FUSIC-Blocks

We have not yet released the full modular training package with the ICS yet….but we are nearly there!

This page has been put together with existing resources on the blocks we have chosen to feature for our ICU patients. It serves as a resource for people interested in this field. None of these are affiliated with the ICS yet. Please see our FUSIC pages here.

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Clearly, they are chosen from a series relevant to critically ill patients, where regional anaesthesia can complement care, minimise opiate consumption and keep the sickest pain free.

Many of the videos are the property of Jeff Gadsden and Amit Pawa. They are 2 of the most amazing clinicians in their field, practising at a very high level, with accolades behind them!

You must also check out Block It Like It’s Hot

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The Neck and Sternum

Block 1 – The Superficial Cervical Plexus Block

Image showing ultrasound views of the superficial cervical plexus with labeled anatomical structures including SCM, IJV, and cervical plexus.

Block 2 – The Parasternal Intercostal Block

A medical illustration showing the parasternal intercostal plane technique, featuring a close-up of a healthcare professional performing an injection on a patient's chest, an ultrasound image labeled 'Cephalad,' and another ultrasound image identifying structures such as 'Pec Major' and 'Intercostal.'

Jeff Gadsden

The Chest Wall

A collage of ultrasound images and hands demonstrating thoracic block techniques, including sternal, paravertebral, and serratus approaches, with labeled anatomical features.

Block 3 – The ESP Block

Jonny Wilkinson

Jeff Gadsden

Block 4 – The Serratus Anterior Plane Block

Jeff Gadsden

Jonny Wilkinson

Block 5 – The Paravertebral Block

Jeff Gadsden

Jonny Wilkinson

The Abdomen

An educational diagram illustrating abdominal wall blocks, featuring ultrasound images that show the layers of abdominal muscles including Rectus Abdominis, External Oblique, Internal Oblique, and Transversus Abdominis. The image includes annotations and arrows indicating medial to lateral orientation.

Block 6 – The Rectus Sheath Block

Jeff Gadsden

Block 7 – The Transversus Abdominis Plane Block

Jeff Gadsden

The Spine

Illustration of spinal ultrasound anatomy with labeled regions such as spinous process, articular process, and lateral views.

Jeff Gadsden

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