ANAESTHESIA

Fascia Iliaca Compartment Block: Landmark And Ultrasound Approach

A practical tutorial covering Fascia Iliaca anatomy and techniques for
performing FICB using landmark or ultrasound approaches.
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  • 1.5 hours
  • Shareable Certificate
  • Expert discussion

Course description 

This tutorial will cover the relevant anatomy of the Fascia Iliaca compartment, give the possible applications of the FICB and describe approaches to perform it using landmarks or ultrasound, followed by a brief section on trouble shooting.
Reviewed by SURGhub, November 2023

This course is provided by:

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  • Specialty: Anaesthesia
  • Level: Intermediate
  • Language: English
  • Target audience: Anaesthesia professionals and other appropriate healthcare providers.
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Learning objectives

  • Learn the anatomy of the Fascia Iliaca
  • Understand the indications/applications of the FICB
  • Learn the various landmarking techniques
  • Learn about Ultrasound approach
  • Learn about troubleshooting

Course structure 

Name of the Content Author(s)

Expert contributors from around the globe

  • Dr Christine Range

    Dr. Christine Range, Specialist Registrar Anaesthesia

  • Dr Christian Egeler

    Consultant Anaesthetist Morriston Hospital, Swansea

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What learners are saying

"I found most interesting the section on applied anatomy. It is relevant to my clinical practice with rationale and clearly explained. I always find learning broad anatomy without clinical context very challenging."

Emergency Medicine Doctor, United Kingdom

"Very helpful resources, I am doing the FIB under supervision. This online learning would really help me improve my knowledge and skills."
Nurse, Australia


"Good recap of anatomy and nerve intervention."
General Medical Officer, United Kingdom

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