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LEARNING PATHWAY · RA-UK PLAN A

Plan A blocks

The seven blocks every anaesthetist should be able to offer: interscalene, axillary, erector spinae plane, rectus sheath, femoral, adductor canal and popliteal sciatic.

Regional Anaesthesia UK's Plan A blocks are seven core blocks that, between them, cover most operations on the limbs and trunk. The idea is that every anaesthetist, not only specialists, can offer them safely. Work through them in order, then pass each page's quiz.

Source: Turbitt LR, Mariano ER, El-Boghdadly K. Future directions in regional anaesthesia: not just for the cognoscenti. Anaesthesia 2020;75:293–297. PubMed

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Pass the quiz at the end of each block page. When you have passed some or all of them, print a certificate for this pathway, with a reflection note for your appraisal.

Pathway certificate and reflection

Upper limb

  1. Interscalene brachial plexus block
  2. Axillary brachial plexus block

Trunk

  1. Erector spinae plane block (sagittal and transverse approaches)
  2. Rectus sheath block

Lower limb

  1. Femoral nerve block
  2. Adductor canal block
  3. Popliteal sciatic nerve block

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