Make the Most of This Course
What We Will Teach
Practice On Simulators During Breaks
How To Transpose Techniques Into Your Daily Practice: High Yield/Periop Management

Morning Session (08:45 - 10:00)

MODULE 1: Shoulder & Proximal Humerus
Interscalene Block: When And How
Patient Selection Pearls (OSA, COPD, Outpatient Shoulder Surgery)
Diaphragm-Sparing Strategies To Reduce Phrenic Nerve Involvement:
Selective Shoulder Strategies
Superior Trunk Block: Current Trends In Shoulder Analgesia
Suprascapular And Axillary Nerve Blocks

Morning Session (10:00 - 10:15)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (10:15 - 11:15)

MODULE 2: Clavicle & Upper Arm
Understanding “Clavicle Coverage” Concepts
Cervical Plexus Block And PEC I (Interpectoral) Block For Clavicle Analgesia
Clavipectoral Fascial Plane Block
Supraclavicular Block
Infraclavicular Block
Decision-Making: Supraclavicular Vs Infraclavicular—When And Why

Morning Session (11:15 - 12:15)

MODULE 3: Upper Extremity (Elbow, Forearm & Hand)
Axillary Brachial Plexus Block: A High-Yield Workhorse
Three Essential Distal Forearm Blocks (Median, Ulnar, Radial)
When: Clinical Indications
Where: Optimal Forearm Block Levels

Morning Session (12:15 - 13:00)

Lunch Break & Simulation Scanning (Hand–Eye Coordination Practice)

Afternoon Session (13:00 - 14:00)

MODULE 4: Truncal Fascial Plane Blocks - Core Set Every Clinician Should Know
PECS Blocks (Interpectoral And Pecto-Serratus)
Serratus Anterior Plane (SAP) Block
TAP Block: Lateral Vs Subcostal Vs Posterior Approaches
Quadratus Lumborum (QL) Block – Type I

Afternoon Session (14:00 - 14:45)

LECTURE
Preventing Complications Of Nerve Blocks
Adjuvants: Controversies And Practical Tips
Infectious Precautions: Sterility And Probe Covers

Afternoon Session (14:45 - 15:30)

Q&A Panel Discussion

Afternoon Session (15:30 - 16:00)

Scanning Practice: Consolidation and Repetition
Recap: What We Have Learned And Take-Home Messages
What We Will Learn Tomorrow (Program For The Next Day)

Day 2

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast (Simulation Training)

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:30)

Review of Day 1: What We Learned – TIPS & Q&A

Morning Session (08:30 - 09:30)

MODULE 5: Lumbar Paraspinal & Posterior Wall Blocks
Neuraxial Ultrasound Scanning: Landmarks And Why It Matters
Four Critical Ultrasound Findings:
Midline Identification
Spinal Level Determination
Estimated Depth To Epidural/Intrathecal Space
Best Interspace For Access

Morning Session (09:30 - 09:45)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (09:45 - 10:30)

LECTURE
Perioperative Management Of Nerve Blocks For Success: Premeds/Intraop/Multimodal
When Not To Perform Nerve Blocks
Prevention And Management Of Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity (LAST)

Morning Session (10:30 - 12:00)

MODULE 6: Lower Extremity — Hip & Knee Pathways
Femoral Nerve Block
Fascia Iliaca Block: Infrainguinal Vs Suprainguinal
PENG Block: When, Why, And How
When And Why: Femoral Vs Fascia Iliaca Vs PENG Blocks For Hip

Morning Session (12:00 - 12:30)

Lunch Break & Simulation Training

Afternoon Session (12:30 - 13:15)

Lower Extremity: Knee, Foot & Ankle
Femoral Triangle Vs Adductor Canal Block: The Truth Is In The Middle
IPACK And Genicular Nerve Concepts For Knee Analgesia
Ankle Block:
Tibial
Deep And Superficial Peroneal
Saphenous
Sural Nerves

Afternoon Session (13:15 - 14:30)

MODULE 7 REVIEW: More Scanning Top-Down

Afternoon Session (14:30 - 14:45)

Final Review & Q&A
What We Have Learned
Key Take-Home Messages
Must-Have Equipment, Documentation, And Sterility Principles
How To Safely Implement And Continue Developing These Techniques In Your Practice

Learning objectives

Interpret various sonographic artifacts and outline a plan for troubleshooting these using various transducer maneuvers and ultrasound machine setting adjustments;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for identification of the brachial plexus and individual nerves of the lower extremity, and associated vascular and musculoskeletal structures;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for performance of truncal blocks including transversus abdominis plane block, rectus sheath block, and paravertebral and neuraxial block;
Develop a framework for the establishment of a regional anesthesia service using strategies to increase surgical, anesthetic and hospital buy-in;
Discuss the rational choice of local anesthetics and adjuvants for various peripheral nerve blocks.

Faculty

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Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia Boutique Workshop

Toronto, Canada | Nov 14, 2026

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Schedule

Day 1

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:45)

Introduction: How to Make the Most of This Course
What We Will Teach
Practice On Simulators During Breaks
How To Transpose Techniques Into Your Daily Practice: High Yield/Periop Management

Morning Session (08:45 - 10:00)

MODULE 1: Shoulder & Proximal Humerus
Interscalene Block: When And How
Patient Selection Pearls (OSA, COPD, Outpatient Shoulder Surgery)
Diaphragm-Sparing Strategies To Reduce Phrenic Nerve Involvement:
Selective Shoulder Strategies
Superior Trunk Block: Current Trends In Shoulder Analgesia
Suprascapular And Axillary Nerve Blocks

Morning Session (10:00 - 10:15)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (10:15 - 11:15)

MODULE 2: Clavicle & Upper Arm
Understanding “Clavicle Coverage” Concepts
Cervical Plexus Block And PEC I (Interpectoral) Block For Clavicle Analgesia
Clavipectoral Fascial Plane Block
Supraclavicular Block
Infraclavicular Block
Decision-Making: Supraclavicular Vs Infraclavicular—When And Why

Morning Session (11:15 - 12:15)

MODULE 3: Upper Extremity (Elbow, Forearm & Hand)
Axillary Brachial Plexus Block: A High-Yield Workhorse
Three Essential Distal Forearm Blocks (Median, Ulnar, Radial)
When: Clinical Indications
Where: Optimal Forearm Block Levels

Morning Session (12:15 - 13:00)

Lunch Break & Simulation Scanning (Hand–Eye Coordination Practice)

Afternoon Session (13:00 - 14:00)

Truncal Fascial Plane Blocks - Core Set Every Clinician Should Know
PECS Blocks (Interpectoral And Pecto-Serratus)
Serratus Anterior Plane (SAP) Block
TAP Block: Lateral Vs Subcostal Vs Posterior Approaches
Quadratus Lumborum (QL) Block – Type I

Afternoon Session (14:00 - 14:45)

LECTURE
Preventing Complications Of Nerve Blocks
Adjuvants: Controversies And Practical Tips
Infectious Precautions: Sterility And Probe Covers

Afternoon Session (14:45 - 15:30)

Q&A Panel Discussion

Afternoon Session (15:30 - 16:00)

Scanning Practice: Consolidation and Repetition
Recap: What We Have Learned And Take-Home Messages
What We Will Learn Tomorrow (Program For The Next Day)

Day 2

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast (Simulation Training)

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:30)

Review of Day 1: What We Learned – TIPS & Q&A

Morning Session (08:30 - 09:30)

MODULE 5: Lumbar Paraspinal & Posterior Wall Blocks
Neuraxial Ultrasound Scanning: Landmarks And Why It Matters
Four Critical Ultrasound Findings:
Midline Identification
Spinal Level Determination
Estimated Depth To Epidural/Intrathecal Space
Best Interspace For Access

Morning Session (09:30 - 09:45)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (09:45 - 10:30)

LECTURE
Perioperative Management Of Nerve Blocks For Success: Premeds/Intraop/Multimodal
When Not To Perform Nerve Blocks
Prevention And Management Of Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity (LAST)

Morning Session (10:30 - 12:00)

MODULE 6: Lower Extremity — Hip & Knee Pathways
Femoral Nerve Block
Fascia Iliaca Block: Infrainguinal Vs Suprainguinal
PENG Block: When, Why, And How
When And Why: Femoral Vs Fascia Iliaca Vs PENG Blocks For Hip

Morning Session (12:00 - 12:30)

Lunch Break & Simulation Training

Afternoon Session (12:30 - 13:15)

Lower Extremity: Knee, Foot & Ankle
Femoral Triangle Vs Adductor Canal Block: The Truth Is In The Middle
IPACK And Genicular Nerve Concepts For Knee Analgesia
Ankle Block:
Tibial
Deep And Superficial Peroneal
Saphenous
Sural Nerves

Afternoon Session (13:15 - 14:30)

MODULE 7 REVIEW: More Scanning Top-Down

Afternoon Session (14:30 - 14:45)

Final Review & Q&A
What We Have Learned
Key Take-Home Messages
Must-Have Equipment, Documentation, And Sterility Principles
How To Safely Implement And Continue Developing These Techniques In Your Practice

Learning objectives

Interpret various sonographic artifacts and outline a plan for troubleshooting these using various transducer maneuvers and ultrasound machine setting adjustments;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for identification of the brachial plexus and individual nerves of the lower extremity, and associated vascular and musculoskeletal structures;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for performance of truncal blocks including transversus abdominis plane block, rectus sheath block, and paravertebral and neuraxial block;
Develop a framework for the establishment of a regional anesthesia service using strategies to increase surgical, anesthetic and hospital buy-in;
Discuss the rational choice of local anesthetics and adjuvants for various peripheral nerve blocks.

Faculty

Dr. Kris Abbas

Workshops

Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia Boutique Workshop

New York, USA | Nov 21, 2026

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Schedule

Day 1

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:45)

Introduction: How to Make the Most of This Course
What We Will Teach
Practice On Simulators During Breaks
How To Transpose Techniques Into Your Daily Practice: High Yield/Periop Management

Morning Session (08:45 - 10:00)

MODULE 1: Shoulder & Proximal Humerus
Interscalene Block: When And How
Patient Selection Pearls (OSA, COPD, Outpatient Shoulder Surgery)
Diaphragm-Sparing Strategies To Reduce Phrenic Nerve Involvement:
Selective Shoulder Strategies
Superior Trunk Block: Current Trends In Shoulder Analgesia
Suprascapular And Axillary Nerve Blocks

Morning Session (10:00 - 10:15)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (10:15 - 11:15)

MODULE 2: Clavicle & Upper Arm
Understanding “Clavicle Coverage” Concepts
Cervical Plexus Block And PEC I (Interpectoral) Block For Clavicle Analgesia
Clavipectoral Fascial Plane Block
Supraclavicular Block
Infraclavicular Block
Decision-Making: Supraclavicular Vs Infraclavicular—When And Why

Morning Session (11:15 - 12:15)

MODULE 3: Upper Extremity (Elbow, Forearm & Hand)
Axillary Brachial Plexus Block: A High-Yield Workhorse
Three Essential Distal Forearm Blocks (Median, Ulnar, Radial)
When: Clinical Indications
Where: Optimal Forearm Block Levels

Morning Session (12:15 - 13:00)

Lunch Break & Simulation Scanning (Hand–Eye Coordination Practice)

Afternoon Session (13:00 - 14:00)

MODULE 4: Truncal Fascial Plane Blocks - Core Set Every Clinician Should Know
PECS Blocks (Interpectoral And Pecto-Serratus)
Serratus Anterior Plane (SAP) Block
TAP Block: Lateral Vs Subcostal Vs Posterior Approaches
Quadratus Lumborum (QL) Block – Type I

Afternoon Session (14:00 - 14:45)

LECTURE
Preventing Complications Of Nerve Blocks
Adjuvants: Controversies And Practical Tips
Infectious Precautions: Sterility And Probe Covers

Afternoon Session (14:45 - 15:30)

Q&A Panel Discussion

Afternoon Session (15:30 - 16:00)

Scanning Practice: Consolidation and Repetition
Recap: What We Have Learned And Take-Home Messages
What We Will Learn Tomorrow (Program For The Next Day)

Day 2

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast (Simulation Training)

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:30)

Review of Day 1: What We Learned – TIPS & Q&A

Morning Session (08:30 - 09:30)

MODULE 5: Lumbar Paraspinal & Posterior Wall Blocks
Neuraxial Ultrasound Scanning: Landmarks And Why It Matters
Four Critical Ultrasound Findings:
Midline Identification
Spinal Level Determination
Estimated Depth To Epidural/Intrathecal Space
Best Interspace For Access

Morning Session (09:30 - 09:45)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (09:45 - 10:30)

LECTURE
Perioperative Management Of Nerve Blocks For Success: Premeds/Intraop/Multimodal
When Not To Perform Nerve Blocks
Prevention And Management Of Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity (LAST)

Morning Session (10:30 - 12:00)

MODULE 6: Lower Extremity — Hip & Knee Pathways
Femoral Nerve Block
Fascia Iliaca Block: Infrainguinal Vs Suprainguinal
PENG Block: When, Why, And How
When And Why: Femoral Vs Fascia Iliaca Vs PENG Blocks For Hip

Morning Session (12:00 - 12:30)

Lunch Break & Simulation Training

Afternoon Session (12:30 - 13:15)

Lower Extremity: Knee, Foot & Ankle
Femoral Triangle Vs Adductor Canal Block: The Truth Is In The Middle
IPACK And Genicular Nerve Concepts For Knee Analgesia
Ankle Block:
Tibial
Deep And Superficial Peroneal
Saphenous
Sural Nerves

Afternoon Session (13:15 - 14:30)

MODULE 7 REVIEW: More Scanning Top-Down

Afternoon Session (14:30 - 14:45)

Final Review & Q&A
What We Have Learned
Key Take-Home Messages
Must-Have Equipment, Documentation, And Sterility Principles
How To Safely Implement And Continue Developing These Techniques In Your Practice

Learning objectives

Interpret various sonographic artifacts and outline a plan for troubleshooting these using various transducer maneuvers and ultrasound machine setting adjustments;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for identification of the brachial plexus and individual nerves of the lower extremity, and associated vascular and musculoskeletal structures;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for performance of truncal blocks including transversus abdominis plane block, rectus sheath block, and paravertebral and neuraxial block;
Develop a framework for the establishment of a regional anesthesia service using strategies to increase surgical, anesthetic and hospital buy-in;
Discuss the rational choice of local anesthetics and adjuvants for various peripheral nerve blocks.

Faculty

Coming soon.

Workshops

Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia Boutique Workshop

Leuven, Belgium | Nov 28, 2026

Enroll

Schedule

Day 1

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:45)

LECTURE: Practical techniques to make you an ultrasound star
What We Will Teach
Practice On Simulators During Breaks
How To Transpose Techniques Into Your Daily Practice: High Yield/Periop Management

Morning Session (08:45 - 10:00)

Module 1: Blocks For The Upper Extremity
Interscalene
Supraclavicular

Morning Session (10:00 - 10:15)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (10:15 - 11:15)

MODULE 2: Clavicle & Upper Arm
Understanding “Clavicle Coverage” Concepts
Cervical Plexus Block And PEC I (Interpectoral) Block For Clavicle Analgesia
Clavipectoral Fascial Plane Block
Supraclavicular Block
Infraclavicular Block
Decision-Making: Supraclavicular Vs Infraclavicular—When And Why

Morning Session (11:15 - 12:15)

MODULE 3: Upper Extremity (Elbow, Forearm & Hand)
Three Essential Distal Forearm Blocks (Median, Ulnar, Radial)
When: Clinical Indications
Where: Optimal Forearm Block Levels

Morning Session (12:15 - 13:00)

Lunch Break & Simulation Scanning (Hand–Eye Coordination Practice)

Afternoon Session (13:00 - 14:00)

MODULE 4: Truncal Fascial Plane Blocks - Core Set Every Clinician Should Know
PECS Blocks (Interpectoral And Pecto-Serratus)
Serratus Anterior Plane (SAP) Block
TAP Block: Lateral Vs Subcostal Vs Posterior Approaches
Quadratus Lumborum (QL) Block – Type I

Afternoon Session (14:00 - 14:45)

LECTURE
Preventing Complications Of Nerve Blocks
Adjuvants: Controversies And Practical Tips
Infectious Precautions: Sterility And Probe Covers

Afternoon Session (14:45 - 15:15)

Q&A Panel Discussion

Afternoon Session (15:15 - 15:30)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Afternoon Session (15:30 - 16:00)

Scanning Practice: Consolidation and Repetition
Recap: What We Have Learned And Take-Home Messages
What We Will Learn Tomorrow (Program For The Next Day)

Day 2

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast (Simulation Training)

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:30)

Review of Day 1: What We Learned – TIPS & Q&A

Morning Session (08:30 - 09:30)

Neuraxial Ultrasound Scanning: Landmarks And Why It Matters
Four Critical Ultrasound Findings:
Midline Identification
Spinal Level Determination
Estimated Depth To Epidural/Intrathecal Space
Best Interspace For Access

Morning Session (09:30 - 09:45)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (09:45 - 10:30)

LECTURE
Perioperative Management Of Nerve Blocks For Success: Premeds/Intraop/Multimodal
When Not To Perform Nerve Blocks
Prevention And Management Of Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity (LAST)

Morning Session (10:30 - 12:00)

MODULE 6: Lower Extremity — Hip & Knee Pathways
Femoral Nerve Block
Fascia Iliaca Block: Infrainguinal Vs Suprainguinal
PENG Block: When, Why, And How
When And Why: Femoral Vs Fascia Iliaca Vs PENG Blocks For Hip

Morning Session (12:00 - 12:30)

Lunch Break & Simulation Training

Afternoon Session (12:30 - 13:15)

Lower Extremity: Knee, Foot & Ankle
Femoral Triangle Vs Adductor Canal Block: The Truth Is In The Middle
IPACK And Genicular Nerve Concepts For Knee Analgesia
Ankle Block:
Tibial
Deep And Superficial Peroneal
Saphenous
Sural Nerves

Afternoon Session (13:15 - 14:30)

MODULE 7 REVIEW: More Scanning Top-Down

Afternoon Session (14:30 - 14:45)

Final Review & Q&A
What We Have Learned
Key Take-Home Messages
Must-Have Equipment, Documentation, And Sterility Principles
How To Safely Implement And Continue Developing These Techniques In Your Practice

Learning objectives

Interpret various sonographic artifacts and outline a plan for troubleshooting these using various transducer maneuvers and ultrasound machine setting adjustments;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for identification of the brachial plexus and individual nerves of the lower extremity, and associated vascular and musculoskeletal structures;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for performance of truncal blocks including transversus abdominis plane block, rectus sheath block, and paravertebral and neuraxial block;
Develop a framework for the establishment of a regional anesthesia service using strategies to increase surgical, anesthetic and hospital buy-in;
Discuss the rational choice of local anesthetics and adjuvants for various peripheral nerve blocks.

Faculty

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Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia Boutique Workshop

New York, USA | Dec 12, 2026

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Schedule

Day 1

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:45)

Introduction: How to Make the Most of This Course
What We Will Teach
Practice On Simulators During Breaks
How To Transpose Techniques Into Your Daily Practice: High Yield/Periop Management

Morning Session (08:45 - 10:00)

MODULE 1: Shoulder & Proximal Humerus
Interscalene Block: When And How
Patient Selection Pearls (OSA, COPD, Outpatient Shoulder Surgery)
Diaphragm-Sparing Strategies To Reduce Phrenic Nerve Involvement:
Selective Shoulder Strategies
Superior Trunk Block: Current Trends In Shoulder Analgesia
Suprascapular And Axillary Nerve Blocks

Morning Session (10:00 - 10:15)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (10:15 - 11:15)

MODULE 2: Clavicle & Upper Arm
Understanding “Clavicle Coverage” Concepts
Cervical Plexus Block And PEC I (Interpectoral) Block For Clavicle Analgesia
Clavipectoral Fascial Plane Block
Supraclavicular Block
Infraclavicular Block
Decision-Making: Supraclavicular Vs Infraclavicular—When And Why

Morning Session (11:15 - 12:15)

MODULE 3: Upper Extremity (Elbow, Forearm & Hand)
Axillary Brachial Plexus Block: A High-Yield Workhorse
Three Essential Distal Forearm Blocks (Median, Ulnar, Radial)
When: Clinical Indications
Where: Optimal Forearm Block Levels

Morning Session (12:15 - 13:00)

Lunch Break & Simulation Scanning (Hand–Eye Coordination Practice)

Afternoon Session (13:00 - 14:00)

MODULE 4: Truncal Fascial Plane Blocks - Core Set Every Clinician Should Know
PECS Blocks (Interpectoral And Pecto-Serratus)
Serratus Anterior Plane (SAP) Block
TAP Block: Lateral Vs Subcostal Vs Posterior Approaches
Quadratus Lumborum (QL) Block – Type I

Afternoon Session (14:00 - 14:45)

LECTURE
Preventing Complications Of Nerve Blocks
Adjuvants: Controversies And Practical Tips
Infectious Precautions: Sterility And Probe Covers

Afternoon Session (14:45 - 15:30)

Q&A Panel Discussion

Afternoon Session (15:30 - 16:00)

Scanning Practice: Consolidation and Repetition
Recap: What We Have Learned And Take-Home Messages
What We Will Learn Tomorrow (Program For The Next Day)

Day 2

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast (Simulation Training)

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:30)

Review of Day 1: What We Learned – TIPS & Q&A

Morning Session (08:30 - 09:30)

MODULE 5: Lumbar Paraspinal & Posterior Wall Blocks
Neuraxial Ultrasound Scanning: Landmarks And Why It Matters
Four Critical Ultrasound Findings:
Midline Identification
Spinal Level Determination
Estimated Depth To Epidural/Intrathecal Space
Best Interspace For Access

Morning Session (09:30 - 09:45)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (09:45 - 10:30)

LECTURE
Perioperative Management Of Nerve Blocks For Success: Premeds/Intraop/Multimodal
When Not To Perform Nerve Blocks
Prevention And Management Of Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity (LAST)

Morning Session (10:30 - 12:00)

MODULE 6: Lower Extremity — Hip & Knee Pathways
Femoral Nerve Block
Fascia Iliaca Block: Infrainguinal Vs Suprainguinal
PENG Block: When, Why, And How
When And Why: Femoral Vs Fascia Iliaca Vs PENG Blocks For Hip

Morning Session (12:00 - 12:30)

Lunch Break & Simulation Training

Afternoon Session (12:30 - 13:15)

Lower Extremity: Knee, Foot & Ankle
Femoral Triangle Vs Adductor Canal Block: The Truth Is In The Middle
IPACK And Genicular Nerve Concepts For Knee Analgesia
Ankle Block:
Tibial
Deep And Superficial Peroneal
Saphenous
Sural Nerves

Afternoon Session (13:15 - 14:30)

MODULE 7 REVIEW: More Scanning Top-Down

Afternoon Session (14:30 - 14:45)

Final Review & Q&A
What We Have Learned
Key Take-Home Messages
Must-Have Equipment, Documentation, And Sterility Principles
How To Safely Implement And Continue Developing These Techniques In Your Practice

Learning objectives

Interpret various sonographic artifacts and outline a plan for troubleshooting these using various transducer maneuvers and ultrasound machine setting adjustments;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for identification of the brachial plexus and individual nerves of the lower extremity, and associated vascular and musculoskeletal structures;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for performance of truncal blocks including transversus abdominis plane block, rectus sheath block, and paravertebral and neuraxial block;
Develop a framework for the establishment of a regional anesthesia service using strategies to increase surgical, anesthetic and hospital buy-in;
Discuss the rational choice of local anesthetics and adjuvants for various peripheral nerve blocks.

Faculty

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2026

Workshops

Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia Boutique Workshop – Fully Booked

New York, USA | Mar 14, 2026

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Schedule

Day 1

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:45)

Introduction: How to Make the Most of This Course
What We Will Teach
Practice On Simulators During Breaks
How To Transpose Techniques Into Your Daily Practice: High Yield/Periop Management

Morning Session (08:45 - 10:00)

MODULE 1: Shoulder & Proximal Humerus
Interscalene Block: When And How
Patient Selection Pearls (OSA, COPD, Outpatient Shoulder Surgery)
Diaphragm-Sparing Strategies To Reduce Phrenic Nerve Involvement:
Selective Shoulder Strategies
Superior Trunk Block: Current Trends In Shoulder Analgesia
Suprascapular And Axillary Nerve Blocks

Morning Session (10:00 - 10:15)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (10:15 - 11:15)

MODULE 2: Clavicle & Upper Arm
Understanding “Clavicle Coverage” Concepts
Cervical Plexus Block And PEC I (Interpectoral) Block For Clavicle Analgesia
Clavipectoral Fascial Plane Block
Supraclavicular Block
Infraclavicular Block
Decision-Making: Supraclavicular Vs Infraclavicular—When And Why

Morning Session (11:15 - 12:15)

MODULE 3: Upper Extremity (Elbow, Forearm & Hand)
Axillary Brachial Plexus Block: A High-Yield Workhorse
Three Essential Distal Forearm Blocks (Median, Ulnar, Radial)
When: Clinical Indications
Where: Optimal Forearm Block Levels

Morning Session (12:15 - 13:00)

Lunch Break & Simulation Scanning (Hand–Eye Coordination Practice)

Afternoon Session (13:00 - 14:00)

MODULE 4: Truncal Fascial Plane Blocks - Core Set Every Clinician Should Know
PECS Blocks (Interpectoral And Pecto-Serratus)
Serratus Anterior Plane (SAP) Block
TAP Block: Lateral Vs Subcostal Vs Posterior Approaches
Quadratus Lumborum (QL) Block – Type I

Afternoon Session (14:00 - 14:45)

LECTURE
Preventing Complications Of Nerve Blocks
Adjuvants: Controversies And Practical Tips
Infectious Precautions: Sterility And Probe Covers

Afternoon Session (14:45 - 15:30)

Q&A Panel Discussion

Afternoon Session (15:30 - 16:00)

Scanning Practice: Consolidation and Repetition
Recap: What We Have Learned And Take-Home Messages
What We Will Learn Tomorrow (Program For The Next Day)

Day 2

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast (Simulation Training)

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:30)

Review of Day 1: What We Learned – TIPS & Q&A

Morning Session (08:30 - 09:30)

MODULE 5: Lumbar Paraspinal & Posterior Wall Blocks
Neuraxial Ultrasound Scanning: Landmarks And Why It Matters
Four Critical Ultrasound Findings:
Midline Identification
Spinal Level Determination
Estimated Depth To Epidural/Intrathecal Space
Best Interspace For Access

Morning Session (09:30 - 09:45)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (09:45 - 10:30)

LECTURE
Perioperative Management Of Nerve Blocks For Success: Premeds/Intraop/Multimodal
When Not To Perform Nerve Blocks
Prevention And Management Of Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity (LAST)

Morning Session (10:30 - 12:00)

MODULE 6: Lower Extremity — Hip & Knee Pathways
Femoral Nerve Block
Fascia Iliaca Block: Infrainguinal Vs Suprainguinal
PENG Block: When, Why, And How
When And Why: Femoral Vs Fascia Iliaca Vs PENG Blocks For Hip

Morning Session (12:00 - 12:30)

Lunch Break & Simulation Training

Afternoon Session (12:45 - 13:15)

Lower Extremity: Knee, Foot & Ankle
Femoral Triangle Vs Adductor Canal Block: The Truth Is In The Middle
IPACK And Genicular Nerve Concepts For Knee Analgesia
Ankle Block:
Tibial
Deep And Superficial Peroneal
Saphenous
Sural Nerves

Afternoon Session (13:15 - 14:30)

MODULE 7 REVIEW: More Scanning Top-Down

Afternoon Session (14:30 - 14:45)

Final Review & Q&A
What We Have Learned
Key Take-Home Messages
Must-Have Equipment, Documentation, And Sterility Principles
How To Safely Implement And Continue Developing These Techniques In Your Practice

Learning objectives

Interpret various sonographic artifacts and outline a plan for troubleshooting these using various transducer maneuvers and ultrasound machine setting adjustments;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for identification of the brachial plexus and individual nerves of the lower extremity, and associated vascular and musculoskeletal structures;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for performance of truncal blocks including transversus abdominis plane block, rectus sheath block, and paravertebral and neuraxial block;
Develop a framework for the establishment of a regional anesthesia service using strategies to increase surgical, anesthetic and hospital buy-in;
Discuss the rational choice of local anesthetics and adjuvants for various peripheral nerve blocks.

Faculty

Coming soon.

Workshops

Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia Boutique Workshop

New York, USA | Apr 25, 2026

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Schedule

Day 1

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:45)

Introduction: How to Make the Most of This Course
What We Will Teach
Practice On Simulators During Breaks
How To Transpose Techniques Into Your Daily Practice: High Yield/Periop Management

Morning Session (08:45 - 10:00)

MODULE 1: Shoulder & Proximal Humerus
Interscalene Block: When And How
Patient Selection Pearls (OSA, COPD, Outpatient Shoulder Surgery)
Diaphragm-Sparing Strategies To Reduce Phrenic Nerve Involvement:
Selective Shoulder Strategies
Superior Trunk Block: Current Trends In Shoulder Analgesia
Suprascapular And Axillary Nerve Blocks

Morning Session (10:00 - 10:15)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (10:15 - 11:15)

MODULE 2: Clavicle & Upper Arm
Understanding “Clavicle Coverage” Concepts
Cervical Plexus Block And PEC I (Interpectoral) Block For Clavicle Analgesia
Clavipectoral Fascial Plane Block
Supraclavicular Block
Infraclavicular Block
Decision-Making: Supraclavicular Vs Infraclavicular—When And Why

Morning Session (11:15 - 12:15)

MODULE 3: Upper Extremity (Elbow, Forearm & Hand)
Axillary Brachial Plexus Block: A High-Yield Workhorse
Three Essential Distal Forearm Blocks (Median, Ulnar, Radial)
When: Clinical Indications
Where: Optimal Forearm Block Levels

Morning Session (12:15 - 13:00)

Lunch Break & Simulation Scanning (Hand–Eye Coordination Practice)

Afternoon Session (13:00 - 14:00)

MODULE 4: Truncal Fascial Plane Blocks - Core Set Every Clinician Should Know
PECS Blocks (Interpectoral And Pecto-Serratus)
Serratus Anterior Plane (SAP) Block
TAP Block: Lateral Vs Subcostal Vs Posterior Approaches
Quadratus Lumborum (QL) Block – Type I

Afternoon Session (14:00 - 14:45)

LECTURE
Preventing Complications Of Nerve Blocks
Adjuvants: Controversies And Practical Tips
Infectious Precautions: Sterility And Probe Covers

Afternoon Session (14:45 - 15:30)

Q&A Panel Discussion

Afternoon Session (15:30 - 16:30)

Scanning Practice: Consolidation and Repetition
Recap: What We Have Learned And Take-Home Messages
What We Will Learn Tomorrow (Program For The Next Day)

Day 2

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast (Simulation Training)

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:30)

Review of Day 1: What We Learned – TIPS & Q&A

Morning Session (08:30 - 09:30)

MODULE 5: Lumbar Paraspinal & Posterior Wall Blocks
Neuraxial Ultrasound Scanning: Landmarks And Why It Matters
Four Critical Ultrasound Findings:
Midline Identification
Spinal Level Determination
Estimated Depth To Epidural/Intrathecal Space
Best Interspace For Access

Morning Session (09:30 - 09:45)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (09:45 - 10:30)

LECTURE
Perioperative Management Of Nerve Blocks For Success: Premeds/Intraop/Multimodal
When Not To Perform Nerve Blocks
Prevention And Management Of Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity (LAST)

Morning Session (10:30 - 12:00)

MODULE 6: Lower Extremity — Hip & Knee Pathways
Femoral Nerve Block
Fascia Iliaca Block: Infrainguinal Vs Suprainguinal
PENG Block: When, Why, And How
When And Why: Femoral Vs Fascia Iliaca Vs PENG Blocks For Hip

Morning Session (12:00 - 12:30)

Lunch Break & Simulation Training

Afternoon Session (12:30 - 13:15)

Lower Extremity: Knee, Foot & Ankle
Femoral Triangle Vs Adductor Canal Block: The Truth Is In The Middle
IPACK And Genicular Nerve Concepts For Knee Analgesia
Ankle Block:
Tibial
Deep And Superficial Peroneal
Saphenous
Sural Nerves

Afternoon Session (13:15 - 14:30)

MODULE 7 REVIEW: More Scanning Top-Down

Afternoon Session (14:30 - 14:45)

Final Review & Q&A
What We Have Learned
Key Take-Home Messages
Must-Have Equipment, Documentation, And Sterility Principles
How To Safely Implement And Continue Developing These Techniques In Your Practice

Learning objectives

Interpret various sonographic artifacts and outline a plan for troubleshooting these using various transducer maneuvers and ultrasound machine setting adjustments;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for identification of the brachial plexus and individual nerves of the lower extremity, and associated vascular and musculoskeletal structures;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for performance of truncal blocks including transversus abdominis plane block, rectus sheath block, and paravertebral and neuraxial block;
Develop a framework for the establishment of a regional anesthesia service using strategies to increase surgical, anesthetic and hospital buy-in;
Discuss the rational choice of local anesthetics and adjuvants for various peripheral nerve blocks.

Faculty

Coming soon.

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Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia Boutique Workshop

New York, USA | May 16, 2026

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Schedule

Day 1

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:45)

Introduction: How to Make the Most of This Course
What We Will Teach
Practice On Simulators During Breaks
How To Transpose Techniques Into Your Daily Practice: High Yield/Periop Management

Morning Session (08:45 - 10:00)

MODULE 1: Shoulder & Proximal Humerus
Interscalene Block: When And How
Patient Selection Pearls (OSA, COPD, Outpatient Shoulder Surgery)
Diaphragm-Sparing Strategies To Reduce Phrenic Nerve Involvement:
Selective Shoulder Strategies
Superior Trunk Block: Current Trends In Shoulder Analgesia
Suprascapular And Axillary Nerve Blocks

Morning Session (10:00 - 10:15)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (10:15 - 11:15)

MODULE 2: Clavicle & Upper Arm
Understanding “Clavicle Coverage” Concepts
Cervical Plexus Block And PEC I (Interpectoral) Block For Clavicle Analgesia
Clavipectoral Fascial Plane Block
Supraclavicular Block
Infraclavicular Block
Decision-Making: Supraclavicular Vs Infraclavicular—When And Why

Morning Session (11:15 - 12:15)

MODULE 3: Upper Extremity (Elbow, Forearm & Hand)
Axillary Brachial Plexus Block: A High-Yield Workhorse
Three Essential Distal Forearm Blocks (Median, Ulnar, Radial)
When: Clinical Indications
Where: Optimal Forearm Block Levels

Morning Session (12:15 - 13:00)

Lunch Break & Simulation Scanning (Hand–Eye Coordination Practice)

Afternoon Session (13:00 - 14:00)

MODULE 4: Truncal Fascial Plane Blocks - Core Set Every Clinician Should Know
PECS Blocks (Interpectoral And Pecto-Serratus)
Serratus Anterior Plane (SAP) Block
TAP Block: Lateral Vs Subcostal Vs Posterior Approaches
Quadratus Lumborum (QL) Block – Type I

Afternoon Session (14:00 - 14:45)

LECTURE
Preventing Complications Of Nerve Blocks
Adjuvants: Controversies And Practical Tips
Infectious Precautions: Sterility And Probe Covers

Afternoon Session (14:45 - 15:30)

Q&A Panel Discussion

Afternoon Session (15:30 - 16:00)

Scanning Practice: Consolidation and Repetition
Recap: What We Have Learned And Take-Home Messages
What We Will Learn Tomorrow (Program For The Next Day)

Day 2

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast (Simulation Training)

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:30)

Review of Day 1: What We Learned – TIPS & Q&A

Morning Session (08:30 - 09:30)

MODULE 5: Lumbar Paraspinal & Posterior Wall Blocks
Neuraxial Ultrasound Scanning: Landmarks And Why It Matters
Four Critical Ultrasound Findings:
Midline Identification
Spinal Level Determination
Estimated Depth To Epidural/Intrathecal Space
Best Interspace For Access

Morning Session (09:30 - 09:45)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (09:45 - 10:30)

LECTURE
Perioperative Management Of Nerve Blocks For Success: Premeds/Intraop/Multimodal
When Not To Perform Nerve
Prevention And Management Of Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity (LAST)

Morning Session (10:30 - 12:00)

MODULE 6: Lower Extremity — Hip & Knee Pathways
Femoral Nerve Block
Fascia Iliaca Block: Infrainguinal Vs Suprainguinal
PENG Block: When, Why, And How
When And Why: Femoral Vs Fascia Iliaca Vs PENG Blocks For Hip

Morning Session (12:00 - 12:30)

Lunch Break & Simulation Training

Afternoon Session (12:30 - 13:15)

Lower Extremity: Knee, Foot & Ankle
Femoral Triangle Vs Adductor Canal Block: The Truth Is In The Middle
IPACK And Genicular Nerve Concepts For Knee Analgesia
Ankle Block:
Tibial
Deep And Superficial Peroneal
Saphenous
Sural Nerves

Afternoon Session (13:15 - 14:30)

MODULE 7 REVIEW: More Scanning Top-Down

Afternoon Session (14:30 - 14:45)

Final Review & Q&A
What We Have Learned
Key Take-Home Messages
Must-Have Equipment, Documentation, And Sterility Principles
How To Safely Implement And Continue Developing These Techniques In Your Practice

Learning objectives

Interpret various sonographic artifacts and outline a plan for troubleshooting these using various transducer maneuvers and ultrasound machine setting adjustments;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for identification of the brachial plexus and individual nerves of the lower extremity, and associated vascular and musculoskeletal structures;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for performance of truncal blocks including transversus abdominis plane block, rectus sheath block, and paravertebral and neuraxial block;
Develop a framework for the establishment of a regional anesthesia service using strategies to increase surgical, anesthetic and hospital buy-in;
Discuss the rational choice of local anesthetics and adjuvants for various peripheral nerve blocks.

Faculty

Coming soon.

Workshops

Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia Boutique Workshop

New York, USA | Jul 25, 2026

Enroll

Schedule

Day 1

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:45)

Introduction: How to Make the Most of This Course
What We Will Teach
Practice On Simulators During Breaks
How To Transpose Techniques Into Your Daily Practice: High Yield/Periop Management

Morning Session (08:45 - 10:00)

MODULE 1: Shoulder & Proximal Humerus
Interscalene Block: When And How
Patient Selection Pearls (OSA, COPD, Outpatient Shoulder Surgery)
Diaphragm-Sparing Strategies To Reduce Phrenic Nerve Involvement:
Selective Shoulder Strategies
Superior Trunk Block: Current Trends In Shoulder Analgesia
Suprascapular And Axillary Nerve Blocks

Morning Session (10:00 - 10:15)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (10:15 - 11:15)

MODULE 2: Clavicle & Upper Arm
Understanding “Clavicle Coverage” Concepts
Cervical Plexus Block And PEC I (Interpectoral) Block For Clavicle Analgesia
Clavipectoral Fascial Plane Block
Supraclavicular Block
Infraclavicular Block
Decision-Making: Supraclavicular Vs Infraclavicular—When And Why

Morning Session (11:15 - 12:15)

MODULE 3: Upper Extremity (Elbow, Forearm & Hand)
Axillary Brachial Plexus Block: A High-Yield Workhorse
Three Essential Distal Forearm Blocks (Median, Ulnar, Radial)
When: Clinical Indications
Where: Optimal Forearm Block Levels

Morning Session (12:15 - 13:00)

Lunch Break & Simulation Scanning (Hand–Eye Coordination Practice)

Afternoon Session (13:00 - 14:00)

MODULE 4: Truncal Fascial Plane Blocks - Core Set Every Clinician Should Know
PECS Blocks (Interpectoral And Pecto-Serratus)
Serratus Anterior Plane (SAP) Block
TAP Block: Lateral Vs Subcostal Vs Posterior Approaches
Quadratus Lumborum (QL) Block – Type I

Afternoon Session (14:00 - 14:45)

LECTURE
Preventing Complications Of Nerve Blocks
Adjuvants: Controversies And Practical Tips
Infectious Precautions: Sterility And Probe Covers

Afternoon Session (14:45 - 15:30)

Q&A Panel Discussion

Afternoon Session (15:30 - 16:00)

Scanning Practice: Consolidation and Repetition
Recap: What We Have Learned And Take-Home Messages
What We Will Learn Tomorrow (Program For The Next Day)

Day 2

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast (Simulation Training)

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:30)

Review of Day 1: What We Learned – TIPS & Q&A

Morning Session (08:30 - 09:30)

MODULE 5: Lumbar Paraspinal & Posterior Wall Blocks
Neuraxial Ultrasound Scanning: Landmarks And Why It Matters
Four Critical Ultrasound Findings:
Midline Identification
Spinal Level Determination
Estimated Depth To Epidural/Intrathecal Space
Best Interspace For Access

Morning Session (09:30 - 09:45)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (09:45 - 10:30)

LECTURE
Perioperative Management Of Nerve Blocks For Success: Premeds/Intraop/Multimodal
When Not To Perform Nerve Blocks
Prevention And Management Of Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity (LAST)

Morning Session (10:30 - 12:00)

MODULE 6: Lower Extremity — Hip & Knee Pathways
Femoral Nerve Block
Fascia Iliaca Block: Infrainguinal Vs Suprainguinal
PENG Block: When, Why, And How
When And Why: Femoral Vs Fascia Iliaca Vs PENG Blocks For Hip

Morning Session (12:00 - 12:30)

Lunch Break & Simulation Training

Afternoon Session (12:30 - 13:15)

Lower Extremity: Knee, Foot & Ankle
Femoral Triangle Vs Adductor Canal Block: The Truth Is In The Middle
IPACK And Genicular Nerve Concepts For Knee Analgesia
Ankle Block:
Tibial
Deep And Superficial Peroneal
Saphenous
Sural Nerves

Afternoon Session (13:15 - 14:30)

MODULE 7 REVIEW: More Scanning Top-Down

Afternoon Session (14:30 - 14:45)

Final Review & Q&A
What We Have Learned
Key Take-Home Messages
Must-Have Equipment, Documentation, And Sterility Principles
How To Safely Implement And Continue Developing These Techniques In Your Practice

Learning objectives

Interpret various sonographic artifacts and outline a plan for troubleshooting these using various transducer maneuvers and ultrasound machine setting adjustments;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for identification of the brachial plexus and individual nerves of the lower extremity, and associated vascular and musculoskeletal structures;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for performance of truncal blocks including transversus abdominis plane block, rectus sheath block, and paravertebral and neuraxial block;
Develop a framework for the establishment of a regional anesthesia service using strategies to increase surgical, anesthetic and hospital buy-in;
Discuss the rational choice of local anesthetics and adjuvants for various peripheral nerve blocks.

Faculty

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Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia Boutique Workshop

New York, USA | Aug 22, 2026

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Schedule

Day 1

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:45)

Introduction: How to Make the Most of This Course
What We Will Teach
Practice On Simulators During Breaks
How To Transpose Techniques Into Your Daily Practice: High Yield/Periop Management

Morning Session (08:45 - 10:00)

MODULE 1: Shoulder & Proximal Humerus
Interscalene Block: When And How
Patient Selection Pearls (OSA, COPD, Outpatient Shoulder Surgery)
Diaphragm-Sparing Strategies To Reduce Phrenic Nerve Involvement:
Selective Shoulder Strategies
Superior Trunk Block: Current Trends In Shoulder Analgesia
Suprascapular And Axillary Nerve Blocks

Morning Session (10:00 - 10:15)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (10:15 - 11:15)

MODULE 2: Clavicle & Upper Arm
Understanding “Clavicle Coverage” Concepts
Cervical Plexus Block And PEC I (Interpectoral) Block For Clavicle Analgesia
Clavipectoral Fascial Plane Block
Supraclavicular Block
Infraclavicular Block
Decision-Making: Supraclavicular Vs Infraclavicular—When And Why

Morning Session (11:15 - 12:15)

MODULE 3: Upper Extremity (Elbow, Forearm & Hand)
Axillary Brachial Plexus Block: A High-Yield Workhorse
Three Essential Distal Forearm Blocks (Median, Ulnar, Radial)
When: Clinical Indications
Where: Optimal Forearm Block Levels

Morning Session (12:15 - 13:00)

Lunch Break & Simulation Scanning (Hand–Eye Coordination Practice)

Afternoon Session (13:00 - 14:00)

MODULE 4: Truncal Fascial Plane Blocks - Core Set Every Clinician Should Know
PECS Blocks (Interpectoral And Pecto-Serratus)
Serratus Anterior Plane (SAP) Block
TAP Block: Lateral Vs Subcostal Vs Posterior Approaches
Quadratus Lumborum (QL) Block – Type I

Afternoon Session (14:00 - 14:45)

LECTURE
Preventing Complications Of Nerve Blocks
Adjuvants: Controversies And Practical Tips
Infectious Precautions: Sterility And Probe Covers

Afternoon Session (14:45 - 15:30)

Q&A Panel Discussion

Afternoon Session (15:30 - 16:00)

Scanning Practice: Consolidation and Repetition
Recap: What We Have Learned And Take-Home Messages
What We Will Learn Tomorrow (Program For The Next Day)

Day 2

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast (Simulation Training)

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:30)

Review of Day 1: What We Learned – TIPS & Q&A

Morning Session (08:30 - 09:30)

MODULE 5: Lumbar Paraspinal & Posterior Wall Blocks
Neuraxial Ultrasound Scanning: Landmarks And Why It Matters
Four Critical Ultrasound Findings:
Midline Identification
Spinal Level Determination
Estimated Depth To Epidural/Intrathecal Space
Best Interspace For Access

Morning Session (09:30 - 09:45)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (09:45 - 10:30)

LECTURE
Perioperative Management Of Nerve Blocks For Success: Premeds/Intraop/Multimodal
When Not To Perform Nerve Blocks
Prevention And Management Of Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity (LAST)

Morning Session (10:30 - 12:00)

MODULE 6: Lower Extremity — Hip & Knee Pathways
Femoral Nerve Block
Fascia Iliaca Block: Infrainguinal Vs Suprainguinal
PENG Block: When, Why, And How
When And Why: Femoral Vs Fascia Iliaca Vs PENG Blocks For Hip

Morning Session (12:00 - 12:30)

Lunch Break & Simulation Training

Afternoon Session (12:30 - 13:15)

Lower Extremity: Knee, Foot & Ankle
Femoral Triangle Vs Adductor Canal Block: The Truth Is In The Middle
IPACK And Genicular Nerve Concepts For Knee Analgesia
Ankle Block:
Tibial
Deep And Superficial Peroneal
Saphenous
Sural Nerves

Afternoon Session (13:15 - 14:30)

MODULE 7 REVIEW: More Scanning Top-Down

Afternoon Session (14:30 - 14:45)

Final Review & Q&A
What We Have Learned
Key Take-Home Messages
Must-Have Equipment, Documentation, And Sterility Principles
How To Safely Implement And Continue Developing These Techniques In Your Practice

Learning objectives

Interpret various sonographic artifacts and outline a plan for troubleshooting these using various transducer maneuvers and ultrasound machine setting adjustments;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for identification of the brachial plexus and individual nerves of the lower extremity, and associated vascular and musculoskeletal structures;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for performance of truncal blocks including transversus abdominis plane block, rectus sheath block, and paravertebral and neuraxial block;
Develop a framework for the establishment of a regional anesthesia service using strategies to increase surgical, anesthetic and hospital buy-in;
Discuss the rational choice of local anesthetics and adjuvants for various peripheral nerve blocks.

Faculty

Coming soon.

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Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia Boutique Workshop

New York, USA | Sep 12, 2026

Enroll

Schedule

Day 1

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:45)

Introduction: How to Make the Most of This Course
What We Will Teach
Practice On Simulators During Breaks
How To Transpose Techniques Into Your Daily Practice: High Yield/Periop Management

Morning Session (08:45 - 10:00)

MODULE 1: Shoulder & Proximal Humerus
Interscalene Block: When And How
Patient Selection Pearls (OSA, COPD, Outpatient Shoulder Surgery)
Diaphragm-Sparing Strategies To Reduce Phrenic Nerve Involvement:
Selective Shoulder Strategies
Superior Trunk Block: Current Trends In Shoulder Analgesia
Suprascapular And Axillary Nerve Blocks

Morning Session (10:00 - 10:15)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (10:15 - 11:15)

MODULE 2: Clavicle & Upper Arm
Understanding “Clavicle Coverage” Concepts
Cervical Plexus Block And PEC I (Interpectoral) Block For Clavicle Analgesia
Clavipectoral Fascial Plane Block
Supraclavicular Block
Infraclavicular Block
Decision-Making: Supraclavicular Vs Infraclavicular—When And Why

Morning Session (11:15 - 12:15)

MODULE 3: Upper Extremity (Elbow, Forearm & Hand)
Axillary Brachial Plexus Block: A High-Yield Workhorse
Three Essential Distal Forearm Blocks (Median, Ulnar, Radial)
When: Clinical Indications
Where: Optimal Forearm Block Levels

Morning Session (12:15 - 13:00)

Lunch Break & Simulation Scanning (Hand–Eye Coordination Practice)

Afternoon Session (13:00 - 14:00)

MODULE 4: Truncal Fascial Plane Blocks - Core Set Every Clinician Should Know
PECS blocks (aka Interpectoral & Pectoserratus blocks)
Serratus Anterior Plane (SAP) Block
TAP Block: Lateral Vs Subcostal Vs Posterior Approaches
Quadratus Lumborum (QL) Block – Type I

Afternoon Session (14:00 - 14:45)

LECTURE
Preventing Complications Of Nerve Blocks
Adjuvants: Controversies And Practical Tips
Infectious Precautions: Sterility And Probe Covers

Afternoon Session (14:45 - 15:30)

Q&A Panel Discussion

Afternoon Session (15:30 - 16:00)

Scanning Practice: Consolidation and Repetition
Recap: What We Have Learned And Take-Home Messages
What We Will Learn Tomorrow (Program For The Next Day)

Day 2

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast (Simulation Training)

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:30)

Review of Day 1: What We Learned – TIPS & Q&A

Morning Session (08:30 - 09:30)

MODULE 5: Lumbar Paraspinal & Posterior Wall Blocks
Neuraxial Ultrasound Scanning: Landmarks And Why It Matters
Four Critical Ultrasound Findings:
Midline Identification
Spinal Level Determination
Estimated Depth To Epidural/Intrathecal Space
Best Interspace For Access

Morning Session (09:30 - 09:45)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (09:45 - 10:30)

LECTURE
Perioperative Management Of Nerve Blocks For Success: Premeds/Intraop/Multimodal
When Not To Perform Nerve Blocks
Prevention And Management Of Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity (LAST)

Morning Session (10:30 - 12:00)

MODULE 6: Lower Extremity — Hip & Knee Pathways
Femoral Nerve Block
Fascia Iliaca Block: Infrainguinal Vs Suprainguinal
PENG Block: When, Why, And How
When And Why: Femoral Vs Fascia Iliaca Vs PENG Blocks For Hip

Morning Session (12:00 - 12:30)

Lunch Break & Simulation Training

Afternoon Session (12:30 - 13:15)

Lower Extremity: Knee, Foot & Ankle
Femoral Triangle Vs Adductor Canal Block: The Truth Is In The Middle
IPACK And Genicular Nerve Concepts For Knee Analgesia
Ankle Block:
Tibial
Deep And Superficial Peroneal
Saphenous
Sural Nerves

Afternoon Session (13:15 - 14:30)

MODULE 7 REVIEW: More Scanning Top-Down

Afternoon Session (14:30 - 14:45)

Final Review & Q&A
What We Have Learned
Key Take-Home Messages
Must-Have Equipment, Documentation, And Sterility Principles
How To Safely Implement And Continue Developing These Techniques In Your Practice

Learning objectives

Interpret various sonographic artifacts and outline a plan for troubleshooting these using various transducer maneuvers and ultrasound machine setting adjustments;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for identification of the brachial plexus and individual nerves of the lower extremity, and associated vascular and musculoskeletal structures;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for performance of truncal blocks including transversus abdominis plane block, rectus sheath block, and paravertebral and neuraxial block;
Develop a framework for the establishment of a regional anesthesia service using strategies to increase surgical, anesthetic and hospital buy-in;
Discuss the rational choice of local anesthetics and adjuvants for various peripheral nerve blocks.

Faculty

Coming soon.

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Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia Boutique Workshop

New York, USA | Oct 03, 2026

Enroll

Schedule

Day 1

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:45)

Introduction: How to Make the Most of This Course
What We Will Teach
Practice On Simulators During Breaks
How To Transpose Techniques Into Your Daily Practice: High Yield/Periop Management

Morning Session (08:45 - 10:00)

MODULE 1: Shoulder & Proximal Humerus
Interscalene Block: When And How
Patient Selection Pearls (OSA, COPD, Outpatient Shoulder Surgery)
Diaphragm-Sparing Strategies To Reduce Phrenic Nerve Involvement:
Selective Shoulder Strategies
Superior Trunk Block: Current Trends In Shoulder Analgesia
Suprascapular And Axillary Nerve Blocks

Morning Session (10:00 - 10:15)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (10:15 - 11:15)

MODULE 2: Clavicle & Upper Arm
Understanding “Clavicle Coverage” Concepts
Cervical Plexus Block And PEC I (Interpectoral) Block For Clavicle Analgesia
Clavipectoral Fascial Plane Block
Supraclavicular Block
Infraclavicular Block
Decision-Making: Supraclavicular Vs Infraclavicular—When And Why

Morning Session (11:15 - 12:15)

MODULE 3: Upper Extremity (Elbow, Forearm & Hand)
Axillary Brachial Plexus Block: A High-Yield Workhorse
Three Essential Distal Forearm Blocks (Median, Ulnar, Radial)
When: Clinical Indications
Where: Optimal Forearm Block Levels

Morning Session (12:15 - 13:00)

Lunch Break & Simulation Scanning (Hand–Eye Coordination Practice)

Afternoon Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Afternoon Session (13:00 - 14:00)

MODULE 4: Truncal Fascial Plane Blocks - Core Set Every Clinician Should Know
PECS Blocks (Interpectoral And Pecto-Serratus)
Serratus Anterior Plane (SAP) Block
TAP Block: Lateral Vs Subcostal Vs Posterior Approaches
Quadratus Lumborum (QL) Block – Type I

Afternoon Session (14:00 - 14:45)

LECTURE
Preventing Complications Of Nerve Blocks
Adjuvants: Controversies And Practical Tips
Infectious Precautions: Sterility And Probe Covers

Afternoon Session (14:45 - 15:30)

Q&A Panel Discussion

Afternoon Session (15:30 - 16:00)

Scanning Practice: Consolidation and Repetition
Recap: What We Have Learned And Take-Home Messages
What We Will Learn Tomorrow (Program For The Next Day)

Day 2

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast (Simulation Training)

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:30)

Review of Day 1: What We Learned – TIPS & Q&A

Morning Session (08:30 - 09:30)

MODULE 5: Lumbar Paraspinal & Posterior Wall Blocks
Neuraxial Ultrasound Scanning: Landmarks And Why It Matters
Four Critical Ultrasound Findings:
Midline Identification
Spinal Level Determination
Estimated Depth To Epidural/Intrathecal Space
Best Interspace For Access

Morning Session (09:30 - 09:45)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (09:45 - 10:30)

Perioperative Management Of Nerve Blocks For Success: Premeds/Intraop/Multimodal
When Not To Perform Nerve Blocks
Prevention And Management Of Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity (LAST)

Morning Session (10:30 - 12:00)

MODULE 6: Lower Extremity — Hip & Knee Pathways
Femoral Nerve Block
Fascia Iliaca Block: Infrainguinal Vs Suprainguinal
PENG Block: When, Why, And How
When And Why: Femoral Vs Fascia Iliaca Vs PENG Blocks For Hip

Morning Session (12:00 - 12:45)

Lunch Break & Simulation Training

Afternoon Session (12:45 - 13:15)

Lower Extremity: Knee, Foot & Ankle
Femoral Triangle Vs Adductor Canal Block: The Truth Is In The Middle
IPACK And Genicular Nerve Concepts For Knee Analgesia
Ankle Block:
Tibial
Deep And Superficial Peroneal
Saphenous
Sural Nerves

Afternoon Session (13:15 - 14:30)

MODULE 7 REVIEW: More Scanning Top-Down

Afternoon Session (14:30 - 14:45)

Final Review & Q&A
What We Have Learned
Key Take-Home Messages
Must-Have Equipment, Documentation, And Sterility Principles
How To Safely Implement And Continue Developing These Techniques In Your Practice

Learning objectives

Interpret various sonographic artifacts and outline a plan for troubleshooting these using various transducer maneuvers and ultrasound machine setting adjustments;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for identification of the brachial plexus and individual nerves of the lower extremity, and associated vascular and musculoskeletal structures;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for performance of truncal blocks including transversus abdominis plane block, rectus sheath block, and paravertebral and neuraxial block;
Develop a framework for the establishment of a regional anesthesia service using strategies to increase surgical, anesthetic and hospital buy-in;
Discuss the rational choice of local anesthetics and adjuvants for various peripheral nerve blocks.

Faculty

Coming soon.

Workshops

Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia Boutique Workshop

New York, USA | Oct 31, 2026

Enroll

Schedule

Day 1

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:45)

Introduction: How to Make the Most of This Course
What We Will Teach
Practice On Simulators During Breaks
How To Transpose Techniques Into Your Daily Practice: High Yield/Periop Management

Morning Session (08:45 - 10:00)

MODULE 1: Shoulder & Proximal Humerus
Interscalene Block: When And How
Patient Selection Pearls (OSA, COPD, Outpatient Shoulder Surgery)
Diaphragm-Sparing Strategies To Reduce Phrenic Nerve Involvement:
Selective Shoulder Strategies
Superior Trunk Block: Current Trends In Shoulder Analgesia
Suprascapular And Axillary Nerve Blocks

Morning Session (10:00 - 10:15)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (10:15 - 11:15)

MODULE 2: Clavicle & Upper Arm
Understanding “Clavicle Coverage” Concepts
Cervical Plexus Block And PEC I (Interpectoral) Block For Clavicle Analgesia
Clavipectoral Fascial Plane Block
Supraclavicular Block
Infraclavicular Block
Decision-Making: Supraclavicular Vs Infraclavicular—When And Why

Morning Session (11:15 - 12:15)

MODULE 3: Upper Extremity (Elbow, Forearm & Hand)
Axillary Brachial Plexus Block: A High-Yield Workhorse
Three Essential Distal Forearm Blocks (Median, Ulnar, Radial)
When: Clinical Indications
Where: Optimal Forearm Block Levels

Morning Session (12:15 - 13:00)

Lunch Break & Simulation Scanning (Hand–Eye Coordination Practice)

Afternoon Session (13:00 - 14:00)

MODULE 4: Truncal Fascial Plane Blocks - Core Set Every Clinician Should Know
PECS Blocks (Interpectoral And Pecto-Serratus)
Serratus Anterior Plane (SAP) Block
TAP Block: Lateral Vs Subcostal Vs Posterior Approaches
Quadratus Lumborum (QL) Block – Type I

Afternoon Session (14:00 - 14:45)

LECTURE
Preventing Complications Of Nerve Blocks
Adjuvants: Controversies And Practical Tips
Infectious Precautions: Sterility And Probe Covers

Afternoon Session (14:45 - 15:30)

Q&A Panel Discussion

Afternoon Session (15:30 - 16:00)

Scanning Practice: Consolidation and Repetition
Recap: What We Have Learned And Take-Home Messages
What We Will Learn Tomorrow (Program For The Next Day)

Day 2

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast (Simulation Training)

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:30)

Review of Day 1: What We Learned – TIPS & Q&A

Morning Session (08:30 - 09:30)

MODULE 5: Lumbar Paraspinal & Posterior Wall Blocks
Neuraxial Ultrasound Scanning: Landmarks And Why It Matters
Four Critical Ultrasound Findings:
Midline Identification
Spinal Level Determination
Estimated Depth To Epidural/Intrathecal Space
Best Interspace For Access

Morning Session (09:30 - 09:45)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (09:45 - 10:30)

LECTURE
Perioperative Management Of Nerve Blocks For Success: Premeds/Intraop/Multimodal
When Not To Perform Nerve Blocks
Prevention And Management Of Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity (LAST)

Morning Session (10:30 - 12:00)

MODULE 6: Lower Extremity — Hip & Knee Pathways
Femoral Nerve Block
Fascia Iliaca Block: Infrainguinal Vs Suprainguinal
PENG Block: When, Why, And How
When And Why: Femoral Vs Fascia Iliaca Vs PENG Blocks For Hip

Morning Session (12:00 - 12:30)

Lunch Break & Simulation Training

Afternoon Session (12:30 - 13:15)

Lower Extremity: Knee, Foot & Ankle
Femoral Triangle Vs Adductor Canal Block: The Truth Is In The Middle
IPACK And Genicular Nerve Concepts For Knee Analgesia
Ankle Block:
Tibial
Deep And Superficial Peroneal
Saphenous
Sural Nerves

Afternoon Session (13:15 - 14:30)

MODULE 7 REVIEW: More Scanning Top-Down

Afternoon Session (14:30 - 14:45)

Final Review & Q&A
What We Have Learned
Key Take-Home Messages
Must-Have Equipment, Documentation, And Sterility Principles
How To Safely Implement And Continue Developing These Techniques In Your Practice

Learning objectives

Interpret various sonographic artifacts and outline a plan for troubleshooting these using various transducer maneuvers and ultrasound machine setting adjustments;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for identification of the brachial plexus and individual nerves of the lower extremity, and associated vascular and musculoskeletal structures;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for performance of truncal blocks including transversus abdominis plane block, rectus sheath block, and paravertebral and neuraxial block;
Develop a framework for the establishment of a regional anesthesia service using strategies to increase surgical, anesthetic and hospital buy-in;
Discuss the rational choice of local anesthetics and adjuvants for various peripheral nerve blocks.

Faculty

Coming soon.

Workshops

Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia Boutique Workshop

New York, USA | Nov 21, 2026

Enroll

Schedule

Day 1

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:45)

Introduction: How to Make the Most of This Course
What We Will Teach
Practice On Simulators During Breaks
How To Transpose Techniques Into Your Daily Practice: High Yield/Periop Management

Morning Session (08:45 - 10:00)

MODULE 1: Shoulder & Proximal Humerus
Interscalene Block: When And How
Patient Selection Pearls (OSA, COPD, Outpatient Shoulder Surgery)
Diaphragm-Sparing Strategies To Reduce Phrenic Nerve Involvement:
Selective Shoulder Strategies
Superior Trunk Block: Current Trends In Shoulder Analgesia
Suprascapular And Axillary Nerve Blocks

Morning Session (10:00 - 10:15)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (10:15 - 11:15)

MODULE 2: Clavicle & Upper Arm
Understanding “Clavicle Coverage” Concepts
Cervical Plexus Block And PEC I (Interpectoral) Block For Clavicle Analgesia
Clavipectoral Fascial Plane Block
Supraclavicular Block
Infraclavicular Block
Decision-Making: Supraclavicular Vs Infraclavicular—When And Why

Morning Session (11:15 - 12:15)

MODULE 3: Upper Extremity (Elbow, Forearm & Hand)
Axillary Brachial Plexus Block: A High-Yield Workhorse
Three Essential Distal Forearm Blocks (Median, Ulnar, Radial)
When: Clinical Indications
Where: Optimal Forearm Block Levels

Morning Session (12:15 - 13:00)

Lunch Break & Simulation Scanning (Hand–Eye Coordination Practice)

Afternoon Session (13:00 - 14:00)

MODULE 4: Truncal Fascial Plane Blocks - Core Set Every Clinician Should Know
PECS Blocks (Interpectoral And Pecto-Serratus)
Serratus Anterior Plane (SAP) Block
TAP Block: Lateral Vs Subcostal Vs Posterior Approaches
Quadratus Lumborum (QL) Block – Type I

Afternoon Session (14:00 - 14:45)

LECTURE
Preventing Complications Of Nerve Blocks
Adjuvants: Controversies And Practical Tips
Infectious Precautions: Sterility And Probe Covers

Afternoon Session (14:45 - 15:30)

Q&A Panel Discussion

Afternoon Session (15:30 - 16:00)

Scanning Practice: Consolidation and Repetition
Recap: What We Have Learned And Take-Home Messages
What We Will Learn Tomorrow (Program For The Next Day)

Day 2

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast (Simulation Training)

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:30)

Review of Day 1: What We Learned – TIPS & Q&A

Morning Session (08:30 - 09:30)

MODULE 5: Lumbar Paraspinal & Posterior Wall Blocks
Neuraxial Ultrasound Scanning: Landmarks And Why It Matters
Four Critical Ultrasound Findings:
Midline Identification
Spinal Level Determination
Estimated Depth To Epidural/Intrathecal Space
Best Interspace For Access

Morning Session (09:30 - 09:45)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (09:45 - 10:30)

LECTURE
Perioperative Management Of Nerve Blocks For Success: Premeds/Intraop/Multimodal
When Not To Perform Nerve Blocks
Prevention And Management Of Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity (LAST)

Morning Session (10:30 - 12:00)

MODULE 6: Lower Extremity — Hip & Knee Pathways
Femoral Nerve Block
Fascia Iliaca Block: Infrainguinal Vs Suprainguinal
PENG Block: When, Why, And How
When And Why: Femoral Vs Fascia Iliaca Vs PENG Blocks For Hip

Morning Session (12:00 - 12:30)

Lunch Break & Simulation Training

Afternoon Session (12:30 - 13:15)

Lower Extremity: Knee, Foot & Ankle
Femoral Triangle Vs Adductor Canal Block: The Truth Is In The Middle
IPACK And Genicular Nerve Concepts For Knee Analgesia
Ankle Block:
Tibial
Deep And Superficial Peroneal
Saphenous
Sural Nerves

Afternoon Session (13:15 - 14:30)

MODULE 7 REVIEW: More Scanning Top-Down

Afternoon Session (14:30 - 14:45)

Final Review & Q&A
What We Have Learned
Key Take-Home Messages
Must-Have Equipment, Documentation, And Sterility Principles
How To Safely Implement And Continue Developing These Techniques In Your Practice

Learning objectives

Interpret various sonographic artifacts and outline a plan for troubleshooting these using various transducer maneuvers and ultrasound machine setting adjustments;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for identification of the brachial plexus and individual nerves of the lower extremity, and associated vascular and musculoskeletal structures;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for performance of truncal blocks including transversus abdominis plane block, rectus sheath block, and paravertebral and neuraxial block;
Develop a framework for the establishment of a regional anesthesia service using strategies to increase surgical, anesthetic and hospital buy-in;
Discuss the rational choice of local anesthetics and adjuvants for various peripheral nerve blocks.

Faculty

Coming soon.

Workshops

Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia Boutique Workshop

New York, USA | Dec 12, 2026

Enroll

Schedule

Day 1

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:45)

Introduction: How to Make the Most of This Course
What We Will Teach
Practice On Simulators During Breaks
How To Transpose Techniques Into Your Daily Practice: High Yield/Periop Management

Morning Session (08:45 - 10:00)

MODULE 1: Shoulder & Proximal Humerus
Interscalene Block: When And How
Patient Selection Pearls (OSA, COPD, Outpatient Shoulder Surgery)
Diaphragm-Sparing Strategies To Reduce Phrenic Nerve Involvement:
Selective Shoulder Strategies
Superior Trunk Block: Current Trends In Shoulder Analgesia
Suprascapular And Axillary Nerve Blocks

Morning Session (10:00 - 10:15)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (10:15 - 11:15)

MODULE 2: Clavicle & Upper Arm
Understanding “Clavicle Coverage” Concepts
Cervical Plexus Block And PEC I (Interpectoral) Block For Clavicle Analgesia
Clavipectoral Fascial Plane Block
Supraclavicular Block
Infraclavicular Block
Decision-Making: Supraclavicular Vs Infraclavicular—When And Why

Morning Session (11:15 - 12:15)

MODULE 3: Upper Extremity (Elbow, Forearm & Hand)
Axillary Brachial Plexus Block: A High-Yield Workhorse
Three Essential Distal Forearm Blocks (Median, Ulnar, Radial)
When: Clinical Indications
Where: Optimal Forearm Block Levels

Morning Session (12:15 - 13:00)

Lunch Break & Simulation Scanning (Hand–Eye Coordination Practice)

Afternoon Session (13:00 - 14:00)

MODULE 4: Truncal Fascial Plane Blocks - Core Set Every Clinician Should Know
PECS Blocks (Interpectoral And Pecto-Serratus)
Serratus Anterior Plane (SAP) Block
TAP Block: Lateral Vs Subcostal Vs Posterior Approaches
Quadratus Lumborum (QL) Block – Type I

Afternoon Session (14:00 - 14:45)

LECTURE
Preventing Complications Of Nerve Blocks
Adjuvants: Controversies And Practical Tips
Infectious Precautions: Sterility And Probe Covers

Afternoon Session (14:45 - 15:30)

Q&A Panel Discussion

Afternoon Session (15:30 - 16:00)

Scanning Practice: Consolidation and Repetition
Recap: What We Have Learned And Take-Home Messages
What We Will Learn Tomorrow (Program For The Next Day)

Day 2

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast (Simulation Training)

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:30)

Review of Day 1: What We Learned – TIPS & Q&A

Morning Session (08:30 - 09:30)

MODULE 5: Lumbar Paraspinal & Posterior Wall Blocks
Neuraxial Ultrasound Scanning: Landmarks And Why It Matters
Four Critical Ultrasound Findings:
Midline Identification
Spinal Level Determination
Estimated Depth To Epidural/Intrathecal Space
Best Interspace For Access

Morning Session (09:30 - 09:45)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (09:45 - 10:30)

LECTURE
Perioperative Management Of Nerve Blocks For Success: Premeds/Intraop/Multimodal
When Not To Perform Nerve Blocks
Prevention And Management Of Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity (LAST)

Morning Session (10:30 - 12:00)

MODULE 6: Lower Extremity — Hip & Knee Pathways
Femoral Nerve Block
Fascia Iliaca Block: Infrainguinal Vs Suprainguinal
PENG Block: When, Why, And How
When And Why: Femoral Vs Fascia Iliaca Vs PENG Blocks For Hip

Morning Session (12:00 - 12:30)

Lunch Break & Simulation Training

Afternoon Session (12:30 - 13:15)

Lower Extremity: Knee, Foot & Ankle
Femoral Triangle Vs Adductor Canal Block: The Truth Is In The Middle
IPACK And Genicular Nerve Concepts For Knee Analgesia
Ankle Block:
Tibial
Deep And Superficial Peroneal
Saphenous
Sural Nerves

Afternoon Session (13:15 - 14:30)

MODULE 7 REVIEW: More Scanning Top-Down

Afternoon Session (14:30 - 14:45)

Final Review & Q&A
What We Have Learned
Key Take-Home Messages
Must-Have Equipment, Documentation, And Sterility Principles
How To Safely Implement And Continue Developing These Techniques In Your Practice

Learning objectives

Interpret various sonographic artifacts and outline a plan for troubleshooting these using various transducer maneuvers and ultrasound machine setting adjustments;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for identification of the brachial plexus and individual nerves of the lower extremity, and associated vascular and musculoskeletal structures;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for performance of truncal blocks including transversus abdominis plane block, rectus sheath block, and paravertebral and neuraxial block;
Develop a framework for the establishment of a regional anesthesia service using strategies to increase surgical, anesthetic and hospital buy-in;
Discuss the rational choice of local anesthetics and adjuvants for various peripheral nerve blocks.

Faculty

Coming soon.

2026

Workshops

Ultrasound in Interventional Pain Medicine Comprehensive Workshop (Plus CIPS Exam preparation Instructions)

Leuven, Belgium | Mar 21, 2026

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Schedule

Day 1

Morning Session (08:30 - 09:00)

Registration and Light Breakfast

Morning Session (09:00 - 10:00)

Upper Limb MSK Pain Procedures and Peripheral Nerve Entrapments
Shoulder- Bicep Tendon, AC Joint, SASD Bursa, Gleno-humeral Joint, Suprascapular Nerve
Elbow- Medial and Lateral Elbow, Ulnar Nerve & Cubital Tunnel
Wrist- Carpal Tunnel & Median Nerve, Guyon’s Canal & MCP Joint
Upper Limb Nerve Entrapments

Morning Session (10:00 - 10:15)

Coffee Break

Morning Session (10:15 - 11:15)

Lower Limb MSK Pain Procedures and Peripheral Nerve Entrapments
Hip- Hip Joint, Trochanteric Complex, Ilio-tibial Band & Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve
Knee- Knee Joint and Saphenous Nerve
Ankle- Tibio-tarsal Joint, MTP Joint, Tarsal Tunnel & Tibial Nerve
Lower Limb Nerve Entrapments

Morning Session (11:15 - 11:30)

Coffee Break

Morning Session (11:30 - 12:30)

Cervical Spine Procedures/ Procedures for Neck Pain Management Sonography Demonstration
Cervical Facet and Cervical Medial Branches, TON
Cervical Nerve Roots
Cervical Sympathetic Chain
Greater Occipital Nerve
Trigger Points & Myofascial Pain

Morning Session (12:30 - 13:00)

Thoracic Spine Procedures/ Procedures for Thoracic Spine and Chest Wall Pain Management
Thoracic Facets, Costotransverse Joint
Thoracic Paravertebral
Intercostal Nerve
Erector Spinae Plane Block
Parasternal Plane Block

Morning Session (13:00 - 14:00)

Lunch Break

Afternoon Session (14:00 - 15:00)

Lumbar Spine & Sacrum Procedures/ Low Back and Buttock Pain Management
Caudal Epidural
Sacro-iliac Joint & Ligaments
Piriformis Muscle Injection
Lumbar Facet Joint & Medial Branches

Afternoon Session (15:00 - 16:00)

Abdomen & Pelvic Procedures/ Abdominal Myofascial Pain Syndromes, Pelvic Pain Management
Ilio-inguinal & Ilio-hypogastric Nerve Block
Rectus Sheath, TAP Plane
Quadratus Lumborum Block
Genitofemoral Nerve Block
Pudendal Nerve Block

Afternoon Session (16:00 - 16:15)

Coffee Break

Afternoon Session (16:15 - 17:00)

Headache & Facial Pain Management
Supra & Infra-orbital Nerve Block
Maxillary Division of Trigeminal Nerve Block in Pterygo-palatine Fossa/ Sphenopalatine Block
Mental Nerve Block

Afternoon Session (17:00 - 17:30)

How to Prepare for the Ultrasound Certification Examinations
Exam Structure
Communication, Knowledge & Skills
Exam Techniques
Clinical Exam Videos

Afternoon Session (17:30 - 17:45)

Q & A with the Instructors and Instructions for Day 2

Day 2

Morning Session (07:45 - 08:00)

Registration and Light Breakfast

Morning Session (08:00 - 09:00)

Head, Neck, Cervical Spine
Cervical Medial Branch, Cervical Nerve Roots, GON, Cervical Sympathetic Chain, Maxillary Nerve, Supra-orbital, Infra-orbital, Mental Nerve

Morning Session (09:00 - 10:00)

Lumbar Area, Pelvis, Abdomen
Lumbar Facet Joint, Medial Branches, Caudal, Sacro-iliac Joint, Piriformis, Pudendal Nerve, Ilio-inguinal, Iliohypogastric and Genitofemoral, ACNES, QLB, Rectus Sheath, TAP

Morning Session (10:00 - 11:00)

Thoracic Region
Thoracic Facet, Costo-transverse Joint, Intercostal Nerve, Paravertebral Space and Erector Spinae Plane (ESP)

Morning Session (11:00 - 11:15)

Coffee Break

Morning Session (11:15 - 12:15)

Shoulder
Shoulder Joint, AC Joint, Long Head of Biceps, SASD Bursa, Supra-scapular Nerve, Axillary Nerve, Articular Branches to Shoulder Joint

Morning Session (12:15 - 13:15)

Elbow, Forearm & Wrist
Medial and Lateral Elbow, Ulnar Nerve, Cubital Tunnel, Carpal Tunnel, MCP Joint, Peripheral Nerves

Morning Session (13:15 - 14:00)

Lunch Break

Afternoon Session (14:00 - 15:00)

Hip
Hip Joint, Greater Trochanter Complex, Iliopsoas Bursa and Tendon, IT Band, Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve, Articular Branches of Femoral, Obturator and Accessory Obturator Nerve

Afternoon Session (15:00 - 16:00)

Knee and Ankle
Knee Joint, Genicular Nerves, Saphenous Nerve, Ankle Joint, Tarsal Tunnel, Tibial and Peroneal Nerves

Afternoon Session (16:00 - 16:30)

Block of your Choice- Ask the Expert

Afternoon Session (16:30 - 16:45)

Q & A and Course Review

Learning objectives

Develop a step wise approach to various pain management procedures using ultrasound guidance
Understand curriculum based procedures as per the CIPS examination curriculum
Learn how to prepare and to pass the CIPS examination
Learn how to perform in clinical case scenarios, approach and assessment
Interpret various sonographic artifacts and outline a plan for troubleshooting these using various transducer manoeuvres and ultrasound machine setting adjustments

Faculty

Sadiq Bhayani

FRCA, MD, MBBS

Rahul Bhansali

Queenayda Kroon

Jose Pereira

Kevin Lathouwers

Workshops

Vesalius Regional Anesthesia Cadaver Workshop

Leuven, Belgium | Apr 10, 2026

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Schedule

Day 1

Morning Session (07:45 - 12:45)

Registration
Welcome
Lectures
Break
Rotation across different stations: Sono-anatomy, hands-on scanning, phantom needling.
Break

Afternoon Session (12:45 - 20:00)

Rotation across different stations: Sono-anatomy, hands-on scanning, phantom needling.
Break
3D Anatomy @ NYSORA HQ - Leuven

Day 2

Morning Session (07:30 - 12:30)

Registration & Light Breakfast (Simulation Training)
Review of Day 1: What We Learned – TIPS & Q&A
Neuraxial Ultrasound Scanning: Landmarks And Why It Matters
Four Critical Ultrasound Findings:
Midline Identification
Spinal Level Determination
Estimated Depth To Epidural/Intrathecal Space
Best Interspace For Access
Coffee Break & Simulation Training
LECTURE
Perioperative Management Of Nerve Blocks For Success: Premeds/Intraop/Multimodal
When Not To Perform Nerve Blocks
Prevention And Management Of Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity (LAST)
MODULE 6: Lower Extremity — Hip & Knee Pathways
Femoral Nerve Block
Fascia Iliaca Block: Infrainguinal Vs Suprainguinal
PENG Block: When, Why, And How
When And Why: Femoral Vs Fascia Iliaca Vs PENG Blocks For Hip
Lunch Break & Simulation Training

Afternoon Session (12:30 - 14:45)

Lower Extremity: Knee, Foot & Ankle
Femoral Triangle Vs Adductor Canal Block: The Truth Is In The Middle
IPACK And Genicular Nerve Concepts For Knee Analgesia
Ankle Block:
Tibial
Deep And Superficial Peroneal
Saphenous
Sural Nerves
MODULE 7 REVIEW: More Scanning Top-Down
Final Review & Q&A
What We Have Learned
Key Take-Home Messages
Must-Have Equipment, Documentation, And Sterility Principles
How To Safely Implement And Continue Developing These Techniques In Your Practice

Learning objectives

Clinical Goals:

To solidify three-dimensional anatomical understanding of clinically relevant regional anesthesia targets, using high-fidelity cadaver dissection integrated with ultrasound imaging, ensuring participants can reliably translate sono-anatomy into real patient care.
To improve the safety, precision, and consistency of needling techniques for both common and advanced regional anesthesia blocks by practicing on cadaveric models that accurately replicate tissue planes, depth relationships, and anatomical variability.
To bridge expert knowledge and bedside decision-making, enabling participants to move beyond “how to perform a block” toward understanding why, when, and when not to perform specific techniques in complex perioperative scenarios.
To enhance procedural confidence and efficiency in daily clinical practice, through deliberate hands-on repetition, expert faculty feedback, and focused small-group instruction—directly targeting common sources of uncertainty and error.
To strengthen clinical judgment in regional anesthesia, including block selection, risk assessment, and complication avoidance, with the ultimate goal of improving patient outcomes and perioperative care quality.

Faculty

Admir Hadzic

MD, PhD.

Catherine Vandepitte

MD, PhD.

Imré Van Herreweghe

Peter Merjavy

MD, EDRA Board Member

Steve Coppens

MD, PhD

Danny Feike Hoogma

MD, PhD

Matthias Desmet

Sari Casaer

Morné Wolmarans

Hanne-Rose Honis

Workshops

Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia Boutique Workshop

Leuven, Belgium | Jun 27, 2026

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Schedule

Day 1

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:45)

LECTURE: Practical techniques to make you an ultrasound star
What We Will Teach
Practice On Simulators During Breaks
How To Transpose Techniques Into Your Daily Practice: High Yield/Periop Management

Morning Session (08:45 - 10:00)

MODULE 1: Shoulder & Proximal Humerus
Interscalene Block: When And How
Patient Selection Pearls (OSA, COPD, Outpatient Shoulder Surgery)
Diaphragm-Sparing Strategies To Reduce Phrenic Nerve Involvement:
Selective Shoulder Strategies
Superior Trunk Block: Current Trends In Shoulder Analgesia
Suprascapular And Axillary Nerve Blocks

Morning Session (10:00 - 10:15)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (10:15 - 11:15)

MODULE 2: Clavicle & Upper Arm
Understanding “Clavicle Coverage” Concepts
Cervical Plexus Block And PEC I (Interpectoral) Block For Clavicle Analgesia
Clavipectoral Fascial Plane Block
Supraclavicular Block
Infraclavicular Block
Decision-Making: Supraclavicular Vs Infraclavicular—When And Why

Morning Session (11:15 - 12:15)

MODULE 3: Upper Extremity (Elbow, Forearm & Hand)
Three Essential Distal Forearm Blocks (Median, Ulnar, Radial)
When: Clinical Indications
Where: Optimal Forearm Block Levels

Morning Session (12:15 - 13:00)

Lunch Break & Simulation Scanning (Hand–Eye Coordination Practice)

Afternoon Session (13:00 - 14:00)

MODULE 4: Truncal Fascial Plane Blocks - Core Set Every Clinician Should Know
PECS Blocks (Interpectoral And Pecto-Serratus)
Serratus Anterior Plane (SAP) Block
TAP Block: Lateral Vs Subcostal Vs Posterior Approaches
Quadratus Lumborum (QL) Block – Type I

Afternoon Session (14:00 - 14:45)

LECTURE
Preventing Complications Of Nerve Blocks
Adjuvants: Controversies And Practical Tips
Infectious Precautions: Sterility And Probe Covers

Afternoon Session (14:45 - 15:15)

Q&A Panel Discussion

Afternoon Session (15:15 - 15:30)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Afternoon Session (15:30 - 16:00)

Scanning Practice: Consolidation and Repetition
Recap: What We Have Learned And Take-Home Messages
What We Will Learn Tomorrow (Program For The Next Day)

Day 2

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast (Simulation Training)

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:30)

Review of Day 1: What We Learned – TIPS & Q&A

Morning Session (08:30 - 09:30)

Neuraxial Ultrasound Scanning: Landmarks And Why It Matters
Four Critical Ultrasound Findings:
Midline Identification
Spinal Level Determination
Estimated Depth To Epidural/Intrathecal Space
Best Interspace For Access

Morning Session (09:30 - 09:45)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (09:45 - 10:30)

LECTURE
Perioperative Management Of Nerve Blocks For Success: Premeds/Intraop/Multimodal
When Not To Perform Nerve Blocks
Prevention And Management Of Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity (LAST)

Morning Session (10:30 - 12:00)

MODULE 6: Lower Extremity — Hip & Knee Pathways
Femoral Nerve Block
Fascia Iliaca Block: Infrainguinal Vs Suprainguinal
PENG Block: When, Why, And How
When And Why: Femoral Vs Fascia Iliaca Vs PENG Blocks For Hip

Morning Session (12:00 - 12:30)

Lunch Break & Simulation Training

Afternoon Session (12:30 - 13:15)

Lower Extremity: Knee, Foot & Ankle
Femoral Triangle Vs Adductor Canal Block: The Truth Is In The Middle
IPACK And Genicular Nerve Concepts For Knee Analgesia
Ankle Block:
Tibial
Deep And Superficial Peroneal
Saphenous
Sural Nerves

Afternoon Session (13:15 - 14:30)

MODULE 7 REVIEW: More Scanning Top-Down

Afternoon Session (14:30 - 14:45)

Final Review & Q&A
What We Have Learned
Key Take-Home Messages
Must-Have Equipment, Documentation, And Sterility Principles
How To Safely Implement And Continue Developing These Techniques In Your Practice

Learning objectives

Interpret various sonographic artifacts and outline a plan for troubleshooting these using various transducer maneuvers and ultrasound machine setting adjustments;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for identification of the brachial plexus and individual nerves of the lower extremity, and associated vascular and musculoskeletal structures;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for performance of truncal blocks including transversus abdominis plane block, rectus sheath block, and paravertebral and neuraxial block;
Develop a framework for the establishment of a regional anesthesia service using strategies to increase surgical, anesthetic and hospital buy-in;
Discuss the rational choice of local anesthetics and adjuvants for various peripheral nerve blocks.

Faculty

Coming soon.

Workshops

Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia Boutique Workshop

Leuven, Belgium | Sep 05, 2026

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Schedule

Day 1

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:45)

LECTURE: Practical techniques to make you an ultrasound star
What We Will Teach
Practice On Simulators During Breaks
How To Transpose Techniques Into Your Daily Practice: High Yield/Periop Management

Morning Session (08:45 - 10:00)

Module 1: Blocks For The Upper Extremity
Interscalene
Supraclavicular

Morning Session (10:00 - 10:15)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (10:15 - 11:15)

MODULE 2: Clavicle & Upper Arm
Understanding “Clavicle Coverage” Concepts
Cervical Plexus Block And PEC I (Interpectoral) Block For Clavicle Analgesia
Clavipectoral Fascial Plane Block
Supraclavicular Block
Infraclavicular Block
Decision-Making: Supraclavicular Vs Infraclavicular—When And Why

Morning Session (11:15 - 12:15)

MODULE 3: Upper Extremity (Elbow, Forearm & Hand)
Three Essential Distal Forearm Blocks (Median, Ulnar, Radial)
When: Clinical Indications
Where: Optimal Forearm Block Levels

Morning Session (12:15 - 13:00)

Lunch Break & Simulation Scanning (Hand–Eye Coordination Practice)

Afternoon Session (13:00 - 14:00)

MODULE 4: Truncal Fascial Plane Blocks - Core Set Every Clinician Should Know
PECS Blocks (Interpectoral And Pecto-Serratus)
Serratus Anterior Plane (SAP) Block
TAP Block: Lateral Vs Subcostal Vs Posterior Approaches
Quadratus Lumborum (QL) Block – Type I

Afternoon Session (14:00 - 14:45)

LECTURE
Preventing Complications Of Nerve Blocks
Adjuvants: Controversies And Practical Tips
Infectious Precautions: Sterility And Probe Covers

Afternoon Session (14:45 - 15:15)

Q&A Panel Discussion

Afternoon Session (15:15 - 15:30)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Afternoon Session (15:30 - 16:00)

Scanning Practice: Consolidation and Repetition
Recap: What We Have Learned And Take-Home Messages
What We Will Learn Tomorrow (Program For The Next Day)

Day 2

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast (Simulation Training)

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:30)

Review of Day 1: What We Learned – TIPS & Q&A

Morning Session (08:30 - 09:30)

Neuraxial Ultrasound Scanning: Landmarks And Why It Matters
Four Critical Ultrasound Findings:
Midline Identification
Spinal Level Determination
Estimated Depth To Epidural/Intrathecal Space
Best Interspace For Access

Morning Session (09:30 - 09:45)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (09:45 - 10:30)

LECTURE
Perioperative Management Of Nerve Blocks For Success: Premeds/Intraop/Multimodal
When Not To Perform Nerve Blocks
Prevention And Management Of Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity (LAST)

Morning Session (10:30 - 12:00)

MODULE 6: Lower Extremity — Hip & Knee Pathways
Femoral Nerve Block
Fascia Iliaca Block: Infrainguinal Vs Suprainguinal
PENG Block: When, Why, And How
When And Why: Femoral Vs Fascia Iliaca Vs PENG Blocks For Hip

Morning Session (12:00 - 12:30)

Lunch Break & Simulation Training

Afternoon Session (12:30 - 13:15)

Lower Extremity: Knee, Foot & Ankle
Femoral Triangle Vs Adductor Canal Block: The Truth Is In The Middle
IPACK And Genicular Nerve Concepts For Knee Analgesia
Ankle Block:
Tibial
Deep And Superficial Peroneal
Saphenous
Sural Nerves

Afternoon Session (13:15 - 14:30)

MODULE 7 REVIEW: More Scanning Top-Down

Afternoon Session (14:30 - 14:45)

Final Review & Q&A
What We Have Learned
Key Take-Home Messages
Must-Have Equipment, Documentation, And Sterility Principles
How To Safely Implement And Continue Developing These Techniques In Your Practice

Learning objectives

Interpret various sonographic artifacts and outline a plan for troubleshooting these using various transducer maneuvers and ultrasound machine setting adjustments;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for identification of the brachial plexus and individual nerves of the lower extremity, and associated vascular and musculoskeletal structures;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for performance of truncal blocks including transversus abdominis plane block, rectus sheath block, and paravertebral and neuraxial block;
Develop a framework for the establishment of a regional anesthesia service using strategies to increase surgical, anesthetic and hospital buy-in;
Discuss the rational choice of local anesthetics and adjuvants for various peripheral nerve blocks.

Faculty

Coming soon.

Workshops

Pediatric Regional Anesthesia Boutique Workshop

Leuven, Belgium | Oct 10, 2026

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Schedule

Day 1

Morning Session (08:30 - 09:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast

Morning Session (09:00 - 09:15)

Welcome, Introduction & Overview

Morning Session (09:15 - 09:45)

Local Anesthetic Dosing in Pediatrics: Dose, Volume, Concentration

Morning Session (09:45 - 10:30)

Upper Limb Blocks for Elbow, Forearm & Shoulder Surgery • Interscalene, Supraclavicular, Infraclavicular, Axillary

Morning Session (10:30 - 11:15)

Hands-on Scanning: Upper Limb Blocks

Morning Session (11:15 - 11:30)

Coffee Break

Morning Session (11:30 - 00:15)

Lower Limb Blocks for Clubfoot & Hip Pathology • Suprainguinal FICB, PENG, LFCN, Adductor Canal, Popliteal

Afternoon Session (12:15 - 13:00)

Hands-on Scanning: Lower Limb Blocks

Afternoon Session (13:00 - 14:00)

Lunch Break

Afternoon Session (14:00 - 14:30)

Case-Based Discussion: Choosing the Right Block for Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery

Afternoon Session (14:30 - 16:00)

Comprehensive Hands-on Practice & Live Scanning Demonstrations

Day 2

Morning Session (09:00 - 09:15)

Principles of Neonatal & Infant Regional Anesthesia

Morning Session (09:15 - 09:45)

Thoracic Blocks for VATS and Chest Surgery • ESP, PVB, Serratus, PECS 1/2

Morning Session (09:45 - 10:30)

Hands-on Scanning: Thoracic & PECS Blocks

Morning Session (10:30 - 10:45)

Coffee Break

Morning Session (10:45 - 11:15)

Abdominal Wall Blocks for Laparoscopic & Inguinal Surgery • TAP, QLB, Rectus Sheath, Ilioinguinal/Iliohypogastric

Morning Session (11:15 - 11:45)

Hands-on Scanning: Abdominal Wall Blocks

Morning Session (11:45 - 12:15)

Neuraxial & Perineal Blocks in Pediatrics • Caudal, Spinal, Pudendal, Penile

Afternoon Session (12:15 - 13:00)

Hands-on Scanning: Caudal, Spinal & Penile Blocks + Case Review

Learning objectives

Identify the relevant basic anatomy and techniques for performing selected peripheral nerve blocks in children
Recognize the key differences in the ultrasound presentation of relevant structures between adults and children
Evaluate the correct dose and volume of LA for all age groups
Adapt and perfect regional anesthesia techniques to accommodate the more compliant tissues of children
Demonstrate use of regional anesthesia equipment tailored for different age groups

Faculty

Emil Bosinci

Peter Kenderessy

Workshops

Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia Boutique Workshop

Leuven, Belgium | Nov 28, 2026

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Schedule

Day 1

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:45)

LECTURE: Practical techniques to make you an ultrasound star
What We Will Teach
Practice On Simulators During Breaks
How To Transpose Techniques Into Your Daily Practice: High Yield/Periop Management

Morning Session (08:45 - 10:00)

Module 1: Blocks For The Upper Extremity
Interscalene
Supraclavicular

Morning Session (10:00 - 10:15)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (10:15 - 11:15)

MODULE 2: Clavicle & Upper Arm
Understanding “Clavicle Coverage” Concepts
Cervical Plexus Block And PEC I (Interpectoral) Block For Clavicle Analgesia
Clavipectoral Fascial Plane Block
Supraclavicular Block
Infraclavicular Block
Decision-Making: Supraclavicular Vs Infraclavicular—When And Why

Morning Session (11:15 - 12:15)

MODULE 3: Upper Extremity (Elbow, Forearm & Hand)
Three Essential Distal Forearm Blocks (Median, Ulnar, Radial)
When: Clinical Indications
Where: Optimal Forearm Block Levels

Morning Session (12:15 - 13:00)

Lunch Break & Simulation Scanning (Hand–Eye Coordination Practice)

Afternoon Session (13:00 - 14:00)

MODULE 4: Truncal Fascial Plane Blocks - Core Set Every Clinician Should Know
PECS Blocks (Interpectoral And Pecto-Serratus)
Serratus Anterior Plane (SAP) Block
TAP Block: Lateral Vs Subcostal Vs Posterior Approaches
Quadratus Lumborum (QL) Block – Type I

Afternoon Session (14:00 - 14:45)

LECTURE
Preventing Complications Of Nerve Blocks
Adjuvants: Controversies And Practical Tips
Infectious Precautions: Sterility And Probe Covers

Afternoon Session (14:45 - 15:15)

Q&A Panel Discussion

Afternoon Session (15:15 - 15:30)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Afternoon Session (15:30 - 16:00)

Scanning Practice: Consolidation and Repetition
Recap: What We Have Learned And Take-Home Messages
What We Will Learn Tomorrow (Program For The Next Day)

Day 2

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast (Simulation Training)

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:30)

Review of Day 1: What We Learned – TIPS & Q&A

Morning Session (08:30 - 09:30)

Neuraxial Ultrasound Scanning: Landmarks And Why It Matters
Four Critical Ultrasound Findings:
Midline Identification
Spinal Level Determination
Estimated Depth To Epidural/Intrathecal Space
Best Interspace For Access

Morning Session (09:30 - 09:45)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (09:45 - 10:30)

LECTURE
Perioperative Management Of Nerve Blocks For Success: Premeds/Intraop/Multimodal
When Not To Perform Nerve Blocks
Prevention And Management Of Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity (LAST)

Morning Session (10:30 - 12:00)

MODULE 6: Lower Extremity — Hip & Knee Pathways
Femoral Nerve Block
Fascia Iliaca Block: Infrainguinal Vs Suprainguinal
PENG Block: When, Why, And How
When And Why: Femoral Vs Fascia Iliaca Vs PENG Blocks For Hip

Morning Session (12:00 - 12:30)

Lunch Break & Simulation Training

Afternoon Session (12:30 - 13:15)

Lower Extremity: Knee, Foot & Ankle
Femoral Triangle Vs Adductor Canal Block: The Truth Is In The Middle
IPACK And Genicular Nerve Concepts For Knee Analgesia
Ankle Block:
Tibial
Deep And Superficial Peroneal
Saphenous
Sural Nerves

Afternoon Session (13:15 - 14:30)

MODULE 7 REVIEW: More Scanning Top-Down

Afternoon Session (14:30 - 14:45)

Final Review & Q&A
What We Have Learned
Key Take-Home Messages
Must-Have Equipment, Documentation, And Sterility Principles
How To Safely Implement And Continue Developing These Techniques In Your Practice

Learning objectives

Interpret various sonographic artifacts and outline a plan for troubleshooting these using various transducer maneuvers and ultrasound machine setting adjustments;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for identification of the brachial plexus and individual nerves of the lower extremity, and associated vascular and musculoskeletal structures;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for performance of truncal blocks including transversus abdominis plane block, rectus sheath block, and paravertebral and neuraxial block;
Develop a framework for the establishment of a regional anesthesia service using strategies to increase surgical, anesthetic and hospital buy-in;
Discuss the rational choice of local anesthetics and adjuvants for various peripheral nerve blocks.

Faculty

Coming soon.

2026

Workshops

Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia Boutique Workshop

Toronto, Canada | Mar 07, 2026

Enroll

Schedule

Day 1

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:45)

Introduction: How to Make the Most of This Course
What We Will Teach
Practice On Simulators During Breaks
How To Transpose Techniques Into Your Daily Practice: High Yield/Periop Management

Morning Session (08:45 - 10:00)

MODULE 1: Shoulder & Proximal Humerus
Interscalene Block: When And How
Patient Selection Pearls (OSA, COPD, Outpatient Shoulder Surgery)
Diaphragm-Sparing Strategies To Reduce Phrenic Nerve Involvement:
Selective Shoulder Strategies
Superior Trunk Block: Current Trends In Shoulder Analgesia
Suprascapular And Axillary Nerve Blocks

Morning Session (10:00 - 10:15)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (10:15 - 11:15)

MODULE 2: Clavicle & Upper Arm
Understanding “Clavicle Coverage” Concepts
Cervical Plexus Block And PEC I (Interpectoral) Block For Clavicle Analgesia
Clavipectoral Fascial Plane Block
Supraclavicular Block
Infraclavicular Block
Decision-Making: Supraclavicular Vs Infraclavicular—When And Why

Morning Session (11:15 - 12:15)

MODULE 3: Upper Extremity (Elbow, Forearm & Hand)
Axillary Brachial Plexus Block: A High-Yield Workhorse
Three Essential Distal Forearm Blocks (Median, Ulnar, Radial)
When: Clinical Indications
Where: Optimal Forearm Block Levels

Morning Session (12:15 - 13:00)

Lunch Break & Simulation Scanning (Hand–Eye Coordination Practice)

Afternoon Session (13:00 - 14:00)

MODULE 4: Truncal Fascial Plane Blocks - Core Set Every Clinician Should Know
PECS Blocks (Interpectoral And Pecto-Serratus)
Serratus Anterior Plane (SAP) Block
TAP Block: Lateral Vs Subcostal Vs Posterior Approaches
Quadratus Lumborum (QL) Block – Type I

Afternoon Session (14:00 - 14:45)

LECTURE
Preventing Complications Of Nerve Blocks
Adjuvants: Controversies And Practical Tips
Infectious Precautions: Sterility And Probe Covers

Afternoon Session (14:45 - 15:30)

Q&A Panel Discussion

Afternoon Session (15:30 - 16:00)

Scanning Practice: Consolidation and Repetition
Recap: What We Have Learned And Take-Home Messages
What We Will Learn Tomorrow (Program For The Next Day)

Day 2

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast (Simulation Training)

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:30)

Review of Day 1: What We Learned – TIPS & Q&A

Morning Session (08:30 - 09:30)

MODULE 5: Lumbar Paraspinal & Posterior Wall Blocks
Neuraxial Ultrasound Scanning: Landmarks And Why It Matters
Four Critical Ultrasound Findings:
Midline Identification
Spinal Level Determination
Estimated Depth To Epidural/Intrathecal Space
Best Interspace For Access

Morning Session (09:30 - 09:45)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (09:45 - 10:30)

LECTURE
Perioperative Management Of Nerve Blocks For Success: Premeds/Intraop/Multimodal
When Not To Perform Nerve Blocks
Prevention And Management Of Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity (LAST)

Morning Session (10:30 - 12:00)

MODULE 6: Lower Extremity — Hip & Knee Pathways
Femoral Nerve Block
Fascia Iliaca Block: Infrainguinal Vs Suprainguinal
PENG Block: When, Why, And How
When And Why: Femoral Vs Fascia Iliaca Vs PENG Blocks For Hip

Morning Session (12:00 - 12:30)

Lunch Break & Simulation Training

Afternoon Session (12:30 - 13:15)

Lower Extremity: Knee, Foot & Ankle
Femoral Triangle Vs Adductor Canal Block: The Truth Is In The Middle
IPACK And Genicular Nerve Concepts For Knee Analgesia
Ankle Block:
Tibial
Deep And Superficial Peroneal
Saphenous
Sural Nerves

Afternoon Session (13:15 - 14:30)

MODULE 7 REVIEW: More Scanning Top-Down

Afternoon Session (14:30 - 14:45)

Final Review & Q&A
What We Have Learned
Key Take-Home Messages
Must-Have Equipment, Documentation, And Sterility Principles
How To Safely Implement And Continue Developing These Techniques In Your Practice

Learning objectives

Interpret various sonographic artifacts and outline a plan for troubleshooting these using various transducer maneuvers and ultrasound machine setting adjustments;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for identification of the brachial plexus and individual nerves of the lower extremity, and associated vascular and musculoskeletal structures;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for performance of truncal blocks including transversus abdominis plane block, rectus sheath block, and paravertebral and neuraxial block;
Develop a framework for the establishment of a regional anesthesia service using strategies to increase surgical, anesthetic and hospital buy-in;
Discuss the rational choice of local anesthetics and adjuvants for various peripheral nerve blocks.

Faculty

Dr. Kris Abbas

Dr. Kim Wong

BSc.P.T., M.D., FRCPC

Justine Denomme

MD, FRCPC

Workshops

Point Of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Workshop

Toronto, Canada | Jul 11, 2026

Enroll

Schedule

Day 1

SESSION 1: Introduction into POCUS and essentials
COFFEE BREAK
SESSION 2: Vascular Access: peripheral, arterial and central lines / Deep vein thrombosis
LUNCH BREAK
SESSION 3: Lung ultrasound
COFFEE BREAK
SESSION 4:Abdominal ultrasound: trauma (eFAST)

Day 2

SESSION 1: Abdominal ultrasound: gastric content
COFFEE BREAK
SESSION 2: Cardiac ultrasound: essential knowledge
LUNCH BREAK
SESSION 3: Cardiac ultrasound: interpretation
COFFEE BREAK
SESSION 4: How to process this POCUS knowledge?

Learning objectives

Understand the essentials of ultrasound as well as the value of ultrasound artifacts and how they can affect POCUS.
Develop a systematic strategy to assess different organ systems, such as the lungs, abdomen and heart
Learn how to differentiate pathologies from normal findings and gain a deep understanding of the scope and limitations of POCUS
Acquire optimal ultrasound images and learn how to troubleshoot
Master vascular access techniques, training on simulators, and deep venous thrombosis scans of the lower extremities

Faculty

Dr. Kris Abbas

Workshops

Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia Boutique Workshop

Toronto, Canada | Nov 14, 2026

Enroll

Schedule

Day 1

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:45)

Introduction: How to Make the Most of This Course
What We Will Teach
Practice On Simulators During Breaks
How To Transpose Techniques Into Your Daily Practice: High Yield/Periop Management

Morning Session (08:45 - 10:00)

MODULE 1: Shoulder & Proximal Humerus
Interscalene Block: When And How
Patient Selection Pearls (OSA, COPD, Outpatient Shoulder Surgery)
Diaphragm-Sparing Strategies To Reduce Phrenic Nerve Involvement:
Selective Shoulder Strategies
Superior Trunk Block: Current Trends In Shoulder Analgesia
Suprascapular And Axillary Nerve Blocks

Morning Session (10:00 - 10:15)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (10:15 - 11:15)

MODULE 2: Clavicle & Upper Arm
Understanding “Clavicle Coverage” Concepts
Cervical Plexus Block And PEC I (Interpectoral) Block For Clavicle Analgesia
Clavipectoral Fascial Plane Block
Supraclavicular Block
Infraclavicular Block
Decision-Making: Supraclavicular Vs Infraclavicular—When And Why

Morning Session (11:15 - 12:15)

MODULE 3: Upper Extremity (Elbow, Forearm & Hand)
Axillary Brachial Plexus Block: A High-Yield Workhorse
Three Essential Distal Forearm Blocks (Median, Ulnar, Radial)
When: Clinical Indications
Where: Optimal Forearm Block Levels

Morning Session (12:15 - 13:00)

Lunch Break & Simulation Scanning (Hand–Eye Coordination Practice)

Afternoon Session (13:00 - 14:00)

Truncal Fascial Plane Blocks - Core Set Every Clinician Should Know
PECS Blocks (Interpectoral And Pecto-Serratus)
Serratus Anterior Plane (SAP) Block
TAP Block: Lateral Vs Subcostal Vs Posterior Approaches
Quadratus Lumborum (QL) Block – Type I

Afternoon Session (14:00 - 14:45)

LECTURE
Preventing Complications Of Nerve Blocks
Adjuvants: Controversies And Practical Tips
Infectious Precautions: Sterility And Probe Covers

Afternoon Session (14:45 - 15:30)

Q&A Panel Discussion

Afternoon Session (15:30 - 16:00)

Scanning Practice: Consolidation and Repetition
Recap: What We Have Learned And Take-Home Messages
What We Will Learn Tomorrow (Program For The Next Day)

Day 2

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast (Simulation Training)

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:30)

Review of Day 1: What We Learned – TIPS & Q&A

Morning Session (08:30 - 09:30)

MODULE 5: Lumbar Paraspinal & Posterior Wall Blocks
Neuraxial Ultrasound Scanning: Landmarks And Why It Matters
Four Critical Ultrasound Findings:
Midline Identification
Spinal Level Determination
Estimated Depth To Epidural/Intrathecal Space
Best Interspace For Access

Morning Session (09:30 - 09:45)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (09:45 - 10:30)

LECTURE
Perioperative Management Of Nerve Blocks For Success: Premeds/Intraop/Multimodal
When Not To Perform Nerve Blocks
Prevention And Management Of Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity (LAST)

Morning Session (10:30 - 12:00)

MODULE 6: Lower Extremity — Hip & Knee Pathways
Femoral Nerve Block
Fascia Iliaca Block: Infrainguinal Vs Suprainguinal
PENG Block: When, Why, And How
When And Why: Femoral Vs Fascia Iliaca Vs PENG Blocks For Hip

Morning Session (12:00 - 12:30)

Lunch Break & Simulation Training

Afternoon Session (12:30 - 13:15)

Lower Extremity: Knee, Foot & Ankle
Femoral Triangle Vs Adductor Canal Block: The Truth Is In The Middle
IPACK And Genicular Nerve Concepts For Knee Analgesia
Ankle Block:
Tibial
Deep And Superficial Peroneal
Saphenous
Sural Nerves

Afternoon Session (13:15 - 14:30)

MODULE 7 REVIEW: More Scanning Top-Down

Afternoon Session (14:30 - 14:45)

Final Review & Q&A
What We Have Learned
Key Take-Home Messages
Must-Have Equipment, Documentation, And Sterility Principles
How To Safely Implement And Continue Developing These Techniques In Your Practice

Learning objectives

Interpret various sonographic artifacts and outline a plan for troubleshooting these using various transducer maneuvers and ultrasound machine setting adjustments;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for identification of the brachial plexus and individual nerves of the lower extremity, and associated vascular and musculoskeletal structures;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for performance of truncal blocks including transversus abdominis plane block, rectus sheath block, and paravertebral and neuraxial block;
Develop a framework for the establishment of a regional anesthesia service using strategies to increase surgical, anesthetic and hospital buy-in;
Discuss the rational choice of local anesthetics and adjuvants for various peripheral nerve blocks.

Faculty

Dr. Kris Abbas

2026

Workshops

Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia Boutique Workshop

Mar 07, 2026

Toronto, Canada

Enroll

Schedule

Day 1

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:45)

Introduction: How to Make the Most of This Course
What We Will Teach
Practice On Simulators During Breaks
How To Transpose Techniques Into Your Daily Practice: High Yield/Periop Management

Morning Session (08:45 - 10:00)

MODULE 1: Shoulder & Proximal Humerus
Interscalene Block: When And How
Patient Selection Pearls (OSA, COPD, Outpatient Shoulder Surgery)
Diaphragm-Sparing Strategies To Reduce Phrenic Nerve Involvement:
Selective Shoulder Strategies
Superior Trunk Block: Current Trends In Shoulder Analgesia
Suprascapular And Axillary Nerve Blocks

Morning Session (10:00 - 10:15)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (10:15 - 11:15)

MODULE 2: Clavicle & Upper Arm
Understanding “Clavicle Coverage” Concepts
Cervical Plexus Block And PEC I (Interpectoral) Block For Clavicle Analgesia
Clavipectoral Fascial Plane Block
Supraclavicular Block
Infraclavicular Block
Decision-Making: Supraclavicular Vs Infraclavicular—When And Why

Morning Session (11:15 - 12:15)

MODULE 3: Upper Extremity (Elbow, Forearm & Hand)
Axillary Brachial Plexus Block: A High-Yield Workhorse
Three Essential Distal Forearm Blocks (Median, Ulnar, Radial)
When: Clinical Indications
Where: Optimal Forearm Block Levels

Morning Session (12:15 - 13:00)

Lunch Break & Simulation Scanning (Hand–Eye Coordination Practice)

Afternoon Session (13:00 - 14:00)

MODULE 4: Truncal Fascial Plane Blocks - Core Set Every Clinician Should Know
PECS Blocks (Interpectoral And Pecto-Serratus)
Serratus Anterior Plane (SAP) Block
TAP Block: Lateral Vs Subcostal Vs Posterior Approaches
Quadratus Lumborum (QL) Block – Type I

Afternoon Session (14:00 - 14:45)

LECTURE
Preventing Complications Of Nerve Blocks
Adjuvants: Controversies And Practical Tips
Infectious Precautions: Sterility And Probe Covers

Afternoon Session (14:45 - 15:30)

Q&A Panel Discussion

Afternoon Session (15:30 - 16:00)

Scanning Practice: Consolidation and Repetition
Recap: What We Have Learned And Take-Home Messages
What We Will Learn Tomorrow (Program For The Next Day)

Day 2

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast (Simulation Training)

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:30)

Review of Day 1: What We Learned – TIPS & Q&A

Morning Session (08:30 - 09:30)

MODULE 5: Lumbar Paraspinal & Posterior Wall Blocks
Neuraxial Ultrasound Scanning: Landmarks And Why It Matters
Four Critical Ultrasound Findings:
Midline Identification
Spinal Level Determination
Estimated Depth To Epidural/Intrathecal Space
Best Interspace For Access

Morning Session (09:30 - 09:45)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (09:45 - 10:30)

LECTURE
Perioperative Management Of Nerve Blocks For Success: Premeds/Intraop/Multimodal
When Not To Perform Nerve Blocks
Prevention And Management Of Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity (LAST)

Morning Session (10:30 - 12:00)

MODULE 6: Lower Extremity — Hip & Knee Pathways
Femoral Nerve Block
Fascia Iliaca Block: Infrainguinal Vs Suprainguinal
PENG Block: When, Why, And How
When And Why: Femoral Vs Fascia Iliaca Vs PENG Blocks For Hip

Morning Session (12:00 - 12:30)

Lunch Break & Simulation Training

Afternoon Session (12:30 - 13:15)

Lower Extremity: Knee, Foot & Ankle
Femoral Triangle Vs Adductor Canal Block: The Truth Is In The Middle
IPACK And Genicular Nerve Concepts For Knee Analgesia
Ankle Block:
Tibial
Deep And Superficial Peroneal
Saphenous
Sural Nerves

Afternoon Session (13:15 - 14:30)

MODULE 7 REVIEW: More Scanning Top-Down

Afternoon Session (14:30 - 14:45)

Final Review & Q&A
What We Have Learned
Key Take-Home Messages
Must-Have Equipment, Documentation, And Sterility Principles
How To Safely Implement And Continue Developing These Techniques In Your Practice

Learning objectives

Interpret various sonographic artifacts and outline a plan for troubleshooting these using various transducer maneuvers and ultrasound machine setting adjustments;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for identification of the brachial plexus and individual nerves of the lower extremity, and associated vascular and musculoskeletal structures;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for performance of truncal blocks including transversus abdominis plane block, rectus sheath block, and paravertebral and neuraxial block;
Develop a framework for the establishment of a regional anesthesia service using strategies to increase surgical, anesthetic and hospital buy-in;
Discuss the rational choice of local anesthetics and adjuvants for various peripheral nerve blocks.

Faculty

Dr. Kris Abbas

Dr. Kim Wong

BSc.P.T., M.D., FRCPC

Justine Denomme

MD, FRCPC

Workshops

Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia Boutique Workshop – Fully Booked

Mar 14, 2026

New York, USA

Enroll

Schedule

Day 1

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:45)

Introduction: How to Make the Most of This Course
What We Will Teach
Practice On Simulators During Breaks
How To Transpose Techniques Into Your Daily Practice: High Yield/Periop Management

Morning Session (08:45 - 10:00)

MODULE 1: Shoulder & Proximal Humerus
Interscalene Block: When And How
Patient Selection Pearls (OSA, COPD, Outpatient Shoulder Surgery)
Diaphragm-Sparing Strategies To Reduce Phrenic Nerve Involvement:
Selective Shoulder Strategies
Superior Trunk Block: Current Trends In Shoulder Analgesia
Suprascapular And Axillary Nerve Blocks

Morning Session (10:00 - 10:15)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (10:15 - 11:15)

MODULE 2: Clavicle & Upper Arm
Understanding “Clavicle Coverage” Concepts
Cervical Plexus Block And PEC I (Interpectoral) Block For Clavicle Analgesia
Clavipectoral Fascial Plane Block
Supraclavicular Block
Infraclavicular Block
Decision-Making: Supraclavicular Vs Infraclavicular—When And Why

Morning Session (11:15 - 12:15)

MODULE 3: Upper Extremity (Elbow, Forearm & Hand)
Axillary Brachial Plexus Block: A High-Yield Workhorse
Three Essential Distal Forearm Blocks (Median, Ulnar, Radial)
When: Clinical Indications
Where: Optimal Forearm Block Levels

Morning Session (12:15 - 13:00)

Lunch Break & Simulation Scanning (Hand–Eye Coordination Practice)

Afternoon Session (13:00 - 14:00)

MODULE 4: Truncal Fascial Plane Blocks - Core Set Every Clinician Should Know
PECS Blocks (Interpectoral And Pecto-Serratus)
Serratus Anterior Plane (SAP) Block
TAP Block: Lateral Vs Subcostal Vs Posterior Approaches
Quadratus Lumborum (QL) Block – Type I

Afternoon Session (14:00 - 14:45)

LECTURE
Preventing Complications Of Nerve Blocks
Adjuvants: Controversies And Practical Tips
Infectious Precautions: Sterility And Probe Covers

Afternoon Session (14:45 - 15:30)

Q&A Panel Discussion

Afternoon Session (15:30 - 16:00)

Scanning Practice: Consolidation and Repetition
Recap: What We Have Learned And Take-Home Messages
What We Will Learn Tomorrow (Program For The Next Day)

Day 2

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast (Simulation Training)

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:30)

Review of Day 1: What We Learned – TIPS & Q&A

Morning Session (08:30 - 09:30)

MODULE 5: Lumbar Paraspinal & Posterior Wall Blocks
Neuraxial Ultrasound Scanning: Landmarks And Why It Matters
Four Critical Ultrasound Findings:
Midline Identification
Spinal Level Determination
Estimated Depth To Epidural/Intrathecal Space
Best Interspace For Access

Morning Session (09:30 - 09:45)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (09:45 - 10:30)

LECTURE
Perioperative Management Of Nerve Blocks For Success: Premeds/Intraop/Multimodal
When Not To Perform Nerve Blocks
Prevention And Management Of Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity (LAST)

Morning Session (10:30 - 12:00)

MODULE 6: Lower Extremity — Hip & Knee Pathways
Femoral Nerve Block
Fascia Iliaca Block: Infrainguinal Vs Suprainguinal
PENG Block: When, Why, And How
When And Why: Femoral Vs Fascia Iliaca Vs PENG Blocks For Hip

Morning Session (12:00 - 12:30)

Lunch Break & Simulation Training

Afternoon Session (12:45 - 13:15)

Lower Extremity: Knee, Foot & Ankle
Femoral Triangle Vs Adductor Canal Block: The Truth Is In The Middle
IPACK And Genicular Nerve Concepts For Knee Analgesia
Ankle Block:
Tibial
Deep And Superficial Peroneal
Saphenous
Sural Nerves

Afternoon Session (13:15 - 14:30)

MODULE 7 REVIEW: More Scanning Top-Down

Afternoon Session (14:30 - 14:45)

Final Review & Q&A
What We Have Learned
Key Take-Home Messages
Must-Have Equipment, Documentation, And Sterility Principles
How To Safely Implement And Continue Developing These Techniques In Your Practice

Learning objectives

Interpret various sonographic artifacts and outline a plan for troubleshooting these using various transducer maneuvers and ultrasound machine setting adjustments;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for identification of the brachial plexus and individual nerves of the lower extremity, and associated vascular and musculoskeletal structures;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for performance of truncal blocks including transversus abdominis plane block, rectus sheath block, and paravertebral and neuraxial block;
Develop a framework for the establishment of a regional anesthesia service using strategies to increase surgical, anesthetic and hospital buy-in;
Discuss the rational choice of local anesthetics and adjuvants for various peripheral nerve blocks.

Faculty

Coming soon.

Workshops

Ultrasound in Interventional Pain Medicine Comprehensive Workshop (Plus CIPS Exam preparation Instructions)

Mar 21, 2026

Leuven, Belgium

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Schedule

Day 1

Morning Session (08:30 - 09:00)

Registration and Light Breakfast

Morning Session (09:00 - 10:00)

Upper Limb MSK Pain Procedures and Peripheral Nerve Entrapments
Shoulder- Bicep Tendon, AC Joint, SASD Bursa, Gleno-humeral Joint, Suprascapular Nerve
Elbow- Medial and Lateral Elbow, Ulnar Nerve & Cubital Tunnel
Wrist- Carpal Tunnel & Median Nerve, Guyon’s Canal & MCP Joint
Upper Limb Nerve Entrapments

Morning Session (10:00 - 10:15)

Coffee Break

Morning Session (10:15 - 11:15)

Lower Limb MSK Pain Procedures and Peripheral Nerve Entrapments
Hip- Hip Joint, Trochanteric Complex, Ilio-tibial Band & Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve
Knee- Knee Joint and Saphenous Nerve
Ankle- Tibio-tarsal Joint, MTP Joint, Tarsal Tunnel & Tibial Nerve
Lower Limb Nerve Entrapments

Morning Session (11:15 - 11:30)

Coffee Break

Morning Session (11:30 - 12:30)

Cervical Spine Procedures/ Procedures for Neck Pain Management Sonography Demonstration
Cervical Facet and Cervical Medial Branches, TON
Cervical Nerve Roots
Cervical Sympathetic Chain
Greater Occipital Nerve
Trigger Points & Myofascial Pain

Morning Session (12:30 - 13:00)

Thoracic Spine Procedures/ Procedures for Thoracic Spine and Chest Wall Pain Management
Thoracic Facets, Costotransverse Joint
Thoracic Paravertebral
Intercostal Nerve
Erector Spinae Plane Block
Parasternal Plane Block

Morning Session (13:00 - 14:00)

Lunch Break

Afternoon Session (14:00 - 15:00)

Lumbar Spine & Sacrum Procedures/ Low Back and Buttock Pain Management
Caudal Epidural
Sacro-iliac Joint & Ligaments
Piriformis Muscle Injection
Lumbar Facet Joint & Medial Branches

Afternoon Session (15:00 - 16:00)

Abdomen & Pelvic Procedures/ Abdominal Myofascial Pain Syndromes, Pelvic Pain Management
Ilio-inguinal & Ilio-hypogastric Nerve Block
Rectus Sheath, TAP Plane
Quadratus Lumborum Block
Genitofemoral Nerve Block
Pudendal Nerve Block

Afternoon Session (16:00 - 16:15)

Coffee Break

Afternoon Session (16:15 - 17:00)

Headache & Facial Pain Management
Supra & Infra-orbital Nerve Block
Maxillary Division of Trigeminal Nerve Block in Pterygo-palatine Fossa/ Sphenopalatine Block
Mental Nerve Block

Afternoon Session (17:00 - 17:30)

How to Prepare for the Ultrasound Certification Examinations
Exam Structure
Communication, Knowledge & Skills
Exam Techniques
Clinical Exam Videos

Afternoon Session (17:30 - 17:45)

Q & A with the Instructors and Instructions for Day 2

Day 2

Morning Session (07:45 - 08:00)

Registration and Light Breakfast

Morning Session (08:00 - 09:00)

Head, Neck, Cervical Spine
Cervical Medial Branch, Cervical Nerve Roots, GON, Cervical Sympathetic Chain, Maxillary Nerve, Supra-orbital, Infra-orbital, Mental Nerve

Morning Session (09:00 - 10:00)

Lumbar Area, Pelvis, Abdomen
Lumbar Facet Joint, Medial Branches, Caudal, Sacro-iliac Joint, Piriformis, Pudendal Nerve, Ilio-inguinal, Iliohypogastric and Genitofemoral, ACNES, QLB, Rectus Sheath, TAP

Morning Session (10:00 - 11:00)

Thoracic Region
Thoracic Facet, Costo-transverse Joint, Intercostal Nerve, Paravertebral Space and Erector Spinae Plane (ESP)

Morning Session (11:00 - 11:15)

Coffee Break

Morning Session (11:15 - 12:15)

Shoulder
Shoulder Joint, AC Joint, Long Head of Biceps, SASD Bursa, Supra-scapular Nerve, Axillary Nerve, Articular Branches to Shoulder Joint

Morning Session (12:15 - 13:15)

Elbow, Forearm & Wrist
Medial and Lateral Elbow, Ulnar Nerve, Cubital Tunnel, Carpal Tunnel, MCP Joint, Peripheral Nerves

Morning Session (13:15 - 14:00)

Lunch Break

Afternoon Session (14:00 - 15:00)

Hip
Hip Joint, Greater Trochanter Complex, Iliopsoas Bursa and Tendon, IT Band, Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve, Articular Branches of Femoral, Obturator and Accessory Obturator Nerve

Afternoon Session (15:00 - 16:00)

Knee and Ankle
Knee Joint, Genicular Nerves, Saphenous Nerve, Ankle Joint, Tarsal Tunnel, Tibial and Peroneal Nerves

Afternoon Session (16:00 - 16:30)

Block of your Choice- Ask the Expert

Afternoon Session (16:30 - 16:45)

Q & A and Course Review

Learning objectives

Develop a step wise approach to various pain management procedures using ultrasound guidance
Understand curriculum based procedures as per the CIPS examination curriculum
Learn how to prepare and to pass the CIPS examination
Learn how to perform in clinical case scenarios, approach and assessment
Interpret various sonographic artifacts and outline a plan for troubleshooting these using various transducer manoeuvres and ultrasound machine setting adjustments

Faculty

Sadiq Bhayani

FRCA, MD, MBBS

Rahul Bhansali

Queenayda Kroon

Jose Pereira

Kevin Lathouwers

Workshops

Vesalius Regional Anesthesia Cadaver Workshop

Apr 10, 2026

Leuven, Belgium

Enroll

Schedule

Day 1

Morning Session (07:45 - 12:45)

Registration
Welcome
Lectures
Break
Rotation across different stations: Sono-anatomy, hands-on scanning, phantom needling.
Break

Afternoon Session (12:45 - 20:00)

Rotation across different stations: Sono-anatomy, hands-on scanning, phantom needling.
Break
3D Anatomy @ NYSORA HQ - Leuven

Day 2

Morning Session (07:30 - 12:30)

Registration & Light Breakfast (Simulation Training)
Review of Day 1: What We Learned – TIPS & Q&A
Neuraxial Ultrasound Scanning: Landmarks And Why It Matters
Four Critical Ultrasound Findings:
Midline Identification
Spinal Level Determination
Estimated Depth To Epidural/Intrathecal Space
Best Interspace For Access
Coffee Break & Simulation Training
LECTURE
Perioperative Management Of Nerve Blocks For Success: Premeds/Intraop/Multimodal
When Not To Perform Nerve Blocks
Prevention And Management Of Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity (LAST)
MODULE 6: Lower Extremity — Hip & Knee Pathways
Femoral Nerve Block
Fascia Iliaca Block: Infrainguinal Vs Suprainguinal
PENG Block: When, Why, And How
When And Why: Femoral Vs Fascia Iliaca Vs PENG Blocks For Hip
Lunch Break & Simulation Training

Afternoon Session (12:30 - 14:45)

Lower Extremity: Knee, Foot & Ankle
Femoral Triangle Vs Adductor Canal Block: The Truth Is In The Middle
IPACK And Genicular Nerve Concepts For Knee Analgesia
Ankle Block:
Tibial
Deep And Superficial Peroneal
Saphenous
Sural Nerves
MODULE 7 REVIEW: More Scanning Top-Down
Final Review & Q&A
What We Have Learned
Key Take-Home Messages
Must-Have Equipment, Documentation, And Sterility Principles
How To Safely Implement And Continue Developing These Techniques In Your Practice

Learning objectives

Clinical Goals:

To solidify three-dimensional anatomical understanding of clinically relevant regional anesthesia targets, using high-fidelity cadaver dissection integrated with ultrasound imaging, ensuring participants can reliably translate sono-anatomy into real patient care.
To improve the safety, precision, and consistency of needling techniques for both common and advanced regional anesthesia blocks by practicing on cadaveric models that accurately replicate tissue planes, depth relationships, and anatomical variability.
To bridge expert knowledge and bedside decision-making, enabling participants to move beyond “how to perform a block” toward understanding why, when, and when not to perform specific techniques in complex perioperative scenarios.
To enhance procedural confidence and efficiency in daily clinical practice, through deliberate hands-on repetition, expert faculty feedback, and focused small-group instruction—directly targeting common sources of uncertainty and error.
To strengthen clinical judgment in regional anesthesia, including block selection, risk assessment, and complication avoidance, with the ultimate goal of improving patient outcomes and perioperative care quality.

Faculty

Admir Hadzic

MD, PhD.

Catherine Vandepitte

MD, PhD.

Imré Van Herreweghe

Peter Merjavy

MD, EDRA Board Member

Steve Coppens

MD, PhD

Danny Feike Hoogma

MD, PhD

Matthias Desmet

Sari Casaer

Morné Wolmarans

Hanne-Rose Honis

Workshops

Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia Boutique Workshop

Apr 25, 2026

New York, USA

Enroll

Schedule

Day 1

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:45)

Introduction: How to Make the Most of This Course
What We Will Teach
Practice On Simulators During Breaks
How To Transpose Techniques Into Your Daily Practice: High Yield/Periop Management

Morning Session (08:45 - 10:00)

MODULE 1: Shoulder & Proximal Humerus
Interscalene Block: When And How
Patient Selection Pearls (OSA, COPD, Outpatient Shoulder Surgery)
Diaphragm-Sparing Strategies To Reduce Phrenic Nerve Involvement:
Selective Shoulder Strategies
Superior Trunk Block: Current Trends In Shoulder Analgesia
Suprascapular And Axillary Nerve Blocks

Morning Session (10:00 - 10:15)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (10:15 - 11:15)

MODULE 2: Clavicle & Upper Arm
Understanding “Clavicle Coverage” Concepts
Cervical Plexus Block And PEC I (Interpectoral) Block For Clavicle Analgesia
Clavipectoral Fascial Plane Block
Supraclavicular Block
Infraclavicular Block
Decision-Making: Supraclavicular Vs Infraclavicular—When And Why

Morning Session (11:15 - 12:15)

MODULE 3: Upper Extremity (Elbow, Forearm & Hand)
Axillary Brachial Plexus Block: A High-Yield Workhorse
Three Essential Distal Forearm Blocks (Median, Ulnar, Radial)
When: Clinical Indications
Where: Optimal Forearm Block Levels

Morning Session (12:15 - 13:00)

Lunch Break & Simulation Scanning (Hand–Eye Coordination Practice)

Afternoon Session (13:00 - 14:00)

MODULE 4: Truncal Fascial Plane Blocks - Core Set Every Clinician Should Know
PECS Blocks (Interpectoral And Pecto-Serratus)
Serratus Anterior Plane (SAP) Block
TAP Block: Lateral Vs Subcostal Vs Posterior Approaches
Quadratus Lumborum (QL) Block – Type I

Afternoon Session (14:00 - 14:45)

LECTURE
Preventing Complications Of Nerve Blocks
Adjuvants: Controversies And Practical Tips
Infectious Precautions: Sterility And Probe Covers

Afternoon Session (14:45 - 15:30)

Q&A Panel Discussion

Afternoon Session (15:30 - 16:30)

Scanning Practice: Consolidation and Repetition
Recap: What We Have Learned And Take-Home Messages
What We Will Learn Tomorrow (Program For The Next Day)

Day 2

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast (Simulation Training)

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:30)

Review of Day 1: What We Learned – TIPS & Q&A

Morning Session (08:30 - 09:30)

MODULE 5: Lumbar Paraspinal & Posterior Wall Blocks
Neuraxial Ultrasound Scanning: Landmarks And Why It Matters
Four Critical Ultrasound Findings:
Midline Identification
Spinal Level Determination
Estimated Depth To Epidural/Intrathecal Space
Best Interspace For Access

Morning Session (09:30 - 09:45)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (09:45 - 10:30)

LECTURE
Perioperative Management Of Nerve Blocks For Success: Premeds/Intraop/Multimodal
When Not To Perform Nerve Blocks
Prevention And Management Of Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity (LAST)

Morning Session (10:30 - 12:00)

MODULE 6: Lower Extremity — Hip & Knee Pathways
Femoral Nerve Block
Fascia Iliaca Block: Infrainguinal Vs Suprainguinal
PENG Block: When, Why, And How
When And Why: Femoral Vs Fascia Iliaca Vs PENG Blocks For Hip

Morning Session (12:00 - 12:30)

Lunch Break & Simulation Training

Afternoon Session (12:30 - 13:15)

Lower Extremity: Knee, Foot & Ankle
Femoral Triangle Vs Adductor Canal Block: The Truth Is In The Middle
IPACK And Genicular Nerve Concepts For Knee Analgesia
Ankle Block:
Tibial
Deep And Superficial Peroneal
Saphenous
Sural Nerves

Afternoon Session (13:15 - 14:30)

MODULE 7 REVIEW: More Scanning Top-Down

Afternoon Session (14:30 - 14:45)

Final Review & Q&A
What We Have Learned
Key Take-Home Messages
Must-Have Equipment, Documentation, And Sterility Principles
How To Safely Implement And Continue Developing These Techniques In Your Practice

Learning objectives

Interpret various sonographic artifacts and outline a plan for troubleshooting these using various transducer maneuvers and ultrasound machine setting adjustments;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for identification of the brachial plexus and individual nerves of the lower extremity, and associated vascular and musculoskeletal structures;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for performance of truncal blocks including transversus abdominis plane block, rectus sheath block, and paravertebral and neuraxial block;
Develop a framework for the establishment of a regional anesthesia service using strategies to increase surgical, anesthetic and hospital buy-in;
Discuss the rational choice of local anesthetics and adjuvants for various peripheral nerve blocks.

Faculty

Coming soon.

Workshops

Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia Boutique Workshop

May 16, 2026

New York, USA

Enroll

Schedule

Day 1

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:45)

Introduction: How to Make the Most of This Course
What We Will Teach
Practice On Simulators During Breaks
How To Transpose Techniques Into Your Daily Practice: High Yield/Periop Management

Morning Session (08:45 - 10:00)

MODULE 1: Shoulder & Proximal Humerus
Interscalene Block: When And How
Patient Selection Pearls (OSA, COPD, Outpatient Shoulder Surgery)
Diaphragm-Sparing Strategies To Reduce Phrenic Nerve Involvement:
Selective Shoulder Strategies
Superior Trunk Block: Current Trends In Shoulder Analgesia
Suprascapular And Axillary Nerve Blocks

Morning Session (10:00 - 10:15)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (10:15 - 11:15)

MODULE 2: Clavicle & Upper Arm
Understanding “Clavicle Coverage” Concepts
Cervical Plexus Block And PEC I (Interpectoral) Block For Clavicle Analgesia
Clavipectoral Fascial Plane Block
Supraclavicular Block
Infraclavicular Block
Decision-Making: Supraclavicular Vs Infraclavicular—When And Why

Morning Session (11:15 - 12:15)

MODULE 3: Upper Extremity (Elbow, Forearm & Hand)
Axillary Brachial Plexus Block: A High-Yield Workhorse
Three Essential Distal Forearm Blocks (Median, Ulnar, Radial)
When: Clinical Indications
Where: Optimal Forearm Block Levels

Morning Session (12:15 - 13:00)

Lunch Break & Simulation Scanning (Hand–Eye Coordination Practice)

Afternoon Session (13:00 - 14:00)

MODULE 4: Truncal Fascial Plane Blocks - Core Set Every Clinician Should Know
PECS Blocks (Interpectoral And Pecto-Serratus)
Serratus Anterior Plane (SAP) Block
TAP Block: Lateral Vs Subcostal Vs Posterior Approaches
Quadratus Lumborum (QL) Block – Type I

Afternoon Session (14:00 - 14:45)

LECTURE
Preventing Complications Of Nerve Blocks
Adjuvants: Controversies And Practical Tips
Infectious Precautions: Sterility And Probe Covers

Afternoon Session (14:45 - 15:30)

Q&A Panel Discussion

Afternoon Session (15:30 - 16:00)

Scanning Practice: Consolidation and Repetition
Recap: What We Have Learned And Take-Home Messages
What We Will Learn Tomorrow (Program For The Next Day)

Day 2

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast (Simulation Training)

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:30)

Review of Day 1: What We Learned – TIPS & Q&A

Morning Session (08:30 - 09:30)

MODULE 5: Lumbar Paraspinal & Posterior Wall Blocks
Neuraxial Ultrasound Scanning: Landmarks And Why It Matters
Four Critical Ultrasound Findings:
Midline Identification
Spinal Level Determination
Estimated Depth To Epidural/Intrathecal Space
Best Interspace For Access

Morning Session (09:30 - 09:45)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (09:45 - 10:30)

LECTURE
Perioperative Management Of Nerve Blocks For Success: Premeds/Intraop/Multimodal
When Not To Perform Nerve
Prevention And Management Of Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity (LAST)

Morning Session (10:30 - 12:00)

MODULE 6: Lower Extremity — Hip & Knee Pathways
Femoral Nerve Block
Fascia Iliaca Block: Infrainguinal Vs Suprainguinal
PENG Block: When, Why, And How
When And Why: Femoral Vs Fascia Iliaca Vs PENG Blocks For Hip

Morning Session (12:00 - 12:30)

Lunch Break & Simulation Training

Afternoon Session (12:30 - 13:15)

Lower Extremity: Knee, Foot & Ankle
Femoral Triangle Vs Adductor Canal Block: The Truth Is In The Middle
IPACK And Genicular Nerve Concepts For Knee Analgesia
Ankle Block:
Tibial
Deep And Superficial Peroneal
Saphenous
Sural Nerves

Afternoon Session (13:15 - 14:30)

MODULE 7 REVIEW: More Scanning Top-Down

Afternoon Session (14:30 - 14:45)

Final Review & Q&A
What We Have Learned
Key Take-Home Messages
Must-Have Equipment, Documentation, And Sterility Principles
How To Safely Implement And Continue Developing These Techniques In Your Practice

Learning objectives

Interpret various sonographic artifacts and outline a plan for troubleshooting these using various transducer maneuvers and ultrasound machine setting adjustments;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for identification of the brachial plexus and individual nerves of the lower extremity, and associated vascular and musculoskeletal structures;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for performance of truncal blocks including transversus abdominis plane block, rectus sheath block, and paravertebral and neuraxial block;
Develop a framework for the establishment of a regional anesthesia service using strategies to increase surgical, anesthetic and hospital buy-in;
Discuss the rational choice of local anesthetics and adjuvants for various peripheral nerve blocks.

Faculty

Coming soon.

Workshops

Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia Boutique Workshop

Jun 27, 2026

Leuven, Belgium

Enroll

Schedule

Day 1

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:45)

LECTURE: Practical techniques to make you an ultrasound star
What We Will Teach
Practice On Simulators During Breaks
How To Transpose Techniques Into Your Daily Practice: High Yield/Periop Management

Morning Session (08:45 - 10:00)

MODULE 1: Shoulder & Proximal Humerus
Interscalene Block: When And How
Patient Selection Pearls (OSA, COPD, Outpatient Shoulder Surgery)
Diaphragm-Sparing Strategies To Reduce Phrenic Nerve Involvement:
Selective Shoulder Strategies
Superior Trunk Block: Current Trends In Shoulder Analgesia
Suprascapular And Axillary Nerve Blocks

Morning Session (10:00 - 10:15)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (10:15 - 11:15)

MODULE 2: Clavicle & Upper Arm
Understanding “Clavicle Coverage” Concepts
Cervical Plexus Block And PEC I (Interpectoral) Block For Clavicle Analgesia
Clavipectoral Fascial Plane Block
Supraclavicular Block
Infraclavicular Block
Decision-Making: Supraclavicular Vs Infraclavicular—When And Why

Morning Session (11:15 - 12:15)

MODULE 3: Upper Extremity (Elbow, Forearm & Hand)
Three Essential Distal Forearm Blocks (Median, Ulnar, Radial)
When: Clinical Indications
Where: Optimal Forearm Block Levels

Morning Session (12:15 - 13:00)

Lunch Break & Simulation Scanning (Hand–Eye Coordination Practice)

Afternoon Session (13:00 - 14:00)

MODULE 4: Truncal Fascial Plane Blocks - Core Set Every Clinician Should Know
PECS Blocks (Interpectoral And Pecto-Serratus)
Serratus Anterior Plane (SAP) Block
TAP Block: Lateral Vs Subcostal Vs Posterior Approaches
Quadratus Lumborum (QL) Block – Type I

Afternoon Session (14:00 - 14:45)

LECTURE
Preventing Complications Of Nerve Blocks
Adjuvants: Controversies And Practical Tips
Infectious Precautions: Sterility And Probe Covers

Afternoon Session (14:45 - 15:15)

Q&A Panel Discussion

Afternoon Session (15:15 - 15:30)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Afternoon Session (15:30 - 16:00)

Scanning Practice: Consolidation and Repetition
Recap: What We Have Learned And Take-Home Messages
What We Will Learn Tomorrow (Program For The Next Day)

Day 2

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast (Simulation Training)

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:30)

Review of Day 1: What We Learned – TIPS & Q&A

Morning Session (08:30 - 09:30)

Neuraxial Ultrasound Scanning: Landmarks And Why It Matters
Four Critical Ultrasound Findings:
Midline Identification
Spinal Level Determination
Estimated Depth To Epidural/Intrathecal Space
Best Interspace For Access

Morning Session (09:30 - 09:45)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (09:45 - 10:30)

LECTURE
Perioperative Management Of Nerve Blocks For Success: Premeds/Intraop/Multimodal
When Not To Perform Nerve Blocks
Prevention And Management Of Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity (LAST)

Morning Session (10:30 - 12:00)

MODULE 6: Lower Extremity — Hip & Knee Pathways
Femoral Nerve Block
Fascia Iliaca Block: Infrainguinal Vs Suprainguinal
PENG Block: When, Why, And How
When And Why: Femoral Vs Fascia Iliaca Vs PENG Blocks For Hip

Morning Session (12:00 - 12:30)

Lunch Break & Simulation Training

Afternoon Session (12:30 - 13:15)

Lower Extremity: Knee, Foot & Ankle
Femoral Triangle Vs Adductor Canal Block: The Truth Is In The Middle
IPACK And Genicular Nerve Concepts For Knee Analgesia
Ankle Block:
Tibial
Deep And Superficial Peroneal
Saphenous
Sural Nerves

Afternoon Session (13:15 - 14:30)

MODULE 7 REVIEW: More Scanning Top-Down

Afternoon Session (14:30 - 14:45)

Final Review & Q&A
What We Have Learned
Key Take-Home Messages
Must-Have Equipment, Documentation, And Sterility Principles
How To Safely Implement And Continue Developing These Techniques In Your Practice

Learning objectives

Interpret various sonographic artifacts and outline a plan for troubleshooting these using various transducer maneuvers and ultrasound machine setting adjustments;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for identification of the brachial plexus and individual nerves of the lower extremity, and associated vascular and musculoskeletal structures;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for performance of truncal blocks including transversus abdominis plane block, rectus sheath block, and paravertebral and neuraxial block;
Develop a framework for the establishment of a regional anesthesia service using strategies to increase surgical, anesthetic and hospital buy-in;
Discuss the rational choice of local anesthetics and adjuvants for various peripheral nerve blocks.

Faculty

Coming soon.

Workshops

Point Of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Workshop

Jul 11, 2026

Toronto, Canada

Enroll

Schedule

Day 1

SESSION 1: Introduction into POCUS and essentials
COFFEE BREAK
SESSION 2: Vascular Access: peripheral, arterial and central lines / Deep vein thrombosis
LUNCH BREAK
SESSION 3: Lung ultrasound
COFFEE BREAK
SESSION 4:Abdominal ultrasound: trauma (eFAST)

Day 2

SESSION 1: Abdominal ultrasound: gastric content
COFFEE BREAK
SESSION 2: Cardiac ultrasound: essential knowledge
LUNCH BREAK
SESSION 3: Cardiac ultrasound: interpretation
COFFEE BREAK
SESSION 4: How to process this POCUS knowledge?

Learning objectives

Understand the essentials of ultrasound as well as the value of ultrasound artifacts and how they can affect POCUS.
Develop a systematic strategy to assess different organ systems, such as the lungs, abdomen and heart
Learn how to differentiate pathologies from normal findings and gain a deep understanding of the scope and limitations of POCUS
Acquire optimal ultrasound images and learn how to troubleshoot
Master vascular access techniques, training on simulators, and deep venous thrombosis scans of the lower extremities

Faculty

Dr. Kris Abbas

Workshops

Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia Boutique Workshop

Jul 25, 2026

New York, USA

Enroll

Schedule

Day 1

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:45)

Introduction: How to Make the Most of This Course
What We Will Teach
Practice On Simulators During Breaks
How To Transpose Techniques Into Your Daily Practice: High Yield/Periop Management

Morning Session (08:45 - 10:00)

MODULE 1: Shoulder & Proximal Humerus
Interscalene Block: When And How
Patient Selection Pearls (OSA, COPD, Outpatient Shoulder Surgery)
Diaphragm-Sparing Strategies To Reduce Phrenic Nerve Involvement:
Selective Shoulder Strategies
Superior Trunk Block: Current Trends In Shoulder Analgesia
Suprascapular And Axillary Nerve Blocks

Morning Session (10:00 - 10:15)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (10:15 - 11:15)

MODULE 2: Clavicle & Upper Arm
Understanding “Clavicle Coverage” Concepts
Cervical Plexus Block And PEC I (Interpectoral) Block For Clavicle Analgesia
Clavipectoral Fascial Plane Block
Supraclavicular Block
Infraclavicular Block
Decision-Making: Supraclavicular Vs Infraclavicular—When And Why

Morning Session (11:15 - 12:15)

MODULE 3: Upper Extremity (Elbow, Forearm & Hand)
Axillary Brachial Plexus Block: A High-Yield Workhorse
Three Essential Distal Forearm Blocks (Median, Ulnar, Radial)
When: Clinical Indications
Where: Optimal Forearm Block Levels

Morning Session (12:15 - 13:00)

Lunch Break & Simulation Scanning (Hand–Eye Coordination Practice)

Afternoon Session (13:00 - 14:00)

MODULE 4: Truncal Fascial Plane Blocks - Core Set Every Clinician Should Know
PECS Blocks (Interpectoral And Pecto-Serratus)
Serratus Anterior Plane (SAP) Block
TAP Block: Lateral Vs Subcostal Vs Posterior Approaches
Quadratus Lumborum (QL) Block – Type I

Afternoon Session (14:00 - 14:45)

LECTURE
Preventing Complications Of Nerve Blocks
Adjuvants: Controversies And Practical Tips
Infectious Precautions: Sterility And Probe Covers

Afternoon Session (14:45 - 15:30)

Q&A Panel Discussion

Afternoon Session (15:30 - 16:00)

Scanning Practice: Consolidation and Repetition
Recap: What We Have Learned And Take-Home Messages
What We Will Learn Tomorrow (Program For The Next Day)

Day 2

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast (Simulation Training)

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:30)

Review of Day 1: What We Learned – TIPS & Q&A

Morning Session (08:30 - 09:30)

MODULE 5: Lumbar Paraspinal & Posterior Wall Blocks
Neuraxial Ultrasound Scanning: Landmarks And Why It Matters
Four Critical Ultrasound Findings:
Midline Identification
Spinal Level Determination
Estimated Depth To Epidural/Intrathecal Space
Best Interspace For Access

Morning Session (09:30 - 09:45)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (09:45 - 10:30)

LECTURE
Perioperative Management Of Nerve Blocks For Success: Premeds/Intraop/Multimodal
When Not To Perform Nerve Blocks
Prevention And Management Of Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity (LAST)

Morning Session (10:30 - 12:00)

MODULE 6: Lower Extremity — Hip & Knee Pathways
Femoral Nerve Block
Fascia Iliaca Block: Infrainguinal Vs Suprainguinal
PENG Block: When, Why, And How
When And Why: Femoral Vs Fascia Iliaca Vs PENG Blocks For Hip

Morning Session (12:00 - 12:30)

Lunch Break & Simulation Training

Afternoon Session (12:30 - 13:15)

Lower Extremity: Knee, Foot & Ankle
Femoral Triangle Vs Adductor Canal Block: The Truth Is In The Middle
IPACK And Genicular Nerve Concepts For Knee Analgesia
Ankle Block:
Tibial
Deep And Superficial Peroneal
Saphenous
Sural Nerves

Afternoon Session (13:15 - 14:30)

MODULE 7 REVIEW: More Scanning Top-Down

Afternoon Session (14:30 - 14:45)

Final Review & Q&A
What We Have Learned
Key Take-Home Messages
Must-Have Equipment, Documentation, And Sterility Principles
How To Safely Implement And Continue Developing These Techniques In Your Practice

Learning objectives

Interpret various sonographic artifacts and outline a plan for troubleshooting these using various transducer maneuvers and ultrasound machine setting adjustments;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for identification of the brachial plexus and individual nerves of the lower extremity, and associated vascular and musculoskeletal structures;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for performance of truncal blocks including transversus abdominis plane block, rectus sheath block, and paravertebral and neuraxial block;
Develop a framework for the establishment of a regional anesthesia service using strategies to increase surgical, anesthetic and hospital buy-in;
Discuss the rational choice of local anesthetics and adjuvants for various peripheral nerve blocks.

Faculty

Coming soon.

Workshops

Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia Boutique Workshop

Aug 22, 2026

New York, USA

Enroll

Schedule

Day 1

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:45)

Introduction: How to Make the Most of This Course
What We Will Teach
Practice On Simulators During Breaks
How To Transpose Techniques Into Your Daily Practice: High Yield/Periop Management

Morning Session (08:45 - 10:00)

MODULE 1: Shoulder & Proximal Humerus
Interscalene Block: When And How
Patient Selection Pearls (OSA, COPD, Outpatient Shoulder Surgery)
Diaphragm-Sparing Strategies To Reduce Phrenic Nerve Involvement:
Selective Shoulder Strategies
Superior Trunk Block: Current Trends In Shoulder Analgesia
Suprascapular And Axillary Nerve Blocks

Morning Session (10:00 - 10:15)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (10:15 - 11:15)

MODULE 2: Clavicle & Upper Arm
Understanding “Clavicle Coverage” Concepts
Cervical Plexus Block And PEC I (Interpectoral) Block For Clavicle Analgesia
Clavipectoral Fascial Plane Block
Supraclavicular Block
Infraclavicular Block
Decision-Making: Supraclavicular Vs Infraclavicular—When And Why

Morning Session (11:15 - 12:15)

MODULE 3: Upper Extremity (Elbow, Forearm & Hand)
Axillary Brachial Plexus Block: A High-Yield Workhorse
Three Essential Distal Forearm Blocks (Median, Ulnar, Radial)
When: Clinical Indications
Where: Optimal Forearm Block Levels

Morning Session (12:15 - 13:00)

Lunch Break & Simulation Scanning (Hand–Eye Coordination Practice)

Afternoon Session (13:00 - 14:00)

MODULE 4: Truncal Fascial Plane Blocks - Core Set Every Clinician Should Know
PECS Blocks (Interpectoral And Pecto-Serratus)
Serratus Anterior Plane (SAP) Block
TAP Block: Lateral Vs Subcostal Vs Posterior Approaches
Quadratus Lumborum (QL) Block – Type I

Afternoon Session (14:00 - 14:45)

LECTURE
Preventing Complications Of Nerve Blocks
Adjuvants: Controversies And Practical Tips
Infectious Precautions: Sterility And Probe Covers

Afternoon Session (14:45 - 15:30)

Q&A Panel Discussion

Afternoon Session (15:30 - 16:00)

Scanning Practice: Consolidation and Repetition
Recap: What We Have Learned And Take-Home Messages
What We Will Learn Tomorrow (Program For The Next Day)

Day 2

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast (Simulation Training)

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:30)

Review of Day 1: What We Learned – TIPS & Q&A

Morning Session (08:30 - 09:30)

MODULE 5: Lumbar Paraspinal & Posterior Wall Blocks
Neuraxial Ultrasound Scanning: Landmarks And Why It Matters
Four Critical Ultrasound Findings:
Midline Identification
Spinal Level Determination
Estimated Depth To Epidural/Intrathecal Space
Best Interspace For Access

Morning Session (09:30 - 09:45)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (09:45 - 10:30)

LECTURE
Perioperative Management Of Nerve Blocks For Success: Premeds/Intraop/Multimodal
When Not To Perform Nerve Blocks
Prevention And Management Of Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity (LAST)

Morning Session (10:30 - 12:00)

MODULE 6: Lower Extremity — Hip & Knee Pathways
Femoral Nerve Block
Fascia Iliaca Block: Infrainguinal Vs Suprainguinal
PENG Block: When, Why, And How
When And Why: Femoral Vs Fascia Iliaca Vs PENG Blocks For Hip

Morning Session (12:00 - 12:30)

Lunch Break & Simulation Training

Afternoon Session (12:30 - 13:15)

Lower Extremity: Knee, Foot & Ankle
Femoral Triangle Vs Adductor Canal Block: The Truth Is In The Middle
IPACK And Genicular Nerve Concepts For Knee Analgesia
Ankle Block:
Tibial
Deep And Superficial Peroneal
Saphenous
Sural Nerves

Afternoon Session (13:15 - 14:30)

MODULE 7 REVIEW: More Scanning Top-Down

Afternoon Session (14:30 - 14:45)

Final Review & Q&A
What We Have Learned
Key Take-Home Messages
Must-Have Equipment, Documentation, And Sterility Principles
How To Safely Implement And Continue Developing These Techniques In Your Practice

Learning objectives

Interpret various sonographic artifacts and outline a plan for troubleshooting these using various transducer maneuvers and ultrasound machine setting adjustments;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for identification of the brachial plexus and individual nerves of the lower extremity, and associated vascular and musculoskeletal structures;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for performance of truncal blocks including transversus abdominis plane block, rectus sheath block, and paravertebral and neuraxial block;
Develop a framework for the establishment of a regional anesthesia service using strategies to increase surgical, anesthetic and hospital buy-in;
Discuss the rational choice of local anesthetics and adjuvants for various peripheral nerve blocks.

Faculty

Coming soon.

Workshops

Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia Boutique Workshop

Sep 05, 2026

Leuven, Belgium

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Schedule

Day 1

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:45)

LECTURE: Practical techniques to make you an ultrasound star
What We Will Teach
Practice On Simulators During Breaks
How To Transpose Techniques Into Your Daily Practice: High Yield/Periop Management

Morning Session (08:45 - 10:00)

Module 1: Blocks For The Upper Extremity
Interscalene
Supraclavicular

Morning Session (10:00 - 10:15)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (10:15 - 11:15)

MODULE 2: Clavicle & Upper Arm
Understanding “Clavicle Coverage” Concepts
Cervical Plexus Block And PEC I (Interpectoral) Block For Clavicle Analgesia
Clavipectoral Fascial Plane Block
Supraclavicular Block
Infraclavicular Block
Decision-Making: Supraclavicular Vs Infraclavicular—When And Why

Morning Session (11:15 - 12:15)

MODULE 3: Upper Extremity (Elbow, Forearm & Hand)
Three Essential Distal Forearm Blocks (Median, Ulnar, Radial)
When: Clinical Indications
Where: Optimal Forearm Block Levels

Morning Session (12:15 - 13:00)

Lunch Break & Simulation Scanning (Hand–Eye Coordination Practice)

Afternoon Session (13:00 - 14:00)

MODULE 4: Truncal Fascial Plane Blocks - Core Set Every Clinician Should Know
PECS Blocks (Interpectoral And Pecto-Serratus)
Serratus Anterior Plane (SAP) Block
TAP Block: Lateral Vs Subcostal Vs Posterior Approaches
Quadratus Lumborum (QL) Block – Type I

Afternoon Session (14:00 - 14:45)

LECTURE
Preventing Complications Of Nerve Blocks
Adjuvants: Controversies And Practical Tips
Infectious Precautions: Sterility And Probe Covers

Afternoon Session (14:45 - 15:15)

Q&A Panel Discussion

Afternoon Session (15:15 - 15:30)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Afternoon Session (15:30 - 16:00)

Scanning Practice: Consolidation and Repetition
Recap: What We Have Learned And Take-Home Messages
What We Will Learn Tomorrow (Program For The Next Day)

Day 2

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast (Simulation Training)

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:30)

Review of Day 1: What We Learned – TIPS & Q&A

Morning Session (08:30 - 09:30)

Neuraxial Ultrasound Scanning: Landmarks And Why It Matters
Four Critical Ultrasound Findings:
Midline Identification
Spinal Level Determination
Estimated Depth To Epidural/Intrathecal Space
Best Interspace For Access

Morning Session (09:30 - 09:45)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (09:45 - 10:30)

LECTURE
Perioperative Management Of Nerve Blocks For Success: Premeds/Intraop/Multimodal
When Not To Perform Nerve Blocks
Prevention And Management Of Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity (LAST)

Morning Session (10:30 - 12:00)

MODULE 6: Lower Extremity — Hip & Knee Pathways
Femoral Nerve Block
Fascia Iliaca Block: Infrainguinal Vs Suprainguinal
PENG Block: When, Why, And How
When And Why: Femoral Vs Fascia Iliaca Vs PENG Blocks For Hip

Morning Session (12:00 - 12:30)

Lunch Break & Simulation Training

Afternoon Session (12:30 - 13:15)

Lower Extremity: Knee, Foot & Ankle
Femoral Triangle Vs Adductor Canal Block: The Truth Is In The Middle
IPACK And Genicular Nerve Concepts For Knee Analgesia
Ankle Block:
Tibial
Deep And Superficial Peroneal
Saphenous
Sural Nerves

Afternoon Session (13:15 - 14:30)

MODULE 7 REVIEW: More Scanning Top-Down

Afternoon Session (14:30 - 14:45)

Final Review & Q&A
What We Have Learned
Key Take-Home Messages
Must-Have Equipment, Documentation, And Sterility Principles
How To Safely Implement And Continue Developing These Techniques In Your Practice

Learning objectives

Interpret various sonographic artifacts and outline a plan for troubleshooting these using various transducer maneuvers and ultrasound machine setting adjustments;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for identification of the brachial plexus and individual nerves of the lower extremity, and associated vascular and musculoskeletal structures;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for performance of truncal blocks including transversus abdominis plane block, rectus sheath block, and paravertebral and neuraxial block;
Develop a framework for the establishment of a regional anesthesia service using strategies to increase surgical, anesthetic and hospital buy-in;
Discuss the rational choice of local anesthetics and adjuvants for various peripheral nerve blocks.

Faculty

Coming soon.

Workshops

Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia Boutique Workshop

Sep 12, 2026

New York, USA

Enroll

Schedule

Day 1

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:45)

Introduction: How to Make the Most of This Course
What We Will Teach
Practice On Simulators During Breaks
How To Transpose Techniques Into Your Daily Practice: High Yield/Periop Management

Morning Session (08:45 - 10:00)

MODULE 1: Shoulder & Proximal Humerus
Interscalene Block: When And How
Patient Selection Pearls (OSA, COPD, Outpatient Shoulder Surgery)
Diaphragm-Sparing Strategies To Reduce Phrenic Nerve Involvement:
Selective Shoulder Strategies
Superior Trunk Block: Current Trends In Shoulder Analgesia
Suprascapular And Axillary Nerve Blocks

Morning Session (10:00 - 10:15)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (10:15 - 11:15)

MODULE 2: Clavicle & Upper Arm
Understanding “Clavicle Coverage” Concepts
Cervical Plexus Block And PEC I (Interpectoral) Block For Clavicle Analgesia
Clavipectoral Fascial Plane Block
Supraclavicular Block
Infraclavicular Block
Decision-Making: Supraclavicular Vs Infraclavicular—When And Why

Morning Session (11:15 - 12:15)

MODULE 3: Upper Extremity (Elbow, Forearm & Hand)
Axillary Brachial Plexus Block: A High-Yield Workhorse
Three Essential Distal Forearm Blocks (Median, Ulnar, Radial)
When: Clinical Indications
Where: Optimal Forearm Block Levels

Morning Session (12:15 - 13:00)

Lunch Break & Simulation Scanning (Hand–Eye Coordination Practice)

Afternoon Session (13:00 - 14:00)

MODULE 4: Truncal Fascial Plane Blocks - Core Set Every Clinician Should Know
PECS blocks (aka Interpectoral & Pectoserratus blocks)
Serratus Anterior Plane (SAP) Block
TAP Block: Lateral Vs Subcostal Vs Posterior Approaches
Quadratus Lumborum (QL) Block – Type I

Afternoon Session (14:00 - 14:45)

LECTURE
Preventing Complications Of Nerve Blocks
Adjuvants: Controversies And Practical Tips
Infectious Precautions: Sterility And Probe Covers

Afternoon Session (14:45 - 15:30)

Q&A Panel Discussion

Afternoon Session (15:30 - 16:00)

Scanning Practice: Consolidation and Repetition
Recap: What We Have Learned And Take-Home Messages
What We Will Learn Tomorrow (Program For The Next Day)

Day 2

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast (Simulation Training)

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:30)

Review of Day 1: What We Learned – TIPS & Q&A

Morning Session (08:30 - 09:30)

MODULE 5: Lumbar Paraspinal & Posterior Wall Blocks
Neuraxial Ultrasound Scanning: Landmarks And Why It Matters
Four Critical Ultrasound Findings:
Midline Identification
Spinal Level Determination
Estimated Depth To Epidural/Intrathecal Space
Best Interspace For Access

Morning Session (09:30 - 09:45)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (09:45 - 10:30)

LECTURE
Perioperative Management Of Nerve Blocks For Success: Premeds/Intraop/Multimodal
When Not To Perform Nerve Blocks
Prevention And Management Of Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity (LAST)

Morning Session (10:30 - 12:00)

MODULE 6: Lower Extremity — Hip & Knee Pathways
Femoral Nerve Block
Fascia Iliaca Block: Infrainguinal Vs Suprainguinal
PENG Block: When, Why, And How
When And Why: Femoral Vs Fascia Iliaca Vs PENG Blocks For Hip

Morning Session (12:00 - 12:30)

Lunch Break & Simulation Training

Afternoon Session (12:30 - 13:15)

Lower Extremity: Knee, Foot & Ankle
Femoral Triangle Vs Adductor Canal Block: The Truth Is In The Middle
IPACK And Genicular Nerve Concepts For Knee Analgesia
Ankle Block:
Tibial
Deep And Superficial Peroneal
Saphenous
Sural Nerves

Afternoon Session (13:15 - 14:30)

MODULE 7 REVIEW: More Scanning Top-Down

Afternoon Session (14:30 - 14:45)

Final Review & Q&A
What We Have Learned
Key Take-Home Messages
Must-Have Equipment, Documentation, And Sterility Principles
How To Safely Implement And Continue Developing These Techniques In Your Practice

Learning objectives

Interpret various sonographic artifacts and outline a plan for troubleshooting these using various transducer maneuvers and ultrasound machine setting adjustments;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for identification of the brachial plexus and individual nerves of the lower extremity, and associated vascular and musculoskeletal structures;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for performance of truncal blocks including transversus abdominis plane block, rectus sheath block, and paravertebral and neuraxial block;
Develop a framework for the establishment of a regional anesthesia service using strategies to increase surgical, anesthetic and hospital buy-in;
Discuss the rational choice of local anesthetics and adjuvants for various peripheral nerve blocks.

Faculty

Coming soon.

Workshops

Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia Boutique Workshop

Oct 03, 2026

New York, USA

Enroll

Schedule

Day 1

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:45)

Introduction: How to Make the Most of This Course
What We Will Teach
Practice On Simulators During Breaks
How To Transpose Techniques Into Your Daily Practice: High Yield/Periop Management

Morning Session (08:45 - 10:00)

MODULE 1: Shoulder & Proximal Humerus
Interscalene Block: When And How
Patient Selection Pearls (OSA, COPD, Outpatient Shoulder Surgery)
Diaphragm-Sparing Strategies To Reduce Phrenic Nerve Involvement:
Selective Shoulder Strategies
Superior Trunk Block: Current Trends In Shoulder Analgesia
Suprascapular And Axillary Nerve Blocks

Morning Session (10:00 - 10:15)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (10:15 - 11:15)

MODULE 2: Clavicle & Upper Arm
Understanding “Clavicle Coverage” Concepts
Cervical Plexus Block And PEC I (Interpectoral) Block For Clavicle Analgesia
Clavipectoral Fascial Plane Block
Supraclavicular Block
Infraclavicular Block
Decision-Making: Supraclavicular Vs Infraclavicular—When And Why

Morning Session (11:15 - 12:15)

MODULE 3: Upper Extremity (Elbow, Forearm & Hand)
Axillary Brachial Plexus Block: A High-Yield Workhorse
Three Essential Distal Forearm Blocks (Median, Ulnar, Radial)
When: Clinical Indications
Where: Optimal Forearm Block Levels

Morning Session (12:15 - 13:00)

Lunch Break & Simulation Scanning (Hand–Eye Coordination Practice)

Afternoon Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Afternoon Session (13:00 - 14:00)

MODULE 4: Truncal Fascial Plane Blocks - Core Set Every Clinician Should Know
PECS Blocks (Interpectoral And Pecto-Serratus)
Serratus Anterior Plane (SAP) Block
TAP Block: Lateral Vs Subcostal Vs Posterior Approaches
Quadratus Lumborum (QL) Block – Type I

Afternoon Session (14:00 - 14:45)

LECTURE
Preventing Complications Of Nerve Blocks
Adjuvants: Controversies And Practical Tips
Infectious Precautions: Sterility And Probe Covers

Afternoon Session (14:45 - 15:30)

Q&A Panel Discussion

Afternoon Session (15:30 - 16:00)

Scanning Practice: Consolidation and Repetition
Recap: What We Have Learned And Take-Home Messages
What We Will Learn Tomorrow (Program For The Next Day)

Day 2

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast (Simulation Training)

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:30)

Review of Day 1: What We Learned – TIPS & Q&A

Morning Session (08:30 - 09:30)

MODULE 5: Lumbar Paraspinal & Posterior Wall Blocks
Neuraxial Ultrasound Scanning: Landmarks And Why It Matters
Four Critical Ultrasound Findings:
Midline Identification
Spinal Level Determination
Estimated Depth To Epidural/Intrathecal Space
Best Interspace For Access

Morning Session (09:30 - 09:45)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (09:45 - 10:30)

Perioperative Management Of Nerve Blocks For Success: Premeds/Intraop/Multimodal
When Not To Perform Nerve Blocks
Prevention And Management Of Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity (LAST)

Morning Session (10:30 - 12:00)

MODULE 6: Lower Extremity — Hip & Knee Pathways
Femoral Nerve Block
Fascia Iliaca Block: Infrainguinal Vs Suprainguinal
PENG Block: When, Why, And How
When And Why: Femoral Vs Fascia Iliaca Vs PENG Blocks For Hip

Morning Session (12:00 - 12:45)

Lunch Break & Simulation Training

Afternoon Session (12:45 - 13:15)

Lower Extremity: Knee, Foot & Ankle
Femoral Triangle Vs Adductor Canal Block: The Truth Is In The Middle
IPACK And Genicular Nerve Concepts For Knee Analgesia
Ankle Block:
Tibial
Deep And Superficial Peroneal
Saphenous
Sural Nerves

Afternoon Session (13:15 - 14:30)

MODULE 7 REVIEW: More Scanning Top-Down

Afternoon Session (14:30 - 14:45)

Final Review & Q&A
What We Have Learned
Key Take-Home Messages
Must-Have Equipment, Documentation, And Sterility Principles
How To Safely Implement And Continue Developing These Techniques In Your Practice

Learning objectives

Interpret various sonographic artifacts and outline a plan for troubleshooting these using various transducer maneuvers and ultrasound machine setting adjustments;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for identification of the brachial plexus and individual nerves of the lower extremity, and associated vascular and musculoskeletal structures;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for performance of truncal blocks including transversus abdominis plane block, rectus sheath block, and paravertebral and neuraxial block;
Develop a framework for the establishment of a regional anesthesia service using strategies to increase surgical, anesthetic and hospital buy-in;
Discuss the rational choice of local anesthetics and adjuvants for various peripheral nerve blocks.

Faculty

Coming soon.

Workshops

Pediatric Regional Anesthesia Boutique Workshop

Oct 10, 2026

Leuven, Belgium

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Schedule

Day 1

Morning Session (08:30 - 09:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast

Morning Session (09:00 - 09:15)

Welcome, Introduction & Overview

Morning Session (09:15 - 09:45)

Local Anesthetic Dosing in Pediatrics: Dose, Volume, Concentration

Morning Session (09:45 - 10:30)

Upper Limb Blocks for Elbow, Forearm & Shoulder Surgery • Interscalene, Supraclavicular, Infraclavicular, Axillary

Morning Session (10:30 - 11:15)

Hands-on Scanning: Upper Limb Blocks

Morning Session (11:15 - 11:30)

Coffee Break

Morning Session (11:30 - 00:15)

Lower Limb Blocks for Clubfoot & Hip Pathology • Suprainguinal FICB, PENG, LFCN, Adductor Canal, Popliteal

Afternoon Session (12:15 - 13:00)

Hands-on Scanning: Lower Limb Blocks

Afternoon Session (13:00 - 14:00)

Lunch Break

Afternoon Session (14:00 - 14:30)

Case-Based Discussion: Choosing the Right Block for Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery

Afternoon Session (14:30 - 16:00)

Comprehensive Hands-on Practice & Live Scanning Demonstrations

Day 2

Morning Session (09:00 - 09:15)

Principles of Neonatal & Infant Regional Anesthesia

Morning Session (09:15 - 09:45)

Thoracic Blocks for VATS and Chest Surgery • ESP, PVB, Serratus, PECS 1/2

Morning Session (09:45 - 10:30)

Hands-on Scanning: Thoracic & PECS Blocks

Morning Session (10:30 - 10:45)

Coffee Break

Morning Session (10:45 - 11:15)

Abdominal Wall Blocks for Laparoscopic & Inguinal Surgery • TAP, QLB, Rectus Sheath, Ilioinguinal/Iliohypogastric

Morning Session (11:15 - 11:45)

Hands-on Scanning: Abdominal Wall Blocks

Morning Session (11:45 - 12:15)

Neuraxial & Perineal Blocks in Pediatrics • Caudal, Spinal, Pudendal, Penile

Afternoon Session (12:15 - 13:00)

Hands-on Scanning: Caudal, Spinal & Penile Blocks + Case Review

Learning objectives

Identify the relevant basic anatomy and techniques for performing selected peripheral nerve blocks in children
Recognize the key differences in the ultrasound presentation of relevant structures between adults and children
Evaluate the correct dose and volume of LA for all age groups
Adapt and perfect regional anesthesia techniques to accommodate the more compliant tissues of children
Demonstrate use of regional anesthesia equipment tailored for different age groups

Faculty

Emil Bosinci

Peter Kenderessy

Workshops

Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia Boutique Workshop

Oct 24, 2026

Istanbul, Turkey

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Schedule

Day 1

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:45)

LECTURE: Practical techniques to make you an ultrasound star
What We Will Teach
Practice On Simulators During Breaks
How To Transpose Techniques Into Your Daily Practice: High Yield/Periop Management

Morning Session (08:45 - 10:00)

Module 1: Blocks For The Upper Extremity
Interscalene
Supraclavicular

Morning Session (10:00 - 10:15)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (10:15 - 11:15)

MODULE 2: Clavicle & Upper Arm
Understanding “Clavicle Coverage” Concepts
Cervical Plexus Block And PEC I (Interpectoral) Block For Clavicle Analgesia
Clavipectoral Fascial Plane Block
Supraclavicular Block
Infraclavicular Block
Decision-Making: Supraclavicular Vs Infraclavicular—When And Why

Morning Session (11:15 - 12:15)

MODULE 3: Upper Extremity (Elbow, Forearm & Hand)
Three Essential Distal Forearm Blocks (Median, Ulnar, Radial)
When: Clinical Indications
Where: Optimal Forearm Block Levels

Morning Session (12:15 - 13:00)

Lunch Break & Simulation Scanning (Hand–Eye Coordination Practice)

Afternoon Session (13:00 - 14:00)

MODULE 4: Truncal Fascial Plane Blocks - Core Set Every Clinician Should Know
PECS Blocks (Interpectoral And Pecto-Serratus)
Serratus Anterior Plane (SAP) Block
TAP Block: Lateral Vs Subcostal Vs Posterior Approaches
Quadratus Lumborum (QL) Block – Type I

Afternoon Session (14:00 - 14:45)

LECTURE
Preventing Complications Of Nerve Blocks
Adjuvants: Controversies And Practical Tips
Infectious Precautions: Sterility And Probe Covers

Afternoon Session (14:45 - 15:15)

Q&A Panel Discussion

Afternoon Session (15:15 - 15:30)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Afternoon Session (15:30 - 16:00)

Scanning Practice: Consolidation and Repetition
Recap: What We Have Learned And Take-Home Messages
What We Will Learn Tomorrow (Program For The Next Day)

Day 2

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast (Simulation Training)

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:30)

Review of Day 1: What We Learned – TIPS & Q&A

Morning Session (08:30 - 09:30)

Neuraxial Ultrasound Scanning: Landmarks And Why It Matters
Four Critical Ultrasound Findings:
Midline Identification
Spinal Level Determination
Estimated Depth To Epidural/Intrathecal Space
Best Interspace For Access

Morning Session (09:30 - 09:45)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (09:45 - 10:30)

LECTURE
Perioperative Management Of Nerve Blocks For Success: Premeds/Intraop/Multimodal
When Not To Perform Nerve Blocks
Prevention And Management Of Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity (LAST)

Morning Session (10:30 - 12:00)

MODULE 6: Lower Extremity — Hip & Knee Pathways
Femoral Nerve Block
Fascia Iliaca Block: Infrainguinal Vs Suprainguinal
PENG Block: When, Why, And How
When And Why: Femoral Vs Fascia Iliaca Vs PENG Blocks For Hip

Morning Session (12:00 - 12:30)

Lunch Break & Simulation Training

Afternoon Session (12:30 - 13:15)

Lower Extremity: Knee, Foot & Ankle
Femoral Triangle Vs Adductor Canal Block: The Truth Is In The Middle
IPACK And Genicular Nerve Concepts For Knee Analgesia
Ankle Block:
Tibial
Deep And Superficial Peroneal
Saphenous
Sural Nerves

Afternoon Session (13:15 - 14:30)

MODULE 7 REVIEW: More Scanning Top-Down

Afternoon Session (14:30 - 14:45)

Final Review & Q&A
What We Have Learned
Key Take-Home Messages
Must-Have Equipment, Documentation, And Sterility Principles
How To Safely Implement And Continue Developing These Techniques In Your Practice

Learning objectives

Interpret various sonographic artifacts and outline a plan for troubleshooting these using various transducer maneuvers and ultrasound machine setting adjustments;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for identification of the brachial plexus and individual nerves of the lower extremity, and associated vascular and musculoskeletal structures;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for performance of truncal blocks including transversus abdominis plane block, rectus sheath block, and paravertebral and neuraxial block;
Develop a framework for the establishment of a regional anesthesia service using strategies to increase surgical, anesthetic and hospital buy-in;
Discuss the rational choice of local anesthetics and adjuvants for various peripheral nerve blocks.

Faculty

Coming soon.

Workshops

Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia Boutique Workshop

Oct 31, 2026

New York, USA

Enroll

Schedule

Day 1

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:45)

Introduction: How to Make the Most of This Course
What We Will Teach
Practice On Simulators During Breaks
How To Transpose Techniques Into Your Daily Practice: High Yield/Periop Management

Morning Session (08:45 - 10:00)

MODULE 1: Shoulder & Proximal Humerus
Interscalene Block: When And How
Patient Selection Pearls (OSA, COPD, Outpatient Shoulder Surgery)
Diaphragm-Sparing Strategies To Reduce Phrenic Nerve Involvement:
Selective Shoulder Strategies
Superior Trunk Block: Current Trends In Shoulder Analgesia
Suprascapular And Axillary Nerve Blocks

Morning Session (10:00 - 10:15)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (10:15 - 11:15)

MODULE 2: Clavicle & Upper Arm
Understanding “Clavicle Coverage” Concepts
Cervical Plexus Block And PEC I (Interpectoral) Block For Clavicle Analgesia
Clavipectoral Fascial Plane Block
Supraclavicular Block
Infraclavicular Block
Decision-Making: Supraclavicular Vs Infraclavicular—When And Why

Morning Session (11:15 - 12:15)

MODULE 3: Upper Extremity (Elbow, Forearm & Hand)
Axillary Brachial Plexus Block: A High-Yield Workhorse
Three Essential Distal Forearm Blocks (Median, Ulnar, Radial)
When: Clinical Indications
Where: Optimal Forearm Block Levels

Morning Session (12:15 - 13:00)

Lunch Break & Simulation Scanning (Hand–Eye Coordination Practice)

Afternoon Session (13:00 - 14:00)

MODULE 4: Truncal Fascial Plane Blocks - Core Set Every Clinician Should Know
PECS Blocks (Interpectoral And Pecto-Serratus)
Serratus Anterior Plane (SAP) Block
TAP Block: Lateral Vs Subcostal Vs Posterior Approaches
Quadratus Lumborum (QL) Block – Type I

Afternoon Session (14:00 - 14:45)

LECTURE
Preventing Complications Of Nerve Blocks
Adjuvants: Controversies And Practical Tips
Infectious Precautions: Sterility And Probe Covers

Afternoon Session (14:45 - 15:30)

Q&A Panel Discussion

Afternoon Session (15:30 - 16:00)

Scanning Practice: Consolidation and Repetition
Recap: What We Have Learned And Take-Home Messages
What We Will Learn Tomorrow (Program For The Next Day)

Day 2

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast (Simulation Training)

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:30)

Review of Day 1: What We Learned – TIPS & Q&A

Morning Session (08:30 - 09:30)

MODULE 5: Lumbar Paraspinal & Posterior Wall Blocks
Neuraxial Ultrasound Scanning: Landmarks And Why It Matters
Four Critical Ultrasound Findings:
Midline Identification
Spinal Level Determination
Estimated Depth To Epidural/Intrathecal Space
Best Interspace For Access

Morning Session (09:30 - 09:45)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (09:45 - 10:30)

LECTURE
Perioperative Management Of Nerve Blocks For Success: Premeds/Intraop/Multimodal
When Not To Perform Nerve Blocks
Prevention And Management Of Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity (LAST)

Morning Session (10:30 - 12:00)

MODULE 6: Lower Extremity — Hip & Knee Pathways
Femoral Nerve Block
Fascia Iliaca Block: Infrainguinal Vs Suprainguinal
PENG Block: When, Why, And How
When And Why: Femoral Vs Fascia Iliaca Vs PENG Blocks For Hip

Morning Session (12:00 - 12:30)

Lunch Break & Simulation Training

Afternoon Session (12:30 - 13:15)

Lower Extremity: Knee, Foot & Ankle
Femoral Triangle Vs Adductor Canal Block: The Truth Is In The Middle
IPACK And Genicular Nerve Concepts For Knee Analgesia
Ankle Block:
Tibial
Deep And Superficial Peroneal
Saphenous
Sural Nerves

Afternoon Session (13:15 - 14:30)

MODULE 7 REVIEW: More Scanning Top-Down

Afternoon Session (14:30 - 14:45)

Final Review & Q&A
What We Have Learned
Key Take-Home Messages
Must-Have Equipment, Documentation, And Sterility Principles
How To Safely Implement And Continue Developing These Techniques In Your Practice

Learning objectives

Interpret various sonographic artifacts and outline a plan for troubleshooting these using various transducer maneuvers and ultrasound machine setting adjustments;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for identification of the brachial plexus and individual nerves of the lower extremity, and associated vascular and musculoskeletal structures;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for performance of truncal blocks including transversus abdominis plane block, rectus sheath block, and paravertebral and neuraxial block;
Develop a framework for the establishment of a regional anesthesia service using strategies to increase surgical, anesthetic and hospital buy-in;
Discuss the rational choice of local anesthetics and adjuvants for various peripheral nerve blocks.

Faculty

Coming soon.

Workshops

Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia Boutique Workshop

Nov 14, 2026

Toronto, Canada

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Schedule

Day 1

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:45)

Introduction: How to Make the Most of This Course
What We Will Teach
Practice On Simulators During Breaks
How To Transpose Techniques Into Your Daily Practice: High Yield/Periop Management

Morning Session (08:45 - 10:00)

MODULE 1: Shoulder & Proximal Humerus
Interscalene Block: When And How
Patient Selection Pearls (OSA, COPD, Outpatient Shoulder Surgery)
Diaphragm-Sparing Strategies To Reduce Phrenic Nerve Involvement:
Selective Shoulder Strategies
Superior Trunk Block: Current Trends In Shoulder Analgesia
Suprascapular And Axillary Nerve Blocks

Morning Session (10:00 - 10:15)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (10:15 - 11:15)

MODULE 2: Clavicle & Upper Arm
Understanding “Clavicle Coverage” Concepts
Cervical Plexus Block And PEC I (Interpectoral) Block For Clavicle Analgesia
Clavipectoral Fascial Plane Block
Supraclavicular Block
Infraclavicular Block
Decision-Making: Supraclavicular Vs Infraclavicular—When And Why

Morning Session (11:15 - 12:15)

MODULE 3: Upper Extremity (Elbow, Forearm & Hand)
Axillary Brachial Plexus Block: A High-Yield Workhorse
Three Essential Distal Forearm Blocks (Median, Ulnar, Radial)
When: Clinical Indications
Where: Optimal Forearm Block Levels

Morning Session (12:15 - 13:00)

Lunch Break & Simulation Scanning (Hand–Eye Coordination Practice)

Afternoon Session (13:00 - 14:00)

Truncal Fascial Plane Blocks - Core Set Every Clinician Should Know
PECS Blocks (Interpectoral And Pecto-Serratus)
Serratus Anterior Plane (SAP) Block
TAP Block: Lateral Vs Subcostal Vs Posterior Approaches
Quadratus Lumborum (QL) Block – Type I

Afternoon Session (14:00 - 14:45)

LECTURE
Preventing Complications Of Nerve Blocks
Adjuvants: Controversies And Practical Tips
Infectious Precautions: Sterility And Probe Covers

Afternoon Session (14:45 - 15:30)

Q&A Panel Discussion

Afternoon Session (15:30 - 16:00)

Scanning Practice: Consolidation and Repetition
Recap: What We Have Learned And Take-Home Messages
What We Will Learn Tomorrow (Program For The Next Day)

Day 2

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast (Simulation Training)

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:30)

Review of Day 1: What We Learned – TIPS & Q&A

Morning Session (08:30 - 09:30)

MODULE 5: Lumbar Paraspinal & Posterior Wall Blocks
Neuraxial Ultrasound Scanning: Landmarks And Why It Matters
Four Critical Ultrasound Findings:
Midline Identification
Spinal Level Determination
Estimated Depth To Epidural/Intrathecal Space
Best Interspace For Access

Morning Session (09:30 - 09:45)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (09:45 - 10:30)

LECTURE
Perioperative Management Of Nerve Blocks For Success: Premeds/Intraop/Multimodal
When Not To Perform Nerve Blocks
Prevention And Management Of Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity (LAST)

Morning Session (10:30 - 12:00)

MODULE 6: Lower Extremity — Hip & Knee Pathways
Femoral Nerve Block
Fascia Iliaca Block: Infrainguinal Vs Suprainguinal
PENG Block: When, Why, And How
When And Why: Femoral Vs Fascia Iliaca Vs PENG Blocks For Hip

Morning Session (12:00 - 12:30)

Lunch Break & Simulation Training

Afternoon Session (12:30 - 13:15)

Lower Extremity: Knee, Foot & Ankle
Femoral Triangle Vs Adductor Canal Block: The Truth Is In The Middle
IPACK And Genicular Nerve Concepts For Knee Analgesia
Ankle Block:
Tibial
Deep And Superficial Peroneal
Saphenous
Sural Nerves

Afternoon Session (13:15 - 14:30)

MODULE 7 REVIEW: More Scanning Top-Down

Afternoon Session (14:30 - 14:45)

Final Review & Q&A
What We Have Learned
Key Take-Home Messages
Must-Have Equipment, Documentation, And Sterility Principles
How To Safely Implement And Continue Developing These Techniques In Your Practice

Learning objectives

Interpret various sonographic artifacts and outline a plan for troubleshooting these using various transducer maneuvers and ultrasound machine setting adjustments;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for identification of the brachial plexus and individual nerves of the lower extremity, and associated vascular and musculoskeletal structures;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for performance of truncal blocks including transversus abdominis plane block, rectus sheath block, and paravertebral and neuraxial block;
Develop a framework for the establishment of a regional anesthesia service using strategies to increase surgical, anesthetic and hospital buy-in;
Discuss the rational choice of local anesthetics and adjuvants for various peripheral nerve blocks.

Faculty

Dr. Kris Abbas

Workshops

Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia Boutique Workshop

Nov 21, 2026

New York, USA

Enroll

Schedule

Day 1

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:45)

Introduction: How to Make the Most of This Course
What We Will Teach
Practice On Simulators During Breaks
How To Transpose Techniques Into Your Daily Practice: High Yield/Periop Management

Morning Session (08:45 - 10:00)

MODULE 1: Shoulder & Proximal Humerus
Interscalene Block: When And How
Patient Selection Pearls (OSA, COPD, Outpatient Shoulder Surgery)
Diaphragm-Sparing Strategies To Reduce Phrenic Nerve Involvement:
Selective Shoulder Strategies
Superior Trunk Block: Current Trends In Shoulder Analgesia
Suprascapular And Axillary Nerve Blocks

Morning Session (10:00 - 10:15)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (10:15 - 11:15)

MODULE 2: Clavicle & Upper Arm
Understanding “Clavicle Coverage” Concepts
Cervical Plexus Block And PEC I (Interpectoral) Block For Clavicle Analgesia
Clavipectoral Fascial Plane Block
Supraclavicular Block
Infraclavicular Block
Decision-Making: Supraclavicular Vs Infraclavicular—When And Why

Morning Session (11:15 - 12:15)

MODULE 3: Upper Extremity (Elbow, Forearm & Hand)
Axillary Brachial Plexus Block: A High-Yield Workhorse
Three Essential Distal Forearm Blocks (Median, Ulnar, Radial)
When: Clinical Indications
Where: Optimal Forearm Block Levels

Morning Session (12:15 - 13:00)

Lunch Break & Simulation Scanning (Hand–Eye Coordination Practice)

Afternoon Session (13:00 - 14:00)

MODULE 4: Truncal Fascial Plane Blocks - Core Set Every Clinician Should Know
PECS Blocks (Interpectoral And Pecto-Serratus)
Serratus Anterior Plane (SAP) Block
TAP Block: Lateral Vs Subcostal Vs Posterior Approaches
Quadratus Lumborum (QL) Block – Type I

Afternoon Session (14:00 - 14:45)

LECTURE
Preventing Complications Of Nerve Blocks
Adjuvants: Controversies And Practical Tips
Infectious Precautions: Sterility And Probe Covers

Afternoon Session (14:45 - 15:30)

Q&A Panel Discussion

Afternoon Session (15:30 - 16:00)

Scanning Practice: Consolidation and Repetition
Recap: What We Have Learned And Take-Home Messages
What We Will Learn Tomorrow (Program For The Next Day)

Day 2

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast (Simulation Training)

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:30)

Review of Day 1: What We Learned – TIPS & Q&A

Morning Session (08:30 - 09:30)

MODULE 5: Lumbar Paraspinal & Posterior Wall Blocks
Neuraxial Ultrasound Scanning: Landmarks And Why It Matters
Four Critical Ultrasound Findings:
Midline Identification
Spinal Level Determination
Estimated Depth To Epidural/Intrathecal Space
Best Interspace For Access

Morning Session (09:30 - 09:45)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (09:45 - 10:30)

LECTURE
Perioperative Management Of Nerve Blocks For Success: Premeds/Intraop/Multimodal
When Not To Perform Nerve Blocks
Prevention And Management Of Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity (LAST)

Morning Session (10:30 - 12:00)

MODULE 6: Lower Extremity — Hip & Knee Pathways
Femoral Nerve Block
Fascia Iliaca Block: Infrainguinal Vs Suprainguinal
PENG Block: When, Why, And How
When And Why: Femoral Vs Fascia Iliaca Vs PENG Blocks For Hip

Morning Session (12:00 - 12:30)

Lunch Break & Simulation Training

Afternoon Session (12:30 - 13:15)

Lower Extremity: Knee, Foot & Ankle
Femoral Triangle Vs Adductor Canal Block: The Truth Is In The Middle
IPACK And Genicular Nerve Concepts For Knee Analgesia
Ankle Block:
Tibial
Deep And Superficial Peroneal
Saphenous
Sural Nerves

Afternoon Session (13:15 - 14:30)

MODULE 7 REVIEW: More Scanning Top-Down

Afternoon Session (14:30 - 14:45)

Final Review & Q&A
What We Have Learned
Key Take-Home Messages
Must-Have Equipment, Documentation, And Sterility Principles
How To Safely Implement And Continue Developing These Techniques In Your Practice

Learning objectives

Interpret various sonographic artifacts and outline a plan for troubleshooting these using various transducer maneuvers and ultrasound machine setting adjustments;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for identification of the brachial plexus and individual nerves of the lower extremity, and associated vascular and musculoskeletal structures;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for performance of truncal blocks including transversus abdominis plane block, rectus sheath block, and paravertebral and neuraxial block;
Develop a framework for the establishment of a regional anesthesia service using strategies to increase surgical, anesthetic and hospital buy-in;
Discuss the rational choice of local anesthetics and adjuvants for various peripheral nerve blocks.

Faculty

Coming soon.

Workshops

Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia Boutique Workshop

Nov 28, 2026

Leuven, Belgium

Enroll

Schedule

Day 1

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:45)

LECTURE: Practical techniques to make you an ultrasound star
What We Will Teach
Practice On Simulators During Breaks
How To Transpose Techniques Into Your Daily Practice: High Yield/Periop Management

Morning Session (08:45 - 10:00)

Module 1: Blocks For The Upper Extremity
Interscalene
Supraclavicular

Morning Session (10:00 - 10:15)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (10:15 - 11:15)

MODULE 2: Clavicle & Upper Arm
Understanding “Clavicle Coverage” Concepts
Cervical Plexus Block And PEC I (Interpectoral) Block For Clavicle Analgesia
Clavipectoral Fascial Plane Block
Supraclavicular Block
Infraclavicular Block
Decision-Making: Supraclavicular Vs Infraclavicular—When And Why

Morning Session (11:15 - 12:15)

MODULE 3: Upper Extremity (Elbow, Forearm & Hand)
Three Essential Distal Forearm Blocks (Median, Ulnar, Radial)
When: Clinical Indications
Where: Optimal Forearm Block Levels

Morning Session (12:15 - 13:00)

Lunch Break & Simulation Scanning (Hand–Eye Coordination Practice)

Afternoon Session (13:00 - 14:00)

MODULE 4: Truncal Fascial Plane Blocks - Core Set Every Clinician Should Know
PECS Blocks (Interpectoral And Pecto-Serratus)
Serratus Anterior Plane (SAP) Block
TAP Block: Lateral Vs Subcostal Vs Posterior Approaches
Quadratus Lumborum (QL) Block – Type I

Afternoon Session (14:00 - 14:45)

LECTURE
Preventing Complications Of Nerve Blocks
Adjuvants: Controversies And Practical Tips
Infectious Precautions: Sterility And Probe Covers

Afternoon Session (14:45 - 15:15)

Q&A Panel Discussion

Afternoon Session (15:15 - 15:30)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Afternoon Session (15:30 - 16:00)

Scanning Practice: Consolidation and Repetition
Recap: What We Have Learned And Take-Home Messages
What We Will Learn Tomorrow (Program For The Next Day)

Day 2

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast (Simulation Training)

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:30)

Review of Day 1: What We Learned – TIPS & Q&A

Morning Session (08:30 - 09:30)

Neuraxial Ultrasound Scanning: Landmarks And Why It Matters
Four Critical Ultrasound Findings:
Midline Identification
Spinal Level Determination
Estimated Depth To Epidural/Intrathecal Space
Best Interspace For Access

Morning Session (09:30 - 09:45)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (09:45 - 10:30)

LECTURE
Perioperative Management Of Nerve Blocks For Success: Premeds/Intraop/Multimodal
When Not To Perform Nerve Blocks
Prevention And Management Of Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity (LAST)

Morning Session (10:30 - 12:00)

MODULE 6: Lower Extremity — Hip & Knee Pathways
Femoral Nerve Block
Fascia Iliaca Block: Infrainguinal Vs Suprainguinal
PENG Block: When, Why, And How
When And Why: Femoral Vs Fascia Iliaca Vs PENG Blocks For Hip

Morning Session (12:00 - 12:30)

Lunch Break & Simulation Training

Afternoon Session (12:30 - 13:15)

Lower Extremity: Knee, Foot & Ankle
Femoral Triangle Vs Adductor Canal Block: The Truth Is In The Middle
IPACK And Genicular Nerve Concepts For Knee Analgesia
Ankle Block:
Tibial
Deep And Superficial Peroneal
Saphenous
Sural Nerves

Afternoon Session (13:15 - 14:30)

MODULE 7 REVIEW: More Scanning Top-Down

Afternoon Session (14:30 - 14:45)

Final Review & Q&A
What We Have Learned
Key Take-Home Messages
Must-Have Equipment, Documentation, And Sterility Principles
How To Safely Implement And Continue Developing These Techniques In Your Practice

Learning objectives

Interpret various sonographic artifacts and outline a plan for troubleshooting these using various transducer maneuvers and ultrasound machine setting adjustments;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for identification of the brachial plexus and individual nerves of the lower extremity, and associated vascular and musculoskeletal structures;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for performance of truncal blocks including transversus abdominis plane block, rectus sheath block, and paravertebral and neuraxial block;
Develop a framework for the establishment of a regional anesthesia service using strategies to increase surgical, anesthetic and hospital buy-in;
Discuss the rational choice of local anesthetics and adjuvants for various peripheral nerve blocks.

Faculty

Coming soon.

Workshops

Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia Boutique Workshop

Dec 12, 2026

New York, USA

Enroll

Schedule

Day 1

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:45)

Introduction: How to Make the Most of This Course
What We Will Teach
Practice On Simulators During Breaks
How To Transpose Techniques Into Your Daily Practice: High Yield/Periop Management

Morning Session (08:45 - 10:00)

MODULE 1: Shoulder & Proximal Humerus
Interscalene Block: When And How
Patient Selection Pearls (OSA, COPD, Outpatient Shoulder Surgery)
Diaphragm-Sparing Strategies To Reduce Phrenic Nerve Involvement:
Selective Shoulder Strategies
Superior Trunk Block: Current Trends In Shoulder Analgesia
Suprascapular And Axillary Nerve Blocks

Morning Session (10:00 - 10:15)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (10:15 - 11:15)

MODULE 2: Clavicle & Upper Arm
Understanding “Clavicle Coverage” Concepts
Cervical Plexus Block And PEC I (Interpectoral) Block For Clavicle Analgesia
Clavipectoral Fascial Plane Block
Supraclavicular Block
Infraclavicular Block
Decision-Making: Supraclavicular Vs Infraclavicular—When And Why

Morning Session (11:15 - 12:15)

MODULE 3: Upper Extremity (Elbow, Forearm & Hand)
Axillary Brachial Plexus Block: A High-Yield Workhorse
Three Essential Distal Forearm Blocks (Median, Ulnar, Radial)
When: Clinical Indications
Where: Optimal Forearm Block Levels

Morning Session (12:15 - 13:00)

Lunch Break & Simulation Scanning (Hand–Eye Coordination Practice)

Afternoon Session (13:00 - 14:00)

MODULE 4: Truncal Fascial Plane Blocks - Core Set Every Clinician Should Know
PECS Blocks (Interpectoral And Pecto-Serratus)
Serratus Anterior Plane (SAP) Block
TAP Block: Lateral Vs Subcostal Vs Posterior Approaches
Quadratus Lumborum (QL) Block – Type I

Afternoon Session (14:00 - 14:45)

LECTURE
Preventing Complications Of Nerve Blocks
Adjuvants: Controversies And Practical Tips
Infectious Precautions: Sterility And Probe Covers

Afternoon Session (14:45 - 15:30)

Q&A Panel Discussion

Afternoon Session (15:30 - 16:00)

Scanning Practice: Consolidation and Repetition
Recap: What We Have Learned And Take-Home Messages
What We Will Learn Tomorrow (Program For The Next Day)

Day 2

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast (Simulation Training)

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:30)

Review of Day 1: What We Learned – TIPS & Q&A

Morning Session (08:30 - 09:30)

MODULE 5: Lumbar Paraspinal & Posterior Wall Blocks
Neuraxial Ultrasound Scanning: Landmarks And Why It Matters
Four Critical Ultrasound Findings:
Midline Identification
Spinal Level Determination
Estimated Depth To Epidural/Intrathecal Space
Best Interspace For Access

Morning Session (09:30 - 09:45)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (09:45 - 10:30)

LECTURE
Perioperative Management Of Nerve Blocks For Success: Premeds/Intraop/Multimodal
When Not To Perform Nerve Blocks
Prevention And Management Of Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity (LAST)

Morning Session (10:30 - 12:00)

MODULE 6: Lower Extremity — Hip & Knee Pathways
Femoral Nerve Block
Fascia Iliaca Block: Infrainguinal Vs Suprainguinal
PENG Block: When, Why, And How
When And Why: Femoral Vs Fascia Iliaca Vs PENG Blocks For Hip

Morning Session (12:00 - 12:30)

Lunch Break & Simulation Training

Afternoon Session (12:30 - 13:15)

Lower Extremity: Knee, Foot & Ankle
Femoral Triangle Vs Adductor Canal Block: The Truth Is In The Middle
IPACK And Genicular Nerve Concepts For Knee Analgesia
Ankle Block:
Tibial
Deep And Superficial Peroneal
Saphenous
Sural Nerves

Afternoon Session (13:15 - 14:30)

MODULE 7 REVIEW: More Scanning Top-Down

Afternoon Session (14:30 - 14:45)

Final Review & Q&A
What We Have Learned
Key Take-Home Messages
Must-Have Equipment, Documentation, And Sterility Principles
How To Safely Implement And Continue Developing These Techniques In Your Practice

Learning objectives

Interpret various sonographic artifacts and outline a plan for troubleshooting these using various transducer maneuvers and ultrasound machine setting adjustments;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for identification of the brachial plexus and individual nerves of the lower extremity, and associated vascular and musculoskeletal structures;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for performance of truncal blocks including transversus abdominis plane block, rectus sheath block, and paravertebral and neuraxial block;
Develop a framework for the establishment of a regional anesthesia service using strategies to increase surgical, anesthetic and hospital buy-in;
Discuss the rational choice of local anesthetics and adjuvants for various peripheral nerve blocks.

Faculty

Coming soon.

2026

Workshops

Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia Boutique Workshop – Fully Booked

Mar 14, 2026

New York, USA

Enroll

Schedule

Day 1

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:45)

Introduction: How to Make the Most of This Course
What We Will Teach
Practice On Simulators During Breaks
How To Transpose Techniques Into Your Daily Practice: High Yield/Periop Management

Morning Session (08:45 - 10:00)

MODULE 1: Shoulder & Proximal Humerus
Interscalene Block: When And How
Patient Selection Pearls (OSA, COPD, Outpatient Shoulder Surgery)
Diaphragm-Sparing Strategies To Reduce Phrenic Nerve Involvement:
Selective Shoulder Strategies
Superior Trunk Block: Current Trends In Shoulder Analgesia
Suprascapular And Axillary Nerve Blocks

Morning Session (10:00 - 10:15)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (10:15 - 11:15)

MODULE 2: Clavicle & Upper Arm
Understanding “Clavicle Coverage” Concepts
Cervical Plexus Block And PEC I (Interpectoral) Block For Clavicle Analgesia
Clavipectoral Fascial Plane Block
Supraclavicular Block
Infraclavicular Block
Decision-Making: Supraclavicular Vs Infraclavicular—When And Why

Morning Session (11:15 - 12:15)

MODULE 3: Upper Extremity (Elbow, Forearm & Hand)
Axillary Brachial Plexus Block: A High-Yield Workhorse
Three Essential Distal Forearm Blocks (Median, Ulnar, Radial)
When: Clinical Indications
Where: Optimal Forearm Block Levels

Morning Session (12:15 - 13:00)

Lunch Break & Simulation Scanning (Hand–Eye Coordination Practice)

Afternoon Session (13:00 - 14:00)

MODULE 4: Truncal Fascial Plane Blocks - Core Set Every Clinician Should Know
PECS Blocks (Interpectoral And Pecto-Serratus)
Serratus Anterior Plane (SAP) Block
TAP Block: Lateral Vs Subcostal Vs Posterior Approaches
Quadratus Lumborum (QL) Block – Type I

Afternoon Session (14:00 - 14:45)

LECTURE
Preventing Complications Of Nerve Blocks
Adjuvants: Controversies And Practical Tips
Infectious Precautions: Sterility And Probe Covers

Afternoon Session (14:45 - 15:30)

Q&A Panel Discussion

Afternoon Session (15:30 - 16:00)

Scanning Practice: Consolidation and Repetition
Recap: What We Have Learned And Take-Home Messages
What We Will Learn Tomorrow (Program For The Next Day)

Day 2

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast (Simulation Training)

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:30)

Review of Day 1: What We Learned – TIPS & Q&A

Morning Session (08:30 - 09:30)

MODULE 5: Lumbar Paraspinal & Posterior Wall Blocks
Neuraxial Ultrasound Scanning: Landmarks And Why It Matters
Four Critical Ultrasound Findings:
Midline Identification
Spinal Level Determination
Estimated Depth To Epidural/Intrathecal Space
Best Interspace For Access

Morning Session (09:30 - 09:45)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (09:45 - 10:30)

LECTURE
Perioperative Management Of Nerve Blocks For Success: Premeds/Intraop/Multimodal
When Not To Perform Nerve Blocks
Prevention And Management Of Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity (LAST)

Morning Session (10:30 - 12:00)

MODULE 6: Lower Extremity — Hip & Knee Pathways
Femoral Nerve Block
Fascia Iliaca Block: Infrainguinal Vs Suprainguinal
PENG Block: When, Why, And How
When And Why: Femoral Vs Fascia Iliaca Vs PENG Blocks For Hip

Morning Session (12:00 - 12:30)

Lunch Break & Simulation Training

Afternoon Session (12:45 - 13:15)

Lower Extremity: Knee, Foot & Ankle
Femoral Triangle Vs Adductor Canal Block: The Truth Is In The Middle
IPACK And Genicular Nerve Concepts For Knee Analgesia
Ankle Block:
Tibial
Deep And Superficial Peroneal
Saphenous
Sural Nerves

Afternoon Session (13:15 - 14:30)

MODULE 7 REVIEW: More Scanning Top-Down

Afternoon Session (14:30 - 14:45)

Final Review & Q&A
What We Have Learned
Key Take-Home Messages
Must-Have Equipment, Documentation, And Sterility Principles
How To Safely Implement And Continue Developing These Techniques In Your Practice

Learning objectives

Interpret various sonographic artifacts and outline a plan for troubleshooting these using various transducer maneuvers and ultrasound machine setting adjustments;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for identification of the brachial plexus and individual nerves of the lower extremity, and associated vascular and musculoskeletal structures;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for performance of truncal blocks including transversus abdominis plane block, rectus sheath block, and paravertebral and neuraxial block;
Develop a framework for the establishment of a regional anesthesia service using strategies to increase surgical, anesthetic and hospital buy-in;
Discuss the rational choice of local anesthetics and adjuvants for various peripheral nerve blocks.

Faculty

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Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia Boutique Workshop

Apr 25, 2026

New York, USA

Enroll

Schedule

Day 1

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:45)

Introduction: How to Make the Most of This Course
What We Will Teach
Practice On Simulators During Breaks
How To Transpose Techniques Into Your Daily Practice: High Yield/Periop Management

Morning Session (08:45 - 10:00)

MODULE 1: Shoulder & Proximal Humerus
Interscalene Block: When And How
Patient Selection Pearls (OSA, COPD, Outpatient Shoulder Surgery)
Diaphragm-Sparing Strategies To Reduce Phrenic Nerve Involvement:
Selective Shoulder Strategies
Superior Trunk Block: Current Trends In Shoulder Analgesia
Suprascapular And Axillary Nerve Blocks

Morning Session (10:00 - 10:15)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (10:15 - 11:15)

MODULE 2: Clavicle & Upper Arm
Understanding “Clavicle Coverage” Concepts
Cervical Plexus Block And PEC I (Interpectoral) Block For Clavicle Analgesia
Clavipectoral Fascial Plane Block
Supraclavicular Block
Infraclavicular Block
Decision-Making: Supraclavicular Vs Infraclavicular—When And Why

Morning Session (11:15 - 12:15)

MODULE 3: Upper Extremity (Elbow, Forearm & Hand)
Axillary Brachial Plexus Block: A High-Yield Workhorse
Three Essential Distal Forearm Blocks (Median, Ulnar, Radial)
When: Clinical Indications
Where: Optimal Forearm Block Levels

Morning Session (12:15 - 13:00)

Lunch Break & Simulation Scanning (Hand–Eye Coordination Practice)

Afternoon Session (13:00 - 14:00)

MODULE 4: Truncal Fascial Plane Blocks - Core Set Every Clinician Should Know
PECS Blocks (Interpectoral And Pecto-Serratus)
Serratus Anterior Plane (SAP) Block
TAP Block: Lateral Vs Subcostal Vs Posterior Approaches
Quadratus Lumborum (QL) Block – Type I

Afternoon Session (14:00 - 14:45)

LECTURE
Preventing Complications Of Nerve Blocks
Adjuvants: Controversies And Practical Tips
Infectious Precautions: Sterility And Probe Covers

Afternoon Session (14:45 - 15:30)

Q&A Panel Discussion

Afternoon Session (15:30 - 16:30)

Scanning Practice: Consolidation and Repetition
Recap: What We Have Learned And Take-Home Messages
What We Will Learn Tomorrow (Program For The Next Day)

Day 2

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast (Simulation Training)

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:30)

Review of Day 1: What We Learned – TIPS & Q&A

Morning Session (08:30 - 09:30)

MODULE 5: Lumbar Paraspinal & Posterior Wall Blocks
Neuraxial Ultrasound Scanning: Landmarks And Why It Matters
Four Critical Ultrasound Findings:
Midline Identification
Spinal Level Determination
Estimated Depth To Epidural/Intrathecal Space
Best Interspace For Access

Morning Session (09:30 - 09:45)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (09:45 - 10:30)

LECTURE
Perioperative Management Of Nerve Blocks For Success: Premeds/Intraop/Multimodal
When Not To Perform Nerve Blocks
Prevention And Management Of Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity (LAST)

Morning Session (10:30 - 12:00)

MODULE 6: Lower Extremity — Hip & Knee Pathways
Femoral Nerve Block
Fascia Iliaca Block: Infrainguinal Vs Suprainguinal
PENG Block: When, Why, And How
When And Why: Femoral Vs Fascia Iliaca Vs PENG Blocks For Hip

Morning Session (12:00 - 12:30)

Lunch Break & Simulation Training

Afternoon Session (12:30 - 13:15)

Lower Extremity: Knee, Foot & Ankle
Femoral Triangle Vs Adductor Canal Block: The Truth Is In The Middle
IPACK And Genicular Nerve Concepts For Knee Analgesia
Ankle Block:
Tibial
Deep And Superficial Peroneal
Saphenous
Sural Nerves

Afternoon Session (13:15 - 14:30)

MODULE 7 REVIEW: More Scanning Top-Down

Afternoon Session (14:30 - 14:45)

Final Review & Q&A
What We Have Learned
Key Take-Home Messages
Must-Have Equipment, Documentation, And Sterility Principles
How To Safely Implement And Continue Developing These Techniques In Your Practice

Learning objectives

Interpret various sonographic artifacts and outline a plan for troubleshooting these using various transducer maneuvers and ultrasound machine setting adjustments;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for identification of the brachial plexus and individual nerves of the lower extremity, and associated vascular and musculoskeletal structures;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for performance of truncal blocks including transversus abdominis plane block, rectus sheath block, and paravertebral and neuraxial block;
Develop a framework for the establishment of a regional anesthesia service using strategies to increase surgical, anesthetic and hospital buy-in;
Discuss the rational choice of local anesthetics and adjuvants for various peripheral nerve blocks.

Faculty

Coming soon.

Workshops

Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia Boutique Workshop

May 16, 2026

New York, USA

Enroll

Schedule

Day 1

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:45)

Introduction: How to Make the Most of This Course
What We Will Teach
Practice On Simulators During Breaks
How To Transpose Techniques Into Your Daily Practice: High Yield/Periop Management

Morning Session (08:45 - 10:00)

MODULE 1: Shoulder & Proximal Humerus
Interscalene Block: When And How
Patient Selection Pearls (OSA, COPD, Outpatient Shoulder Surgery)
Diaphragm-Sparing Strategies To Reduce Phrenic Nerve Involvement:
Selective Shoulder Strategies
Superior Trunk Block: Current Trends In Shoulder Analgesia
Suprascapular And Axillary Nerve Blocks

Morning Session (10:00 - 10:15)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (10:15 - 11:15)

MODULE 2: Clavicle & Upper Arm
Understanding “Clavicle Coverage” Concepts
Cervical Plexus Block And PEC I (Interpectoral) Block For Clavicle Analgesia
Clavipectoral Fascial Plane Block
Supraclavicular Block
Infraclavicular Block
Decision-Making: Supraclavicular Vs Infraclavicular—When And Why

Morning Session (11:15 - 12:15)

MODULE 3: Upper Extremity (Elbow, Forearm & Hand)
Axillary Brachial Plexus Block: A High-Yield Workhorse
Three Essential Distal Forearm Blocks (Median, Ulnar, Radial)
When: Clinical Indications
Where: Optimal Forearm Block Levels

Morning Session (12:15 - 13:00)

Lunch Break & Simulation Scanning (Hand–Eye Coordination Practice)

Afternoon Session (13:00 - 14:00)

MODULE 4: Truncal Fascial Plane Blocks - Core Set Every Clinician Should Know
PECS Blocks (Interpectoral And Pecto-Serratus)
Serratus Anterior Plane (SAP) Block
TAP Block: Lateral Vs Subcostal Vs Posterior Approaches
Quadratus Lumborum (QL) Block – Type I

Afternoon Session (14:00 - 14:45)

LECTURE
Preventing Complications Of Nerve Blocks
Adjuvants: Controversies And Practical Tips
Infectious Precautions: Sterility And Probe Covers

Afternoon Session (14:45 - 15:30)

Q&A Panel Discussion

Afternoon Session (15:30 - 16:00)

Scanning Practice: Consolidation and Repetition
Recap: What We Have Learned And Take-Home Messages
What We Will Learn Tomorrow (Program For The Next Day)

Day 2

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast (Simulation Training)

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:30)

Review of Day 1: What We Learned – TIPS & Q&A

Morning Session (08:30 - 09:30)

MODULE 5: Lumbar Paraspinal & Posterior Wall Blocks
Neuraxial Ultrasound Scanning: Landmarks And Why It Matters
Four Critical Ultrasound Findings:
Midline Identification
Spinal Level Determination
Estimated Depth To Epidural/Intrathecal Space
Best Interspace For Access

Morning Session (09:30 - 09:45)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (09:45 - 10:30)

LECTURE
Perioperative Management Of Nerve Blocks For Success: Premeds/Intraop/Multimodal
When Not To Perform Nerve
Prevention And Management Of Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity (LAST)

Morning Session (10:30 - 12:00)

MODULE 6: Lower Extremity — Hip & Knee Pathways
Femoral Nerve Block
Fascia Iliaca Block: Infrainguinal Vs Suprainguinal
PENG Block: When, Why, And How
When And Why: Femoral Vs Fascia Iliaca Vs PENG Blocks For Hip

Morning Session (12:00 - 12:30)

Lunch Break & Simulation Training

Afternoon Session (12:30 - 13:15)

Lower Extremity: Knee, Foot & Ankle
Femoral Triangle Vs Adductor Canal Block: The Truth Is In The Middle
IPACK And Genicular Nerve Concepts For Knee Analgesia
Ankle Block:
Tibial
Deep And Superficial Peroneal
Saphenous
Sural Nerves

Afternoon Session (13:15 - 14:30)

MODULE 7 REVIEW: More Scanning Top-Down

Afternoon Session (14:30 - 14:45)

Final Review & Q&A
What We Have Learned
Key Take-Home Messages
Must-Have Equipment, Documentation, And Sterility Principles
How To Safely Implement And Continue Developing These Techniques In Your Practice

Learning objectives

Interpret various sonographic artifacts and outline a plan for troubleshooting these using various transducer maneuvers and ultrasound machine setting adjustments;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for identification of the brachial plexus and individual nerves of the lower extremity, and associated vascular and musculoskeletal structures;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for performance of truncal blocks including transversus abdominis plane block, rectus sheath block, and paravertebral and neuraxial block;
Develop a framework for the establishment of a regional anesthesia service using strategies to increase surgical, anesthetic and hospital buy-in;
Discuss the rational choice of local anesthetics and adjuvants for various peripheral nerve blocks.

Faculty

Coming soon.

Workshops

Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia Boutique Workshop

Jul 25, 2026

New York, USA

Enroll

Schedule

Day 1

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:45)

Introduction: How to Make the Most of This Course
What We Will Teach
Practice On Simulators During Breaks
How To Transpose Techniques Into Your Daily Practice: High Yield/Periop Management

Morning Session (08:45 - 10:00)

MODULE 1: Shoulder & Proximal Humerus
Interscalene Block: When And How
Patient Selection Pearls (OSA, COPD, Outpatient Shoulder Surgery)
Diaphragm-Sparing Strategies To Reduce Phrenic Nerve Involvement:
Selective Shoulder Strategies
Superior Trunk Block: Current Trends In Shoulder Analgesia
Suprascapular And Axillary Nerve Blocks

Morning Session (10:00 - 10:15)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (10:15 - 11:15)

MODULE 2: Clavicle & Upper Arm
Understanding “Clavicle Coverage” Concepts
Cervical Plexus Block And PEC I (Interpectoral) Block For Clavicle Analgesia
Clavipectoral Fascial Plane Block
Supraclavicular Block
Infraclavicular Block
Decision-Making: Supraclavicular Vs Infraclavicular—When And Why

Morning Session (11:15 - 12:15)

MODULE 3: Upper Extremity (Elbow, Forearm & Hand)
Axillary Brachial Plexus Block: A High-Yield Workhorse
Three Essential Distal Forearm Blocks (Median, Ulnar, Radial)
When: Clinical Indications
Where: Optimal Forearm Block Levels

Morning Session (12:15 - 13:00)

Lunch Break & Simulation Scanning (Hand–Eye Coordination Practice)

Afternoon Session (13:00 - 14:00)

MODULE 4: Truncal Fascial Plane Blocks - Core Set Every Clinician Should Know
PECS Blocks (Interpectoral And Pecto-Serratus)
Serratus Anterior Plane (SAP) Block
TAP Block: Lateral Vs Subcostal Vs Posterior Approaches
Quadratus Lumborum (QL) Block – Type I

Afternoon Session (14:00 - 14:45)

LECTURE
Preventing Complications Of Nerve Blocks
Adjuvants: Controversies And Practical Tips
Infectious Precautions: Sterility And Probe Covers

Afternoon Session (14:45 - 15:30)

Q&A Panel Discussion

Afternoon Session (15:30 - 16:00)

Scanning Practice: Consolidation and Repetition
Recap: What We Have Learned And Take-Home Messages
What We Will Learn Tomorrow (Program For The Next Day)

Day 2

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast (Simulation Training)

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:30)

Review of Day 1: What We Learned – TIPS & Q&A

Morning Session (08:30 - 09:30)

MODULE 5: Lumbar Paraspinal & Posterior Wall Blocks
Neuraxial Ultrasound Scanning: Landmarks And Why It Matters
Four Critical Ultrasound Findings:
Midline Identification
Spinal Level Determination
Estimated Depth To Epidural/Intrathecal Space
Best Interspace For Access

Morning Session (09:30 - 09:45)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (09:45 - 10:30)

LECTURE
Perioperative Management Of Nerve Blocks For Success: Premeds/Intraop/Multimodal
When Not To Perform Nerve Blocks
Prevention And Management Of Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity (LAST)

Morning Session (10:30 - 12:00)

MODULE 6: Lower Extremity — Hip & Knee Pathways
Femoral Nerve Block
Fascia Iliaca Block: Infrainguinal Vs Suprainguinal
PENG Block: When, Why, And How
When And Why: Femoral Vs Fascia Iliaca Vs PENG Blocks For Hip

Morning Session (12:00 - 12:30)

Lunch Break & Simulation Training

Afternoon Session (12:30 - 13:15)

Lower Extremity: Knee, Foot & Ankle
Femoral Triangle Vs Adductor Canal Block: The Truth Is In The Middle
IPACK And Genicular Nerve Concepts For Knee Analgesia
Ankle Block:
Tibial
Deep And Superficial Peroneal
Saphenous
Sural Nerves

Afternoon Session (13:15 - 14:30)

MODULE 7 REVIEW: More Scanning Top-Down

Afternoon Session (14:30 - 14:45)

Final Review & Q&A
What We Have Learned
Key Take-Home Messages
Must-Have Equipment, Documentation, And Sterility Principles
How To Safely Implement And Continue Developing These Techniques In Your Practice

Learning objectives

Interpret various sonographic artifacts and outline a plan for troubleshooting these using various transducer maneuvers and ultrasound machine setting adjustments;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for identification of the brachial plexus and individual nerves of the lower extremity, and associated vascular and musculoskeletal structures;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for performance of truncal blocks including transversus abdominis plane block, rectus sheath block, and paravertebral and neuraxial block;
Develop a framework for the establishment of a regional anesthesia service using strategies to increase surgical, anesthetic and hospital buy-in;
Discuss the rational choice of local anesthetics and adjuvants for various peripheral nerve blocks.

Faculty

Coming soon.

Workshops

Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia Boutique Workshop

Aug 22, 2026

New York, USA

Enroll

Schedule

Day 1

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:45)

Introduction: How to Make the Most of This Course
What We Will Teach
Practice On Simulators During Breaks
How To Transpose Techniques Into Your Daily Practice: High Yield/Periop Management

Morning Session (08:45 - 10:00)

MODULE 1: Shoulder & Proximal Humerus
Interscalene Block: When And How
Patient Selection Pearls (OSA, COPD, Outpatient Shoulder Surgery)
Diaphragm-Sparing Strategies To Reduce Phrenic Nerve Involvement:
Selective Shoulder Strategies
Superior Trunk Block: Current Trends In Shoulder Analgesia
Suprascapular And Axillary Nerve Blocks

Morning Session (10:00 - 10:15)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (10:15 - 11:15)

MODULE 2: Clavicle & Upper Arm
Understanding “Clavicle Coverage” Concepts
Cervical Plexus Block And PEC I (Interpectoral) Block For Clavicle Analgesia
Clavipectoral Fascial Plane Block
Supraclavicular Block
Infraclavicular Block
Decision-Making: Supraclavicular Vs Infraclavicular—When And Why

Morning Session (11:15 - 12:15)

MODULE 3: Upper Extremity (Elbow, Forearm & Hand)
Axillary Brachial Plexus Block: A High-Yield Workhorse
Three Essential Distal Forearm Blocks (Median, Ulnar, Radial)
When: Clinical Indications
Where: Optimal Forearm Block Levels

Morning Session (12:15 - 13:00)

Lunch Break & Simulation Scanning (Hand–Eye Coordination Practice)

Afternoon Session (13:00 - 14:00)

MODULE 4: Truncal Fascial Plane Blocks - Core Set Every Clinician Should Know
PECS Blocks (Interpectoral And Pecto-Serratus)
Serratus Anterior Plane (SAP) Block
TAP Block: Lateral Vs Subcostal Vs Posterior Approaches
Quadratus Lumborum (QL) Block – Type I

Afternoon Session (14:00 - 14:45)

LECTURE
Preventing Complications Of Nerve Blocks
Adjuvants: Controversies And Practical Tips
Infectious Precautions: Sterility And Probe Covers

Afternoon Session (14:45 - 15:30)

Q&A Panel Discussion

Afternoon Session (15:30 - 16:00)

Scanning Practice: Consolidation and Repetition
Recap: What We Have Learned And Take-Home Messages
What We Will Learn Tomorrow (Program For The Next Day)

Day 2

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast (Simulation Training)

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:30)

Review of Day 1: What We Learned – TIPS & Q&A

Morning Session (08:30 - 09:30)

MODULE 5: Lumbar Paraspinal & Posterior Wall Blocks
Neuraxial Ultrasound Scanning: Landmarks And Why It Matters
Four Critical Ultrasound Findings:
Midline Identification
Spinal Level Determination
Estimated Depth To Epidural/Intrathecal Space
Best Interspace For Access

Morning Session (09:30 - 09:45)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (09:45 - 10:30)

LECTURE
Perioperative Management Of Nerve Blocks For Success: Premeds/Intraop/Multimodal
When Not To Perform Nerve Blocks
Prevention And Management Of Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity (LAST)

Morning Session (10:30 - 12:00)

MODULE 6: Lower Extremity — Hip & Knee Pathways
Femoral Nerve Block
Fascia Iliaca Block: Infrainguinal Vs Suprainguinal
PENG Block: When, Why, And How
When And Why: Femoral Vs Fascia Iliaca Vs PENG Blocks For Hip

Morning Session (12:00 - 12:30)

Lunch Break & Simulation Training

Afternoon Session (12:30 - 13:15)

Lower Extremity: Knee, Foot & Ankle
Femoral Triangle Vs Adductor Canal Block: The Truth Is In The Middle
IPACK And Genicular Nerve Concepts For Knee Analgesia
Ankle Block:
Tibial
Deep And Superficial Peroneal
Saphenous
Sural Nerves

Afternoon Session (13:15 - 14:30)

MODULE 7 REVIEW: More Scanning Top-Down

Afternoon Session (14:30 - 14:45)

Final Review & Q&A
What We Have Learned
Key Take-Home Messages
Must-Have Equipment, Documentation, And Sterility Principles
How To Safely Implement And Continue Developing These Techniques In Your Practice

Learning objectives

Interpret various sonographic artifacts and outline a plan for troubleshooting these using various transducer maneuvers and ultrasound machine setting adjustments;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for identification of the brachial plexus and individual nerves of the lower extremity, and associated vascular and musculoskeletal structures;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for performance of truncal blocks including transversus abdominis plane block, rectus sheath block, and paravertebral and neuraxial block;
Develop a framework for the establishment of a regional anesthesia service using strategies to increase surgical, anesthetic and hospital buy-in;
Discuss the rational choice of local anesthetics and adjuvants for various peripheral nerve blocks.

Faculty

Coming soon.

Workshops

Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia Boutique Workshop

Sep 12, 2026

New York, USA

Enroll

Schedule

Day 1

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:45)

Introduction: How to Make the Most of This Course
What We Will Teach
Practice On Simulators During Breaks
How To Transpose Techniques Into Your Daily Practice: High Yield/Periop Management

Morning Session (08:45 - 10:00)

MODULE 1: Shoulder & Proximal Humerus
Interscalene Block: When And How
Patient Selection Pearls (OSA, COPD, Outpatient Shoulder Surgery)
Diaphragm-Sparing Strategies To Reduce Phrenic Nerve Involvement:
Selective Shoulder Strategies
Superior Trunk Block: Current Trends In Shoulder Analgesia
Suprascapular And Axillary Nerve Blocks

Morning Session (10:00 - 10:15)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (10:15 - 11:15)

MODULE 2: Clavicle & Upper Arm
Understanding “Clavicle Coverage” Concepts
Cervical Plexus Block And PEC I (Interpectoral) Block For Clavicle Analgesia
Clavipectoral Fascial Plane Block
Supraclavicular Block
Infraclavicular Block
Decision-Making: Supraclavicular Vs Infraclavicular—When And Why

Morning Session (11:15 - 12:15)

MODULE 3: Upper Extremity (Elbow, Forearm & Hand)
Axillary Brachial Plexus Block: A High-Yield Workhorse
Three Essential Distal Forearm Blocks (Median, Ulnar, Radial)
When: Clinical Indications
Where: Optimal Forearm Block Levels

Morning Session (12:15 - 13:00)

Lunch Break & Simulation Scanning (Hand–Eye Coordination Practice)

Afternoon Session (13:00 - 14:00)

MODULE 4: Truncal Fascial Plane Blocks - Core Set Every Clinician Should Know
PECS blocks (aka Interpectoral & Pectoserratus blocks)
Serratus Anterior Plane (SAP) Block
TAP Block: Lateral Vs Subcostal Vs Posterior Approaches
Quadratus Lumborum (QL) Block – Type I

Afternoon Session (14:00 - 14:45)

LECTURE
Preventing Complications Of Nerve Blocks
Adjuvants: Controversies And Practical Tips
Infectious Precautions: Sterility And Probe Covers

Afternoon Session (14:45 - 15:30)

Q&A Panel Discussion

Afternoon Session (15:30 - 16:00)

Scanning Practice: Consolidation and Repetition
Recap: What We Have Learned And Take-Home Messages
What We Will Learn Tomorrow (Program For The Next Day)

Day 2

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast (Simulation Training)

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:30)

Review of Day 1: What We Learned – TIPS & Q&A

Morning Session (08:30 - 09:30)

MODULE 5: Lumbar Paraspinal & Posterior Wall Blocks
Neuraxial Ultrasound Scanning: Landmarks And Why It Matters
Four Critical Ultrasound Findings:
Midline Identification
Spinal Level Determination
Estimated Depth To Epidural/Intrathecal Space
Best Interspace For Access

Morning Session (09:30 - 09:45)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (09:45 - 10:30)

LECTURE
Perioperative Management Of Nerve Blocks For Success: Premeds/Intraop/Multimodal
When Not To Perform Nerve Blocks
Prevention And Management Of Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity (LAST)

Morning Session (10:30 - 12:00)

MODULE 6: Lower Extremity — Hip & Knee Pathways
Femoral Nerve Block
Fascia Iliaca Block: Infrainguinal Vs Suprainguinal
PENG Block: When, Why, And How
When And Why: Femoral Vs Fascia Iliaca Vs PENG Blocks For Hip

Morning Session (12:00 - 12:30)

Lunch Break & Simulation Training

Afternoon Session (12:30 - 13:15)

Lower Extremity: Knee, Foot & Ankle
Femoral Triangle Vs Adductor Canal Block: The Truth Is In The Middle
IPACK And Genicular Nerve Concepts For Knee Analgesia
Ankle Block:
Tibial
Deep And Superficial Peroneal
Saphenous
Sural Nerves

Afternoon Session (13:15 - 14:30)

MODULE 7 REVIEW: More Scanning Top-Down

Afternoon Session (14:30 - 14:45)

Final Review & Q&A
What We Have Learned
Key Take-Home Messages
Must-Have Equipment, Documentation, And Sterility Principles
How To Safely Implement And Continue Developing These Techniques In Your Practice

Learning objectives

Interpret various sonographic artifacts and outline a plan for troubleshooting these using various transducer maneuvers and ultrasound machine setting adjustments;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for identification of the brachial plexus and individual nerves of the lower extremity, and associated vascular and musculoskeletal structures;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for performance of truncal blocks including transversus abdominis plane block, rectus sheath block, and paravertebral and neuraxial block;
Develop a framework for the establishment of a regional anesthesia service using strategies to increase surgical, anesthetic and hospital buy-in;
Discuss the rational choice of local anesthetics and adjuvants for various peripheral nerve blocks.

Faculty

Coming soon.

Workshops

Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia Boutique Workshop

Oct 03, 2026

New York, USA

Enroll

Schedule

Day 1

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:45)

Introduction: How to Make the Most of This Course
What We Will Teach
Practice On Simulators During Breaks
How To Transpose Techniques Into Your Daily Practice: High Yield/Periop Management

Morning Session (08:45 - 10:00)

MODULE 1: Shoulder & Proximal Humerus
Interscalene Block: When And How
Patient Selection Pearls (OSA, COPD, Outpatient Shoulder Surgery)
Diaphragm-Sparing Strategies To Reduce Phrenic Nerve Involvement:
Selective Shoulder Strategies
Superior Trunk Block: Current Trends In Shoulder Analgesia
Suprascapular And Axillary Nerve Blocks

Morning Session (10:00 - 10:15)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (10:15 - 11:15)

MODULE 2: Clavicle & Upper Arm
Understanding “Clavicle Coverage” Concepts
Cervical Plexus Block And PEC I (Interpectoral) Block For Clavicle Analgesia
Clavipectoral Fascial Plane Block
Supraclavicular Block
Infraclavicular Block
Decision-Making: Supraclavicular Vs Infraclavicular—When And Why

Morning Session (11:15 - 12:15)

MODULE 3: Upper Extremity (Elbow, Forearm & Hand)
Axillary Brachial Plexus Block: A High-Yield Workhorse
Three Essential Distal Forearm Blocks (Median, Ulnar, Radial)
When: Clinical Indications
Where: Optimal Forearm Block Levels

Morning Session (12:15 - 13:00)

Lunch Break & Simulation Scanning (Hand–Eye Coordination Practice)

Afternoon Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Afternoon Session (13:00 - 14:00)

MODULE 4: Truncal Fascial Plane Blocks - Core Set Every Clinician Should Know
PECS Blocks (Interpectoral And Pecto-Serratus)
Serratus Anterior Plane (SAP) Block
TAP Block: Lateral Vs Subcostal Vs Posterior Approaches
Quadratus Lumborum (QL) Block – Type I

Afternoon Session (14:00 - 14:45)

LECTURE
Preventing Complications Of Nerve Blocks
Adjuvants: Controversies And Practical Tips
Infectious Precautions: Sterility And Probe Covers

Afternoon Session (14:45 - 15:30)

Q&A Panel Discussion

Afternoon Session (15:30 - 16:00)

Scanning Practice: Consolidation and Repetition
Recap: What We Have Learned And Take-Home Messages
What We Will Learn Tomorrow (Program For The Next Day)

Day 2

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast (Simulation Training)

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:30)

Review of Day 1: What We Learned – TIPS & Q&A

Morning Session (08:30 - 09:30)

MODULE 5: Lumbar Paraspinal & Posterior Wall Blocks
Neuraxial Ultrasound Scanning: Landmarks And Why It Matters
Four Critical Ultrasound Findings:
Midline Identification
Spinal Level Determination
Estimated Depth To Epidural/Intrathecal Space
Best Interspace For Access

Morning Session (09:30 - 09:45)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (09:45 - 10:30)

Perioperative Management Of Nerve Blocks For Success: Premeds/Intraop/Multimodal
When Not To Perform Nerve Blocks
Prevention And Management Of Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity (LAST)

Morning Session (10:30 - 12:00)

MODULE 6: Lower Extremity — Hip & Knee Pathways
Femoral Nerve Block
Fascia Iliaca Block: Infrainguinal Vs Suprainguinal
PENG Block: When, Why, And How
When And Why: Femoral Vs Fascia Iliaca Vs PENG Blocks For Hip

Morning Session (12:00 - 12:45)

Lunch Break & Simulation Training

Afternoon Session (12:45 - 13:15)

Lower Extremity: Knee, Foot & Ankle
Femoral Triangle Vs Adductor Canal Block: The Truth Is In The Middle
IPACK And Genicular Nerve Concepts For Knee Analgesia
Ankle Block:
Tibial
Deep And Superficial Peroneal
Saphenous
Sural Nerves

Afternoon Session (13:15 - 14:30)

MODULE 7 REVIEW: More Scanning Top-Down

Afternoon Session (14:30 - 14:45)

Final Review & Q&A
What We Have Learned
Key Take-Home Messages
Must-Have Equipment, Documentation, And Sterility Principles
How To Safely Implement And Continue Developing These Techniques In Your Practice

Learning objectives

Interpret various sonographic artifacts and outline a plan for troubleshooting these using various transducer maneuvers and ultrasound machine setting adjustments;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for identification of the brachial plexus and individual nerves of the lower extremity, and associated vascular and musculoskeletal structures;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for performance of truncal blocks including transversus abdominis plane block, rectus sheath block, and paravertebral and neuraxial block;
Develop a framework for the establishment of a regional anesthesia service using strategies to increase surgical, anesthetic and hospital buy-in;
Discuss the rational choice of local anesthetics and adjuvants for various peripheral nerve blocks.

Faculty

Coming soon.

Workshops

Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia Boutique Workshop

Oct 31, 2026

New York, USA

Enroll

Schedule

Day 1

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:45)

Introduction: How to Make the Most of This Course
What We Will Teach
Practice On Simulators During Breaks
How To Transpose Techniques Into Your Daily Practice: High Yield/Periop Management

Morning Session (08:45 - 10:00)

MODULE 1: Shoulder & Proximal Humerus
Interscalene Block: When And How
Patient Selection Pearls (OSA, COPD, Outpatient Shoulder Surgery)
Diaphragm-Sparing Strategies To Reduce Phrenic Nerve Involvement:
Selective Shoulder Strategies
Superior Trunk Block: Current Trends In Shoulder Analgesia
Suprascapular And Axillary Nerve Blocks

Morning Session (10:00 - 10:15)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (10:15 - 11:15)

MODULE 2: Clavicle & Upper Arm
Understanding “Clavicle Coverage” Concepts
Cervical Plexus Block And PEC I (Interpectoral) Block For Clavicle Analgesia
Clavipectoral Fascial Plane Block
Supraclavicular Block
Infraclavicular Block
Decision-Making: Supraclavicular Vs Infraclavicular—When And Why

Morning Session (11:15 - 12:15)

MODULE 3: Upper Extremity (Elbow, Forearm & Hand)
Axillary Brachial Plexus Block: A High-Yield Workhorse
Three Essential Distal Forearm Blocks (Median, Ulnar, Radial)
When: Clinical Indications
Where: Optimal Forearm Block Levels

Morning Session (12:15 - 13:00)

Lunch Break & Simulation Scanning (Hand–Eye Coordination Practice)

Afternoon Session (13:00 - 14:00)

MODULE 4: Truncal Fascial Plane Blocks - Core Set Every Clinician Should Know
PECS Blocks (Interpectoral And Pecto-Serratus)
Serratus Anterior Plane (SAP) Block
TAP Block: Lateral Vs Subcostal Vs Posterior Approaches
Quadratus Lumborum (QL) Block – Type I

Afternoon Session (14:00 - 14:45)

LECTURE
Preventing Complications Of Nerve Blocks
Adjuvants: Controversies And Practical Tips
Infectious Precautions: Sterility And Probe Covers

Afternoon Session (14:45 - 15:30)

Q&A Panel Discussion

Afternoon Session (15:30 - 16:00)

Scanning Practice: Consolidation and Repetition
Recap: What We Have Learned And Take-Home Messages
What We Will Learn Tomorrow (Program For The Next Day)

Day 2

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast (Simulation Training)

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:30)

Review of Day 1: What We Learned – TIPS & Q&A

Morning Session (08:30 - 09:30)

MODULE 5: Lumbar Paraspinal & Posterior Wall Blocks
Neuraxial Ultrasound Scanning: Landmarks And Why It Matters
Four Critical Ultrasound Findings:
Midline Identification
Spinal Level Determination
Estimated Depth To Epidural/Intrathecal Space
Best Interspace For Access

Morning Session (09:30 - 09:45)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (09:45 - 10:30)

LECTURE
Perioperative Management Of Nerve Blocks For Success: Premeds/Intraop/Multimodal
When Not To Perform Nerve Blocks
Prevention And Management Of Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity (LAST)

Morning Session (10:30 - 12:00)

MODULE 6: Lower Extremity — Hip & Knee Pathways
Femoral Nerve Block
Fascia Iliaca Block: Infrainguinal Vs Suprainguinal
PENG Block: When, Why, And How
When And Why: Femoral Vs Fascia Iliaca Vs PENG Blocks For Hip

Morning Session (12:00 - 12:30)

Lunch Break & Simulation Training

Afternoon Session (12:30 - 13:15)

Lower Extremity: Knee, Foot & Ankle
Femoral Triangle Vs Adductor Canal Block: The Truth Is In The Middle
IPACK And Genicular Nerve Concepts For Knee Analgesia
Ankle Block:
Tibial
Deep And Superficial Peroneal
Saphenous
Sural Nerves

Afternoon Session (13:15 - 14:30)

MODULE 7 REVIEW: More Scanning Top-Down

Afternoon Session (14:30 - 14:45)

Final Review & Q&A
What We Have Learned
Key Take-Home Messages
Must-Have Equipment, Documentation, And Sterility Principles
How To Safely Implement And Continue Developing These Techniques In Your Practice

Learning objectives

Interpret various sonographic artifacts and outline a plan for troubleshooting these using various transducer maneuvers and ultrasound machine setting adjustments;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for identification of the brachial plexus and individual nerves of the lower extremity, and associated vascular and musculoskeletal structures;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for performance of truncal blocks including transversus abdominis plane block, rectus sheath block, and paravertebral and neuraxial block;
Develop a framework for the establishment of a regional anesthesia service using strategies to increase surgical, anesthetic and hospital buy-in;
Discuss the rational choice of local anesthetics and adjuvants for various peripheral nerve blocks.

Faculty

Coming soon.

Workshops

Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia Boutique Workshop

Nov 21, 2026

New York, USA

Enroll

Schedule

Day 1

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:45)

Introduction: How to Make the Most of This Course
What We Will Teach
Practice On Simulators During Breaks
How To Transpose Techniques Into Your Daily Practice: High Yield/Periop Management

Morning Session (08:45 - 10:00)

MODULE 1: Shoulder & Proximal Humerus
Interscalene Block: When And How
Patient Selection Pearls (OSA, COPD, Outpatient Shoulder Surgery)
Diaphragm-Sparing Strategies To Reduce Phrenic Nerve Involvement:
Selective Shoulder Strategies
Superior Trunk Block: Current Trends In Shoulder Analgesia
Suprascapular And Axillary Nerve Blocks

Morning Session (10:00 - 10:15)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (10:15 - 11:15)

MODULE 2: Clavicle & Upper Arm
Understanding “Clavicle Coverage” Concepts
Cervical Plexus Block And PEC I (Interpectoral) Block For Clavicle Analgesia
Clavipectoral Fascial Plane Block
Supraclavicular Block
Infraclavicular Block
Decision-Making: Supraclavicular Vs Infraclavicular—When And Why

Morning Session (11:15 - 12:15)

MODULE 3: Upper Extremity (Elbow, Forearm & Hand)
Axillary Brachial Plexus Block: A High-Yield Workhorse
Three Essential Distal Forearm Blocks (Median, Ulnar, Radial)
When: Clinical Indications
Where: Optimal Forearm Block Levels

Morning Session (12:15 - 13:00)

Lunch Break & Simulation Scanning (Hand–Eye Coordination Practice)

Afternoon Session (13:00 - 14:00)

MODULE 4: Truncal Fascial Plane Blocks - Core Set Every Clinician Should Know
PECS Blocks (Interpectoral And Pecto-Serratus)
Serratus Anterior Plane (SAP) Block
TAP Block: Lateral Vs Subcostal Vs Posterior Approaches
Quadratus Lumborum (QL) Block – Type I

Afternoon Session (14:00 - 14:45)

LECTURE
Preventing Complications Of Nerve Blocks
Adjuvants: Controversies And Practical Tips
Infectious Precautions: Sterility And Probe Covers

Afternoon Session (14:45 - 15:30)

Q&A Panel Discussion

Afternoon Session (15:30 - 16:00)

Scanning Practice: Consolidation and Repetition
Recap: What We Have Learned And Take-Home Messages
What We Will Learn Tomorrow (Program For The Next Day)

Day 2

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast (Simulation Training)

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:30)

Review of Day 1: What We Learned – TIPS & Q&A

Morning Session (08:30 - 09:30)

MODULE 5: Lumbar Paraspinal & Posterior Wall Blocks
Neuraxial Ultrasound Scanning: Landmarks And Why It Matters
Four Critical Ultrasound Findings:
Midline Identification
Spinal Level Determination
Estimated Depth To Epidural/Intrathecal Space
Best Interspace For Access

Morning Session (09:30 - 09:45)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (09:45 - 10:30)

LECTURE
Perioperative Management Of Nerve Blocks For Success: Premeds/Intraop/Multimodal
When Not To Perform Nerve Blocks
Prevention And Management Of Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity (LAST)

Morning Session (10:30 - 12:00)

MODULE 6: Lower Extremity — Hip & Knee Pathways
Femoral Nerve Block
Fascia Iliaca Block: Infrainguinal Vs Suprainguinal
PENG Block: When, Why, And How
When And Why: Femoral Vs Fascia Iliaca Vs PENG Blocks For Hip

Morning Session (12:00 - 12:30)

Lunch Break & Simulation Training

Afternoon Session (12:30 - 13:15)

Lower Extremity: Knee, Foot & Ankle
Femoral Triangle Vs Adductor Canal Block: The Truth Is In The Middle
IPACK And Genicular Nerve Concepts For Knee Analgesia
Ankle Block:
Tibial
Deep And Superficial Peroneal
Saphenous
Sural Nerves

Afternoon Session (13:15 - 14:30)

MODULE 7 REVIEW: More Scanning Top-Down

Afternoon Session (14:30 - 14:45)

Final Review & Q&A
What We Have Learned
Key Take-Home Messages
Must-Have Equipment, Documentation, And Sterility Principles
How To Safely Implement And Continue Developing These Techniques In Your Practice

Learning objectives

Interpret various sonographic artifacts and outline a plan for troubleshooting these using various transducer maneuvers and ultrasound machine setting adjustments;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for identification of the brachial plexus and individual nerves of the lower extremity, and associated vascular and musculoskeletal structures;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for performance of truncal blocks including transversus abdominis plane block, rectus sheath block, and paravertebral and neuraxial block;
Develop a framework for the establishment of a regional anesthesia service using strategies to increase surgical, anesthetic and hospital buy-in;
Discuss the rational choice of local anesthetics and adjuvants for various peripheral nerve blocks.

Faculty

Coming soon.

Workshops

Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia Boutique Workshop

Dec 12, 2026

New York, USA

Enroll

Schedule

Day 1

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:45)

Introduction: How to Make the Most of This Course
What We Will Teach
Practice On Simulators During Breaks
How To Transpose Techniques Into Your Daily Practice: High Yield/Periop Management

Morning Session (08:45 - 10:00)

MODULE 1: Shoulder & Proximal Humerus
Interscalene Block: When And How
Patient Selection Pearls (OSA, COPD, Outpatient Shoulder Surgery)
Diaphragm-Sparing Strategies To Reduce Phrenic Nerve Involvement:
Selective Shoulder Strategies
Superior Trunk Block: Current Trends In Shoulder Analgesia
Suprascapular And Axillary Nerve Blocks

Morning Session (10:00 - 10:15)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (10:15 - 11:15)

MODULE 2: Clavicle & Upper Arm
Understanding “Clavicle Coverage” Concepts
Cervical Plexus Block And PEC I (Interpectoral) Block For Clavicle Analgesia
Clavipectoral Fascial Plane Block
Supraclavicular Block
Infraclavicular Block
Decision-Making: Supraclavicular Vs Infraclavicular—When And Why

Morning Session (11:15 - 12:15)

MODULE 3: Upper Extremity (Elbow, Forearm & Hand)
Axillary Brachial Plexus Block: A High-Yield Workhorse
Three Essential Distal Forearm Blocks (Median, Ulnar, Radial)
When: Clinical Indications
Where: Optimal Forearm Block Levels

Morning Session (12:15 - 13:00)

Lunch Break & Simulation Scanning (Hand–Eye Coordination Practice)

Afternoon Session (13:00 - 14:00)

MODULE 4: Truncal Fascial Plane Blocks - Core Set Every Clinician Should Know
PECS Blocks (Interpectoral And Pecto-Serratus)
Serratus Anterior Plane (SAP) Block
TAP Block: Lateral Vs Subcostal Vs Posterior Approaches
Quadratus Lumborum (QL) Block – Type I

Afternoon Session (14:00 - 14:45)

LECTURE
Preventing Complications Of Nerve Blocks
Adjuvants: Controversies And Practical Tips
Infectious Precautions: Sterility And Probe Covers

Afternoon Session (14:45 - 15:30)

Q&A Panel Discussion

Afternoon Session (15:30 - 16:00)

Scanning Practice: Consolidation and Repetition
Recap: What We Have Learned And Take-Home Messages
What We Will Learn Tomorrow (Program For The Next Day)

Day 2

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast (Simulation Training)

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:30)

Review of Day 1: What We Learned – TIPS & Q&A

Morning Session (08:30 - 09:30)

MODULE 5: Lumbar Paraspinal & Posterior Wall Blocks
Neuraxial Ultrasound Scanning: Landmarks And Why It Matters
Four Critical Ultrasound Findings:
Midline Identification
Spinal Level Determination
Estimated Depth To Epidural/Intrathecal Space
Best Interspace For Access

Morning Session (09:30 - 09:45)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (09:45 - 10:30)

LECTURE
Perioperative Management Of Nerve Blocks For Success: Premeds/Intraop/Multimodal
When Not To Perform Nerve Blocks
Prevention And Management Of Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity (LAST)

Morning Session (10:30 - 12:00)

MODULE 6: Lower Extremity — Hip & Knee Pathways
Femoral Nerve Block
Fascia Iliaca Block: Infrainguinal Vs Suprainguinal
PENG Block: When, Why, And How
When And Why: Femoral Vs Fascia Iliaca Vs PENG Blocks For Hip

Morning Session (12:00 - 12:30)

Lunch Break & Simulation Training

Afternoon Session (12:30 - 13:15)

Lower Extremity: Knee, Foot & Ankle
Femoral Triangle Vs Adductor Canal Block: The Truth Is In The Middle
IPACK And Genicular Nerve Concepts For Knee Analgesia
Ankle Block:
Tibial
Deep And Superficial Peroneal
Saphenous
Sural Nerves

Afternoon Session (13:15 - 14:30)

MODULE 7 REVIEW: More Scanning Top-Down

Afternoon Session (14:30 - 14:45)

Final Review & Q&A
What We Have Learned
Key Take-Home Messages
Must-Have Equipment, Documentation, And Sterility Principles
How To Safely Implement And Continue Developing These Techniques In Your Practice

Learning objectives

Interpret various sonographic artifacts and outline a plan for troubleshooting these using various transducer maneuvers and ultrasound machine setting adjustments;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for identification of the brachial plexus and individual nerves of the lower extremity, and associated vascular and musculoskeletal structures;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for performance of truncal blocks including transversus abdominis plane block, rectus sheath block, and paravertebral and neuraxial block;
Develop a framework for the establishment of a regional anesthesia service using strategies to increase surgical, anesthetic and hospital buy-in;
Discuss the rational choice of local anesthetics and adjuvants for various peripheral nerve blocks.

Faculty

Coming soon.

2026

Workshops

Ultrasound in Interventional Pain Medicine Comprehensive Workshop (Plus CIPS Exam preparation Instructions)

Mar 21, 2026

Leuven, Belgium

Enroll

Schedule

Day 1

Morning Session (08:30 - 09:00)

Registration and Light Breakfast

Morning Session (09:00 - 10:00)

Upper Limb MSK Pain Procedures and Peripheral Nerve Entrapments
Shoulder- Bicep Tendon, AC Joint, SASD Bursa, Gleno-humeral Joint, Suprascapular Nerve
Elbow- Medial and Lateral Elbow, Ulnar Nerve & Cubital Tunnel
Wrist- Carpal Tunnel & Median Nerve, Guyon’s Canal & MCP Joint
Upper Limb Nerve Entrapments

Morning Session (10:00 - 10:15)

Coffee Break

Morning Session (10:15 - 11:15)

Lower Limb MSK Pain Procedures and Peripheral Nerve Entrapments
Hip- Hip Joint, Trochanteric Complex, Ilio-tibial Band & Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve
Knee- Knee Joint and Saphenous Nerve
Ankle- Tibio-tarsal Joint, MTP Joint, Tarsal Tunnel & Tibial Nerve
Lower Limb Nerve Entrapments

Morning Session (11:15 - 11:30)

Coffee Break

Morning Session (11:30 - 12:30)

Cervical Spine Procedures/ Procedures for Neck Pain Management Sonography Demonstration
Cervical Facet and Cervical Medial Branches, TON
Cervical Nerve Roots
Cervical Sympathetic Chain
Greater Occipital Nerve
Trigger Points & Myofascial Pain

Morning Session (12:30 - 13:00)

Thoracic Spine Procedures/ Procedures for Thoracic Spine and Chest Wall Pain Management
Thoracic Facets, Costotransverse Joint
Thoracic Paravertebral
Intercostal Nerve
Erector Spinae Plane Block
Parasternal Plane Block

Morning Session (13:00 - 14:00)

Lunch Break

Afternoon Session (14:00 - 15:00)

Lumbar Spine & Sacrum Procedures/ Low Back and Buttock Pain Management
Caudal Epidural
Sacro-iliac Joint & Ligaments
Piriformis Muscle Injection
Lumbar Facet Joint & Medial Branches

Afternoon Session (15:00 - 16:00)

Abdomen & Pelvic Procedures/ Abdominal Myofascial Pain Syndromes, Pelvic Pain Management
Ilio-inguinal & Ilio-hypogastric Nerve Block
Rectus Sheath, TAP Plane
Quadratus Lumborum Block
Genitofemoral Nerve Block
Pudendal Nerve Block

Afternoon Session (16:00 - 16:15)

Coffee Break

Afternoon Session (16:15 - 17:00)

Headache & Facial Pain Management
Supra & Infra-orbital Nerve Block
Maxillary Division of Trigeminal Nerve Block in Pterygo-palatine Fossa/ Sphenopalatine Block
Mental Nerve Block

Afternoon Session (17:00 - 17:30)

How to Prepare for the Ultrasound Certification Examinations
Exam Structure
Communication, Knowledge & Skills
Exam Techniques
Clinical Exam Videos

Afternoon Session (17:30 - 17:45)

Q & A with the Instructors and Instructions for Day 2

Day 2

Morning Session (07:45 - 08:00)

Registration and Light Breakfast

Morning Session (08:00 - 09:00)

Head, Neck, Cervical Spine
Cervical Medial Branch, Cervical Nerve Roots, GON, Cervical Sympathetic Chain, Maxillary Nerve, Supra-orbital, Infra-orbital, Mental Nerve

Morning Session (09:00 - 10:00)

Lumbar Area, Pelvis, Abdomen
Lumbar Facet Joint, Medial Branches, Caudal, Sacro-iliac Joint, Piriformis, Pudendal Nerve, Ilio-inguinal, Iliohypogastric and Genitofemoral, ACNES, QLB, Rectus Sheath, TAP

Morning Session (10:00 - 11:00)

Thoracic Region
Thoracic Facet, Costo-transverse Joint, Intercostal Nerve, Paravertebral Space and Erector Spinae Plane (ESP)

Morning Session (11:00 - 11:15)

Coffee Break

Morning Session (11:15 - 12:15)

Shoulder
Shoulder Joint, AC Joint, Long Head of Biceps, SASD Bursa, Supra-scapular Nerve, Axillary Nerve, Articular Branches to Shoulder Joint

Morning Session (12:15 - 13:15)

Elbow, Forearm & Wrist
Medial and Lateral Elbow, Ulnar Nerve, Cubital Tunnel, Carpal Tunnel, MCP Joint, Peripheral Nerves

Morning Session (13:15 - 14:00)

Lunch Break

Afternoon Session (14:00 - 15:00)

Hip
Hip Joint, Greater Trochanter Complex, Iliopsoas Bursa and Tendon, IT Band, Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve, Articular Branches of Femoral, Obturator and Accessory Obturator Nerve

Afternoon Session (15:00 - 16:00)

Knee and Ankle
Knee Joint, Genicular Nerves, Saphenous Nerve, Ankle Joint, Tarsal Tunnel, Tibial and Peroneal Nerves

Afternoon Session (16:00 - 16:30)

Block of your Choice- Ask the Expert

Afternoon Session (16:30 - 16:45)

Q & A and Course Review

Learning objectives

Develop a step wise approach to various pain management procedures using ultrasound guidance
Understand curriculum based procedures as per the CIPS examination curriculum
Learn how to prepare and to pass the CIPS examination
Learn how to perform in clinical case scenarios, approach and assessment
Interpret various sonographic artifacts and outline a plan for troubleshooting these using various transducer manoeuvres and ultrasound machine setting adjustments

Faculty

Sadiq Bhayani

FRCA, MD, MBBS

Rahul Bhansali

Queenayda Kroon

Jose Pereira

Kevin Lathouwers

Workshops

Vesalius Regional Anesthesia Cadaver Workshop

Apr 10, 2026

Leuven, Belgium

Enroll

Schedule

Day 1

Morning Session (07:45 - 12:45)

Registration
Welcome
Lectures
Break
Rotation across different stations: Sono-anatomy, hands-on scanning, phantom needling.
Break

Afternoon Session (12:45 - 20:00)

Rotation across different stations: Sono-anatomy, hands-on scanning, phantom needling.
Break
3D Anatomy @ NYSORA HQ - Leuven

Day 2

Morning Session (07:30 - 12:30)

Registration & Light Breakfast (Simulation Training)
Review of Day 1: What We Learned – TIPS & Q&A
Neuraxial Ultrasound Scanning: Landmarks And Why It Matters
Four Critical Ultrasound Findings:
Midline Identification
Spinal Level Determination
Estimated Depth To Epidural/Intrathecal Space
Best Interspace For Access
Coffee Break & Simulation Training
LECTURE
Perioperative Management Of Nerve Blocks For Success: Premeds/Intraop/Multimodal
When Not To Perform Nerve Blocks
Prevention And Management Of Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity (LAST)
MODULE 6: Lower Extremity — Hip & Knee Pathways
Femoral Nerve Block
Fascia Iliaca Block: Infrainguinal Vs Suprainguinal
PENG Block: When, Why, And How
When And Why: Femoral Vs Fascia Iliaca Vs PENG Blocks For Hip
Lunch Break & Simulation Training

Afternoon Session (12:30 - 14:45)

Lower Extremity: Knee, Foot & Ankle
Femoral Triangle Vs Adductor Canal Block: The Truth Is In The Middle
IPACK And Genicular Nerve Concepts For Knee Analgesia
Ankle Block:
Tibial
Deep And Superficial Peroneal
Saphenous
Sural Nerves
MODULE 7 REVIEW: More Scanning Top-Down
Final Review & Q&A
What We Have Learned
Key Take-Home Messages
Must-Have Equipment, Documentation, And Sterility Principles
How To Safely Implement And Continue Developing These Techniques In Your Practice

Learning objectives

Clinical Goals:

To solidify three-dimensional anatomical understanding of clinically relevant regional anesthesia targets, using high-fidelity cadaver dissection integrated with ultrasound imaging, ensuring participants can reliably translate sono-anatomy into real patient care.
To improve the safety, precision, and consistency of needling techniques for both common and advanced regional anesthesia blocks by practicing on cadaveric models that accurately replicate tissue planes, depth relationships, and anatomical variability.
To bridge expert knowledge and bedside decision-making, enabling participants to move beyond “how to perform a block” toward understanding why, when, and when not to perform specific techniques in complex perioperative scenarios.
To enhance procedural confidence and efficiency in daily clinical practice, through deliberate hands-on repetition, expert faculty feedback, and focused small-group instruction—directly targeting common sources of uncertainty and error.
To strengthen clinical judgment in regional anesthesia, including block selection, risk assessment, and complication avoidance, with the ultimate goal of improving patient outcomes and perioperative care quality.

Faculty

Admir Hadzic

MD, PhD.

Catherine Vandepitte

MD, PhD.

Imré Van Herreweghe

Peter Merjavy

MD, EDRA Board Member

Steve Coppens

MD, PhD

Danny Feike Hoogma

MD, PhD

Matthias Desmet

Sari Casaer

Morné Wolmarans

Hanne-Rose Honis

Workshops

Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia Boutique Workshop

Jun 27, 2026

Leuven, Belgium

Enroll

Schedule

Day 1

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:45)

LECTURE: Practical techniques to make you an ultrasound star
What We Will Teach
Practice On Simulators During Breaks
How To Transpose Techniques Into Your Daily Practice: High Yield/Periop Management

Morning Session (08:45 - 10:00)

MODULE 1: Shoulder & Proximal Humerus
Interscalene Block: When And How
Patient Selection Pearls (OSA, COPD, Outpatient Shoulder Surgery)
Diaphragm-Sparing Strategies To Reduce Phrenic Nerve Involvement:
Selective Shoulder Strategies
Superior Trunk Block: Current Trends In Shoulder Analgesia
Suprascapular And Axillary Nerve Blocks

Morning Session (10:00 - 10:15)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (10:15 - 11:15)

MODULE 2: Clavicle & Upper Arm
Understanding “Clavicle Coverage” Concepts
Cervical Plexus Block And PEC I (Interpectoral) Block For Clavicle Analgesia
Clavipectoral Fascial Plane Block
Supraclavicular Block
Infraclavicular Block
Decision-Making: Supraclavicular Vs Infraclavicular—When And Why

Morning Session (11:15 - 12:15)

MODULE 3: Upper Extremity (Elbow, Forearm & Hand)
Three Essential Distal Forearm Blocks (Median, Ulnar, Radial)
When: Clinical Indications
Where: Optimal Forearm Block Levels

Morning Session (12:15 - 13:00)

Lunch Break & Simulation Scanning (Hand–Eye Coordination Practice)

Afternoon Session (13:00 - 14:00)

MODULE 4: Truncal Fascial Plane Blocks - Core Set Every Clinician Should Know
PECS Blocks (Interpectoral And Pecto-Serratus)
Serratus Anterior Plane (SAP) Block
TAP Block: Lateral Vs Subcostal Vs Posterior Approaches
Quadratus Lumborum (QL) Block – Type I

Afternoon Session (14:00 - 14:45)

LECTURE
Preventing Complications Of Nerve Blocks
Adjuvants: Controversies And Practical Tips
Infectious Precautions: Sterility And Probe Covers

Afternoon Session (14:45 - 15:15)

Q&A Panel Discussion

Afternoon Session (15:15 - 15:30)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Afternoon Session (15:30 - 16:00)

Scanning Practice: Consolidation and Repetition
Recap: What We Have Learned And Take-Home Messages
What We Will Learn Tomorrow (Program For The Next Day)

Day 2

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast (Simulation Training)

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:30)

Review of Day 1: What We Learned – TIPS & Q&A

Morning Session (08:30 - 09:30)

Neuraxial Ultrasound Scanning: Landmarks And Why It Matters
Four Critical Ultrasound Findings:
Midline Identification
Spinal Level Determination
Estimated Depth To Epidural/Intrathecal Space
Best Interspace For Access

Morning Session (09:30 - 09:45)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (09:45 - 10:30)

LECTURE
Perioperative Management Of Nerve Blocks For Success: Premeds/Intraop/Multimodal
When Not To Perform Nerve Blocks
Prevention And Management Of Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity (LAST)

Morning Session (10:30 - 12:00)

MODULE 6: Lower Extremity — Hip & Knee Pathways
Femoral Nerve Block
Fascia Iliaca Block: Infrainguinal Vs Suprainguinal
PENG Block: When, Why, And How
When And Why: Femoral Vs Fascia Iliaca Vs PENG Blocks For Hip

Morning Session (12:00 - 12:30)

Lunch Break & Simulation Training

Afternoon Session (12:30 - 13:15)

Lower Extremity: Knee, Foot & Ankle
Femoral Triangle Vs Adductor Canal Block: The Truth Is In The Middle
IPACK And Genicular Nerve Concepts For Knee Analgesia
Ankle Block:
Tibial
Deep And Superficial Peroneal
Saphenous
Sural Nerves

Afternoon Session (13:15 - 14:30)

MODULE 7 REVIEW: More Scanning Top-Down

Afternoon Session (14:30 - 14:45)

Final Review & Q&A
What We Have Learned
Key Take-Home Messages
Must-Have Equipment, Documentation, And Sterility Principles
How To Safely Implement And Continue Developing These Techniques In Your Practice

Learning objectives

Interpret various sonographic artifacts and outline a plan for troubleshooting these using various transducer maneuvers and ultrasound machine setting adjustments;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for identification of the brachial plexus and individual nerves of the lower extremity, and associated vascular and musculoskeletal structures;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for performance of truncal blocks including transversus abdominis plane block, rectus sheath block, and paravertebral and neuraxial block;
Develop a framework for the establishment of a regional anesthesia service using strategies to increase surgical, anesthetic and hospital buy-in;
Discuss the rational choice of local anesthetics and adjuvants for various peripheral nerve blocks.

Faculty

Coming soon.

Workshops

Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia Boutique Workshop

Sep 05, 2026

Leuven, Belgium

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Schedule

Day 1

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:45)

LECTURE: Practical techniques to make you an ultrasound star
What We Will Teach
Practice On Simulators During Breaks
How To Transpose Techniques Into Your Daily Practice: High Yield/Periop Management

Morning Session (08:45 - 10:00)

Module 1: Blocks For The Upper Extremity
Interscalene
Supraclavicular

Morning Session (10:00 - 10:15)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (10:15 - 11:15)

MODULE 2: Clavicle & Upper Arm
Understanding “Clavicle Coverage” Concepts
Cervical Plexus Block And PEC I (Interpectoral) Block For Clavicle Analgesia
Clavipectoral Fascial Plane Block
Supraclavicular Block
Infraclavicular Block
Decision-Making: Supraclavicular Vs Infraclavicular—When And Why

Morning Session (11:15 - 12:15)

MODULE 3: Upper Extremity (Elbow, Forearm & Hand)
Three Essential Distal Forearm Blocks (Median, Ulnar, Radial)
When: Clinical Indications
Where: Optimal Forearm Block Levels

Morning Session (12:15 - 13:00)

Lunch Break & Simulation Scanning (Hand–Eye Coordination Practice)

Afternoon Session (13:00 - 14:00)

MODULE 4: Truncal Fascial Plane Blocks - Core Set Every Clinician Should Know
PECS Blocks (Interpectoral And Pecto-Serratus)
Serratus Anterior Plane (SAP) Block
TAP Block: Lateral Vs Subcostal Vs Posterior Approaches
Quadratus Lumborum (QL) Block – Type I

Afternoon Session (14:00 - 14:45)

LECTURE
Preventing Complications Of Nerve Blocks
Adjuvants: Controversies And Practical Tips
Infectious Precautions: Sterility And Probe Covers

Afternoon Session (14:45 - 15:15)

Q&A Panel Discussion

Afternoon Session (15:15 - 15:30)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Afternoon Session (15:30 - 16:00)

Scanning Practice: Consolidation and Repetition
Recap: What We Have Learned And Take-Home Messages
What We Will Learn Tomorrow (Program For The Next Day)

Day 2

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast (Simulation Training)

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:30)

Review of Day 1: What We Learned – TIPS & Q&A

Morning Session (08:30 - 09:30)

Neuraxial Ultrasound Scanning: Landmarks And Why It Matters
Four Critical Ultrasound Findings:
Midline Identification
Spinal Level Determination
Estimated Depth To Epidural/Intrathecal Space
Best Interspace For Access

Morning Session (09:30 - 09:45)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (09:45 - 10:30)

LECTURE
Perioperative Management Of Nerve Blocks For Success: Premeds/Intraop/Multimodal
When Not To Perform Nerve Blocks
Prevention And Management Of Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity (LAST)

Morning Session (10:30 - 12:00)

MODULE 6: Lower Extremity — Hip & Knee Pathways
Femoral Nerve Block
Fascia Iliaca Block: Infrainguinal Vs Suprainguinal
PENG Block: When, Why, And How
When And Why: Femoral Vs Fascia Iliaca Vs PENG Blocks For Hip

Morning Session (12:00 - 12:30)

Lunch Break & Simulation Training

Afternoon Session (12:30 - 13:15)

Lower Extremity: Knee, Foot & Ankle
Femoral Triangle Vs Adductor Canal Block: The Truth Is In The Middle
IPACK And Genicular Nerve Concepts For Knee Analgesia
Ankle Block:
Tibial
Deep And Superficial Peroneal
Saphenous
Sural Nerves

Afternoon Session (13:15 - 14:30)

MODULE 7 REVIEW: More Scanning Top-Down

Afternoon Session (14:30 - 14:45)

Final Review & Q&A
What We Have Learned
Key Take-Home Messages
Must-Have Equipment, Documentation, And Sterility Principles
How To Safely Implement And Continue Developing These Techniques In Your Practice

Learning objectives

Interpret various sonographic artifacts and outline a plan for troubleshooting these using various transducer maneuvers and ultrasound machine setting adjustments;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for identification of the brachial plexus and individual nerves of the lower extremity, and associated vascular and musculoskeletal structures;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for performance of truncal blocks including transversus abdominis plane block, rectus sheath block, and paravertebral and neuraxial block;
Develop a framework for the establishment of a regional anesthesia service using strategies to increase surgical, anesthetic and hospital buy-in;
Discuss the rational choice of local anesthetics and adjuvants for various peripheral nerve blocks.

Faculty

Coming soon.

Workshops

Pediatric Regional Anesthesia Boutique Workshop

Oct 10, 2026

Leuven, Belgium

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Schedule

Day 1

Morning Session (08:30 - 09:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast

Morning Session (09:00 - 09:15)

Welcome, Introduction & Overview

Morning Session (09:15 - 09:45)

Local Anesthetic Dosing in Pediatrics: Dose, Volume, Concentration

Morning Session (09:45 - 10:30)

Upper Limb Blocks for Elbow, Forearm & Shoulder Surgery • Interscalene, Supraclavicular, Infraclavicular, Axillary

Morning Session (10:30 - 11:15)

Hands-on Scanning: Upper Limb Blocks

Morning Session (11:15 - 11:30)

Coffee Break

Morning Session (11:30 - 00:15)

Lower Limb Blocks for Clubfoot & Hip Pathology • Suprainguinal FICB, PENG, LFCN, Adductor Canal, Popliteal

Afternoon Session (12:15 - 13:00)

Hands-on Scanning: Lower Limb Blocks

Afternoon Session (13:00 - 14:00)

Lunch Break

Afternoon Session (14:00 - 14:30)

Case-Based Discussion: Choosing the Right Block for Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery

Afternoon Session (14:30 - 16:00)

Comprehensive Hands-on Practice & Live Scanning Demonstrations

Day 2

Morning Session (09:00 - 09:15)

Principles of Neonatal & Infant Regional Anesthesia

Morning Session (09:15 - 09:45)

Thoracic Blocks for VATS and Chest Surgery • ESP, PVB, Serratus, PECS 1/2

Morning Session (09:45 - 10:30)

Hands-on Scanning: Thoracic & PECS Blocks

Morning Session (10:30 - 10:45)

Coffee Break

Morning Session (10:45 - 11:15)

Abdominal Wall Blocks for Laparoscopic & Inguinal Surgery • TAP, QLB, Rectus Sheath, Ilioinguinal/Iliohypogastric

Morning Session (11:15 - 11:45)

Hands-on Scanning: Abdominal Wall Blocks

Morning Session (11:45 - 12:15)

Neuraxial & Perineal Blocks in Pediatrics • Caudal, Spinal, Pudendal, Penile

Afternoon Session (12:15 - 13:00)

Hands-on Scanning: Caudal, Spinal & Penile Blocks + Case Review

Learning objectives

Identify the relevant basic anatomy and techniques for performing selected peripheral nerve blocks in children
Recognize the key differences in the ultrasound presentation of relevant structures between adults and children
Evaluate the correct dose and volume of LA for all age groups
Adapt and perfect regional anesthesia techniques to accommodate the more compliant tissues of children
Demonstrate use of regional anesthesia equipment tailored for different age groups

Faculty

Emil Bosinci

Peter Kenderessy

Workshops

Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia Boutique Workshop

Nov 28, 2026

Leuven, Belgium

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Schedule

Day 1

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:45)

LECTURE: Practical techniques to make you an ultrasound star
What We Will Teach
Practice On Simulators During Breaks
How To Transpose Techniques Into Your Daily Practice: High Yield/Periop Management

Morning Session (08:45 - 10:00)

Module 1: Blocks For The Upper Extremity
Interscalene
Supraclavicular

Morning Session (10:00 - 10:15)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (10:15 - 11:15)

MODULE 2: Clavicle & Upper Arm
Understanding “Clavicle Coverage” Concepts
Cervical Plexus Block And PEC I (Interpectoral) Block For Clavicle Analgesia
Clavipectoral Fascial Plane Block
Supraclavicular Block
Infraclavicular Block
Decision-Making: Supraclavicular Vs Infraclavicular—When And Why

Morning Session (11:15 - 12:15)

MODULE 3: Upper Extremity (Elbow, Forearm & Hand)
Three Essential Distal Forearm Blocks (Median, Ulnar, Radial)
When: Clinical Indications
Where: Optimal Forearm Block Levels

Morning Session (12:15 - 13:00)

Lunch Break & Simulation Scanning (Hand–Eye Coordination Practice)

Afternoon Session (13:00 - 14:00)

MODULE 4: Truncal Fascial Plane Blocks - Core Set Every Clinician Should Know
PECS Blocks (Interpectoral And Pecto-Serratus)
Serratus Anterior Plane (SAP) Block
TAP Block: Lateral Vs Subcostal Vs Posterior Approaches
Quadratus Lumborum (QL) Block – Type I

Afternoon Session (14:00 - 14:45)

LECTURE
Preventing Complications Of Nerve Blocks
Adjuvants: Controversies And Practical Tips
Infectious Precautions: Sterility And Probe Covers

Afternoon Session (14:45 - 15:15)

Q&A Panel Discussion

Afternoon Session (15:15 - 15:30)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Afternoon Session (15:30 - 16:00)

Scanning Practice: Consolidation and Repetition
Recap: What We Have Learned And Take-Home Messages
What We Will Learn Tomorrow (Program For The Next Day)

Day 2

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast (Simulation Training)

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:30)

Review of Day 1: What We Learned – TIPS & Q&A

Morning Session (08:30 - 09:30)

Neuraxial Ultrasound Scanning: Landmarks And Why It Matters
Four Critical Ultrasound Findings:
Midline Identification
Spinal Level Determination
Estimated Depth To Epidural/Intrathecal Space
Best Interspace For Access

Morning Session (09:30 - 09:45)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (09:45 - 10:30)

LECTURE
Perioperative Management Of Nerve Blocks For Success: Premeds/Intraop/Multimodal
When Not To Perform Nerve Blocks
Prevention And Management Of Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity (LAST)

Morning Session (10:30 - 12:00)

MODULE 6: Lower Extremity — Hip & Knee Pathways
Femoral Nerve Block
Fascia Iliaca Block: Infrainguinal Vs Suprainguinal
PENG Block: When, Why, And How
When And Why: Femoral Vs Fascia Iliaca Vs PENG Blocks For Hip

Morning Session (12:00 - 12:30)

Lunch Break & Simulation Training

Afternoon Session (12:30 - 13:15)

Lower Extremity: Knee, Foot & Ankle
Femoral Triangle Vs Adductor Canal Block: The Truth Is In The Middle
IPACK And Genicular Nerve Concepts For Knee Analgesia
Ankle Block:
Tibial
Deep And Superficial Peroneal
Saphenous
Sural Nerves

Afternoon Session (13:15 - 14:30)

MODULE 7 REVIEW: More Scanning Top-Down

Afternoon Session (14:30 - 14:45)

Final Review & Q&A
What We Have Learned
Key Take-Home Messages
Must-Have Equipment, Documentation, And Sterility Principles
How To Safely Implement And Continue Developing These Techniques In Your Practice

Learning objectives

Interpret various sonographic artifacts and outline a plan for troubleshooting these using various transducer maneuvers and ultrasound machine setting adjustments;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for identification of the brachial plexus and individual nerves of the lower extremity, and associated vascular and musculoskeletal structures;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for performance of truncal blocks including transversus abdominis plane block, rectus sheath block, and paravertebral and neuraxial block;
Develop a framework for the establishment of a regional anesthesia service using strategies to increase surgical, anesthetic and hospital buy-in;
Discuss the rational choice of local anesthetics and adjuvants for various peripheral nerve blocks.

Faculty

Coming soon.

2026

Workshops

Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia Boutique Workshop

Mar 07, 2026

Toronto, Canada

Enroll

Schedule

Day 1

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:45)

Introduction: How to Make the Most of This Course
What We Will Teach
Practice On Simulators During Breaks
How To Transpose Techniques Into Your Daily Practice: High Yield/Periop Management

Morning Session (08:45 - 10:00)

MODULE 1: Shoulder & Proximal Humerus
Interscalene Block: When And How
Patient Selection Pearls (OSA, COPD, Outpatient Shoulder Surgery)
Diaphragm-Sparing Strategies To Reduce Phrenic Nerve Involvement:
Selective Shoulder Strategies
Superior Trunk Block: Current Trends In Shoulder Analgesia
Suprascapular And Axillary Nerve Blocks

Morning Session (10:00 - 10:15)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (10:15 - 11:15)

MODULE 2: Clavicle & Upper Arm
Understanding “Clavicle Coverage” Concepts
Cervical Plexus Block And PEC I (Interpectoral) Block For Clavicle Analgesia
Clavipectoral Fascial Plane Block
Supraclavicular Block
Infraclavicular Block
Decision-Making: Supraclavicular Vs Infraclavicular—When And Why

Morning Session (11:15 - 12:15)

MODULE 3: Upper Extremity (Elbow, Forearm & Hand)
Axillary Brachial Plexus Block: A High-Yield Workhorse
Three Essential Distal Forearm Blocks (Median, Ulnar, Radial)
When: Clinical Indications
Where: Optimal Forearm Block Levels

Morning Session (12:15 - 13:00)

Lunch Break & Simulation Scanning (Hand–Eye Coordination Practice)

Afternoon Session (13:00 - 14:00)

MODULE 4: Truncal Fascial Plane Blocks - Core Set Every Clinician Should Know
PECS Blocks (Interpectoral And Pecto-Serratus)
Serratus Anterior Plane (SAP) Block
TAP Block: Lateral Vs Subcostal Vs Posterior Approaches
Quadratus Lumborum (QL) Block – Type I

Afternoon Session (14:00 - 14:45)

LECTURE
Preventing Complications Of Nerve Blocks
Adjuvants: Controversies And Practical Tips
Infectious Precautions: Sterility And Probe Covers

Afternoon Session (14:45 - 15:30)

Q&A Panel Discussion

Afternoon Session (15:30 - 16:00)

Scanning Practice: Consolidation and Repetition
Recap: What We Have Learned And Take-Home Messages
What We Will Learn Tomorrow (Program For The Next Day)

Day 2

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast (Simulation Training)

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:30)

Review of Day 1: What We Learned – TIPS & Q&A

Morning Session (08:30 - 09:30)

MODULE 5: Lumbar Paraspinal & Posterior Wall Blocks
Neuraxial Ultrasound Scanning: Landmarks And Why It Matters
Four Critical Ultrasound Findings:
Midline Identification
Spinal Level Determination
Estimated Depth To Epidural/Intrathecal Space
Best Interspace For Access

Morning Session (09:30 - 09:45)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (09:45 - 10:30)

LECTURE
Perioperative Management Of Nerve Blocks For Success: Premeds/Intraop/Multimodal
When Not To Perform Nerve Blocks
Prevention And Management Of Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity (LAST)

Morning Session (10:30 - 12:00)

MODULE 6: Lower Extremity — Hip & Knee Pathways
Femoral Nerve Block
Fascia Iliaca Block: Infrainguinal Vs Suprainguinal
PENG Block: When, Why, And How
When And Why: Femoral Vs Fascia Iliaca Vs PENG Blocks For Hip

Morning Session (12:00 - 12:30)

Lunch Break & Simulation Training

Afternoon Session (12:30 - 13:15)

Lower Extremity: Knee, Foot & Ankle
Femoral Triangle Vs Adductor Canal Block: The Truth Is In The Middle
IPACK And Genicular Nerve Concepts For Knee Analgesia
Ankle Block:
Tibial
Deep And Superficial Peroneal
Saphenous
Sural Nerves

Afternoon Session (13:15 - 14:30)

MODULE 7 REVIEW: More Scanning Top-Down

Afternoon Session (14:30 - 14:45)

Final Review & Q&A
What We Have Learned
Key Take-Home Messages
Must-Have Equipment, Documentation, And Sterility Principles
How To Safely Implement And Continue Developing These Techniques In Your Practice

Learning objectives

Interpret various sonographic artifacts and outline a plan for troubleshooting these using various transducer maneuvers and ultrasound machine setting adjustments;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for identification of the brachial plexus and individual nerves of the lower extremity, and associated vascular and musculoskeletal structures;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for performance of truncal blocks including transversus abdominis plane block, rectus sheath block, and paravertebral and neuraxial block;
Develop a framework for the establishment of a regional anesthesia service using strategies to increase surgical, anesthetic and hospital buy-in;
Discuss the rational choice of local anesthetics and adjuvants for various peripheral nerve blocks.

Faculty

Dr. Kris Abbas

Dr. Kim Wong

BSc.P.T., M.D., FRCPC

Justine Denomme

MD, FRCPC

Workshops

Point Of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Workshop

Jul 11, 2026

Toronto, Canada

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Schedule

Day 1

SESSION 1: Introduction into POCUS and essentials
COFFEE BREAK
SESSION 2: Vascular Access: peripheral, arterial and central lines / Deep vein thrombosis
LUNCH BREAK
SESSION 3: Lung ultrasound
COFFEE BREAK
SESSION 4:Abdominal ultrasound: trauma (eFAST)

Day 2

SESSION 1: Abdominal ultrasound: gastric content
COFFEE BREAK
SESSION 2: Cardiac ultrasound: essential knowledge
LUNCH BREAK
SESSION 3: Cardiac ultrasound: interpretation
COFFEE BREAK
SESSION 4: How to process this POCUS knowledge?

Learning objectives

Understand the essentials of ultrasound as well as the value of ultrasound artifacts and how they can affect POCUS.
Develop a systematic strategy to assess different organ systems, such as the lungs, abdomen and heart
Learn how to differentiate pathologies from normal findings and gain a deep understanding of the scope and limitations of POCUS
Acquire optimal ultrasound images and learn how to troubleshoot
Master vascular access techniques, training on simulators, and deep venous thrombosis scans of the lower extremities

Faculty

Dr. Kris Abbas

Workshops

Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia Boutique Workshop

Nov 14, 2026

Toronto, Canada

Enroll

Schedule

Day 1

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:45)

Introduction: How to Make the Most of This Course
What We Will Teach
Practice On Simulators During Breaks
How To Transpose Techniques Into Your Daily Practice: High Yield/Periop Management

Morning Session (08:45 - 10:00)

MODULE 1: Shoulder & Proximal Humerus
Interscalene Block: When And How
Patient Selection Pearls (OSA, COPD, Outpatient Shoulder Surgery)
Diaphragm-Sparing Strategies To Reduce Phrenic Nerve Involvement:
Selective Shoulder Strategies
Superior Trunk Block: Current Trends In Shoulder Analgesia
Suprascapular And Axillary Nerve Blocks

Morning Session (10:00 - 10:15)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (10:15 - 11:15)

MODULE 2: Clavicle & Upper Arm
Understanding “Clavicle Coverage” Concepts
Cervical Plexus Block And PEC I (Interpectoral) Block For Clavicle Analgesia
Clavipectoral Fascial Plane Block
Supraclavicular Block
Infraclavicular Block
Decision-Making: Supraclavicular Vs Infraclavicular—When And Why

Morning Session (11:15 - 12:15)

MODULE 3: Upper Extremity (Elbow, Forearm & Hand)
Axillary Brachial Plexus Block: A High-Yield Workhorse
Three Essential Distal Forearm Blocks (Median, Ulnar, Radial)
When: Clinical Indications
Where: Optimal Forearm Block Levels

Morning Session (12:15 - 13:00)

Lunch Break & Simulation Scanning (Hand–Eye Coordination Practice)

Afternoon Session (13:00 - 14:00)

Truncal Fascial Plane Blocks - Core Set Every Clinician Should Know
PECS Blocks (Interpectoral And Pecto-Serratus)
Serratus Anterior Plane (SAP) Block
TAP Block: Lateral Vs Subcostal Vs Posterior Approaches
Quadratus Lumborum (QL) Block – Type I

Afternoon Session (14:00 - 14:45)

LECTURE
Preventing Complications Of Nerve Blocks
Adjuvants: Controversies And Practical Tips
Infectious Precautions: Sterility And Probe Covers

Afternoon Session (14:45 - 15:30)

Q&A Panel Discussion

Afternoon Session (15:30 - 16:00)

Scanning Practice: Consolidation and Repetition
Recap: What We Have Learned And Take-Home Messages
What We Will Learn Tomorrow (Program For The Next Day)

Day 2

Morning Session

All modules include demonstrations and scanning practice on live models

Morning Session (07:30 - 08:00)

Registration & Light Breakfast (Simulation Training)

Morning Session (08:00 - 08:30)

Review of Day 1: What We Learned – TIPS & Q&A

Morning Session (08:30 - 09:30)

MODULE 5: Lumbar Paraspinal & Posterior Wall Blocks
Neuraxial Ultrasound Scanning: Landmarks And Why It Matters
Four Critical Ultrasound Findings:
Midline Identification
Spinal Level Determination
Estimated Depth To Epidural/Intrathecal Space
Best Interspace For Access

Morning Session (09:30 - 09:45)

Coffee Break & Simulation Training

Morning Session (09:45 - 10:30)

LECTURE
Perioperative Management Of Nerve Blocks For Success: Premeds/Intraop/Multimodal
When Not To Perform Nerve Blocks
Prevention And Management Of Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity (LAST)

Morning Session (10:30 - 12:00)

MODULE 6: Lower Extremity — Hip & Knee Pathways
Femoral Nerve Block
Fascia Iliaca Block: Infrainguinal Vs Suprainguinal
PENG Block: When, Why, And How
When And Why: Femoral Vs Fascia Iliaca Vs PENG Blocks For Hip

Morning Session (12:00 - 12:30)

Lunch Break & Simulation Training

Afternoon Session (12:30 - 13:15)

Lower Extremity: Knee, Foot & Ankle
Femoral Triangle Vs Adductor Canal Block: The Truth Is In The Middle
IPACK And Genicular Nerve Concepts For Knee Analgesia
Ankle Block:
Tibial
Deep And Superficial Peroneal
Saphenous
Sural Nerves

Afternoon Session (13:15 - 14:30)

MODULE 7 REVIEW: More Scanning Top-Down

Afternoon Session (14:30 - 14:45)

Final Review & Q&A
What We Have Learned
Key Take-Home Messages
Must-Have Equipment, Documentation, And Sterility Principles
How To Safely Implement And Continue Developing These Techniques In Your Practice

Learning objectives

Interpret various sonographic artifacts and outline a plan for troubleshooting these using various transducer maneuvers and ultrasound machine setting adjustments;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for identification of the brachial plexus and individual nerves of the lower extremity, and associated vascular and musculoskeletal structures;
Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for performance of truncal blocks including transversus abdominis plane block, rectus sheath block, and paravertebral and neuraxial block;
Develop a framework for the establishment of a regional anesthesia service using strategies to increase surgical, anesthetic and hospital buy-in;
Discuss the rational choice of local anesthetics and adjuvants for various peripheral nerve blocks.

Faculty

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Anesthesia and Pain Workshops

Workshop Locations

New York, USA

Brussels, Belgium

Toronto, Canada

Genk, Belgium

Upcoming Workshops and Boot Camps

Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia Boutique Workshop

Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia Boutique Workshop – Fully Booked

Ultrasound in Interventional Pain Medicine Comprehensive Workshop (Plus CIPS Exam preparation Instructions)

Vesalius Regional Anesthesia Cadaver Workshop

Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia Boutique Workshop

Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia Boutique Workshop

Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia Boutique Workshop

Point Of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Workshop

Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia Boutique Workshop

Upcoming Workshops and Boot Camps

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Dr. Kris Abbas

Dr. Kim Wong

Justine Denomme

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Sadiq Bhayani

Rahul Bhansali

Queenayda Kroon

Jose Pereira

Kevin Lathouwers

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Admir Hadzic

Catherine Vandepitte

Imré Van Herreweghe

Peter Merjavy

Steve Coppens

Danny Feike Hoogma

Matthias Desmet

Sari Casaer

Morné Wolmarans

Hanne-Rose Honis

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Dr. Kris Abbas

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Emil Bosinci

Peter Kenderessy

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Dr. Kris Abbas

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