One-On-One Workshops

Arun Kalava M.D., EDRA

One-on-One Workshop

Our director, Arun Kalava M.D., EDRA is a global leader in ultrasound Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine education. In the past few years he has personally administered 62 private one-on-one sessions. He is the ONLY Anesthesiologist & Pain Physician in the United States to offer tailored One-on-One sessions.

Take advantage of this learning experience: both novice and advance practitioners welcome.

Choice of Sonosite LX & GE Vscan Air (Handheld) ultrasound machines.

Please email Dr. Kalava at Education@UltrasoundExperts.org to inquire about availability of other dates (usually a Saturday/Sunday)

*Registration Fee Includes: Course Fee, as well as breakfast and lunch

Depending on faculty availability, we will arrange for either Dr. Kalava himself or one of our regional anesthesia | pain medicine fellowship trained faculty to teach the workshop.

Ultrasound Cryoneurolysis for Pain & Spasticity Workshop

“Tailored to Your Practice Needs”

This one-day workshop was developed for both novice and advanced providers who would like to either learn the basics or further their skills in ultrasound guided Pain Medicine. Participants will have up to eight (8) hours hands-on ultrasound scanning on live models of different body habitus to learn and identify different sono-anatomy pertaining to Pain Medicine. A pre-course reading material will be provided to minimize didactic portion of the workshop. At the end of the workshop, a participant will be expected to have gained thorough knowledge and immense confidence in the use of ultrasound for Pain Medicine practice.

Learning Objectives

As a result of participating in this activity, the learner will be able to:

  •  Describe and discuss the basic principles of ultrasound

  • Identify normal sono-anatomy and aberrations

  • Scan different nerve targets for spasticity and pain management

  • Increase the ability to detect critical structures and improve patient safety while performing cryoneurolysis

  • Demonstrate needle insertion techniques for ultrasound guided cryoneurolysis, both in-plane and out-of-plane ∙

  • Improve cryoneurolysis success rate and patient satisfaction

Target Audience

  • Anesthesiologists | Physiatrists | Neurologists | Pain Physicians| Emergency Physicians | Residents | Fellows

Competencies Being Addressed

  • Use of Ultrasound for Cryoneurolysis

Prerequisites

  • MD/DO

Curriculum

  • One day Intensive Course (8 AM- 4PM)

Basics of Ultrasound: Gain, Depth, Probe selection, Scanning techniques and Needle localization

Cryoneurolysis Targets for Spasticity:

1.     Lateral Pectoral Nerve

2.     Thoracodorsal Nerve to Latissimus Dorsi

3.     Musculocutaneous Nerve to Brachialis & Biceps Brachii

4.     Radian Nerve to Brachioradialis

5.     Median/Ulnar/Radial Nerves in Forearm

6.     Obturator Nerve for Hip Adductors

7.     Femoral Nerve branches to Quadriceps

8.     Sciatic Nerve branches to Hamstrings

9.     Tibial Nerve branches to Gastrocnemius/Soleus/Tibialis Posterior/Flexor Digitorum Longus

10.  Tibial Nerve at ankle for intrinsic muscles of the foot

 

Cryoneurolysis Targets for Pain:

1.     Greater Occipital Nerve

2.     Suprascapular Nerve

3.     Axillary Nerve

4.     Intercostal Nerve

5.     Ilio-inguinal Nerve

6.     Genito-femoral Nerve

7.     Pudendal Nerve

8.     Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve

9.     Anterior Femoral Cutaneous Nerve

10.  Posterior Femoral Cutaneous Nerve

11.  Saphenous Nerve

12.  Genicular Nerves

13.  Superficial Peroneal Nerve

14.  Deep Peroneal Nerve

15.  Sural Nerve

Needling practice | Nerve Block Simulation on Valkyrie Simulators

Live Scanning on 3 Standardized Patients and Up to 8 hours of Scanning

Techniques: In-plane and out-of- plane techniques

FAQ

Q: Why would one choose to a private one-on-one session? The benefits of a private course compared to a group course are:

  1. Individualized attention 😍

  2. Ability to “tailor” the workshop to your practice needs

  3. Ability to practice each block/procedure 4-6 times (Vs Once in a group session)

  4. Beneficial for all level: Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced

Q: How many hours of hands-on scanning is included? The workshop entails 100% hands-on training. Didactic material is sent once registered, to maximize the hands-on training part.

Q: Will there be any cadaver training? All scanning is done on live models (of different body habitus) and needling practice is done on phantoms. No cadaver training is involved.

Q: What are the training hours? 8 AM-2 PM on a Saturday or Sunday

Q: What ultrasound machines are used for training? Training is done with the latest Sonosite LX and GE V-scan Air (handheld) ultrasound machines, offering the best image quality currently available.

CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY

CANCELLATIONS MUST BE REQUESTED IN WRITING VIA E-MAIL TO arunkalava@Gmail.com THE COURSE FEE IS NON-REFUNDABLE. COURSE CAN BE RESCHEDULED TO A DIFFERENT DAY AT LEAST 4 WEEKS AHEAD OF THE SCHEDULED COURSE AND A $500.00 RESCHEDULING FEE WILL BE ASSESSED TO COVER ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS.THERE ARE NO REFUNDS FOR NO-SHOWS; SUBSTITUTIONS ARE WELCOME WITHOUT PENALTY.

ARUN KALAVA MD RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CANCEL THIS ACTIVITY DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES, IN WHICH THE FULL REGISTRATION FEE WILL BE REFUNDED. ARUN KALAVA MD, IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR TRAVEL EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE PARTICIPANTS IN THE UNLIKELY EVENT THAT THIS ACTIVITY IS CANCELLED.

Ultrasound Experts

Course Headquarters

3606 W Swann Ave

Tampa, FL 33609

TESTIMONIALS

Amrican Society for post surgical pain
European Diploma in regional anaesthesia & acute pain managment
Ultrasound Experts
The Amrican Board Of Anesthesiology