About This Event

The day is a balanced combination of workshops and lectures covering all aspects of regional anaesthesia. This event is for Healthcare Professionals only (HCPs). EVENT DESCRIPTION We are pleased to introduce the first Intermediate course within the BLOCKED portfolio which will be organised in partnership with the local organisers based at Croydon University Hospital, Croydon Health Services NHS Trust and in collaboration with B. Braun Medical Ltd. This is a one-day course, ideal for all anaesthetists from those with little or no experience in regional anaesthesia to those looking to refresh their knowledge. The day is a balanced combination of workshops and lectures covering all aspects of regional anaesthesia. ACCOMMODATION Preferential rates have been secured with the Leonardo Hotel Croydon for the evening of the 12th October. The rate is £115.00 for single occupancy, bed & breakfast. Should you wish to access this rate, please book your rooms via the hotel website (https://www.leonardohotels.co.uk/) quoting the code LHBRAU121026 A valid Credit / Debit card guarantee will be required at the time of the booking. Payment will be collected from each guest upon the arrival. Please note, this rate will only be available until 30 days prior to arrival. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To equip anaesthetists with the knowledge, skills, and decision-making to safely plan, perform, and manage ultrasound-guided regional anaesthesia for the upper limb, lower limb, chest and trunk throughout the perioperative period. LEARNING OUTCOMES Core Principles, Safety, and Foundational Skills: USS Optimisation - Understand how to achieve high-quality ultrasound imaging and recognise common artefacts on live models. Coagulation Management - Apply current RCoA/RA-UK guidelines for regional anaesthesia to patients with antiplatelet or anticoagulant therapy. Inadequate Block Management - Develop a stepwise approach to managing an inadequate regional block in the awake patient or in recovery, including rescue options. Gain 6 CPD points from The Royal College of Anaesthetists. Regional Block Application and Independent Practice: Upper Limb Block - Independently perform pre-block scanning, anatomical location, and planning for Interscalene, Supra-/Infraclavicular, or Axillary blocks. Lower Limb Block - Independently perform pre-block scanning, anatomical identification, and planning for Femoral, FIB, Adductor Canal, or Popliteal Sciatic blocks. Chest Wall and Trunk Blocks - Identify sono-anatomical landmarks for TAP, Rectus Sheath, ESP and Serratus Anterior Plane blocks. PROGRAMME Click here (https://backenduk.aesculap-academy.com/go?action=AkadDocDownload&doc_id=487468)to view the provisional programme FEES Standard fee tickets are available until 14 days before the event. After this time late fees apply. We strongly encourage you to book early to avoid disappointment Late booking fee to apply to online and on-site registrations after 14 days prior to the event. Please note, these fees are significantly higher than the early bird/standard rates. If your registration is made after 14 days prior to the event, we cannot guarantee that your requirements will be catered for appropriately. Please note that there may also be a delay to your check in on arrival.

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