Speakers: Dr Morné Wolmarans, Dr Maria Paz Sebastian, Dr Peter Merjavy, Dr Benjamin Fox
Strategies to improve safety for Regional Anesthesia (RA) are important to help reduce the risk of nerve injury during nerve block procedures. A panel of highly experienced regional anaesthesia practitioners will explore some of the key factors to be considered and addressed to help improve safety during regional anaesthesia. In the context of causes and incidence of nerve injury, areas to be considered include patient factors, technical factors and human factors. Alongside an awareness of how these can impact safety during RA, the symposium will also take a look at some clinical tips for how to mitigate for nerve injury during nerve blocks. This will include a look a ergonomics and injection technique, as well as how advancements in RA technologies can assist clinicians during RA procedures