International Symposium on Spine and Paravertebral Sonography
for Anaesthesia and Pain Medicine 2012

29 March - 1 April 2012

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International Symposium on Spine and Paravertebral Sonography

  

for Anaesthesia and Pain Medicine 2012

 

Venue:

 

Postgraduate Education Centre, Prince of Wales Hospital,

The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong.

Thursday, 29th March 2012  
issps2012 Day 1 - Session 1, Moderator: Dr. M.K. Karmakar
1200-1245 h Registration and Refreshments
1245-1300 h Welcome Address Dr. M.K.Karmakar
1300-1325 h Evidence Base for Ultrasound Guided Upper Extremity Blocks. Dr. Colin McCartney
1325-1350 h Ultrasound Guided Lower Extremity Blocks - Where are we Today? Dr. Ban Tsui 
1350-1415 h Anaesthesia for Shoulder Surgery - How to Avoid Phrenic Nerve Blockade. Dr. Darcy Price
1415-1440 h Intentional Intraneural Injection - Are they Beneficial or Reckless? Dr. Xavier Sala-Blanch
1440-1500 h

Panel Discussion. Drs. McCartney, Tsui, Price and Sala-Blanch

1500-1545 h Break with the Exhibitors  
 
issps2012 Day 1 - Session 2, Moderator: Dr. W.H. Kwok
1545-1610 h Ultrasound Guided Perineural Catheter Placement - Challenges and Pearls. Dr Graham Hocking
1610-1635 h Forecasting the trend in the expanded role of point-of-care ultrasound in 21st century clinical practice. . Dr. Shahridan Mohd Fathil

1635-1700 h

Pain Medicine Beyond Steroid Injections. Dr. Peter Cheng
1700-1715 h Panel Discussion. Drs. Hocking, Shahridan Mohd Fathil and Cheng
End of Day 1  
   
Friday, 30th March 2012  
0700-0800 h

Breakfast with the Exhibitors

issps2012 Day 2 - Session 3, Moderator: Dr. P.T. Chui
0800-0825 h Ultrasound Imaging of the Cervical Spine and Injection techniques. Dr. Michael Gofeld
0825-0850 h Ultrasound Imaging of the Thoracic Spine and Paravertebral Region and Injection Techniques. Dr. M.K.Karmakar
0850-0915 h Ultrasound Imaging of the Lumbar Spine and Injection techniques. Dr. K.J.Chin
0915-0940 h Ultrasound Imaging of the lumbar Paravertebral Region and Injection techniques. Dr. M.K.Karmakar
0940-1005 h Ultrasound Imaging of the Sacrum and Injection techniques (caudal epidural, sacral intervertebral, ganglion impar and SI joint). Dr. Sean Lin
1005-1020 h Panel Discussion. Drs Gofeld, Karmakar, Chin and Lin
1020-1100 h Break with the Exhibitors  
 
issps2012 Day 2 - Session 4, Moderator: Dr. M.K. Karmakar
1100-1125 h Understanding the Pathophysiology of the Difficult Spine (Scoliosis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Osteoporosis and Rheumatoid Arthritis) Dr. Edmund Soh
1125-1150 h Understanding the Sonoanatomy of the Scoliotic Spine. Dr. W.H.Kwok
1150-1215 h Ultrasound for Central Neuraxial Blocks in the Morbidly Obese. Dr. Kishor Gandhi
1215-1240 h Ultrasound for Central Neuraxial Blocks in the Obstetric Patient. Dr. Susilo Chandra
1240-1300 h Panel Discussion. Drs. Soh, Kwok, Gandhi and Chandra
1300-1400 h Lunch with the Exhibitors  
 
issps2012 Day 2 - Session 5, Workshop 1
(Each workshop session is for 90 minutes. Participants can register for only one topic during any workshop session. The number of participants per workshop will be limited to 15)
1400-1530 h Sonography for Anaesthesia Workshop
Workshop 1A Basic Spine Imaging. Drs.Chin KJ, McCartney C
Workshop 1B. Difficult Spine Imaging (Morbid Obesity, Scoliosis and Spinal Instrumentation). Drs. Kwok WH, Gandhi K, Sala‐Blanch X, Gautier P,
Wong B
Workshop 1C. Spinal Phantom and Ultrasound Guided Central Neuraxial Techniques.
(Intensive hands-on practice of needling techniques using pig carcass and commercial spine phantoms)
Drs. Chui PT, Chandra S, Koo E, Chan P, Law B
Workshop 1D. Lumbar Paravertebral Imaging and Lumbar Plexus Block. Drs. Chee V, Shahridan Mohd Fathil, Tsui B
Workshop 1F. Ultrasound Guided Shoulder Block. Drs. Price Darcy, Hocking G
Workshop 1G. Doppler Ultrasound for Regional Anaesthesia. Drs. Soh Edmund,
Karmakar MK, Li Sharon
 
issps2012 Day 2 - Session 5, Workshop 2

(Each workshop session is for 90 minutes. Participants can register for only one topic during any workshop session. The number of participants per workshop will be limited to 12) 

1400-1530 h. Sonography for Pain Medicine Workshop
Workshop 2A Cervical Spine Imaging (includes Cervical facet, Medial branch, Stellate ganglion and Greater Occipital Nerve Block). Drs.Clark T, Hariharan S,
Li P
Workshop 2B. Thoracolumbar Spine, Intercostal and Paravertebral Imaging for Chronic Pain Interventions. Drs. Gofeld M, Li C, Hui G
Workshop 2C. Sacral Spine and Sacroiliac Joint Imaging for Chronic Pain Interventions. Drs. Moon DE, Lin S, Brake T
Workshop 2D/E.

Musculoskeletal Imaging and Joint Examination for Pain Medicine, includes

Suprascapular nerve, Piriformis muscle, Pudendal Nerve, Shoulder, Hip and Knee joints Injection.
Drs. Rosenquist RW, Cheng P, Tsang K.
1530-1600 h

Break with the Exhibitors

 
issps2012 Day 2 - Session 6, Workshop 3
(Each workshop session is for 90 minutes. Participants can register for only one topic during any workshop session. The number of participants per workshop will be limited to 15)
1600-1730 h Sonography for Anaesthesia Workshop
Workshop 3A Basic Spine Imaging. Drs.Chin KJ, McCartney C
Workshop 3B. Difficult Spine Imaging (Morbid Obesity, Scoliosis and Spinal Instrumentation). Drs. Kwok WH, Gandhi K, Sala‐Blanch X
Workshop 3C. Spinal Phantom and Ultrasound Guided Central Neuraxial Techniques.
(Intensive hands-on practice of needling techniques using pig carcass and commercial spine phantoms)
Drs. Chui PT, Chandra S, Koo E, Chan P, Law B
Workshop 3D. Lumbar Paravertebral Imaging and Lumbar Plexus Block. Drs. Chee V, Shahridan Mohd Fathil
Workshop 3E. Thoracic Spine Imaging and Thoracic Paravertebral Block. Drs.Gautier P, Tsui B
Workshop 3F. Ultrasound Guided Shoulder Block. Drs. Price Darcy, Hocking G
Workshop 3G. Doppler Ultrasound for Regional Anaesthesia. Drs. Soh Edmund,
Karmakar MK, Li Sharon
 
issps2012 Day 2 - Session 6, Workshop 4
(Each workshop session is for 90 minutes. Participants can register for only one topic during any workshop session. The number of participants per workshop will be limited to 12) 
1600-1730 h. Sonography for Pain Medicine Workshop
Workshop 4A Cervical Spine Imaging (includes Cervical facet, Medial branch, Stellate ganglion and Greater Occipital Nerve Block). Drs. Clark T, Hariharan S,
Li P
Workshop 4B. Thoracolumbar Spine, Intercostal and Paravertebral Imaging for Chronic Pain Interventions. Drs. Gofeld M, Li C, Hui G
Workshop 4C. Sacral Spine and Sacroiliac Joint Imaging for Chronic Pain Interventions. Drs. Moon DE, Lin S, Brake T
Workshop 4D/E.

Musculoskeletal Imaging and Joint Examination for Pain Medicine, includes

Suprascapular nerve, Piriformis muscle, Pudendal Nerve, Shoulder, Hip and Knee joints Injection.
Drs. Rosenquist RW,
Cheng P, Tsang K.
End of Day 2  
   
Saturday, 31st March 2012   
0700-0800 h

Breakfast with the Exhibitors

issps2012 Day 3 - Session 7, Moderator: Dr. Karmakar MK
0800-0830 h Ultrasound Guided Abdominal Wall Blocks. Dr. Colin McCartney
0830-0900 h Advance Sciatic Nerve Block Techniques: Parasacral, Gluteal and Anterior Approaches. Dr. Philippe Gautier
0900-0930 h Ultrasound Guided Ankle Block. Dr. Victor Chee
0930-1000 h Phantoms for Teaching and Training of Ultrasound Guided Interventions: Benefits and Pitfalls. Dr. Graham Hocking
1000-1015 h

Panel Discussion. Drs.McCartney , Gautier, Chee, Hocking

1015-1100 h Break with the Exhibitors  
 
issps2012 Day 3 - Parallel Session 8A, Ultrasound For Regional Anaesthesia. Moderator: Dr. Chui PT
1100-1125 h Doppler Ultrasonography and Its Role in Regional Anaesthesia. Dr. W.H.Kwok
1125-1150 h 3D 4D Ultrasonography in Regional Anaesthesia. Dr. M.K.Karmakar
1150-1215 h New Applications of Ultrasound in Anaesthesia and Future Trends in Regional Anaesthesia. Dr. Ban Tsui
1215-1240 h Spinal Sonogrpahy and Ultrasound Guided Central Neuraxial Blocks in Neonates and Young Infants. Dr. M.K.Karmakar
1240-1300 h Panel Discussion. Drs. Kwok, Karmakar and Tsui. 
 
issps2012 Day 3 - Parallel Session 8B, Ultrasound For Pain Medicine. Moderator: Dr. Carina Li
1100-1125 h Ultrasound for Pain Medicine: Advantages, Limitations and the Future. Dr. Richard W. Rosenquist
1125-1150 h Ultrasound Guided Cervical Spine Injections: Facet joint, Medial branch, Stellate ganglion, Greater occipital and 3rd Occipital nerve block.
 
Dr. D.E. Moon
1150-1215 h Ultrasound Guided Interventions for Low Back Pain: (Lumbar Approach: Medial branch block, Facet joint injection, Selective nerve root injection, Quadratus lumborum and Piriformis injection etc. Dr. Michael Gofeld
1215-1240 h Novel Applications of Ultrasound in Pain Medicine. Dr. Shankar Hariharan
1240-1300 h Panel Discussion. Drs. Rosenquist, Moon, Gofeld and Hariharan
1300-1400 h

Lunch with the Exhibitors

 
 
issps2012 Day 3 - Session 9, Workshop 5
(Each workshop session is for 90 minutes. Participants can register for only one topic during any workshop session. The number of participants per workshop will be limited to 15)
1400-1530 h Sonography for Anaesthesia Workshop
Workshop 5B. Difficult Spine Imaging (Morbid Obesity, Scoliosis and Spinal Instrumentation). Drs. Kwok WH, Gandhi K, .Chin KJ, Soh Edmund
Workshop 5C. Spinal Phantom and Ultrasound Guided Central Neuraxial Techniques.
(Intensive hands-on practice of needling techniques using pig carcass and commercial spine phantoms)
Drs. Chui PT, Koo E, Chan P, Law B
Workshop 5D. Lumbar Paravertebral Imaging and Lumbar Plexus Block. Drs. Chee V, Shahridan Mohd Fathil
Workshop 5E. Thoracic Spine Imaging and Thoracic Paravertebral Block. Drs.Gautier P, Tsui B, McCartney C
Workshop 5F. Ultrasound Guided Shoulder Block. Drs. Price Darcy, Hocking G
issps2012 Day 3 - Session 9, Workshop 6

(Each workshop session is for 90 minutes. Participants can register for only one topic during any workshop session. The number of participants per workshop will be limited to 12

1400-1530 h. Sonography for Pain Medicine Workshop
Workshop 6A Cervical Spine Imaging (includes Cervical facet, Medial branch, Stellate ganglion and Greater Occipital Nerve Block). Drs. Clark T , Hariharan S,
Li P
Workshop 6B. Thoracolumbar Spine, Intercostal and Paravertebral Imaging for Chronic Pain Interventions. Drs. Gofeld M, Li C, Hui G.
Workshop 6C. Sacral Spine and Sacroiliac Joint Imaging for Chronic Pain Interventions. Drs. Moon DE, Lin S,
Wong B, Brake T
Workshop 6D/E. Musculoskeletal Imaging and Joint Examination for Pain Medicine, includes Suprascapular nerve, Piriformis muscle, Pudendal Nerve, Shoulder, Hip and Knee joints Injection. Drs. Rosenquist RW, Cheng P, Tsang K.
 
issps2012 Day 3 - Session 10, Workshop 7
(Each workshop session is for 90 minutes. Participants can register for only one topic during any workshop session. The number of participants per workshop will be limited to 15)
1600-1730 h Sonography for Anaesthesia Workshop
Workshop 7C. Spinal Phantom and Ultrasound Guided Central Neuraxial Techniques.
(Intensive hands-on practice of needling techniques using pig carcass and commercial spine phantoms)
Drs. Chui PT, Kwok WH, Chan P, Law B, McCartney C
Workshop 7D. Lumbar Paravertebral Imaging and Lumbar Plexus Block. Drs. Chee V, Shahridan Mohd Fathil, Chin KJ
Workshop 7E. Thoracic Spine Imaging and Thoracic Paravertebral Block. Drs.Gautier P, Tsui B,
Gandhi K
Workshop 7F. Ultrasound Guided Shoulder Block. Drs. Price Darcy, Hocking G
Workshop 7H. 3D 4D Ultrasound Imaging for Regional Anaesthesia. Drs. Karmakar MK, Sala-Blanch X, Soh Edmund, Koo Emily
 
issps2012 Day 3 - Session 10, Workshop 8
(Each workshop session is for 90 minutes. Participants can register for only one topic during any workshop session. The number of participants per workshop will be limited to 12
1600-1730 h. Sonography for Pain Medicine Workshop
Workshop 8A Cervical Spine Imaging (includes Cervical facet, Medial branch, Stellate ganglion and Greater Occipital Nerve Block). Drs.Clark T, Hariharan S,
Li P
Workshop 8B. Thoracolumbar Spine, Intercostal and Paravertebral Imaging for Chronic Pain Interventions. Drs. Gofeld M, Li C, Hui G
Workshop 8C. Sacral Spine and Sacroiliac Joint Imaging for Chronic Pain Interventions. Drs. Moon DE, Lin S,
Wong B, Brake T
Workshop 8D/E. Musculoskeletal Imaging and Joint Examination for Pain Medicine, includes Suprascapular nerve, Piriformis muscle, Pudendal Nerve, Shoulder, Hip and Knee joints Injection. Drs. Rosenquist RW,
Cheng P, Tsang K.
End of Day 3  
   
Sunday, 1st April 2012  
0700-0800 h  

Breakfast with the Exhibitors

 
issps2012 Day 4 - Session 11, Live Demonstration Session, Moderators: Dr. Chui PT and Cheng P
0800-1030 h

Live Telecast from the Operating Theatres at the Prince of Wales Hospital of Ultrasound Guided Central Neuraxial and Peripheral Nerve Blocks.

Drs. M.K.Karmakar,

W.H.Kwok

0800-1030 h

Live Telecast from the Operating Theatres at the Prince of Wales Hospital of Common Ultrasound Guided Blocks Used for Pain Medicine.

Drs. Sean Lin, Tsang K and Li Peggy
1030-1115 h

Break with the Exhibitors

 
issps2012 Day 4 - Session 12, Live Scanning Demonstration Session, Moderator: Dr. Karmakar MK
1115-1130 h

Ultrasound Anatomy relevant for Shoulder Block.

Dr. Darcy Price
1130-1145 h

Ask Dr. Zoom.

Dr. Thomas Clark
1145-1245 h

Master Class - Ask the Experts

All Faculty
1245-1300 h

Closing Remarks

Dr.M.K.Karmakar
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