Regional Anesthesia Reference

Functionality & Mechanism

This clinical reference tool provides rapid access to procedural information for ultrasound-guided regional nerve blocks. The system integrates multimedia assets, including anatomical descriptions, ultrasound imagery, patient positioning diagrams, and procedural videos for a range of specified blocks. Its interface is organized to deliver information on anatomy, technique, and patient positioning. An integrated utility functions as a weight-based calculator for local anesthetic drug dosages, with algorithms referencing standard anesthesiology texts to determine maximum dosages and the percentage of maximum dose for a specified patient.

Intended Use & Scope

Designed for clinicians who perform regional anesthesia procedures, this application serves as a point-of-care cognitive aid for procedural guidance and dose calculation. It provides a consolidated repository of information for a specified set of nerve blocks. This tool is intended to support, not replace, clinical judgment. Users should verify information with primary sources.