Ultrasound-Guided Nerve Blocks in Critical Care with Dr. Jenny Ferry
From ICS Cast by Intensive Care Society
January 8, 2026 · 15 min · Season 1 · Episode 3
About this episode
Dr. Jenny Ferry discusses ultrasound-guided nerve blocks and their application in ICU pain management.
In this episode, Jonny sits down with Dr. Jenny Ferry, a leading figure in regional anaesthesia who shares her expertise in enhancing ICU pain management through a focused set of high-impact nerve blocks. This podcast was recorded following a hugely popular SOA25 live demo of ultrasound-guided nerve blocks specifically suited to intensive care which showcased practicaltechniques, including cervical plexus, serratus anterior, erector spinae, and rectus sheath blocks, used to manage high-morbidity conditions like rib fractures. Jenny discusses the key nerve blocks every ICU clinician should know, how she successfully trains residents with hands-on, confidence-building approaches and gives insight into cutting-edge simulation tools, including a new needle trainer developed with Surgical Science to advance skills andassessment. Tune in now for insights into critical care and regional anaesthesia! Declarations: Dr. Jonny Wilkinson, as a specialist in regional anesthesia is involved in the organisation of the RAUK Annual Scientific Meeting and has no affiliation with Surgical Science. Dr. Jenny Ferry, as a specialist in regional anesthesia is involved in the organisation of the RAUK…
People in this episode
Host: Dr. Jonny Wilkinson
Guest: Dr. Jenny Ferry
Topics covered
- ultrasound-guided nerve blocks
- ICU pain management
- regional anaesthesia
- high-impact nerve blocks
- training residents
- simulation tools
Keywords
- nerve blocks
- ICU
- pain management
- regional anaesthesia
- cervical plexus
- rib fractures
- simulation tools
- training
- hands-on approaches
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Intensive Care Society, Surgical Science
Books & works: SOA25
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