Nerve Block Injuries and Management

Unraveling the complexities of nerve injuries.

Learning Objectives:

• To learn about frequency and management protocol for nerve block injuries.
• To learn basic understanding and interpretation of EMG studies.
• To learn stepwise how to diagnose and treat iatrogenic nerve injuries from blocks.

Presenters:

• Charles Luke, MD
• Michael Munin, MD
• Yamaan Saadeh, MD
• Moderator: Ashley M. Shilling, MD

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Faculty Bios:

Charles Luke, MD is a board-certified Clinical Associate Professor in the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center's Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine. He is fellowship trained in Regional Anesthesia and Acute Pain Medicine, as well as certified by American Board of Addiction Medicine and Anesthesiology. Dr. Luke is Medical Director for UPMC's Acute Interventional Pain and Perioperative Medicine Division of Anesthesia. He has an interest in Ultrasound-Guided Nerve Blocks, Acute Pain, Opioid use disorders, Acute Pain Service Management and Orthopedic Anesthesia.

Michael Munin, MD is a board-certified Professor in University of Pittsburgh medica Center's Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Vice-Chairman of Clinical Program Development for PM&R Department. He is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation as well as American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine. He serves as the Co-director UPMC Presbyterian Electromyography (EMG) Lab and the Chair, Inpatient Rehabilitation. He has numerous publications, grants and has been invited lecturer at many national conferences. He has been teaching for over 30 years.

Yamaan Saadeh, MD is a board-certified Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurosurgery who is dual fellowship trained in peripheral nerve and brachial plexus surgery, as well as minimally invasive and complex spine surgery. Dr. Saadeh directs the University of Michigan Brachial Plexus and Peripheral Nerve Program, with a focus on reconstructive procedures for adult and pediatric brachial plexus and peripheral nerve injuries. He has a strong interest in reconstruction of pediatric and adult brachial plexus injuries, the use of nerve and tendon transfers for improvement in upper extremity function in patients with spinal cord injury, treatment of nerve tumors, and the use of nerve surgeries to improve function and quality of life for patients.