Sound & Surf

Innovative Point of Care Education For Acute Care Providers

The Regional Anesthesia Revolution

Essentials of Regional Anesthesia for Acute Care

Upcoming Courses

Coming this fall, we are hosting a collaboration with the nerve block experts from Blockheads to bring world-class ultrasound education and emergency pain management together for an amazing 1-day course in San Diego!

Space will be limited and we anticipate a sell out so register early to be part of this exciting course!


Dates Offered:

August 7th & 8th, 2025


Cost: $1099 $899

CME Included!

Early Bird Discount Ends May 22nd, 2025

  • This course is designed for acute care providers – emergency physicians, intensivists, family medicine physicians, hospitalists, anesthesiologists, and advanced practice providers – who want to incorporate regional anesthesia into their practice.

    If you manage pain in the ED, ICU, clinic, or hospital wards, this course will equip you with skills to provide optimal multimodal analgesia at the bedside​

  • Through expert-led lectures and extensive hands-on scanning and needling practice, you’ll learn to perform the highest-yield nerve blocks for acute care.

    Key Topics Covered:

    • Ultrasound Basics for Nerve Blocks*: Proper probe handling, needle guidance techniques, and safety protocols (preventing nerve injury and local anesthetic toxicity).

    • Neck & Truncal Blocks*: E.g. interscalene brachial plexus blocks for shoulder dislocations, serratus plane blocks for rib fractures, and TAP blocks for abdominal pain​

    • Upper Extremity Blocks*: Supraclavicular and axillary blocks for arm injuries; nerve blocks for wrist/hand procedures to achieve immediate pain relief.

    • Lower Extremity Blocks*: Femoral and fascia iliaca blocks for hip fractures; popliteal sciatic and ankle blocks for leg and foot injuries​

    • Program Implementation: How to integrate regional anesthesia into your clinical workflow – including setup, nursing considerations, and tips to “get your department up and running with regional analgesia”​

    *Blocks mentioned above are just a few examples of the list of blocks we will be covering during the course, more detailed list coming soon

  • Learn directly from an outstanding lineup of faculty drawn from both the Sound & Surf and BlockHeads teams. Our instructors are nationally recognized educators in point-of-care ultrasound and regional anesthesia​ who bring a wealth of real-world experience. Full list of instructors coming soon.

  • Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens at Liberty Station – San Diego’s iconic craft brewery venue – will host the course. We chose this setting to make the course not only educational but also a memorable experience, providing exceptional food and beverage throughout. Enjoy fresh breakfast and gourmet lunch included each day, with coffee on tap and the option to unwind with a world-class beer after sessions.

We bring together leading experts and innovators in the field of POCUS to deliver cutting-edge talks, while creating an engaging environment for networking and building meaningful relationships within the POCUS community.

Get Our 2024 Virtual Course!

  • Sound & Surf 2024 is now available in a virtual format for healthcare professionals seeking to enhance their diagnostic and procedural ultrasound skills! Led by renowned POCUS experts, this comprehensive program offers expert-led lectures covering a range of applications important to the practice of acute care medicine. Ideal for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and medical educators, the virtual course provides the flexibility to learn at your own pace while ensuring a comprehensive learning experience. Don't miss this opportunity to advance your POCUS proficiency from the comfort of your home or office!

    • The Dyspneic Patient

    • Acute Vision Loss

    • Flank Pain: Death or Renal Colic?

    • Finding Blood Where It Shouldn't Be

    • The Pregnant Patient

    • Vascular Access Fundamentals

    • MSK & Arthrocentesis

    • Thora & Paracentesis Made Simple

    • Essential Regional Anesthesia (Upper extremity, lower extremity, & torso blocks)

    • The SHOCK-ED Patient: Bedside US in Hypotension

    • Fluid Responsiveness Simplified

    • Cardiac Arrest

    • Bedside US in Pulmonary Embolism

    • Five Ways to Up Your Echo Game

    • Preventing Morbidity & Mortality with POCUS

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