For more than 20 years, Robert Thall has been utilizing Sonosite systems for regional nerve blocks as part of abdominal surgery ERAS protocols. Within the webinar we will discuss the goals of ERAS protocols, opioid reduction using a multimodal approach and lastly the keys to performing successful abdominal blocks. This includes setting patient expectations and keys to early ambulation.
Watch to learn more about
The benefits of ERAS Protocols for Abdominal Surgery along with scanning techniques for TAP and Rectus Sheath blocks:
- ERAS Overview and Goals
- Opioid reduction and a multimodal approach
- TAP block technique
- Rectus Shealth block technique
Robert Thall graduated with a Masters in Anesthesia from Case Western Reserve University in 1998. He has worked as part of the Ohio Anesthesia Group Southwest Division in Middleburg Heights Ohio at Southwest General Hospital for the past 22 years where he is the Chief Anesthetist. He has written and implemented multiple ERAS protocols at Southwest General including Total Joint and Abdominal Surgery Eras Protocols.
Robert Thall is also the Clinical Coordinator at Southwest for the CWRU CAA program.
