ANAESTHESIA

Lumbar Plexus Block – Landmark Technique
(PSOAS Compartment Block)

A guide to the relevant anatomy, posterior landmark approaches, and
complication management for lumbar plexus blocks.
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  • 1.5 hours
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Course description 

This tutorial will cover the relevant anatomy, a description of the posterior approaches blocking the lumbar plexus and complications.
Reviewed by SURGhub, March 2025

This course is provided by:

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  • Specialty: Anaesthesia
  • Subspecialty: General Anaesthesia, Regional Anaesthesia, Pain
  • Target audience: Anaesthesia professionals and other appropriate healthcare providers.
  • Level: Intermediate
  • Language: English
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Learning objectives

  • Learn the anatomy of the Lumbar Plexus.
  • Understand the indications for its use.
  • Learn the various landmarking techniques.
  • Learn about its potential complications.

Course structure 

Name of the Content Author(s)

Expert contributors from around the globe

  • Katie Patton

    Katie Patton from Torbay Hospital, Torquay

  • Paul Warman

    Paul Warman from Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds

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What learners are saying

“The method of teaching was very easy to comprehend. Wonderful course.”

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"Excellent course."

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“The method of teaching was very easy to comprehend. Wonderful course.”

Postgraduate Specialist Surgeon, Pakistan
"Excellent course."
Anaesthesiologist, Pakistan
"Everything was interesting."
Anaesthesiologist, Papua New Guinea

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