REGIONAL ANAESTHESIA

Regional anaesthesia is popular at NBT. We provide training for all Stages of the curriculum and a specific regional module can be requested. Targeted lists are plastics, renal and orthopaedics. However, regional anaesthesia is also performed outside these areas. Additional opportunities include a ‘Plan A blocks’ teaching session, use of phantoms and ScanNav and joining sessions with consultant radiologists on US guided intervention lists. Stage 3 trainees can also join the ‘regional’ WhatsApp group which advertises where blocks are happening.

PDF with a detailed introduction to RA at NBT here.

A few pointers include:

There is a formally rostered daily “Blocks Anaesthetist”. You will be able to see who this is each day on CLW, so that you can ask them to do, or assist you do a block. You are encouraged to “never put in a block alone”.
Please notify the blocks anaesthetist/9030 early as possible if you want help to facilitate planning. If you see someone in POAC needing a block, it is helpful to notify those likely to be involved.
There is a video entitled "Nerve Blocks: An Information Video for Patients" (Link http://www.ra-uk.org/index.php/patient-info-video/video/nerve-blocks-an-information-video-for-patients)

Trainees interested in service/quality improvement, safety and/or governance projects will be encouraged and supported, as will those wishing to acquire the European Diploma or MSc.

Ed Gomm (Edward.Gomm@nbt.nhs.uk) is lead for Regional.

RA-UK guide to curriculum linked here

Clinical opportunities

Follow the links below to find the relevant lists for your needs: