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Question practice

Questions drawn from the realities of Regional Anesthesiology & Acute Pain Medicine

Practise explaining the clinical decisions, patient conversations and career experiences that matter in Regional Anesthesiology & Acute Pain Medicine—then handle follow-ups that ask for evidence behind your first answer.

1. 01

   What specifically about the intricate interplay of nerve anatomy, ultrasound imaging, and patient-reported outcomes in Regional Anesthesiology and Acute Pain Management captivates you to pursue this fellowship now?

2. 02

   A pregnant patient in labor requests neuraxial analgesia, but has a history of a previous lumbar discectomy; what are your primary concerns, and how would you proceed with the block?

3. 03

   You are on the Acute Pain Service, and a surgical resident disagrees with your plan to manage a patient's postoperative pain with a continuous peripheral nerve block, insisting on opioid-only administration; how do you handle this conflict?

4. 04

   A patient recovering from a peripheral nerve block has a dense motor block causing significant falls risk; what are your ethical responsibilities in ensuring their safety and mobility, especially after discharge?

5. 05

   Describe your experience with quality improvement projects related to regional anesthesia or acute pain management; what was the problem you addressed, and what was the outcome?

6. 06

   Our program has a strong emphasis on point-of-care ultrasound for block performance; what prior experience do you have with POCUS in anesthesia, and what areas are you eager to refine?