07:00
Registration and Breakfast
07:50
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Session I: Shoulder Surgery - Moderator: Dr. Thomas Grau
08:00
Enhanced Recovery After Shoulder Surgery - Regional Anesthesia & Clinical Pathway
Dr. Jens Kessler
08:20
Interscalene Block - Strategies To Monitor & Avoid Phrenic Nerve Block (Persistent & Transient)
Dr. Ki Jinn Chin
08:35
Suprascapular & Axillary Nerve Blocks - Is This Alternative Equivalent to Interscalene Block?
Dr. Amit Pawa
08:50
Audience Interactive Session
Ask the Experts & Live Anatomical Demonstration
Tracing the Phrenic Nerve, Suprascapular Nerve, Axillary Nerve & Others
Drs. Bernhard Moriggl (lead), Ki Jinn Chin, Jens Kessler & Amit Pawa
Session II: Breast & Thoracic Surgery - Moderator: Dr. Ki Jinn Chin
09:10
Regional Anesthesia Enhances Recovery After Breast Surgery - Debate
Pro - Dr. Faraj Abdallah
Con - Dr. Ban Tsui
09:40
Thoracic Paravertebral Block - An Update on Single Shot & Catheter Technique
Dr. Thomas Grau
09:55
PEC & Serratus Plane Blocks - Technical Considerations & Analgesic Efficacy
Dr. Rafa Blanco
10:10
Audience Interactive Session
Ask the Experts - Practical Tips to Improve Success
Live Anatomical Demonstration - Thoracic Paravertebral, PEC & Serratus Plane Blocks
Drs. Rafa Blanco, Thomas Grau & GJ van Geffen
Discussion of Cases Submitted in Advance by Audience Members
Panel Discussion
10:35
Break with Exhibitors / Sponsors
Session III: Abdominal Surgery - Moderator: Dr. Thomas Grau
11:05
Enhanced Recovery After Major Abdominal Surgery - Regional Anesthesia & Clinical Pathway
Dr. Paul McHardy
11:25
What is the Best Analgesic Technique for Cesarean Section?
Dr. Jose Carvalho
11:40
TAP Block - Practical Tips for Single Shot & Catheter Techniques
Dr. Philippe Macaire
11:55
Will Transmuscular Quadratus Lumborum Block Replace TAP Block?
Dr. Thomas Bendtsen
12:10
Audience Interactive Session
Ask the Experts - Practical Tips to Improve Success
Live Anatomical Demonstration - TAP and Quadratus Lumborum Blocks
Drs. Thomas Bendtsen & Philippe Macaire
Discussion of Cases Submitted in Advance by Audience Members
Panel Discussion
Session IV: Controversies - Moderator: Dr. Ki Jinn Chin
13:35
TAP Block Is Indicated For Laparoscopic Abdominal Surgery - Debate
Pro - Dr. Thomas Bendtsen
Con - Dr. Sugantha Ganapathy
14:00
Regional Anesthesia for Clavicle Surgery
Dr. Richelle Kruisselbrink
14:15
Do Nerve Stimulation & Opening Pressure Accurately Detect Intraneural Needle Placement?
Dr. Ban Tsui
14:30
Home Catheter is Still of Clinical Value for Upper & Lower Limb Surgery - Debate
Pro - Dr. Philippe Macaire
Con - Dr. Amit Pawa
15:00
Break with Exhibitors / Sponsors
17:40
Exhibitor Reception
07:00
Registration and Breakfast
Session V: Lower Limb Surgery - Moderator: Dr. Ahtsham Niazi
08:00
Clinical Pathway for Enhanced Recovery After Major Joint Replacement Surgery
Dr. Sanja Sinha
08:20
Adductor Canal Block - Update & Clinical Pearls (Single Shot & Catheter)
Dr. Anahi Perlas
08:35
New Lumbar Plexus & Sacral Plexus Block Approaches
Dr. Thomas Bendtsen
08:55
Ultrasound Guided Peri-articular Infiltration
Dr. Sanjay Sinha
09:10
Audience Interactive Session
Ask the Experts - Practical Tips to Improve Success
Live Anatomical Demonstration - Adductor Canal, Lumbar Plexus, Sacral Plexus & Peri-articular Infiltration
Drs. Thomas Bendtsen, Amit Pawa, Anahi Perlas & Sanjay Sinha
Session VI: Medically Challenging Cases - Moderator: Dr. Anahi Perlas
09:35
Fractured Hip - Optimal Perioperative Management Strategies
Dr. Kyle Kirkham
09:50
Sleep Apnea - Regional Anesthesia Dos and Don'ts
Dr. Richard Brull
10:05
Opioid Tolerance - Postoperative Pain Challenges
Dr. Anuj Bhatia
10:20
Discussion of Cases Submitted in Advance by Audience Members
Panel Discussion
10:35
Break with Exhibitors / Sponsors
Session VII: New Analgesics, Adjuncts & Technology - Moderator: Dr. Ahtsham Niazi
7 Minutes, 3 Clinical Pearls
11:05
Liposomal Bupivacaine
Dr. Sanja Sinha
11:15
IV Lidocaine
Dr. Paul Tumber
11:25
Ketamine
Dr. Faraj Abdallah
11:35
Perineural and IV Dexamethasone
Dr. Faraj Abdallah
11:45
New Catheters
Dr. Ban Tsui
11:55
New Infusion Pumps & Delivery Protocol
Dr. Ban Tsui
12:05
New Needle Guidance & Visualization Technology
Dr. Ban Tsui
12:15
Q & A
Panel Discussion
Session VIII: Controversies & Live Anatomical Demonstration - Moderator: Dr. Ahtsham Niazi
13:30
Adductor Canal Block Augments Peri-articular Infiltration Analgesia for Total Knee Arthroplasty - Debate
Pro - Dr. Anahi Perlas
Con - Dr. Sanjay Sinha
13:55
Real Time US Guided Needle Placement for Neuraxial Anesthesia - When Is It Indicated?
Dr. Paul McHardy
14:10
Audience Interactive Session
Ask the Expert & Live Anatomical Demonstration
Drs. Bernhard Moriggl (lead), Amit Pawa & GJ van Geffen
15:00
Break with Exhibitors / Sponsors
17:40
Dinner with Faculty (Ticket Required)
