Regional Anesthesia
1. Overview
Video 1
Nerve Blocks
In this crash course, Dr. Hadzic explains the fundamentals of nerve blocks in regional anesthesia, defining key concepts, techniques, and clinical applications in a clear and accessible way.
Video 2
Spinal Anesthesia
Dr. Hadzic presents a must-watch visual guide to spinal anesthesia, combining clinical video, animations, and NYSORA’s reverse ultrasound anatomy to demystify technique, physiology, and real-time application. Ideal for learners and educators alike.
Video 3
Regional Anesthesia Fundamentals
Explore the fundamentals of regional anesthesia—covering spinal, epidural, brachial plexus, lower limb, and autonomic blocks—used for pain control and diagnostic purposes in clinical practice.
NYSORA’s Foundations of Regional Anesthesia offers comprehensive, evidence-based content on block techniques, anatomy, pharmacology, and safety. Ideal for building expertise in regional anesthesia.
ASRA provides a patient-friendly overview of the risks and benefits of regional anesthesia, helping individuals make informed decisions about their pain management options.
2. Core Science
Video 1
Epidural Anesthesia Procedure
This 3D animation visually explains the epidural anesthesia procedure, demonstrating needle placement, injection into the thecal sac, and anesthetic delivery to the epidural space.
Video 2
Epidural and Spinal Anesthesia
This video compares epidural and spinal anesthesia, illustrating their techniques, anatomical targets, and clinical applications in regional anesthesia.
Video 3
Limb Nerve Bocks
This regional anesthesia video reviews upper and lower limb nerve blocks, covering common approaches, techniques, and the pros and cons of each method in clinical practice.
NYSORA’s guide to functional regional anesthesia anatomy integrates clinical relevance with detailed visuals, helping learners connect anatomy to real-world block techniques.
This WFSA resource reviews the pharmacology behind regional anesthesia, focusing on local anesthetics, adjuvants, and key factors influencing drug selection, onset, and duration.
3. Step-by-Step
Video 1
Spinal Anesthesia
Procedure
This step-by-step video guides students through the spinal anesthesia procedure, covering positioning, landmark identification, needle insertion, drug administration, and safety tips for successful practice.
Video 2
Ultrasound-Guided Techniques
Part 1 of this "how-to" video shares personal teaching pearls for performing ultrasound-guided nerve blocks. Covers positioning, probe and needle handling, nerve identification, image optimization, and needle approach planning.
Video 3
Ultrasound-Guided Techniques
This video demonstrates ultrasound-guided techniques for blocking the median, ulnar, and radial nerves at the distal arm and mid-forearm, highlighting anatomy, needle insertion, and clinical tips.
NYSORA’s introduction to ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia covers essential equipment, imaging basics, and practical tips. Perfect for those beginning to integrate ultrasound into their block techniques.
NYSORA’s guide to peripheral nerve blocks and catheters details techniques, indications, and continuous infusion strategies. Ideal for optimizing pain control in surgical and chronic pain settings.
4. Safety Monitoring
Video 1
Nerve Blockade
Monitoring
This video explains how ultrasonography, nerve stimulation, and injection pressure monitoring work together to enhance safety and reduce the risk of nerve injury during peripheral nerve blocks.
Video 2
Preventing Injury During Regional Blocks
Learn how to prevent nerve injury during regional blocks using ultrasound, nerve stimulation, and injection pressure monitoring, tools that help detect needle-nerve contact and reduce the risk of intraneural injection.
ASRA’s updated 2022 guidelines provide evidence-based recommendations for managing regional anesthesia in patients on anticoagulants. Crucial for balancing bleeding risks with safe anesthetic care.
This BJA Education article offers a comprehensive review of nerve injury related to regional anesthesia. Covers causes, prevention strategies, and medicolegal considerations to support safe and informed practice.
5. Complications
Video 1
Spinal Anesthesia
Procedure
This video covers the essentials of Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity (LAST), exploring its mechanism, clinical presentation, prevention strategies, and evidence-based treatment protocols.
Video 2
Ultrasound-Guided Techniques
This mock simulation demonstrates the management of LAST using ASRA’s checklist. Highlights key actions, team coordination, and best practices for crisis response.
Video 3
Ultrasound-Guided Techniques
This lecture series explores peripheral nerve anatomy, injury pathophysiology, causes, prevention, and management. Featuring expert insights from Drs. Leow, Salimah, and Norhidayah in a step-by-step educational format.
ASRA’s official guideline on LAST offers detailed recommendations on recognition, prevention, and treatment. An essential reference for all practitioners performing regional anesthesia.
NYSORA’s comprehensive guide outlines strategies to prevent neurologic injury during peripheral nerve blocks, covering risk factors, mechanism of injury, and evidence-based safety practices.