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Regional Anesthesia: Out of Plane

A practical ultrasound-guided technique session with Dr. Arun Kalava

Date and Time: February 19, 2026 at 6:30 PM Eastern Time

Regional anesthesia continues to evolve, and ultrasound guidance has expanded both the precision and safety of modern nerve blocks. Among these techniques, the out-of-plane approach remains widely used, sometimes misunderstood, and highly valuable when applied correctly.

In this live ASPSP webinar, Dr. Arun Kalava will walk through the fundamentals of the out-of-plane technique, review the clinical evidence supporting its use, and discuss which nerve blocks are well suited for this approach. He will also cover important limitations and situations where alternative techniques may be preferred.

This session is designed to be practical and clinically grounded, with emphasis on real-world decision making, needle visualization strategies, and patient safety.

Who Should Attend

• Interventional pain physicians
• Anesthesiologists
• Physiatrists and PM&R physicians
• Regional anesthesia practitioners
• Clinicians performing ultrasound-guided nerve blocks

What You Will Learn

• Core principles of the out-of-plane ultrasound approach
• Evidence supporting safety and efficacy
• Nerve blocks commonly and safely performed using this technique
• When not to use the out-of-plane approach and why
• Tips to improve needle visualization and procedural confidence

About the Speaker
Dr. Arun Kalava is double board certified in Anesthesiology and Pain Therapy, with fellowship training from Mayo Clinic. He is the Chairman and Founder of the American Society for Post-Surgical Pain, Founder of TampaPainMD, and Founder of Ultrasound Experts. Dr. Kalava is an international educator in ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia and interventional pain procedures.

Seats are limited. Reserve your spot today.

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