{
  "abstract": "Background and Aims Traditional training consists of a trainee assigned to a list with the training opportunities limited to that list. Disadvantages include few cases, operations only needing local anaesthetic, nerve block unsuitability, or patients cancelled on the day of surgery. With pressures on training and the requirement of a minimum number of blocks for exams like EDRA, the RCOA curriculum now encourages floating to widen exposure to a range of clinical experiences. A Block room could also be used but they can be difficult to set up or may need additional funding, therefore a floating trainee is another option.Methods We employed a new model to increase regional anaesthesia training opportunities. The trainee would be attached to a regular list but could also float to other theatres if regional blocks were needed. For example, the trainee would be attached to a lower limb arthroplasty list but would also be called to perform blocks in our upper limb and trauma lists. This would significantly increase the number of training opportunities available and lead to a greater number of nerve blocks performed.Results This model has been very effective at our hospital with excellent feedback from staff, trainees and surgeons. We have been able to increase the number of nerve block opportunities by at least 200%.Conclusions The floating trainee system has been very effective in increasing training opportunities whilst not incurring any additional costs. We encourage other hospitals to adopt this model where training opportunities need to be increased and a block room is not feasible.",
  "authors": [
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "Anaesthesia, George Eliot Hospital, Nuneaton, UK"
      ],
      "name": "Mahul Gorecha"
    },
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "Anaesthesia, George Eliot Hospital, Nuneaton, UK"
      ],
      "name": "Kausik Dasgupta"
    },
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "Anaesthesia, George Eliot Hospital, Nuneaton, UK"
      ],
      "name": "Vikas Gulia"
    },
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "Anaesthesia, George Eliot Hospital, Nuneaton, UK"
      ],
      "name": "Mark Pais"
    },
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "Anaesthesia, George Eliot Hospital, Nuneaton, UK"
      ],
      "name": "Stuart Hanmer"
    },
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "Anaesthesia, George Eliot Hospital, Nuneaton, UK"
      ],
      "name": "Michael Dumont"
    },
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "Anaesthesia, George Eliot Hospital, Nuneaton, UK"
      ],
      "name": "Gyee Phang"
    }
  ],
  "title": "P133 ‘The floating trainee’ a new model to increase regional anaesthesia training opportunities",
  "uid": "548d097c-30a3-5805-854b-8a3c5a605f12"
}