Key result
CA-3 residents reported high confidence with spinal and epidural blocks, but 51%, 62%, 75%, and 91% were not confident in interscalene, femoral, sciatic, and retrobulbar blocks, respectively.
Cross-Sectional (n=736)
Yes
Anesthesia residents report high confidence in neuraxial blocks but lack sufficient exposure and confidence in peripheral nerve blocks, highlighting a need for training process improvements.
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Low peripheral block confidence signals residency training gaps; leaves open optimal curricula to build competence.
M SMITH (1999) conducted a cross-sectional in Anesthesia residency training (n=736). Regional anesthesia techniques was evaluated on Estimated cumulative number and type of blocks performed in relation to training level and confidence level. CA-3 residents reported high confidence with spinal and epidural blocks, but 51%, 62%, 75%, and 91% were not confident in interscalene, femoral, sciatic, and retrobulbar blocks, respectively.
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