Master Local Anaesthesia Techniques: From Histology to Safe Clinical Use
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Local Anaesthesia Techniques
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Facilitator and Presenter Introductions
3 lessons- Joanne Stanbury
- Associate Professor Cathy Snelling
- Leah Hobbs
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Course Introduction
2 lessons- Welcome to the Local Anaesthesia CPD Course!
- In-Person Workshop Outline and Course Objectives
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Let's Learn About You
1 lesson- Tell Us About You
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Post Course Information
5 lessons- Lesson 1: Mechanism of Action (How LA Disrupts Pain)
- Lesson 2: Precision Anatomy (Key Clinical Landmarks)
- Lesson 3: Contemporary Choices (Modern Agents & Injection Tech)
- Lesson 4: Clinical Ergonomics (Operator & Patient Positioning)
- Lesson 5: Critical Thinking (Analyzing Real-World Scenarios)
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Course Wrap Up
3 lessons- Wrapping things Up
- Continue Your Learning
- The SITE Community
Skills You Will Gain
- Confidently select the correct local anaesthetic agent and dosage for different clinical scenarios
- Identify and avoid key anatomical structures to reduce risk of nerve injury, haematoma, or intravascular injection
- Calculate maximum safe doses and adjust for age, weight, and medical status
- Recognise early signs of local anaesthetic toxicity and respond appropriately
- Manage common complications (failed block, post-op numbness, trismus, soft-tissue trauma) safely and calmly
- Communicate clearly with patients to reduce anxiety and gain consent for local anaesthesia