Plan A Blocks
In an editorial in Anaesthesia1 These issues were addressed and the concepts of Plan-A blocks were developed. These are reliable, easy to learn, and widely applicable blocks. These are recommended as a standard set of blocks, that should form the backbone of regional anaesthesia training. They promote consistent practice, enhance patient safety, and improve outcomes.
| Anatomical Area | Plan-A Block |
|---|---|
| Shoulder Surgery | Interscalene Block |
| Upper Limb below the shoulder | Axillary Brachial Plexus Block |
| Hip Surgery | Femoral Nerve Block |
| Knee Surgery | Adductor Canal Block |
| Foot and Ankle Surgery | Popliteal Nerve Block |
| Chest Wall | Erecctor Spinae Plane Block |
| Abdominal Midline | Rectus Sheath Block |
- 1 Turbitt, L.R., Mariano, E.R. and El-Boghdadly, K. (2020), Future directions in regional anaesthesia: not just for the cognoscenti. Anaesthesia, 75: 293-297. https://doi.org/10.1111/anae.14768