Ultrasound Workshop Demonstrations (Day-1)
- Particularly good on explaining anatomy
- Very good introduction
- More time at work stations needed
- My general impression is that very slim models are good to see the anatomy but then in reality most patients are not slim – more “average” models please!
Scanning and needling skills for efficacy and safety in UGRA - Dr Ki Jinn Chin
- Would like to know what to do with “difficult” patients where image is poor
- Very clear and well explained
- Very good useful points
- Useful lecture – thank you
Workshop 1 - Technology, Image Generation, Probe Handling and Needling
- Excellent advice on needling
- Very good, simple introduction to US
- Ability to practice delivering LA using phantoms would make session better
Workshop 2 - Simulated Scenarios
- I wasn’t expecting this!
Workshop 3 - Upper Limb: above and around Clavicle
- Improved initial demonstration of anatomy and different blocks needed
- Take into account novice attendees – demonstrate structures better on the screen
- Excellent, clear and concise – covered more than planned (cervical plexus block)
- Excellent
Workshop 4 - Upper Limb: below Clavicle
- Excellent tutors
- We had a good model (middle aged lady) instead of the very slim models – good to see “difficult” anatomy
Workshop 5 - Abdominal Wall
- Good coverage of different blocks and usage
- Good time to scan and questions answered
- More time to practice needed
- Anatomy was explained very well
- Instructor was very knowledgeable and explained things will but little application for me in the ED setting
- Very useful even though I had already done top blocks
Workshop 6 - Lower Limb
- Excellent instructor who demonstrated relevant blocks for use in the ED
Workshop 7 - Neuraxial US
- Excellent delivery
- Plenty of time for practice scanning by group
Workshop 8 – Thorax
- Very clear discussion and explanation of landmarks
Workshop 9 - Ankle Blocks • Workshop 10 - Obturator, Adductor, Saphenous
- Particularly good explanation on anatomy from female doctor whose name I can’t recall – very clear and answered questions well
- Very knowledgeable demonstrator in my opinion
- Brilliant delivery and clinical indications were discussed as well + One general comments about workshops:
- I was very impressed with the way the demonstrators were willing to discuss the potential benefits and pitfalls of using some of those blocks in the A&E and adapted what they were doing to pick out useful things for me
Live Interactive Demos (Day-2)
- Would have been better if the person who was describing the anatomy was somehow able to control the laser pointer to point at exactly what they were meaning
- Upper limb sono anatomy particularly well explained – good teaching technique
- Great Q&A session after demos – very practical information
- Slightly confusing where faculty disagree between themselves
- Sound quality of speaker from theatre sometimes poor – better speakers / better amplifier needed
Morning - Q&A and Discussion Panel - Dr Ki Jinn Chin
- Very knowledgeable faculty
- At times perhaps too few questions from audience – more from faculty (may just be some felt shy)
- Faculty all very friendly and helpful
- Lively discussions!
- Very useful Ultrasound for neuraxial block in normal and difficult spinal anatomy
- Very interesting – good speaker
- Excellent diagrams
- Encouraged me to give this a go – not sure where it will fit in my practice but I think it’s in all our future
- Excellent knowledgeable lecturer
- Excellent
- Brilliant presentation and visual aids
Afternoon Live Interactive Demos
- Interesting to hear views/opinions and practice of the assembled faculty
- A quick summary of anatomy for ankle blocks which not everyone will have seen before would make session better
- Some demonstrators better than others at pointing out anatomy
- Good
Regional Anaesthesia for Breast Surgery - Dr Amit Pawa (Day-2)
- Excellent
- Very interesting
- Informative and enthusiastic
- Excellent explanation of anatomy
- He’s very smooth – nicely delivered & interesting topic
- Keen to hear whether PECS 2 will replace PVB (particularly)
- Very good lecturer/chair/demonstrator
- Brilliant practical lecture + One general comment for the whole day
- Excellent, helpful and knowledgeable faculty who shared their vast experiences – thank you for giving up your time
Anatomy Lectures and Discussion: Dr Matthew Szarko and Dr Paul Carter
- Professor gave excellent lecture
Workshop 1 - Head and Neck Workshop 2 - Upper Limb
- Excellent – very useful for ED practice
Workshop 3 - Trunk Workshop 4 - Lower Limb Workshop 5 - US guided Needling
- Would like more sessions of this