About this webinar
Ophthalmic Anaesthesia blocks have been performed for decades in the whole world and are deemed to be safe and effective. The expertise in the sharp needle Blocks namely Peri-bulbar and Retro bulbar blocks is fading. These techniques are now not compulsory in the RCOA curriculum and the Ophthalmic surgery training.
This webinar will explore and discuss the indications, contra-indications and the performance of the commonly performed Ophthalmic anaesthesia Blocks.
The anatomy of the globe will be presented by the Ophthalmic surgeon and the commonly performed blocks will be shown via videos.
We hope this will help with the teaching and training in this sub-specialty and stimulate discussion in the common controversies we all come across in our clinical practice.
Login will be available from 17:50, but the broadcast will not start until 18:00.
Joining the webinar
You can log in from the comfort of your own home, your office, or any where else that is convenient. All you need is a decent internet connection and a quiet room. If you are unable to attend live do not worry, you will be automatically sent the recording 24 hours after the webinar whether you attend or not.
Please ignore questions about access and dietary requirements during the booking process. Joining details will be sent automatically via email - please ensure the email we have for you is correct, and remember to check for updates in that email account in the week prior to the webinar.
Organisers: Dr Krish Radhakrishna, Board member, Association of Anaesthetists; Dr Zahid Kazmi, Consultant, University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire
Chair: Dr Krish Radhakrishna; Board member, Association of Anaesthetists
ProgrammeApplied anatomy of the EYE -
Mr Mrinal Rana Consultant Ophthalmologist, University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire, Special interest in Corneal Surgery
Sub-tenon block -
Dr Falguni Choksey, Consultant Anaesthetist, University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire
Peri and Retrobulbar Blocks -
Dr Zahid Kazmi, Consultant Anaesthetist, University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire
Complications of the Ophthalmic Blocks -
Dr Anand Arora, Consultant Anaesthetist, Birmingham and Midlands Eye Centre
Discussion panel