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Saturday, 19 September 2020
TV Studio 1 TV Studio 2 TV Studio 3
07:00
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07:15

Introduction ESRA President: Alain Delbos - Chair e-ESRA: Luc Mercadal

Introduction ESRA President: Alain Delbos - Chair e-ESRA: Luc Mercadal

07:15
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08:15

HAND SURGERY

Presenter: Morne Wolmarans, UK

Introduction

Morne WOLMARANS, UK

Hand innervation :

John MC DONNELL, Ireland

Which block for carpal tunnel

Laurent DELAUNAY, France

Hand surgery and anticoagulant :

Thomas VOLK, Germany

Indication of distal blocks

Dan Sebastian DIRZU, Romania

Discussion

08:30
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09:30

WHICH BLOCK FOR TKA ?

Presenter: Paul Kessler, Germany

Introduction

Paul KESSLER, Germany

Proximal Blocks: Femoral - Obturator - Sciatic

Alain DELBOS, France

Distal Blocks: ACB + IPACK

Thomas F. BENDTSEN, Denmark

Discussion

09:45
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10:30

Innovations in Regional Anesthesia and its impact on safety, efficiency & learning

Chairman: Eric Albrecht (Switzerland)

Onvision® – First studies and clinical insights - Introduction

Onvision® – First studies and clinical insights

Axel SAUTER, Norway

Onvision® – First studies and clinical insights

Paul KESSLER, Germany

Onvision® – First studies and clinical insights

Andrea SAPORITO, Switzerland

Onvision® – First studies and clinical insights - Conclusion

Ampres 2% – New short-acting local anesthtics for ambulatory surgery

Paul KESSLER, Germany
Andrea SAPORITO, Switzerland
Axel SAUTER, Norway
10:45
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11:45

REGIONAL ANAESTHESIA FOR SHOULDER SURGERY

Presenter: Eric Albrecht, Switzerland

Introduction

Eric ALBRECHT, Switzerland

Interscalene to supraclaclavicular nerve Block

Clara LOBO, Portugal

Supra scapular and axillary nerve blocks

Morne WOLMARANS, UK
12:00
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13:00

POCUS

Presenter: Thomas Bendtsen, Denmark

Introduction

Thomas F. BENDTSEN, Denmark

Gastric assessment : indication

Kariem EL-BOGHDADLY, UK

Diaphragmatic course

Eric ALBRECHT, Switzerland

Discussion

13:15
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14:00

Lidocaine: back to the Future

Chairman: Professor Xavier Capdevila

Old drugs for new blocks

Xavier CAPDEVILA, France

Lidocaine for WALANT

Olivier CHOQUET, France

No future without the safety basics

Marc VAN DE VELDE, Belgium

Discussion

14:15
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15:00

Local anaesthetics : Doses and concentrations

Chairman: Alain Delbos (France)

Introduction

Alain DELBOS, France

For peripheral nerve blocks

Axel MAURICE SZAMBUSKI, France

Procedural pain : Is there a role for lidocaine local analgesia

Marc BEAUSSIER, France

Discussion

15:15
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16:15

RA for CAROTID SURGERY

Presenter: Geert-Jan Van Geffen, Netherlands

GA versus RA

Eleni MOKA, Greece

How to perform RA for carotid surgery

Sébastien BLOC, France

Discussion

16:30
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17:30

Prospect

Presenter: Marc Van de Velde, Belgium

Introduction

Marc VAN DE VELDE, Belgium

Spinal surgery

Hélène BELOEIL, France

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Girish JOSHI, USA

Total hip replacement

Narinder RAWAL, Sweden

Open colorectal surgery

Patricia LAVAND’HOMME, Belgium
17:30
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17:45

Introduction ESRA President: Alain Delbos - ASRA President: Eugene Viscusi

ASRA and ESRA leadership

Alain DELBOS, France
Samer NAROUZE, USA
David PROVENZANO, USA
Eugene VISCUSI, USA
Thomas VOLK, Germany
17:45
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18:45

Bridge Over Troubled Waters...

Moderator : Jaime Baratta

The Effect of Pandemic on Physician Wellness

Maya JALBOUT HASTIE, USA

Improving Physician Wellness at Your Institution

Jody LENG, USA

The Evolution of Physician Burnout

Meera GONZALEZ, USA

The Value of Mindfulness Training for Physicians

Aleeze MOSS

Discussion

19:00
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20:00

Controversies in Acute Pain Management

Moderator : Jaime Baratta

It's not Just the Opioid: Risk of Concomitant Drugs in Pain Management

Richard DART, USA

Buprenorphine in the Perioperative Period

Chad BRULLETT

Cannabinoids in Acute Pain Management

Tim FURNISH, USA

Opioid Free Anesthesia: Has the Pendulum Swung too Far?

TJ GAN, USA

Discussion

20:15
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21:15

Are Fascial Plane Blocks the New Gold Standard for Analgesia in Major Abdominal Surgery?

Moderator : Nabil Elkassabany

Introduction

Nabil ELKASSABANY, USA

I Want an Epidural for My Major Laparotomy Patients because...

Ki Jinn CHIN, Canada

No way! Are you willing to deal with XYZ?

Nadia HERNANDEZ, USA

Not Only That, You Can Also Do the 1,2,3, 4, 5, 6 Blocks

Jeff GADSDEN, USA

What evidence are you two citing to support this? The evidence for epidural is abundant.

Anahi PERLAS, Canada

Discussion

21:30
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22:30

What Have We Learned from COVID-19?

Moderator : Nabil Elkassabany

Introduction

Nabil ELKASSABANY, USA

Pain Management in the Pandemic Era (Regional Anesthesia and Chronic Pain Guidance from ASRA and ESRA)

Jennifer NOERENBERG

Role of POCUS in the COVID-19 Pandemic

Stephen HASKINS, USA

Coping Mechanisms for Stress and Anxiety

Amy VINSON, USA

How Does COVID-19 Affect my Practice?

Gary SCHWARTZ, USA

Discussion

22:45
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23:30

Non-CME Ancillary Industry Symposium 1

Sponsored by Baudax

TJ GAN, USA
23:45
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00:30

Non-CME Ancillary Industry Symposium 3

Sponsored by Heron Therapeutics

00:45
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01:45

Safety in Regional Anesthesia and Acute Pain Medicine

Moderators : Jaime Baratta and Nabil Elkassabany

Introduction

Jaime BARATTA
Nabil ELKASSABANY, USA

Checklists Are the Holy Grail to Prevent Wrong-sided Block Procedures

Danielle LUDWIN, USA

Too Close for Comfort: What Did We Learn from Functional Anatomy of the Nerves

Olga NIN

Did Ultrasound Fulfill Its Safety Promise: Tales from LAST and Nerve Injury

Steven OREBAUGH, USA

What Did We Learn about Complication from the PRAN?

Santhanam SURESH, USA

Discussion

02:00
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03:00

Top 5 Articles in Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (RAPM) from the Last Year RAPM Editor in Chief Brian Sites

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Brian SITES, USA
07:00
 - 
07:15

Introduction ESRA President: Alain Delbos - Chair e-ESRA: Luc Mercadal

Introduction ESRA President: Alain Delbos - Chair e-ESRA: Luc Mercadal

07:15
 - 
08:15

HOW TO AVOID HYPOTENSION IN SPINAL ANESTHESIA FOR CS?

Presenter: Xavier CAPDEVILA, France

Introduction

Xavier CAPDEVILA, France

‘Low dose’ versus ‘high dose’ spinal

Margaretha Barbara BREEBAART, Belgium

Phenylephrine or ephedrine

Marc VAN DE VELDE, Belgium

Low dose Norepinephrine

Frédéric MERCIER, France

The role of fluid in the prevention and management of spinal hypotension

Michael HEESEN, Germany
08:30
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09:30

CS ANAESTHESIA

Presenter: Nuala Lucas, UK

Introduction

Nuala LUCAS, UK

Spinal anaesthesia for CS

Frédéric MERCIER, France

Anaesthesia for emergency CS – regional

Gary STOCKS, UK

Anaesthesia for emergency CS – general

Marc VAN DE VELDE, Belgium

Post CS analgesia

Eva ROOFTHOOFT, Belgium
09:45
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10:30

Inspired engineering for enhanced PNB visualisation

Presenter : Boris Kalweit

Enhance the use of Ultrasound for Peripheral Nerve Blocks

Dan BENHAMOU, France

Current challenges on cPNB, Echogenicity of catheter, migration of catheter

Bo GOTTSCHAU, Denmark
10:45
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11:45

POST-DURAL PUNCTURE HEADACHE

Presenter: Thomas Volk, Germany

Introduction

Thomas VOLK, Germany

Diagnosis & conservative management

Nuala LUCAS, UK

Blood patch

Luc SERMEUS, Belgium

What cerebral imagery ?

Dan BENHAMOU, France

New treatments on the horizon

Gary STOCKS, UK
12:00
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13:00

PERINEURAL CATHETERS

Presenter: Patrick Narchi, France

Introduction

Patrick NARCHI, France

When to use - what situations?

Enrico BARBARA, Italy

Local Anaesthetics: Volume, concentration and infusion strategies

Pia JAEGER, Denmark

Maximising safety with perineural catheters

José AGUIRRE, Switzerland

Tips for maximal success

Paul KESSLER, Germany
13:15
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14:00

Treatment of preoperative anemia in 2020 : Key criteria for Patient Blood Management (PBM) and Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS)

Chairman : Pr Dan BENHAMOU

Introduction

Dan BENHAMOU, France

PBM : Pearls for clinical practice

Fabrice FERRÉ, France

Enhanced recovery after major orthopedic surgery

Sébastien BLOC, France
15:15
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16:15

ABDOMINAL WALL BLOCKS

Presenter: Thorsten Steinfeld

Introduction

Thorsten STEINFELDT, Germany

Tap block

John MC DONNELL, Ireland

QL Block

Jens BORGLUM, Denmark

Rectus sheath

Claude ECOFFEY, France

Ilio inguinal and ilio hypogastric nerve blocks

Thomas F. BENDTSEN, Denmark
16:30
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17:30

MOST IMPORTANT PAPERS IN RA: 2019 to 2020

Presenter: Philippe Gautier, Belgium

Introduction

Philippe GAUTIER, Belgium

POCUS

Jan BOUBLIK, US

RA for limb surgery

Louise MORAN, Ireland

RA for abdominal surgery

Steve COPPENS, Belgium
17:30
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17:45

Introduction ESRA President: Alain Delbos - ASRA President: Eugene Viscusi

ASRA and ESRA leadership

Alain DELBOS, France
Samer NAROUZE, USA
David PROVENZANO, USA
Eugene VISCUSI, USA
Thomas VOLK, Germany
17:45
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18:45

Alcohol and Chronic Pain

Moderator : Andrea Nicol

Introduction

Andrea NICOL

Why Is Alcohol Use So Common in Chronic Pain Patients: A Basic Science Perspective?

Scott EDWARDS, USA

PTSD, Chronic Pain, and Alcohol Use

Mitchell COHEN

The Clinical Importance of Concomitant Alcohol and Opioid Use

Andrea FURLAN, Canada

How to Approach the Patient with Alcohol Use Disorder in the Chronic Pain Clinic

Andrea FURLAN, Canada
19:00
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20:00

Postsurgical Pain Syndromes: From Prevention to Treatment

Moderator : Andrea Nicol

Introduction

Andrea NICOL

The Influence of Central Nervous System in the Development of Postsurgical Pain

Daniel CLAUW, USA

Psychological and Physiologic Factors That Influence Postsurgical Pain

Kristin SCHREIBER, USA

Pediatric and Adolescent Postsurgical Pain: Implications Across the Lifespan

Karen BORETSKY

Potential Mitigation of Postsurgical Pain: Is It Possible to "Prevent"

Eric SCHWENK
20:15
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21:15

Headaches and Migraines: Current and Emerging Treatment Modalities

Moderator : Magda Anitescu

Pharmacologic Agents in the Treatment of Headaches and Migraines

Lynn KOHAN, USA

Neuromodulation: Magnetic Stimulation and Other Medical Devices for the Treatment of Headache

Dahlia ELMOFTY, USA

Facial Asymmetry, Pain, and Sympathetic Changes: Muscle Relaxation Is Not the Treatment Intended

Shalini SHAH, USA

The Future in Headache Treatments

Samer NAROUZE, USA
21:30
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22:30

Back Pain in 2020: Updates in the Treatment of Spinal Stenosis and Beyond

Moderator : Magda Anitescu

Introduction

Spinal Stenosis: Signs and Symptoms, Pathophysiology, and Natural History

David PROVENZANO, USA

Available Treatments: Epidurals, Direct and Indirect Nonsurgical Spine Decompression, and Emerging Techniques

Tolga SUVAR, USA

Surgical Options in Spinal Stenosis: Why, When, and How Invasive

Julie PILITSIS, USA

Multisocietal Consensus on Radiofrequency Ablation for the Treatment of Back Pain

Max ECKMANN, USA
22:45
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23:30

Break

23:45
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00:30

Break

00:45
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01:45

In Each Other's Shoes: A Multidisciplinary Perspective on a Common Pain Topic: Major Joint Pain

Moderator : Magda Anitescu

Introduction

Block, Burn, Freeze, That is NOT All: A Journey From Diagnosis to Treatment Outcomes in Major Joint Pain

David WALEGA, USA

Move It, Use It, or You Lose it: Rehabilitation Is Essential in Improving Overall Function in Major Joint Pain

Ameet NAGPAL, USA

Major Joint Chronic Pain: Talk About It, Analyze It, and Cope with It

Mohamed ISSA, USA

Persistent Postoperative Pain in Total Joint Replacements—Why, When and How Long: Journey Through Persistent Postoperative Pain States

Hesham ELSHARKAWY, USA
02:00
 - 
03:00

Top 5 Articles in Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (RAPM) from the Last Year RAPM Editor in Chief Brian Sites

Top 5 Articles in Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (RAPM) from the Last Year RAPM Editor in Chief Brian Sites

07:00
 - 
07:15

Introduction ESRA President: Alain Delbos - Chair e-ESRA: Luc Mercadal

Introduction ESRA President: Alain Delbos - Chair e-ESRA: Luc Mercadal

07:15
 - 
08:15

ANALGESIA FOR HIP FRACTURE

Presenter: Eleni Moka, Greece

PENG block

Philippe GAUTIER, Belgium

Quadratus lumborum block

Axel SAUTER, Norway

Erector spinae plane block

Julien RAFT, France

Fascia iliaca compartment block with an anterior approach

Kris VERMEYLEN, Belgium
08:30
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09:30

PERI OPERATIVE CARE FOR TKA

Presenter: Jose Aguirre, Switzerland

ERAS for TKA

Morne WOLMARANS, UK

Walking or pain free at D0

Sébastien BLOC, France

Ambulatory surgery for TKA

Laurent DELAUNAY, France

Anticoagulant & RA

Thomas VOLK, Germany
09:45
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10:30

10:45
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11:45

OPHTHALMIC ANAESTHESIA

Presenter: Axel Sauter, Norway

Introduction

Axel SAUTER, Norway

Why the sub-Tenon‘s block is a valid alternative in most cases

Keith ALLMAN, UK

Why we should finally leave sharp needle blocks behind

Tom EKE, UK

How ocular ultrasound helps in ophthalmic regional anaesthesia

Lucie BEYLACQ, France

How safe blocks improve anaesthesia at both extremes of age

Friedrich LERSCH, Switzerland
12:00
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13:00

ANALGESIA FOR MAJOR ABDOMINAL SURGERY

Presenter: Yavuz Gurkan, Turkey

Introduction

Epidural or spinal

Steve COPPENS, Belgium

IV lidocaine

Marc BEAUSSIER, France

Infiltration or abdominal wall blocks

Rafael BLANCO, UAE

Spinal adjuvants

Dan Sebastian DIRZU, Romania
13:15
 - 
14:00

Dialogue: Breaking the cycle of pain with local interventions?

Presenter: Professor Ralf Baron, Germany

Introduction

The role of a local intervention with high concentration capsaicin patch in post-surgical neuropathic pain management.

Burkhard GUSTORFF, Austria

Degenerative Disk Disease: Another target for localised treatment?

Hans-Jörg MEISEL, Germany
14:15
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15:00

Creating Safe Connections in Regional Anaesthesia

Presenter: Dan Benhamou, France – Stephen Church, UK

A Literature Review: Data to support the frequency & impact of misconnections

Stephen CHURCH

ISO 80369-6 (NRFit™): What is it, how did it evolve and what are the implications for regional anaesthesia?

Dan BENHAMOU, France
15:15
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16:15

ESP BLOCKS IN 2020

Presenter: Clara Lobo, Portugal

Introduction

Anatomy

Paul KESSLER, Germany

ESP thoracic surgery

Kariem EL-BOGHDADLY, UK

ESP spine surgery

Luis VALDES, Spain

ESP breast surgery

Julien RAFT, France
16:30
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17:30

FACIAL AND CRANIAL PAIN: RESPONSIBLE NERVES AND TREATMENTS

Presenter: Manfred Greher Austria

Glossopharyngeal nerve

Manfred GREHER, Austria

Nerves of the cervical plexus

Samer NAROUZE, USA

Trigeminal nerve

Samer NAROUZE, USA

Greater occipital nerve

Urs EICHENBERGER, Switzerland

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