Introduction To Ultrasound Guided Regional Anesthesia
Introduction to Ultrasound Guided Regional Anesthesia
This online CME course provides a solid foundation in the core concepts of ultrasound machine operation, needle guidance, and sonoanatomy of the femoral nerve, sciatic nerve and brachial plexus. This knowledge is coupled with essential strategies on how to use sonographic landmarks to locate and identify target nerves and other key anatomic structures. This course is directed at anesthesiologists, residents, medical students, other physicians and allied health professionals performing or assisting with ultrasound guided regional anesthesia procedures.
This online activity is approved for a maximum of 14 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. (see credit below)
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Upon successful completion of the course the participant will:
- Understand ultrasound principles and machine operation for image acquisition and optimization
- Understand techniques for ultrasound guided needle placement
- Have a solid understanding of the anatomy and sonoanatomy of the femoral region, sciatic nerve and posterior thigh, and the neck and brachial plexus
- Gain essential strategies on how to use sonographic landmarks to identify nerve targets.
COST
This course is offered at the introductory price of $250 payable by credit card only. Visa, Mastercard, and Discover accepted. Purchase provides access to ALL course materials for six months from the date of registration.
COURSE MODULES
Ultrasound Basics
1. Ultrasound Principles
2. Ultrasound Machine Controls
3. Ultrasound Probe Handling
4. Ultrasound Probe and Needle Guidance
5. Sonographic Landmark Approach
Femoral Region
1. Sonoanatomy of the Femoral Nerve
2. Practice Identifying the Femoral Nerve
Sciatic Nerve and Posterior Thigh
1. Introduction to the Sciatic Nerve
2. Sonoanatomy of the Gluteal Region
3. Sonoanatomy of the Infragluteal Region
Mid-thigh
1. Sonoanatomy of the Popliteal Region
2. Interactive Simulation of the Sonoanatomy of the Posterior Thigh
3. Practice Identifying the Sciatic Nerve
Brachial Plexus
1. Introduction to the Brachial Plexus
2. Anatomy of the Neck
3. Anatomy of the Supraclavicular fossa
4. Ultrasound Imagery of the Neck
5. Ultrasound Imagery of the Supraclavicular fossa
6. Complications associated with nerve blocks in the neck and supraclavicular fossa
7. Practice Identifying the Brachial Plexus
Final Exam
Comprehensive skills assessment of sonographic interpretation of the Femoral Nerve, Sciatic Nerve and Brachial Plexus
CREDIT
Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACGME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
American Medical Association: Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine, Division of Continuing Medical Education designates this enduring material for a maximum of 14.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.OHSU CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
In addition to Continuing Education Credits, the OHSU Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine is offering a Certificate of Completion to eligible participants. To be eligible, participants must be a physician, complete all educational modules and videos, pass all of the quizzes (70% correct), and pass a final exam (70% correct) covering material from all the course modules. The final exam includes interpretation of ultrasound images.
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Online CME courses support the following browsers: Windows Internet Explorer 7.0 or higher, Safari, and Firefox.
CONTACT INFORMATION
OHSU - Intro to USGRA staff
For question about: Introduction to USGRA
Phone: 503.494.8250
Email: usgrahelp@ohsu.edu
TLC/ Sakai Help Desk
For questions about: Technical support for on-line courses
(Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 10 p.m., Weekend noon - 5 p.m.)
Phone: 1-877-972-5249 on campus, 4-7074
Email: Sakai Help Desk: sakai@ohsu.edu
Address: Continuing Medical Education, L-602 ι Oregon Health & Science University ι 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road ι Portland, OR 97239
Continuing Medical Education
For questions about: accreditation, CME
Phone: 503.494.8700
Fax: 503.494.0392
Email: cme@ohsu.edu
Address: Continuing Medical Education, L-602 ι Oregon Health & Science University ι 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road ι Portland, OR 97239
Leslie Doering
Administrative Director ι doeringl@ohsu.edu, 503-494-4899 ι For questions about: Accreditation issues
Jessica Bergland
Administrative Assistant ι berglunj@ohsu.edu, 503-494-4898 ι For questions about: Credit records
