The Department of Anesthesia, SEL & SC DMMC Nagpur, in association with the ISA Nagpur City Branch and the Cadaveric Research Academic Board (CRAB), successfully organized “The Plexus and Planes on Cadavers with Needle & USG 2.0” on 5th and 6th July 2025.
This two-day USG-guided hands-on Cadaveric Regional Anesthesia Workshop was designed to enhance precision, anatomical understanding, and practical competency in ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia techniques. The workshop brought together distinguished faculty, academic leaders, and anesthesia professionals committed to advancing safe and evidence-based perioperative care.
About the Workshop
Regional anesthesia has evolved significantly with the integration of ultrasound guidance. However, mastery requires deep anatomical knowledge combined with practical needle handling skills. This workshop was conceptualized to bridge the gap between theoretical learning and real-time procedural execution.
Through structured cadaveric demonstrations and supervised hands-on sessions, participants refined their understanding of:
- Brachial plexus blocks
- Truncal plane blocks
- Peripheral nerve localization
- Needle visualization under ultrasound guidance
- Safe and effective block techniques
Cadaver-based learning allowed delegates to correlate sonoanatomy with actual anatomical structures—an essential step in minimizing complications and improving patient outcomes.
Academic Leadership & Faculty
The workshop was conducted under the esteemed guidance of renowned experts in regional anesthesia.
Course Directors
- Dr. Pratibha Deshmukh – Director, Department of Anesthesia, DMMC; Past President, ISA-NCB
- Dr. Anjali Borkar
Faculty & Director, CRAB
- Dr. Sandeep Diwan – Director, CRAB (Keynote Speaker)
Esteemed Faculty Members
- Dr. Saurabh Barde
- Dr. Divesh Arora
- Dr. Himanshu
- Dr. Rasika Timane
- Dr. Bhuvaneswari B
- Dr. John MK
The faculty team provided structured guidance, real-time demonstrations, and interactive discussions, ensuring participants gained in-depth procedural clarity and technical confidence.
Distinguished Guests
The workshop was honored by the presence of eminent dignitaries who graced the occasion:
- Dr. Anup Marar – CEO Healthcare and Director, DMMC (Chief Guest)
- Dr. Ujwal Gajbe – Dean, DMMC
- Dr. Vasant Gawande – CMS, SMHRC
- Dr. C. S. Cham – GC Member National
- Dr. Saurabh Barde – Vice President, SAMS
- Dr. Shubhada Gade
In his address, Dr. Anup Marar appreciated the Department of Anesthesia, CRAB, and ISA Nagpur City Branch for their dedicated efforts in organizing academically robust and clinically relevant workshops. He emphasized the importance of such initiatives in strengthening institutional excellence and patient-centered care.
Workshop Highlights
- Two-day intensive cadaveric hands-on training
- Live ultrasound-guided block demonstrations
- Faculty-supervised needle insertion techniques
- Focus on plexus and plane blocks
- Real-time anatomical correlation
- Interactive academic discussions
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
The structured learning environment encouraged active participation and clinical inquiry, fostering professional growth among attendees.
Educational Impact
Why Cadaveric Regional Anesthesia Workshops Matter
Hands-on cadaveric training provides unparalleled advantages:
- Enhances anatomical orientation
- Improves needle-visualization skills
- Reduces procedural complications
- Builds confidence before live clinical practice
- Promotes safe anesthesia techniques
By combining ultrasound imaging with direct anatomical dissection correlation, the workshop delivered a high-impact educational experience aligned with global best practices.
