Asian Pain Academy Workshop on MSK Ultrasound Interventions & Nerve Blocks in Pain Medicine
Introduction:
Join us for an intensive 4-day hands-on workshop in Kolkata designed for healthcare professionals seeking to enhance their skills in ultrasound-guided pain management techniques. This workshop, conducted by expert faculty with over 14 years of experience, will provide participants with in-depth training in small batches, ensuring personalized guidance and support throughout the sessions.
The program offers a comprehensive review of sono-anatomy, supplemented with live volunteer demonstrations to ensure practical learning. Participants will engage in focused discussions and hands-on practice covering essential topics such as ultrasound-guided nerve blocks, interventions for various pain conditions, and techniques specific to the thoracic, lumbar, upper limb, lower limb, head, neck, and abdomen.
Our highly-rated program has received praise from previous attendees for its thorough curriculum and effective teaching methods. By attending this workshop, you'll not only expand your clinical skills but also gain valuable insights from senior faculty actively involved in every aspect of the training.
Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your practice in pain medicine. Register now to secure your spot in this transformative workshop!
Workshop Highlights: MSK Ultrasound Interventions & Nerve Blocks in Pain Medicine
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Expert Faculty Guidance: Learn from senior faculty with over 14 years of experience in pain medicine, ensuring high-quality instruction throughout the workshop.
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Small Batch Training: Benefit from personalized attention in a small group setting, allowing for more interaction and hands-on practice.
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Comprehensive Sonoanatomy Review: Gain a thorough understanding of sonoanatomy essential for effective ultrasound-guided interventions.
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Live Volunteer Demonstrations: Experience real-time demonstrations, enhancing your learning through practical application of techniques.
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Ultrasound-Guided Nerve Blocks: Acquire essential skills in performing ultrasound-guided nerve blocks, a vital aspect of modern pain management.
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Highly Rated: Join a program that has been praised by doctors for its content, structure, and faculty engagement.
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Extensive Curriculum: Explore a diverse range of topics including thoracic and lumbar spine interventions, lower and upper limb anatomy, and thorax and abdominal procedures.
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Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow professionals in the field, fostering relationships that can lead to future collaborations and learning.
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Certificate of Completion: Receive a certificate upon successful completion of the workshop, showcasing your commitment to advancing your skills in pain medicine.
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Hands-On Practice: Engage in extensive hands-on practice with volunteers, ensuring that you leave the workshop with practical, applicable skills.
Register now to be part of this transformative learning experience!
Eligibility:
Applicants for this program must hold a degree or diploma in Anaesthesiology or other Allopathic clinical branches from a recognized university in India or abroad. A postgraduate trainee is also eligible to join this Workshop.
Registration Deadline: Limited Seats Available, Register Early!
Seats are limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration will close 15 days before the workshop begins or when all seats are filled, whichever comes first. Don't miss out, register now!
List of the ultrasound-guided procedures and interventions covered
​Upper Limb
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Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist & Hand Ultrasound
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Suprascapular Nerve Block (Posterior & Anterior Approach)
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Glenohumeral Joint Intra-Articular Intervention Approaches
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Medial & Lateral Epicondylitis Interventions
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Intersection Syndromes
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Carpal Tunnel, Cubital Tunnel, AIN, PIN Syndrome Interventions
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De Quervain's Tenosynovitis Treatment
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Trigger Point Intervention
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Intercarpal Joint Arthritis Treatment
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Guyon’s Canal Syndrome Treatment
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Tracing of Nerves of the Upper Limb
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Regional Block Techniques:
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Brachial Plexus Block Approaches
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Arm-Forearm-Wrist Nerve Blocks
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Digital Nerve Block Techniques
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​​Lower Limb
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Hip Joint Intra-Articular Intervention
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Knee Joint Intra-Articular Intervention Techniques
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Knee Genicular Nerve Interventions
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Pes Anserine Bursitis Treatment
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Ankle Joint Interventions
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Piriformis Interventions
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Pudendal Neuralgia Treatment
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Tracing of Nerves of the Lower Limb
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Regional Block Techniques:
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Femoral Nerve Block
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Fascia Iliaca Compartment Block
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Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve Block
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PENG Block
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Obturator Nerve Block
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Sciatic Nerve Block (Anterior and Posterior Approach)
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Popliteal Nerve Block (Posterior & Lateral Approach)
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Common Peroneal Nerve Block
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Ankle Block
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3-1 Approach
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Head, Neck, Thorax & Abdomen
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Cervical Facet Intervention
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Occipital Neuralgia Treatment
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Stellate Ganglion Block
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Dorsal Scapular Nerve Hydro-dissection
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Celiac and Hypogastric Plexus Interventions
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Ilioinguinal-Iliohypogastric-Genitofemoral Nerve Hydro-dissection
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Regional Block Techniques:
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Intercostal Nerve Block
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Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) Block
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Rectus Sheath Block
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Serratus Anterior Blocks (Above and Below Approach)
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Scalp Block
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Cervical Plexus Block (Superficial and Deep)
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Pectus Excavatum Blocks (PEC Blocks)
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Thoracic & Lumbosacral Spine
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Epidural Intervention
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Facet Joint Intervention
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Sacroiliac Joint Interventions
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Sacrum Sono-anatomy
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Erector Spinae Plane Block (Thoracic & Lumbar)
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Paravertebral Block
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Quadratus Lumborum (QL) Block (Approaches: Anterior, Posterior, Lateral)
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Psoas Compartment Block
Schedule
Schedule: The date of commencement is any predeclared Thursday and ends on Sunday (4 days). Everyday training is from 9:30 am to 4 pm with 1 hour lunch break. We have kept in mind the issue of not getting too many weekdays leave from the workplace. Venue:The classes will be held at Rajarhat Pain Clinic in Newtown, Kolkata, and Samobathi Pain Clinic in Kolkata, according to the provided schedule.
Provisional Planning of the Course (Sometimes, little reshuffling of topics is unavoidable)
Day 1 (Thursday)
09:15 am to 09.30 am - Reporting & Registration,
09:30 am to 10:30 am – USG Fundamentals, Tissue characterization under USG, basic rules In USG Guided Interventions
10:30 am to 10:45 am - Tea Break
10:45 am to 1:00 pm – Sono anatomy of Thoracic & Lumbosacral spine
[Theory, Hands on Practice on volunteer, Includes: 1. Epidural intervention 2. Facet joint Intervention 3. SI joint interventions 4. Sacrum Sono-anatomy 5. Erector Spinae plane block (Thoracic & Lumbar) 6. Paravertebral Block 7. QL block (approaches: anterior, posterior, lateral) 8. Psoas compartment block]
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm - Lunch
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm – same as Pre lunch
Day 2 (Friday)
09:30 am to 10:30 am – Lectures on anatomy of lower limb
10:30 am to 10:45 am - Tea Break
10:45 am to 1:00 pm – Sono anatomy of Lower limb
[Theory, Hands-on Practice on volunteer, Includes: 1. Hip, knee, ankle & foot Ultrasound and associated Pain interventions such as piriformis interventions, Pudendal neuralgia treatment, Hip joint Intra articular intervention, Knee joint intra articular intervention techniques, Knee genicular nerve interventions, Pes anserine bursitis treatment, ankle joint interventions, ATFL-plantar fascia-Achilles tendonitis interventions 2. Tracing of all the nerves of the lower limb 3. Regional block techniques such as Femoral nerve block, Fascia iliaca compartment Block, Lateral femoral cutaneous nerve block, PENG block, Obturator nerve block, Sciatic Nerve Block (Anterior and Posterior approach), Popliteal nerve block: Posterior & lateral approach, Common Peroneal nerve block, Ankle block, 3-1 Approach etc.]
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm - Lunch
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm – same as Pre-Lunch
Day 3 (Saturday)
09:30 am to 10:30 am – Lectures on anatomy of Upper limb
10:30 am to 10:45 am - Tea Break
10:45 am to 1:00 pm – Sono anatomy of Upper limb
[Theory, Hands on Practice on volunteer, Includes: 1. Shoulder, elbow, wrist & hand Ultrasound and associated Pain interventions such as Suprascapular Nerve block (Posterior approach & Anterior Approach), GH joint Intra-articular intervention approaches, Medial & Lateral epicondylitis interventions, Intersection syndromes, Carpel tunnel-Cubital tunnel-AIN-PIN syndrome intervention, DQ tenosynovitis treatment, Trigger point intervention, Intercarpal joint arthritis treatment, Guyon’s canal syndrome treatment etc. 2. Tracing of all the nerves of the upper limb 3. Regional block techniques such as Brachial Plexus Blocks approaches, arm-forearm-wrist nerve Blocks, Digital Nerve Block techniques etc.]
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm - Lunch
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm – same as Pre-Lunch
Day 4 (Sunday)
09:30 am to 10:30 am – Lectures on anatomy related to Thorax and abdominal interventions
10:30 am to 10:45 am - Tea Break
10:45 am to 1:00 pm – Sono anatomy of Head, neck, thorax & abdomen
[Theory, Hands-on Practice on volunteer, Includes: 1. Head, neck, Thorax & abdomen Ultrasound and associated Pain interventions such as Cervical facet intervention, Occipital neuralgia treatment, stellate ganglion block, Dorsal scapular nerve Hydro-dissection, Coeliac and hypogastric plexus interventions, Ilioinguinal-Iliohypogastric-genitofemoral nerve Hydro-dissection etc. 2. Regional block techniques such as intercostal nerve block, TAP block, Rectus sheath Block, Serratus Anterior blocks (Above and Below approach), Scalp block, Cervical plexus block (superficial and deep) PEC blocks etc.]
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm - Lunch
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm – same as Pre-Lunch + Revision + certificate distribution
Additional Information:
While attendees will arrange their own food and lodging, we've got you covered with snacks and a working lunch provided during the course. Our friendly office staff are always ready to assist you over the phone, and there are several hotels conveniently located within walking distance for a comfortable stay.
To ensure personalized attention and a quality learning experience, each batch is limited to a maximum of 5 participants.
Workshop Pricing
For Indian citizens and (Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal & and Bhutan): INR 19,000/-
For International participants: USD 400
Steps to Register
Indians: Course fee Rs 19.000/-
Step 1 - Transfer the Booking Amount through UPI
Step 2 - Please fill out the Google form below to complete the registration
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Step 3 - Send the screenshot of your payment via WhatsApp to - +91 9432288997
In Case of any Difficulty Please Call +91 9889563883 or +91 9830262733 The Balance Amount Needs to be paid on the first day of the Workshop via UPI, NEFT, or Cash
Refund Policy
If paid fully 100% - Fees are refundable 30 Days or more before the 1st Day of Workshop
50% - 15 days to 29days before the first Class.
0% - 14 days or less prior to the first Class.
Under No Circumstances The Fee Could Be Carried Forward to the Next Course
Accommodation
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Please note that the List is provided here for the convenience of participants Asian Pain Academy does not Have any tie-up with any of these service providers.
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Please get in touch with them directly or AIRBNB / Hotel Aggregators (Make my Trip / Goibibo / Booking.com) for Booking
Accommodation Near
Rajarhut Pain Clinic
Hotels
Novotel
Address: CF Block (Newtown), Action Area 1C, Rajarhat, New Town, Kolkata
Phone: 033 4032 3333
Website: www.novotelhotel.com
Pride Plaza Hotel
Address: Service Rd, opposite Novotel, BG Block (Newtown), Action Area 1, Newtown, West Bengal 700156
Phone: 033 4025 9999
Website: www.pridehotel.com
Lemon Tree
Address: Premises No. 30-1111, BG-9, Service Rd, BG Block (Newtown), Action Area 1B
Phone: 033 6813 9900
Website: www.lemontreehotel.com
Fairfield by Marriott
Address: Cb 218, CB Block (Newtown), Action Area 1C
Phone: 033 6666 4444
Website: www.fairfieldmarriott.com
Guest Houses
Capital Case Hotel
Address: AL/7/B/1 Street No 15, Near Water Tank No -3
Mobile: 8697229834, 9547427720
The 37 Luxury Room
Address: AB-37 Street No 89, Newtown Action Area 1
Mobile: 8777562719
Contact: Dipak Biswas
Accommodation Near
Samobathi Pain Clinic
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Airbnb Rooms
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Apt with Furniture, AC & Kitchen
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Lovely 2- Bedroom holiday home with kitchen