Regional Anesthesia & Ultrasound Diagnostics and Therapeutics

2 credits · School of Nursing

This advanced graduate seminar provides nurse anesthesia students with comprehensive knowledge and competency in ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia techniques. The course integrates foundational ultrasound physics and instrumentation with in-depth anatomical study and practical application of ultrasound for peripheral nerve blocks and vascular access procedures. Through lecture, laboratory simulation, and case-based learning, students develop the cognitive, technical, and clinical reasoning skills necessary to perform and interpret ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia procedures safely and effectively. Emphasis is placed on understanding the relationship between ultrasonographic images and underlying anatomy, troubleshooting technical challenges, and integrating regional techniques into comprehensive anesthesia management. Prerequisites: 8641, 8645. Corequisite: 8651. [2]