Published by University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust on 2021-07-08
What is Block GuRU?
GuRU is an offline teaching app that covers single shot and continuous peripheral nerve blocks. It combines live sonoanatomy via ultrasound scans, 3D animated anatomy, and real-time video of the performance of regional anesthetic nerve blocks. The app is a guide for occasional blockers, a refresher for experienced practitioners, and a teaching aid for trainers. It is a must-have app for both junior and senior anesthetic staff, as well as practitioners working within regional anesthesia.
1. A unique system that combines live sonoanatomy via ultrasound scans, 3D animated anatomy and real time video of the performance of regional anaesthetic nerve blocks.
2. Using demonstrator video interlinked with annotated live ultrasound scanning can help you to locate and track nerves and other relevant anatomy.
3. The procedures tab is a full pictorial and text guide to the performance of the specific block, including annotated ultrasound screen captures to help visualise nerves.
4. The anatomy tab gives an overview of anatomy related to the specific block, it includes schematic diagram’s which can be expanded to full screen.
5. * Learning tool for ODP’s, ODA’s, Anaesthetic nurses, PA(A)’s, AA’s, CRNA’s and all staff working within regional anaesthesia.
6. The tips tab contains useful advice related to the selected block, also included is advice on the use of ultrasound and local anaesthetics.
7. * 3D animated anatomical models interlinked with live ultrasound scans and video recordings.
8. Therefore we choose to use nerve stimulation in conjunction with ultrasound as we feel it adds another layer of safety to the patient, and reassurance to the operator.
9. A must have app for both junior and senior anaesthetic staff as well as practitioners working within regional anaesthesia.
10. A tab system gives the user access to anatomy, procedure, tips and equipment.
11. It certainly isn’t a substitute for a sound knowledge of anatomy and local anaesthetic pharmacology.
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- Full-length offline demonstrations of many regional anesthetic techniques
- Insertion of a Pajunk E-Cath (CPNB)
- A video guide to the Pajunk E-Cath, including setting up of the system, insertion, and fixation
- 3D animated anatomical models interlinked with live ultrasound scans and video recordings
- Synchronized (US and camera) nerve mapping scans
- Visualize a whole block from start to finish
- Clear narration during the procedure
- A source of tips and advice related to the selected block, as well as advice on the use of ultrasound and local anesthetics
- Easy accessed tabs for Anatomy, Procedure, and Tips
- Stunning full-screen diagrams and annotated ultrasound screen shots
- Fantastic for the novice or experienced anesthesia provider
- Learning tool for ODP’s, ODA’s, Anesthetic nurses, PA(A)’s, AA’s, CRNA’s, and all staff working within regional anesthesia
- Medical students can gain a better insight into regional anesthesia
- Dedicated nerve mapping videos to orientate yourself with anatomy
- More blocks will be added to this app in future updates.
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