Ultrasound Guided Fascia Iliaca Block Course
This half-day course is specifically designed for clinicians working in Emergency Medicine and Acute Care who wish to master the Fascia Iliaca Block (FIB).
As the “gold standard” for hip and femur fracture analgesia, the FIB is now a core clinical skill in the ED. This intensive session provides theoretical background, hands-on practice with normal subjects and procedural practice on models.
Next course dates: tbc
Course Times: 9:00am – 12:30pm or 1:30pm – 5:00pm
Venue: Terracotta Court (ground floor), 167 Tower Bridge Road, London, SE1 3LN
Fee: £195
Special offer: You can also add our custom-made, in-house Nerve Block Model to your booking for the discounted price of £25 (regular price £50). This exclusive offer is available to course attendees only.
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About our Ultrasound Guided Fascia Iliaca Block Course
What Does the Fascia Iliaca Block Course Cover?
This focused half-day session is dedicated entirely to the assessment and regional anaesthesia of the hip and femur.
- Ultrasound Essentials: Probe selection, image optimisation, and knobology
- Anatomical Recognition: Identifying soft tissue landmarks, the femoral nerve, and the fascia iliaca compartment.
- Needle Techniques: Mastering in-plane and out-of-plane needle insertion.
- Regional Options: Comparative techniques for the standard Fascia Iliaca Compartment Block and the PENG (Pericapsular Nerve Group) block.
What Skills Will You Develop?
By the end of this session, you will be confident in using ultrasound to guide needle placement for lower limb analgesia. You will:
- Refine Image Acquisition: Learn to obtain the high-quality images necessary for safe block delivery.
- Master Needle Guidance: Practice needle insertion using tissue models.
- Utilise AI Assistance: Improve your needle-tracking skills using NeedleTrainer™ (AI-based guidance).
How Is the Course Taught?
To maximise practical time, you will be provided with short pre-course videos covering ultrasound machine handling and basic image optimisation.
On the day, the course consists of brief, high-impact lectures and live demonstrations on normal subjects. This is followed by practical sessions. You will practice scanning on healthy volunteers and refine your needle skills using gel blocks, specialised fascia iliaca models, and NeedleTrainer™ technology.
