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WORKSHOPS

Pediatric Regional
Anesthesia Workshops

Hands-on ultrasound training focused on regional anesthesia for neonates, infants, and children.

Learn how pediatric anatomy, dosing, equipment, and procedural technique differ from adult practice through focused teaching, expert demonstrations, case discussion, and supervised live-model scanning.

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The Workshop Focus

Adapt the Technique to the Child

Pediatric regional anesthesia requires more than performing an adult block on a smaller patient. NYSORA workshops focus on the factors that change with age, size, anatomy, and surgical indication.

Assess the Patient

Consider age, weight, comorbidities, surgery, and expected postoperative pain.

Select the Block

Match the regional anesthesia technique to the procedure and required analgesic coverage.

Plan the Dose

Choose the appropriate local anesthetic concentration, volume, and total dose.

Identify the Anatomy

Recognize pediatric ultrasound anatomy and the structures relevant to a safe procedural path.

What You Will Take
Back to Practice

A More Structured Approach to Pediatric Regional Anesthesia

After the workshop, participants should be better prepared to:

  • Recognize the ultrasound anatomy relevant to pediatric nerve blocks
  • Identify key differences between pediatric and adult sonoanatomy
  • Select appropriate local anesthetic dose, concentration, and volume
  • Adapt techniques to the age and size of the child
  • Choose regional anesthesia equipment for different pediatric age groups
  • Perform structured upper- and lower-limb scanning
  • Apply thoracic and abdominal wall approaches in pediatric surgery
  • Review pediatric neuraxial and perineal techniques
  • Match block selection to the surgical procedure
  • Apply pediatric-specific safety considerations
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Training That Goes Beyond the Workshop

The NYSORA Workshop Learning Journey

Prepare before the workshop, practice under faculty supervision, and continue reviewing the techniques afterward.

01

Before the Workshop
— Prepare

Review the core pediatric concepts in NYSORA resources before the course so you can use the in-person time for scanning, comparison, and procedural application.

Preparation may include:

  • Pediatric regional anesthesia anatomy
  • Age-specific sonoanatomy
  • Local anesthetic dosing principles
  • Dose, concentration, and volume review
  • Upper- and lower-limb block anatomy
  • Thoracic and abdominal wall anatomy
  • Caudal and spinal landmarks
  • Included access to the NYSORA Nerve Blocks App

Outcome: Arrive familiar with the anatomy, dosing principles, and key differences between pediatric and adult regional anesthesia.

02

During the Workshop
— Practice

Spend the workshop moving between focused teaching, live demonstration, case discussion, and supervised pediatric scanning.

Practice includes:

  • Pediatric live-model ultrasound scanning
  • Probe positioning and image optimization
  • Recognition of age-specific anatomy
  • Upper-limb scanning & Lower-limb scanning
  • Thoracic and PECS-related scanning
  • Abdominal wall scanning
  • Spinal landmarks
  • Perineal anatomy
  • Simulator-based practice

Outcome: Leave with a more structured approach to selecting, planning, and performing regional anesthesia in neonates, infants, and children.

03

After the Workshop
— Review

Continue revisiting the techniques and pediatric-specific principles covered during the workshop using the resources included with your registration.

Use the materials to:

  • Revisit difficult pediatric ultrasound views
  • Review dose, concentration, and volume principles
  • Reinforce upper- and lower-limb scanning
  • Review thoracic, abdominal, caudal, and spinal techniques
  • Revisit faculty corrections

Outcome: Keep the pediatric framework accessible after the workshop so the anatomy, dosing, and technique can be reinforced in clinical practice.

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Expertise

Our Faculty

Emil Bosinci

Emil Bosinci
MD

Anesthesiologist at University Children’s Hospital Belgrade
Belgrade, Serbia

Peter Kenderessy

Peter Kenderessy
MD

Consultant and Senior Lecturer in Paediatric Anaesthesia and Critical Care at The Portland Hospital for Women and Children
London, United Kingdom

Vipin Bansal

Vipin Bansal
MD

Director of Pediatric Regional Anesthesia at Children Healthcare of Atlanta, Emory University, GA, USA

Upcoming Workshops

Browse upcoming workshops across all locations to find the session that fits your schedule.

Date

Event

Location

Duration

Price

2026

Oct

10-11

Pediatric Regional Anesthesia Boutique Workshop
Leuven, Belgium, Oct 10-11
Register  - €1,900 Agenda PDF

Leuven, Belgium

2 Days

€1,900

Course Highlights
  • Identify the relevant basic anatomy and techniques for performing selected peripheral nerve blocks in children
  • Recognize the key differences in the ultrasound presentation of relevant structures between adults and children
  • Evaluate the correct dose and volume of LA for all age groups
  • Adapt and perfect regional anesthesia techniques to accommodate the more compliant tissues of children
  • Demonstrate use of regional anesthesia equipment tailored for different age groups
Schedule
Day 1
  • Welcome, Introduction & Overview
  • Local Anesthetic Dosing in Pediatrics: Dose, Volume, Concentration
  • Upper Limb Blocks for Elbow, Forearm & Shoulder Surgery
  • Hands-on Scanning: Upper Limb Blocks
  • Coffee Break
  • Lower Limb Blocks for Clubfoot & Hip Pathology
  • Hands-on Scanning: Lower Limb Blocks
  • Lunch Break
  • Case-Based Discussion
  • Comprehensive Hands-on Practice & Live Scanning Demonstrations
Day 2
  • Principles of Neonatal & Infant Regional Anesthesia
  • Thoracic Blocks for VATS and Chest Surgery
  • Hands-on Scanning: Thoracic & PECS Blocks
  • Coffee Break
  • Abdominal Wall Blocks for Laparoscopic & Inguinal Surgery
  • Hands-on Scanning: Abdominal Wall Blocks
  • Neuraxial & Perineal Blocks in Pediatrics
  • Hands-on Scanning: Caudal, Spinal & Penile Blocks + Case Review
Venue

The Arch - NYSORA Academy

The Arch - NYSORA Academy is located in a historic building in Leuven, close to the Arenberg Campus of KU Leuven University. Our venue address is Slachthuislaan 1, Bus 102, 3000 Leuven. Our venues are carefully selected for their prime location near major transport hubs, proximity to the city and attractions, inspiring views, and top-notch equipment, ensuring the best experience for all attendees.

Arriving by Air:

  • Brussels Airport (BRU) is approximately 20 minutes from the venue.

Public Transport:

  • The venue is easily accessible by bus and public transport, with a bus stop nearby.
  • Buses from Leuven Train Station take about 15 minutes.

Closest Hotel:

  • The Shepherd and the Ibis Leuven Centrum are the nearest hotels, both within walking distance of the venue. Check below to make a reservation.
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Closest Hotels

The Shepherd and the Ibis Leuven Centrum are the nearest hotels, both within walking distance of the venue. Check below to make a reservation.

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Ibis Leuven Centrum

Venue

NYSORA USA Academy

An inspired setting with stunning views across the Hudson to NYC. A truly enviable location in Weehawken, NJ. Please note that this venue is accessed via stairs.

Our venues are carefully selected for their prime location near major transport hubs, proximity to the city and attractions, inspiring views, and first-rate equipment, ensuring the best possible experience for all attendees.

Arriving by Air:
Newark Airport is located 13 miles from the Academy. CLICK HERE for more information.

Arriving by Car:
A parking garage is available within a 5-minute walk. CLICK HERE for more information.

Arriving by Ferry:
The Academy is located immediately next to the Lincoln Harbor Ferry Terminal, with ferries from Midtown Manhattan taking approximately 8 minutes. Please check the timetable HERE.

Bus:
Buses from NYC to Lincoln Harbor take approximately 15 minutes. CLICK HERE for more information.

Closest Hotel:
The Sheraton Lincoln Harbor Hotel is located just a 3-minute walk from the Academy. CLICK HERE to make a reservation.

Address:
2753 Broadway, New York, NY 10025, United States

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Inside the Workshops
The NYSORA Workshop Experience

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Testimonials

The workshop dramatically improved my confidence performing ultrasound-guided regional anaesthesia. Every session was practical, interactive, and immediately applicable.

David Hutchinson

I came away with techniques, small procedural refinements, and practical tips that will immediately improve my daily practice.

Robert Wall

The balance between concise lectures, live demonstrations, and hands-on practice made learning efficient and highly engaging.

Maxime Elens

The faculty created an environment where questions were encouraged and every participant received valuable individual guidance.

Arthur Vincent

Every NYSORA event I've attended has delivered practical knowledge that immediately translated into my clinical practice. The combination of world-class faculty and an engaging learning environment keeps me coming back.

Graham Coupland, Queensland
Health, Australia

The atmosphere encourages discussion, questions, and genuine interaction. I left with new techniques, fresh ideas, and professional connections that will benefit my career.

Thomas Kristiansen

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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 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 workshop? The accreditation and type of CME credit offered depend on where the workshop is hosted:

  • Europe: Workshops are accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®), awarding European CME credits (ECMEC®s). EACCME accreditation means that the educational activity is of high scientific value, is free of commercial bias, and promotes active adult learning. These credits are recognised in many European countries and may also be recognised or converted in the USA and Canada under the applicable agreements and requirements.
  • North America: Workshops are provided through a CME provider accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), offering AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.

How are CME credits tracked for physicians? Physicians should maintain a record of their CME credits from all sources, including certificates received after attending accredited activities.

For activities offering AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™, there is no centralised tracking of credits. Each accredited CME provider is required to keep records of credits claimed by participating physicians for six years from the date of completion of the activity.

What documentation does a physician receive for participating in a certified CME activity? A CME certificate will be issued following completion of the applicable attendance, evaluation, and credit-claiming requirements. It can be used to document participation and the credits awarded. The certificate and type of credit will depend on the accreditation applicable to the event.

Can nurse practitioners receive credit? The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) accepts eligible continuing education from ACCME-accredited organisations toward certification renewal, subject to its requirements. Nurse practitioners should refer to the individual event’s accreditation information and confirm that the credits meet their certification or licensing requirements.

  • Interpret various sonographic artifacts and outline a plan for troubleshooting these using various transducer maneuvers and ultrasound machine setting adjustments;
  • Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for identification of the brachial plexus and individual nerves of the lower extremity, and associated vascular and musculoskeletal structures;
  • Demonstrate the correct sonographic technique for performance of truncal blocks including transversus abdominis plane block, rectus sheath block, and paravertebral and neuraxial block;
  • Develop a framework for the establishment of a regional anesthesia service using strategies to increase surgical, anesthetic and hospital buy-in;
  • Discuss the rational choice of local anesthetics and adjuvants for various peripheral nerve blocks.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about our workshop programs.

NYSORA Workshops are small-group, hands-on training programs focused on ultrasound-guided techniques in regional anesthesia, pain procedures, and POCUS. Workshops are structured training courses that combine brief teaching with extensive hands-on practice using ultrasound machines, live models, and simulators.

NYSORA workshops are designed to be highly practical. While short lectures and demonstrations provide a clinical framework, most of the program is dedicated to hands-on scanning, supervised practice, and real-time feedback from faculty.

Depending on the course, workshops may cover:
  • Ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia and nerve blocks
  • Ultrasound-guided pain interventions (acute and chronic pain)
  • POCUS scanning and clinical interpretation
  • Needle visualization, sonoanatomy, and standardized step-by-step approaches
Each workshop page lists the exact procedures and learning objectives.

Workshops are led by experienced clinicians and educators with deep expertise in regional anesthesia, pain medicine, and ultrasound-guided techniques. Faculty composition varies by course and is listed on each workshop page.

No formal prerequisites are required for most workshops. Courses are designed to support a range of skill levels—from trainees building fundamentals to experienced clinicians refining ultrasound-guided techniques.

Any course-specific requirements are listed on the event page.

Inclusions vary by event, but typically include:
  • Access to the full educational program
  • Use of ultrasound equipment, models, and training materials (for workshops)
  • Course resources and supporting materials
  • Lunch and breaks (when specified)
  • Access to digital learning tools such as the NYSORA Nerve Blocks App and Anesthesia Assistant App
Exact inclusions are listed on the individual event page. Travel and accommodation are generally not included. Where available, event pages provide guidance on nearby hotels and transportation for convenience.

In most cases, you do not need to bring any special equipment—ultrasound machines and training materials are provided. It’s recommended to bring:
  • Comfortable attire
  • A notebook
  • An optional tablet or laptop for accessing digital resources

Cancellations must be submitted in writing to [email protected]. The general policy is:
  • More than 30 days before the event: 50% refund
  • Within 30 days of the event: No refund
Rescheduling may be possible depending on availability but is not guaranteed. Always review the specific event page for the most accurate policy.