Advancing the Science of Ultrasound Guided Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
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Ultrasound Guided Regional Anesthesia Workshop [Link to top]
This 2.5-day ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia workshop
focuses on hands-on scanning and needling practice. To maximize
the hands-on experience, registrants are required to study the
online course materials
before
attending the workshop. There is a substantial amount of
materials to cover and approximately 6-8 hours of study time
prior to the workshop are recommended. At the end of this course,
participants would have acquired a thorough knowledge of imaging
and needling techniques for regional anesthesia.
This course has a number of distinguishing features:
Pre-course online material
Brief didactic introductions
Maximizes hands-on scanning practice
Low participant: instructor ratio (6:1)
Course taught by University of Toronto faculty and guest faculty
Day 1 (Saturday 7:30 to 17:00)
Day 2 (Sunday 7:30 am to 16:30 pm)
Day 3 (Optional) (Either 8:00 to 12:00 OR 13:00 to 17:00)
Early registration is encouraged.
The Saturday-Sunday (2-day) workshop will accommodate up to 48 registrants.
The Monday (1/2 day) anatomy lab will be limited to 18 registrants in the morning and 18 registrants in the afternoon.
Registration fee includes an "Ultrasound Imaging for Regional Anesthesia - A Practical Guide" booklet, refreshment on Saturday, Sunday and Monday, and breakfast and lunch on Saturday and Sunday.
Lunch is NOT provided on Monday.
Available Dates [Link to top] 2019 UGR workshop is done and next course will be at ISURA June 5-8, 2020
Program Guide [Link to top]
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of the regional anesthesia workshop, the participant should be better able to:
Workshop Topics (Select a total of 7 topics ONLY)
Basic Topics
More Advanced Topics
Saturday Day 1
07:30 | Registration and Breakfast |
08:00 | Introduction |
08:10 | Brachial Plexus Blocks |
08:40 | Scanning Session 1 |
09:40 | Coffee Break |
10:10 | Lumbar Plexus and Sciatic Nerve Blocks |
10:30 | Scanning Session 2 |
11:30 | Lunch |
12:00 | Panel / Q and A |
12:30 | Chest Wall Plane and Erector Spinae Blocks |
13:00 | Scanning Session 3 |
14:00 | Abdominal Wall Plane Blocks |
14:30 | Coffee break |
14:50 | Scanning Session 4 |
15:50 | Panel / Q and A |
16:20 | Video Presentation and Case Discussion |
17:00 | Adjournment |
Sunday Day 2
07:30 | Breakfast |
08:00 | Ultrasound of the Spine and Thoracic Paravertebral Space |
08:30 | Scanning Session 5 |
09:30 | New Blocks for Hip and Knee Joints (PENG/FI/iPACK) |
10:00 | Coffee Break |
10:20 | Scanning Session 6 |
11:20 | Panel / Q and A |
11:50 | Lunch |
12:20 | Continuous Catheter Technique and Management |
12:50 | Scanning Session 7 |
13:50 | Video Presentation and Case Discussion |
14:30 | Exam (Optional) and Additional Scanning |
16:30 | Adjournment |
Monday Day 3, (Optional Half-day Anatomy Lab)
Morning Session |
Afternoon Session
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08:00 | 13:00 | Introduction |
08:20 | 13:20 | Focus on Ultrasound Scanning Technique, Needling Technique for Regional Anesthesia |
09:00 | 14:00 |
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09:45 | 14:45 | Break |
10:00 | 15:00 | Rotation 1, Cadaver Scanning and Needling Practice |
10:45 | 15:45 | Break |
11:00 | 16:00 | Rotation 2, Cadaver Scanning and Needling Practice |
11:45 | 16:45 | Wrap Up |
12:00 | 17:00 | Adjourn |
Faculty [Link to top]
University of Toronto Faculty: Robert Bechamp, MD, FRCPC Vincent Chan, MD, FRCPC Ki Jinn Chin, MBBS, FANZCA, FRCPC Stephen Choi, MD, FRCPC Josh Gleisher, MD, FRCPC Paul McHardy, MD, FRCPC Ahtsham Niazi, MBBS, FCARCSI Sharon Peacock, MD, FRCPC Anahi Perlas, MD, FRCPC Arun Prasad, MBBS, FRCA |
Guest Faculty: Javier Cubillos, MD Hesham Elsharkawy, MD Richelle Kruisselbrink, MD, FRCPC |
CME Credits [Link to top] This education event has been approved as an Accredited Group Learning Activity under Section 1 of the Framework of CPD options for the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada for Section 1 credits (credit number TBA) and the Physician's Recognition Award of the American Medical Association - Category 1 credits (credit number TBA).
Accommodation [Link to top]
The Eaton Chelsea Hotel - 33 Gerrard St W, Toronto.
The Toronto Marriott Downtown Eaton Centre Hotel - 525 Bay St, Toronto.
The Park Hyatt Toronto - 4 Avenue Rd Toronto.
The Holiday Inn Toronto Downtown Centre - 30 Carlton Street, Toronto.
The Toronto Marriott Bloor Yorkville - 90 Bloor St E, Toronto.
The InterContinental Toronto Yorkville - 220 Bloor St W, Toronto.
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Registration [Link to top]
The registration fee will include complimentary meals (breakfast x 2 day, lunch x 2 day, breaks x 3 days), an ultrasound booklet, didactic lectures, hands on practical sessions and examination.
Full Program (Saturday, Sunday & Monday Workshops)
Fee: $1450 (Canadian) + Tax
Where: Toronto General Hospital
Saturday & Sunday Workshop
Fee: $1100 (Canadian) + Tax
Where: Toronto General Hospital
Registration Process:
Register early for guaranteed attendance!
Registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. Registration forms are accepted by Mail or Fax.
2019 UGR workshop is done and next course will be at ISURA June 5-8, 2020.
Christine Drane
Departmental Administrator
Department of Anesthesia
Toronto Western Hospital
University Health Network
399 Bathurst St., McL 2-405
Toronto, ON, M5T 2S8, Canada
Tel. 416-603-5118
Fax. 416-603-6494
E-mail: christine.drane@uhn.ca
Cancellation/Refund Policy:
The full registration fee less $100 administration fee will be refunded, if written notice of cancellation (e-mail or fax) is received no later than 21 days
prior to the workshop date. No refund for cancellation less than 21 days. Registration may be transferred among colleagues or be applied to a future course within one year.
In the unlikely event that a course is rescheduled or cancelled, pre-paid registrants will be given the opportunity to transfer to a future course or may receive a full refund.
The course organizer will not be responsible for any travel and/or lodging reimbursements.
Directions to Workshop [Link to top]
200 Elizabeth St, Toronto, ON M5G 2C4
Nearest Major Intersection
College Street and University Avenue (south of Queen's Park). TGH is located along the east side of University Avenue, just south of College Street.
Public Transportation
Subway
Queen's Park subway station, on the University branch of the Yonge-University-Spadina line (Line 1)
Streetcar
506 Carlton - University stop, and walk south; or ??Elizabeth Street stop and walk south along Elizabeth
505 Dundas - University stop, and walk north up University Avenue