# Ultrasound Guided Regional Anaesthesia ## Metadata - Content type: Course - Canonical URL: https://123sonography.com/ultrasound-guided-regional-anaesthesia - Published: September 14, 2023 - Last updated: April 24, 2025 - Category: Other US courses - Course Type: Other ## Overview This course teaches ultrasound guided regional anaesthesia (UGRA) for healthcare professionals at all levels of expertise in regional anaesthesia techniques. Its goal is to equip them with the necessary knowledge and abilities to effectively perform the most commonly used forms of ultrasound-guided regional anaesthesia through lectures and live demonstrations of the sonoanatomy needed for nerve blocks of both upper and lower extremities, and the TAP block. Different types of local anaesthetics and their respective applications are discussed. Note: This course includes AI-generated translations in Spanish and Arabic. Accuracy is not guaranteed (read more in Terms & Conditions) ## Media ![UGRA background image](https://123sonography.com/sites/default/files/2024-03/regional-anesthesia-header-gradient.png) ## Snapshot - Duration: 3.3 hours - Chapters: 8 - Lectures: 16 - Quizzes: 7 ## Intended Audience - Anesthesiologists - Critical Care Physicians - Emergency Physicians - Medical professionals working in the intensive care unit - Medical Students - Radiologists ## Faculty - [Dr. Ulrich Oberndorfer, MD](/speaker/15) - Head of the Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine; Private Clinic Döbling, Vienna, Austria ## Learning Objectives - This course will equip you with the necessary knowledge and abilities to effectively perform the most commonly used forms of ultrasound-guided regional anaesthesia. - Learn about different types of local anaesthetics and their respective applications are discussed. - Learn about nerve blocks of both upper and lower extremities, and the TAP block. ## Topics - Cardiology - Vascular / Angiology - Radiology - Obstetrics, Gynaecology and/or Midwifery - Family Medicine - Emergency & Critical Care - Anaesthesiology - Physiotherapy / Sports Medicine - Orthopedics & Rheumatology - Other (please specify) ## Pricing Options - Supported currencies: AED, CLP, COP, EGP, EUR, INR, MXN, PEN, QAR, USD ### One-Month Access - Payment type: Monthly subscription - Price: €127 - Currency: EUR - Access duration: 1 month - Add to cart: /add-to-cart/35/114 Take the most flexible route with a monthly subscription. You get: - Cancellation possible anytime after 4 months minimum run time - Ability to complete quizzes and check your knowledge ### Half-Year Access - Payment type: One-time payment - Price: €700 - Currency: EUR - Access duration: 6 months - Add to cart: /add-to-cart/35/112 Our shortest option for very fast learners. Ideal for people who have plenty of time to learn. You get: - 6 months access to our course - Ability to complete quizzes and check your knowledge ### One-Year Access - Payment type: One-time payment - Price: €980 - Currency: EUR - Access duration: 12 months - Add to cart: /add-to-cart/35/116 Our most recommended access duration to dive deep into the course. Save 30% on the 6-month option. You get: - 12 months access to our course - Ability to complete quizzes and check your knowledge ### Two-Year Access - Payment type: One-time payment - Price: €1680 - Currency: EUR - Access duration: 24 months - Add to cart: /add-to-cart/35/118 If you want to take your time learning, this option is perfect for you. Save 40% on the 6-month option. You get: - 24 months access to our course - Ability to complete quizzes and check your knowledge ## Curriculum ### Free lectures Enjoy this three-part free mini-course in Ultrasound Guided Regional Anaesthesia where Dr. Ulrich Oberndorfer and Dr. Thomas Binder will give you a short overview of the top-3 teaching points and discuss some common pitfalls when starting to use US-guided Regional Anaesthesia. - Chapter content: 3 lectures and 0 quizzes - Lecture: [Free lecture 1](/ultrasound-guided-regional-anaesthesia#sg_course_lecture_229) (Duration: 00:08; Free) - Enjoy the first lecture of this three-part mini-course in Ultrasound Guided Regional Anaesthesia where Dr. Ulrich Oberndorfer and Dr. Thomas Binder will give you a short overview of the most common peripheral single nerve and plexus blocks that should be in every anaesthetists... - Lecture: [Free lecture 2](/ultrasound-guided-regional-anaesthesia#sg_course_lecture_230) (Duration: 00:08; Free) - In this free lecture Dr. Ulrich Oberndorfer shows you how to distinguish nerves, tendon and muscles, and you will get an impression how different the sonoanatomy can look from patient to patient. - Lecture: [Free lecture 3](/ultrasound-guided-regional-anaesthesia#sg_course_lecture_231) (Duration: 00:05; Free) - In this last lecture you'll learn which cannulas are used for regional anaesthesia and what they look like in an ultrasound phantom and in real nerve blocks. ### Introduction What you will learn - History of regional anaesthesia - The beginnings of ultrasound guided regional anaesthesia - Advantages and limitations of ultrasound guided regional anaesthesia techniques - Overview of possible complications and the most important indications in your future clinical practice - Chapter content: 2 lectures and 1 quizzes - Lecture: [Introduction and History of Regional Anaesthesia](/ultrasound-guided-regional-anaesthesia#sg_course_lecture_213) (Duration: 00:12) - \- History of regional anaesthesia - The beginnings of ultrasound guided regional anaesthesia - Lecture: [What does it take? Risks & Advantages](/ultrasound-guided-regional-anaesthesia#sg_course_lecture_214) (Duration: 00:12) - - Advantages and limitations of ultrasound guided regional anaesthesia techniques - Overview of possible complications and the most important indications in your future clinical practice - Quiz: UGRA Quiz - Introduction - You are about to start the "Introduction" quiz and evaluation. The quiz contains 6 questions, so you need to answer 5 correctly (pass mark 75%). We designed the quiz as a learning experience as well, it is not just a testing tool. Some questions were not taken directly from the course. Once you have done all the quizzes and lectures, you will be able to claim your course diploma. We wish you good luck! All the best, your 123sonography Team ### Imaging nerves What you will learn - Introduction to imaging nerves - Anatomical overview - Components of the ultrasound machine - Settings of the ultrasound machine - How to deal with Anisotropy - Variability of individual (sono)anatomy - Chapter content: 2 lectures and 1 quizzes - Lecture: [AI technology for UGRA](/ultrasound-guided-regional-anaesthesia#sg_course_lecture_215) (Duration: 00:04) - Lecture: [Imaging nerves](/ultrasound-guided-regional-anaesthesia#sg_course_lecture_216) (Duration: 00:22) - Quiz: UGRA Quiz - Imaging nerves - You are about to start the "Imaging nerves" quiz and evaluation. The quiz contains 5 questions, so you need to answer 4 correctly (pass mark 75%). We designed the quiz as a learning experience as well, it is not just a testing tool. Some questions were not taken directly from the course. Once you have done all the quizzes and lectures, you will be able to claim your course diploma. We wish you good luck! All the best, your 123sonography Team ### Cannula approaches What you will learn - Introduction to imaging nerves - Anatomical overview - Components of the ultrasound machine - Settings of the ultrasound machine - How to deal with Anisotropy - Variability of individual (sono)anatomy - Chapter content: 1 lectures and 1 quizzes - Lecture: [Cannula approaches](/ultrasound-guided-regional-anaesthesia#sg_course_lecture_217) (Duration: 00:12) - What you will learn - Cannula types and differences - Basics of In plane technique and out of plane technique - When to use which technique - How to? - Demonstration on an ultrasound phantom - Cannula appearance on ultrasound - How to track your cannula? - Quiz: UGRA Quiz - Cannula approaches - You are about to start the "Cannula approaches" quiz and evaluation. The quiz contains 2 questions, so you need to answer 2 correctly (pass mark 75%). We designed the quiz as a learning experience as well, it is not just a testing tool. Some questions were not taken directly from the course. Once you have done all the quizzes and lectures, you will be able to claim your course diploma. We wish you good luck! All the best, your 123sonography Team ### Upper extremity blocks What you will learn - Anatomical overview of the brachial plexus and nerves of the upper extremity - Sonoanatomy of the interscalene to supraclavicular region - Interscalene block - Supraclavicular block - Sonoantomy of the axillary region - Imaging demonstrations - Axillary block - Ulnar, median, radial nerve block Indications and complications - Quiz - Test your knowledge! - Chapter content: 3 lectures and 1 quizzes - Lecture: [Upper Extremity Nerve and Plexus Blocks - Part 1](/ultrasound-guided-regional-anaesthesia#sg_course_lecture_219) (Duration: 00:24) - Lecture: [Upper Extremity Nerve and Plexus Blocks - Part 2](/ultrasound-guided-regional-anaesthesia#sg_course_lecture_220) (Duration: 00:20) - Lecture: [Test your knowledge - Upper Extremity Nerve and Plexus Blocks](/ultrasound-guided-regional-anaesthesia#sg_course_lecture_221) (Duration: 00:04) - Quiz: UGRA Quiz - Upper extremity blocks - You are about to start the "Upper extremity blocks" quiz and evaluation. The quiz contains 5 questions, so you need to answer 4 correctly (pass mark 75%). We designed the quiz as a learning experience as well, it is not just a testing tool. Some questions were not taken directly from the course. Once you have done all the quizzes and lectures, you will be able to claim your course diploma. We wish you good luck! All the best, your 123sonography Team ### Lower extremity blocks What you will learn - Anatomical overview of the nerves of the lower extremity - Sonoanatomy of the femoral nerve - Femoral nerve block - Adductor canal block - Saphenous nerve block - Sonoanatomy of the sciatic nerve - Sciatic nerve block - Indications and complications - Quiz - Test your knowledge! - Chapter content: 3 lectures and 1 quizzes - Lecture: [Lower Extremity Blocks - Part 1](/ultrasound-guided-regional-anaesthesia#sg_course_lecture_222) (Duration: 00:21) - Lecture: [Lower Extremity Nerve - Part 2](/ultrasound-guided-regional-anaesthesia#sg_course_lecture_223) (Duration: 00:13) - Lecture: [Test your knowledge - Lower Extremity Blocks](/ultrasound-guided-regional-anaesthesia#sg_course_lecture_224) (Duration: 00:04) - Quiz: UGRA Quiz - Lower extremity blocks - You are about to start the "Lower extremity blocks" quiz and evaluation. The quiz contains 4 questions, so you need to answer 3 correctly (pass mark 75%). We designed the quiz as a learning experience as well, it is not just a testing tool. Some questions were not taken directly from the course. Once you have done all the quizzes and lectures, you will be able to claim your course diploma. We wish you good luck! All the best, your 123sonography Team ### TAP block What you will learn - TAP block as a plane block technique - Demonstration - Imaging the abdominal wall - TAP block performed - Indications and complications - Chapter content: 1 lectures and 1 quizzes - Lecture: [Transversus Abdominis Plane Block](/ultrasound-guided-regional-anaesthesia#sg_course_lecture_227) (Duration: 00:09) - Quiz: UGRA Quiz - TAP block - You are about to start the "TAP block" quiz and evaluation. The quiz contains 1 questions, so you need to answer 1 correctly (pass mark 75%). We designed the quiz as a learning experience as well, it is not just a testing tool. Some questions were not taken directly from the course. Once you have done all the quizzes and lectures, you will be able to claim your course diploma. We wish you good luck! All the best, your 123sonography Team ### Local anaesthetics What you will learn - Types of local anaesthetics - Differences in concentration, dosage and usage - Adjuvants - Side effects - Chapter content: 1 lectures and 1 quizzes - Lecture: [Local anaesthetics](/ultrasound-guided-regional-anaesthesia#sg_course_lecture_228) (Duration: 00:08) - Quiz: UGRA Quiz - Local anaesthetics - You are about to start the "Local anaesthetics" quiz and evaluation. The quiz contains 1 questions, so you need to answer 1 correctly (pass mark 75%). We designed the quiz as a learning experience as well, it is not just a testing tool. Some questions were not taken directly from the course. Once you have done all the quizzes and lectures, you will be able to claim your course diploma. We wish you good luck! All the best, your 123sonography Team