Ultrasound-Guided Nerve Blocks for the Emergency Physician

Topics:

Overview/history
Needles/supplies
Anatomic territories
Axial brachial plexus block
Forearm nerve blocks
Supraclavicular brachial plexus block
Femoral
Foot nerve blocks
Technical/procedural pointers

Objectives

Upon completion of this enduring material activity, you should be able to accomplish the following:

Cite the anatomic territories covered by specific regional nerve blocks
Recognize the sonographic appearance of individual nerves and nerve plexuses on ultrasound
List the common principles that apply to all ultrasound guided nerve blocks
Provide technical and procedural pointers that improve block success and enhance patient safety
List the advantages provided when ultrasound is used for performing regional nerve blocks
Increase knowledge and competence to perform ultrasound-guided nerve blocks in the emergency department

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