Regional Anesthesia Updates and Techniques Demonstration - NYSORA
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Regional Anesthesia Updates and Techniques Demonstration

A one-day regional anesthesia meeting focused on current clinical updates, procedural technique, ultrasound-guided practice, and live demonstrations.

See anatomy, ultrasound, and regional anesthesia technique connected through QUADRA™, with expert faculty discussing how current approaches translate into everyday clinical practice.

April 17, 2027
Milan, Italy
Early Bird Rate
€695
Location
Enterprise Hotel
Milan, Italy
Dates
Apr 17, 2027
Format
One-day, in-person regional anesthesia meeting
Focus
Regional anesthesia updates, ultrasound-guided techniques, and live demonstrations
QUADRA™
Integrated into the program
CME
Application submitted to UEMS EACCME®
Why NYSORA

Why This Conference Is
Different

The program connects current anesthesia evidence with procedural decisions, ultrasound interpretation, perioperative management, and live clinical demonstration.

Current Regional Anesthesia Updates

Review developments that are changing how regional anesthesia is selected, planned, and used in clinical practice.

Anatomy, Ultrasound, and Technique Together

QUADRA™ connects anatomical relationships, real-time ultrasound, and procedural technique during the same teaching sequence.

From Evidence to Clinical Application

Sessions are designed to connect current knowledge with decisions clinicians can apply in everyday regional anesthesia practice.

Clinical Reasoning Behind the Technique

The focus goes beyond how a technique is performed to address why a particular approach may be selected and how it fits the clinical situation.

International and Local Faculty Perspectives

Case-based sessions address practical implementation, common mistakes, safety, complications, efficiency, and real-world workflow.

Live Technique Demonstrations

Review simplified innervation maps for the knee, hip, and shoulder and connect them to block selection, surgical analgesia, and denervation pathways.

Why Attend Milan 2027?

Updates You Can Connect Directly to Technique

Regional anesthesia continues to change as ultrasound techniques, block selection, perioperative pathways, and procedural strategies develop.

The Milan meeting is designed to bring those developments together in one focused day.

The program will address questions such as:

  • What is changing in regional anesthesia practice?
  • How should new evidence influence technique selection?
  • How can ultrasound anatomy improve procedural planning?
  • What should clinicians look for during a live regional anesthesia demonstration?
  • How do anatomy, probe position, and technique interact?

What You Should Take Back to Practice

  • A clearer understanding of current regional anesthesia developments
  • Better connection between anatomy and ultrasound imaging
  • Practical observations from live technique demonstrations
  • A more structured approach to procedural planning
  • Clinical perspectives from international and Italian faculty
  • Practical points that can be applied in daily regional anesthesia practice
Why Attend Milan 2027?
Conference Overview

What Is Included In Your Registration

Registration includes access to the complete one-day educational program.

Confirmed and expected program components include:

  • Expert-led regional anesthesia updates
  • QUADRA™ sessions
  • Live ultrasound and technique demonstrations
  • Faculty-led clinical discussion
  • Regional anesthesia procedural teaching
  • Audience Q&A
  • Conference materials
  • Certificate of attendance
  • CME documentation once accreditation is confirmed
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QUADRA™ in Milan

QUADRA™ allows attendees to see how anatomy, ultrasound imaging, probe movement, and procedural planning relate during the same demonstration.

QUADRA™ connects:

  • Anatomical relationships
  • Real-time ultrasound
  • Probe position
  • Ultrasound image interpretation
  • Procedural planning
  • Technique demonstration
  • Clinical decision-making
QUADRA™ in Milan

Morning Session

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Registration & Welcome Coffee
Welcome and Introduction
Regional Anesthesia in 2027: What Should We Continue, Change, or Abandon?
Ultrasound-Assisted Spinal Anesthesia: Precision, Safety, and Efficacy
Local Anesthetic Dosing: How Much Is Really Necessary?
Fascial Plane Blocks: Mechanisms and Rules for Success
Questions, Discussion, and Clinical Pearls
Coffee Break
Session II: NYSORA Quadra™: Upper Extremity And Shoulder
Shoulder Analgesia: Choosing the Right Block for the Right Patient
LIVE NYSORA QUADRA™ TECHNIQUE DEMONSTRATION
Troubleshooting Upper-Extremity Blocks: Common Errors and How to Correct Them
Lunch Break

Afternoon Session

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Hip Surgery Analgesia: Fascia Iliaca, PENG, or Femoral Nerve Block?
Knee Surgery Analgesia: From Femoral Block to Motor-Sparing Strategies
Foot and Ankle Regional Anesthesia: High-Yield Techniques for Reliable Surgical Anesthesia
LIVE NYSORA QUADRA™ TECHNIQUE DEMONSTRATION Hip, Knee, Foot, and Ankle
Coffee Break
Session IV: Truncal and Fascial Plane Blocks
Thoracic Fascial Plane Blocks: PECS, Serratus, and Erector Spinae Plane Blocks
Abdominal Wall Blocks: TAP Approaches and Quadratus Lumborum Concepts
LIVE NYSORA QUADRA™ TECHNIQUE DEMONSTRATION Hip, Knee, Foot, and Ankle
Final Session: From Knowledge To Clinical Practice
Which Block, When, and Why? Interactive Case Discussions
Safety, Standardization, and Efficiency in Regional Anesthesia
Final Faculty Panel and Audience Questions
Key Take-Home Messages and Conference Closing

€695

Early Bird rate

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Expertise

Our Faculty

Admir Hadzic

Admir Hadzic
MD, PhD.

Director – NYSORA, Anesthesiologist, Professor of Anesthesiology, Department of Anesthesiology, ZOL, Genk, Belgium

Catherine Vandepitte

Catherine Vandepitte
MD, PhD.

Anesthesiologist at Ziekenhuis Oost-Limburg (ZOL), Genk, Belgium

Philippe Gautier

Philippe Gautier
MD, PhD

Department of Anesthesia at Clinique Ste Anne- St Rémi / CHIRECBrussels Belgium

Kris Abbas

Kris Abbas
MD

Assistant Professor
McMaster University
Department of Anesthesia
St. Joseph’s Healthcare
50 Charlton St. E.
Hamilton, ON. L8N 4A6
Canada

Alessandro Vergari

Alessandro Vergari
MD

Director, Anesthesia Unit – Orthopedics and Traumatology

Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS

Rome, Italy

Enterprise Hotel

The Venue

Milan, Italy, is a dynamic city where rich history, modern innovation, and timeless Italian elegance come together. Known as a global capital of fashion, design, and business, Milan offers an exciting blend of culture, architecture, and world-class gastronomy. From the magnificent Duomo di Milano and the historic Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II to its lively neighborhoods, charming cafés, and renowned art galleries, the city has something for every visitor. With its sophisticated atmosphere, excellent connectivity, and vibrant international community, Milan is an ideal destination for combining professional learning with an unforgettable Italian experience.

Accommodation & Special Conference Rates

A limited number of Superior Rooms are available at Enterprise Hotel at special rates for NYSORA conference attendees, with check-in on April 16, 2027, and check-out on April 17, 2027. Rates are €369 per night for single occupancy or €389 for double occupancy, including breakfast and VAT. A city tax of €10 per person, per night applies. Free cancellation is available up to 7 days before arrival. To request a room, please contact [email protected] with your full name and email address. NYSORA will forward your details to the hotel, which will send you a secure payment link to confirm your reservation.

Please note: Accommodation is not included in the conference registration fee. Rooms are subject to availability and require advance payment. We recommend booking early, as the room allocation is currently held until March 16, 2027.

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In-Person

For in-person attendance

Early bird discounted rate €695, the standard rate within 1 month of course is €795. Registration fee includes conference attendance, conference materials, and refreshment breaks. Please note that accommodation is not included in the registration price and can be booked below.

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€695

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An application has been made to the UEMS EACCME® for CME accreditation of this event.

What is a CME activity? A Continuing Medical Education(CME) activity serves to maintain, develop, or increase the knowledge, skills, and professional performance and relationships that a physician uses to provide services for patients, the public, or the profession.

Why do physicians need continuing medical education (CME) credit? Physicians use CME credit to demonstrate that they have participated in educational activities and obtained CME credit to document meeting the requirements of state medical boards, medical specialty societies, specialty boards, hospital medical staffs, the Joint Commission, insurance groups, and others.

Who accredits the Course? Accreditation by the EACCME means that the CME/CPD activity provided is of high scientific value, is free of commercial bias and promotes active adult learning. This is of paramount importance to doctors who need to report to their National Accreditation Authority on their CME/CPD activity over a certain period of time, and this even more now that many national systems are (becoming) mandatory and not voluntary. By attending an EACCME accredited event, they will be able to obtain European CME credits (ECMEC) which are recognised not only in a majority of European countries (with which the EACCME has signed agreements), but also in the USA and Canada. By handing in their EACCME certificate to their National Accreditation Authority, their credits will automatically be recognised and converted into national credits.

What documentation does a physician receive for participating in a certified CME activity provided by an accredited CME provider? A CME certificate will be issued and can be used to prove attendance.

  • Integrate anatomy, ultrasound, and technique when planning regional anesthesia.
  • Compare block options and select the most appropriate approach for the surgery and patient.
  • Apply diaphragm-sparing, truncal, and lower-extremity strategies in clinical practice.
  • Use joint innervation to guide block selection, analgesia, and denervation planning.
  • Recognize common technical errors and apply practical troubleshooting strategies.
  • Use clinical algorithms to improve safety, efficiency, and implementation in daily practice.

Inside the Conference
The NYSORA Conference Experience

What Others Say

“What I liked most was the comparison between different block options. It made the decision-making feel much more practical.”

Dr. Michael Grant, Consultant Anesthesiologist

“Seeing the anatomy, ultrasound, and technique together helped me understand why certain approaches work better in specific cases.”

Dr. Elena Martin, Regional Anesthesia Fellow

“The QUADRA™ demonstrations made it much easier to connect the ultrasound image with the underlying anatomy and procedural plan.”

Dr. Laura Bennett, Anesthesiologist

“The summit connected a lot of things that are usually taught separately—anatomy, ultrasound, block selection, joint innervation, and troubleshooting. By the end, I felt I understood the reasoning behind the techniques much better.”

Dr. Marta Kowalska, Anesthesiologist, Poland

“The most valuable part for me was comparing different approaches to the same clinical problem. It made me rethink some of my routine block choices.”

Dr. Jan Verhoeven, Anesthesiologist, Netherlands

“QUADRA made the anatomy sessions much easier to follow. Being able to connect the anatomical structures with the ultrasound view and procedure was extremely useful.”

Dr. Francesca Marino, Anesthesiologist, Italy

“The summit went beyond technique. There was a lot of discussion around workflow, troubleshooting, and what to do when your first plan isn’t working.”

Dr. Oliver Schmidt, Consultant Anesthesiologist, Germany

“I’ve attended many regional anesthesia meetings, and what I liked here was the emphasis on understanding rather than simply collecting more blocks. It gave me a better framework for decision-making.”

Dr. Isabelle Laurent, Anesthesiologist, Belgium

Frequently Asked Questions

This conference is suitable for anesthesiology professionals including consultants, trainees, CRNAs, anesthesia nurses, and perioperative team members, as well as educators and researchers focused on improving anesthesia knowledge and patient outcomes.

The early bird discount is €695. Registration must be made prior to March 17th, 2027.

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All cancellations have to be either made using the view or modify link on the bottom of your confirmation email, or in writing to [email protected]. Cancellation terms:

  • Cancellations made more than 30 days before the event will receive a 50% refund of the registration fee.
  • Cancellations made within 30 days of the event are non-refundable.

All registered participants will receive an email with access details for their complimentary 3-month app subscription.
The group access email is sent approximately one month before the event and includes everything you need to log in.
If you do not receive this email or experience any login issues, please contact us for assistance.

If we ever need to cancel a course, we will let you know as early as possible. You will be able to choose between a full refund of your registration fee or a transfer to another NYSORA program. In addition we would offer an extension of your complimentary subscription. Please note that we cannot reimburse travel or accommodation costs, so we strongly recommend considering travel insurance to protect any non-refundable expenses.

Every now and then, we may need to update the schedule or faculty lineup. Any adjustments will always be reflected on the agenda page of our website. It’s a good idea to check in from time to time to stay up to date with the latest details.

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