Local Anaesthesia Techniques for Foot and Ankle

This course will allow participants to learn different injection techniques (e.g. ring block, skin infiltration) for local anaesthetic in the context of podiatric practice.

At the end of the course, participants will be able to:

1. Critically evaluate the indications/contraindications for local anaesthetic injection therapy in the lower limb.
2. Critically appraise the pharmacological principles surrounding the safe use of local anaesthetics for injection.
3. Demonstrate advanced anatomical knowledge associated with local anaesthetic injection administration.
4. Learn different techniques (eg. ring block, skin infiltration) for different procedure (nail surgery, wound debridement, wart treatment).
5. Effectively communicate with patients & colleagues the role of local anaesthetic injection therapy.
6. Clearly identify appropriate pre and post injection care.
7. Safely carry out the pre-requisite number of injections, including appropriate aseptic technique.

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