Description
Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anaesthesia (UGRA)
The Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anaesthesia (UGRA) course is a comprehensive, CME-accredited educational program designed for healthcare professionals at all levels of experience who wish to develop or refine their skills in regional anaesthesia.
This course provides a structured, step-by-step approach to the principles and practice of ultrasound-guided nerve blocks. Through expert-led lectures and live sono-anatomy demonstrations, participants gain the practical knowledge required to safely and effectively perform the most commonly used UGRA techniques in daily clinical practice.
The curriculum covers:
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Fundamentals and history of regional anaesthesia
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Ultrasound physics, machine settings, and nerve imaging
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Safe needle and cannula approaches
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Upper extremity nerve and plexus blocks
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Lower extremity nerve blocks
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Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) block
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Local anaesthetics, adjuvants, dosing, and side effects
The course is organized into 8 comprehensive chapters, including 16 video lectures and 7 quizzes to reinforce learning and assess knowledge acquisition. A set of free introductory lectures is included to provide an overview of key concepts and common pitfalls in ultrasound-guided regional anaesthesia.
Course Structure
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CME Credits: 0
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Chapters: 8
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Lectures: 16
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Quizzes: 7
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Free Introductory Content: Included
Course Chapters & Topics
Chapter 1 – Free Lectures
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Introduction to Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anaesthesia
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Key teaching points
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Common pitfalls in UGRA
Chapter 2 – Introduction
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History of regional anaesthesia
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Evolution of ultrasound-guided techniques
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Advantages and limitations of UGRA
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Indications and complications
Chapter 3 – Imaging Nerves
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Ultrasound basics and nerve imaging
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Anatomical overview
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Ultrasound machine components and settings
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Anisotropy
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Individual sono-anatomy variability
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AI technology in UGRA
Chapter 4 – Cannula Approaches
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In-plane and out-of-plane techniques
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Needle and cannula visualization
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Safety principles
Chapter 5 – Upper Extremity Blocks
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Brachial plexus anatomy
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Interscalene block
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Supraclavicular block
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Axillary block
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Ulnar, median, and radial nerve blocks
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Indications and complications
Chapter 6 – Lower Extremity Blocks
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Femoral nerve anatomy
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Femoral nerve block
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Adductor canal block
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Saphenous nerve block
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Sciatic nerve block
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Indications and complications
Chapter 7 – TAP Block
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Abdominal wall sono-anatomy
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Transversus Abdominis Plane block technique
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Indications and complications
Chapter 8 – Local Anaesthetics
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Types of local anaesthetics
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Concentrations and dosing
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Adjuvants
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Side effects and safety
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