Ultrasound guided regional anaesthesia: an audit of practice

This study is an audit of a technique called ultrasound-guided regional anaesthesia. This means using ultrasound imaging to guide needles when giving local anaesthetic near nerves, which can numb a specific part of the body for surgery or pain control after an operation. The study collects data on how well this technique works in routine clinical practice. You may be eligible if: - You need a local anaesthetic procedure as part of your scheduled surgery or for post-operative pain control You may NOT be eligible if: - You are unable or refuse to give consent for the procedure - You have a documented allergy to local anaesthetic - You have an existing neurological disorder or nerve damage (neuropathy) - You have an infection at the site where the needle would be inserted Talk to your doctor about whether this trial might be right for you.