The MSK and Regional Anesthesia Course is an introductory course to both regional anesthesia and musculoskeletal anatomy and pathology. The course has a heavy focus on the principles and approach of using ultrasound for dynamic procedural guidance. By combining both MSK and Regional Anesthesia, we sought to take advantage of the synergies around learning the anatomy relevant to both disciplines. The course includes a 3-hour lab, where participants will receive detailed hands-on instruction on scanning each large joint of the upper and lower extremity as well as learning how to identify the location and approach to perform upper and lower extremity nerve blocks. 

The course will be located at the Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa. The Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa is in the Carlsbad area of San Diego, one mile from Carlsbad State Beach and downtown Carlsbad. This dynamic luxury hotel is a short drive from attractions like The Crossings at Carlsbad and Poinsettia Park. It is also within walking distance from LEGOLAND California, with their own private entrance for guests.   We have secured sleeping rooms at a discounted rate of $259/night for participants of 3rd Rock Ultrasound. To reserve a room at the Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa you can call 800-WESTIN-1 or click on the following link https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/sanwc-the-westin-carlsbad-resort-and-spa/.    Our room rate will have a waived resort fee and complimentary self-parking, however we are unable to customize the website to show this. Please note that the last day to make your sleeping room reservation under the reduced rate is June 16, 2021.  

Topics covered in the MSK and Regional Anesthesia Course Include:

Principles of regional anesthesia

Principles of using ultrasound for procedural guidance

Upper and lower extremity regional anesthesia

Thoracic and abdominal wall blocks

Upper extremity MSK anatomy and pathology

Lower extremity MSK anatomy and pathology

Soft tissue pathologies