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Pre-Course Learning Resources - AEMIS 2026
AEMIS 2026

Pre-Course Learning Resources

To help you prepare for the hands-on cadaver course, we have gathered selected reading materials and short video resources covering the main blocks and anatomical regions included in the program.

These resources are optional but highly recommended, especially for participants who wish to refresh their anatomical knowledge and ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia techniques before the course.

How to Use This Page

  1. Review anatomy and sonoanatomy.
  2. Watch the short demonstration video.
  3. Study the detailed explanation or article.
  4. Compare similar blocks and discuss indications, limitations, and safety points.

Section 1: Upper Limb

A. Median, Ulnar & Radial Nerve Blocks

Focus points: identify anatomy, sensory distribution, and practical distinctions between distal approaches.

B. Interscalene Block

Focus points: identify target anatomy, expected sensory distribution, and important safety considerations.

C. Axillary Brachial Plexus Block

Focus points: compare the axillary approach with supraclavicular and interscalene approaches.

D. Supraclavicular Block

Focus points: review sonoanatomy, needle path, local anesthetic spread, and clinical indications.

Section 2: Lower Limb

A. Fascia Iliaca / SIFI Block

Focus points: review the fascia iliaca plane, hip innervation, ultrasound landmarks, and expected local anesthetic spread.

B. PENG Block

Suggested citation text:
Di Pietro S, Maffeis R, Jannelli E, Mascia B, Resta F, De Silvestri A, Musella V, Centurioni CE, Regeni E, Grassi FA, Locatelli A, Perlini S; Regional Anaesthesia in Emergency Medicine Research Group. Comparing the pericapsular nerve group block and fascia iliaca block for acute pain management in patients with hip fracture: a randomised clinical trial. Anaesthesia. 2025;80(12):1484–1492. doi:10.1111/anae.16695. PMID: 40727959.

Focus points: compare the PENG block with fascia iliaca block for hip fracture pain management.

C. Popliteal Sciatic Nerve Block

Focus points: review sciatic nerve anatomy at the popliteal fossa, probe position, needle approach, and local anesthetic spread.

Section 3: Trunk Blocks

A. Serratus Anterior Plane Block

Focus points: review chest wall anatomy, fascial plane location, and expected analgesic coverage.

B. Erector Spinae Plane Block

Focus points: review transverse process identification, fascial plane spread, troubleshooting, and reasons for block failure.

Section 4: Student Preparation Questions

Use these questions to guide your learning and preparation:

  1. What anatomical structures must be identified before needle insertion?
  2. What sensory territory is expected from this block?
  3. What structures should be avoided?
  4. What does correct local anesthetic spread look like?
  5. When would this block be preferable to an alternative block?
  6. What are the common technical mistakes?
  7. What safety checks should be completed before performing the block?

Special thanks to Dr. Chris Yap and Dr.Ashley Matthies for preparing this document.

We look forward to welcoming you in Prague.

Sincerely,

Dr. Ahmad Nama and Dr. Jim Connolly,
Co-Founders, AEMIS Academy.

AEMIS 2026 Pre-Course Resource Page