The Egyptian Society for Pain Management (EgSPM) is proud to host the Regional Anesthesia & Pain Management Symposium 2026, with a dedicated focus on Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS). Taking place on 15 May 2026 at the Learning Resource Centre (LRC), Kasr Al Ainy, Cairo University, this intensive one-day event is designed for anaesthesiologists, pain physicians, intensivists, and allied health professionals seeking to advance their ultrasound-guided regional anaesthesia expertise.

Whether you are refining existing skills or building them from the ground up, this symposium offers a structured, evidence-based learning experience led by Egypt’s most respected clinical faculty.

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Why You Should Attend?

 Expert POCUS Training

Master the fundamentals and advanced applications of ultrasound physics and probe technique under the direct guidance of national experts. Hands-on instruction ensures skills you can apply from day one back in your clinical setting.

 Advanced Regional Block Techniques

Learn ultrasound-guided approaches to low back, shoulder, chest wall, and knee blocks — techniques that directly reduce opioid dependence, shorten recovery times, and improve patient outcomes.

 Network with Regional Leaders

The symposium gathers Egypt’s foremost pain management and anaesthesia specialists in one room. Build lasting professional connections, share clinical insights, and learn from peers across the region.

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Symposium Lectures & Learning Objectives

The scientific programme features six expert-led lectures, each targeting a distinct clinical domain:

1. Basics and Physics of Ultrasound Presented by Dr. Mohamed Mansour Understand ultrasound physics, image optimisation, and probe selection — the essential foundation for every safe POCUS intervention.

2. Ultrasound-Guided Low Back Pain–Related Blocks Presented by Dr. Ahmed Zaghloul Evidence-based lumbar and sacral ultrasound-guided block techniques for managing complex chronic low back pain with greater precision.

3. Ultrasound-Guided Brachial Plexus Block Above the Clavicle Presented by Dr. Karim Othman Aldeeb Supraclavicular and interscalene approaches — anatomical landmarks, needle trajectory, and safety strategies for upper-limb anaesthesia.

4. Ultrasound-Guided Shoulder Blocks Presented by Dr. Mamdouh Elshal Periarticular shoulder block techniques, including suprascapular and axillary nerve blocks, for superior perioperative analgesia.

5. Ultrasound-Guided Chest Wall Blocks Presented by Dr. Ahmed Hegab PECS I & II, serratus anterior plane, and erector spinae plane blocks for thoracic and breast surgery — reducing opioid consumption and improving recovery.

6. Ultrasound-Guided Knee Blocks Presented by Dr. Mohamed Osama Gawish Adductor canal, iPACK, and genicular nerve block techniques for effective perioperative knee analgesia and faster rehabilitation.

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Overall Learning Objectives

By the end of this symposium, participants will be able to:

• Apply ultrasound physics principles to optimise image quality in real clinical environments.
• Perform ultrasound-guided blocks of the spine, upper limb, chest wall, and lower limb with confidence.
• Integrate POCUS into routine anaesthesia and pain management practice to enhance patient safety.
• Reduce procedural complications through real-time anatomical visualisation.
• Stay current with the latest evidence-based guidelines in regional anaesthesia and pain management.