Day 1 – 6 Nov
Day 2 – 7 Nov
Day 3 – 8 Nov
Day 1 – 6 Nov
Day 1 – 6 Nov
Day 2 – 7 Nov
Day 3 – 8 Nov
Session 1: Plenary Lecture Series 1
Moderator: Dr. Manoj Karmakar
0700-0745 h Registration and Light Breakfast
0745-0800 hWelcome AddressDr. Manoj K Karmakar
0800-0815 hFunctional Anatomy of the Cervical Spine and Paravertebral Region Relevant for Injections in Pain Medicine.Dr. Xavier Sala-Blanch
0815-0830 hUltrasound Imaging of the Cervical Spine and Paravertebral Region and Injection Techniques. Dr. Hariharan Shankar
0830-0845 hUltrasound Imaging of the Thoracic Spine and Epidural Injection Techniques.Dr. Sivashanmugam T
0845-0900 hUltrasound Imaging of the Thoracic Paravertebral Region and Injection Techniques.Dr. Manoj K Karmakar
0900-0915 hPanel Discussion – Drs. Sala-Blanch, Shankar, Sivashanmugam and Karmakar
0915-1015 hBreak with the Exhibitors
Session 2: Plenary Lecture Series 2
Moderator: Dr. Manoj Karmakar
1015-1030 hFunctional Anatomy Relevant for Central Neuraxial Blocks (Spinal and Epidural) in the Lumbar Region.Dr. Xavier Sala-Blanch
1030-1045 hUltrasound Imaging of the Lumbar Spine and Injection Techniques.Dr. Manoj K Karmakar
1045-1100 hUltrasound Imaging of the Lumbar Paravertebral Region and Injection (Lumbar Plexus Block) Techniques.Dr. Sivashanmugam T
1100-1115 hUltrasound Imaging of the Sacrum and Injection Techniques for Chronic Pain. Dr. Rafael Blanco
1115-1130 hThe “Redefined” Thoracic Paraspinal Anatomy and Current Understanding of the Mechanism of Action of the Intertransverse Process Block (ITPB).Dr. Manoj K Karmakar
1130-1145 hIntertransverse Process Block (ITPB): Can It Replace Epidural and Paravertebral Analgesia for Thoracic Surgery?Dr. Steve Coppens
1145-1200 hPanel Discussion – Drs. Sala-Blanch, Karmakar, Sivashanmugam, Blanco and Coppens
1200-1330 hLunch Break
Session 3: Plenary Lecture Series 3. Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) for All.
Moderator: Dr. Albert Chan
1330-1345 hAirway POCUSDr. Pankaj Kundra
1345-1400 hLung and Pleura POCUS Dr. Sharidan Bin Mohd Fathil
1400-1415 hGastric POCUS Dr. Hari Kalagara
1415-1430 hFATE (Focused Assessed Transthoracic Echo) POCUSDr. Henry M.K Wong
1430-1500 hVenous Excess Ultrasound (VExUS) to Assess Fluid Volume StatusDr. Hari Kalagara
1500-1515 hPanel Discussion – Drs. Kundra, Fathil, Kalagara and Wong
1515-1600 hBreak with the Exhibitors
Session 4: Parallel Session I – Ultrasound for Regional Anaesthesia
Moderator: Dr. Henry Wong
1600-1615 h Regional Analgesia for Midline (media) Sternotomy: Evidence Based Best PracticeDr. Ban C.H Tsui
1615-1630 h Sequential Ultrasound Imaging Technique (SUIT) to Identify the Individual Elements (Root, Trunk, Division, Cords) of the Brachial Plexus Above and Below the ClavicleDr. Manoj K Karmakar
1630-1645 h Recent Refinements in Brachial Plexus Blockade and Clinical OutcomesDr. Ranjith Sivakumar
1645-1700 h Clavipectoral Fascia Block: Anatomical Insights and Clinical Application for Clavicle FracturesDr. Sharidan Bin Mohd Fathil
1700-1715 h Innervation of the Knee Joint and Ultrasound Guided Genicular Nerve BlockDr. Stanley K.H. Lam
1715-1730 h Ultrasound for Neuraxial Blocks in Patents with Abnormal Spine – Scoliosis and Instrumented backsDr. Manoj K Karmakar
1730-1745 h Panel Discussion. Drs. Tsui, Sivakumar, Fathil, Lam and Karmakar
Session 5: Parallel Session II – Ultrasound for Pain Medicine
Moderator: Dr. Eric Ng
1600-1615 h Use of Corticosteroids for Chronic Pain Intervention (joint, soft-tissue, sympathetic and peripheral nerves, epidural): What are the Current Recommendations?Dr. Hariharan Shankar
1615-1630 h Ultrasound Guided Block of the Maxillary, Mandibular and Ophthalmic (Terminal Branches) NervesDr. Shibata Yasuyuki
1630-1645 h Ultrasound Guided Assessment and Interventions for Myofascial PainDr. Ke-Vin Chang
1645-1700 h Ultrasound Guided Interventions for Low Back Pain: (Lumbar Approach: Medial branch block including L5 dorsal ramus block, facet joint injection, Selective lumbar nerve root injection, and Quadratus lumborum block)Dr. Ara C.Y Li
1700-1715 h Ultrasound guided Pericapsular Chemical Neurolysis of the hip joint for Inoperable hip fracture, metastatic hip pain or late osteoarthritis of the hip jointDr. Tony T.K Ng
1715-1730 h Ultrasound Guided Sympathetic Blocks for Chronic Pain Management: from Cervical to ganglion imparDr. Hariharan Shankar
1730-1745 h Panel Discussion. Drs. Shankar, Shibata, Cheng, Li, and Ng
Session 6: Workshop 1
Each workshop session is for 90 minutes. Participants can register for only one topic in regional anesthesia or pain medicine during any workshop session. The number of participants per workshop station will be limited to 10.
0800-0930hUltrasound for Regional Anesthesia Workshop
Workshop 1AUltrasound Imaging of the Lumbar Spine for Central Neuraxial Blocks (Epidural and Spinal) Dr. Pankaj Kundra
Dr. Ranjith Sivakumar
Workshop 1B Ultrasound Imaging of the Thoracic Spine and Paravertebral Regional and Injection Techniques (Thoracic Epidural, Paravertebral and Intercostal nerve block) Dr. Manoj K Karmakar
Workshop 1C Learning the Skills Necessary for USG Central Neuraxial Blocks (Intense hands-on practice using the water-based spine phantom, gelatin agar and pig carcass spine models. Dr. Luckanachanthachote Chayapa
Dr. Tang Esther
Workshop 1DSequential Ultrasound Imaging Technique (SUIT) to Identify the Individual Elements of the Brachial Plexus above the Clavicle (Root, Trunks, and Divisions of the brachial plexus plus the dorsal scapular, long thoracic and suprascapular nerves) Dr. Sivashanmugam T
Workshop 1E Sequential Ultrasound Imaging Technique (SUIT) to identify the individual elements of the brachial plexus below the clavicle (cords and terminal branches of the brachial plexus plus the axillary, medial brachial cutaneous and intercostobrachial nerves) and injection techniques (costoclavicular, lateral sagittal infraclavicular, axillary brachial plexus block, intercostobrachial and axillary nerve block). Dr. Xavier Sala-Blanch
Workshop 1F Lumar Paravertebral Sonography relevant for Lumbar Plexus and Quadratus lumborum block. Dr. Ban C.H Tsui
0930-1030hBreak with the Exhibitors
Session 7: Workshop 2
Each workshop session is for 90 minutes. Participants can register for only one topic in regional anesthesia or pain medicine during any workshop session. The number of participants per workshop station will be limited to 10.
0800-0930hUltrasound for Pain Medicine
Workshop 2AUltrasound Imaging of the Cervical Spine and Injection techniques for Pain medicine (includes cervical epidural, cervical facet, medial branch, cervical nerve root, greater and lesser occipital nerves)Dr. Hariharan Shankar
Workshop 2B Ultrasound Imaging of the Sacral spine and Sacroiliac joint and injection techniques for chronic painDr. Rafael Blanco
Workshop 2C Ultrasound imaging of the dorsal scapular, long thoracic, suprascapular, cluneal and pudendal nerves and the piriformis muscle and injection techniques for chronic painDr. Ke-Vin Chang
Workshop 2DUltrasound guided interventions for low back pain: includes medial branch block, facet joint injection, selective lumbar nerve root injection, quadratus lumborum and piriformis injection)Dr. Ara C.Y Li
Dr. Eric C.W Ng
Workshop 2E Ultrasound Imaging Relevant for Maxillary, Mandibular and Ophthalmic (Terminal Branches) Nerve BlocksDr. Shibata Yasuyuki
0930-1030hBreak with the Exhibitors
Session 8: Workshop 3
Each workshop session is for 90 minutes. Participants can register for only one topic in regional anesthesia or pain medicine during any workshop session. The number of participants per workshop station will be limited to 10.
0800-0930hPoint of Care Ultrasound
Workshop 3AGastric POCUS Dr. Hari Kalagara
Workshop 3B Lung POCUS Dr. Fathil Sharidan
Workshop 3C FATE (Focused Assessed Transthoracic Echo) POCUS Dr. Chan Albert
0930-1030hBreak with the Exhibitors
Session 9: Workshop 4
Each workshop session is for 90 minutes. Participants can register for only one topic in regional anesthesia or pain medicine during any workshop session. The number of participants per workshop station will be limited to 10.
1030-1200hUltrasound for Regional Anesthesia Workshop
Workshop 4AUltrasound Imaging of the Lumbar Spine for Central Neuraxial Blocks (Epidural and Spinal) Dr. Pankaj Kundra
Dr. Ranjith Sivakumar
Workshop 4BUltrasound Imaging of the Thoracic Spine and Paravertebral Regional and Injection Techniques (Thoracic Epidural, Paravertebral and Intercostal nerve block) Dr. Manoj K Karmakar
Workshop 4C Learning the Skills Necessary for USG Central Neuraxial Blocks (Intense hands-on practice using the water-based spine phantom, gelatin agar and pig carcass spine models. Dr. Luckanachanthachote Chayapa
Dr. Tang Esther
Workshop 4D Sequential Ultrasound Imaging Technique (SUIT) to Identify the Individual Elements of the Brachial Plexus above the Clavicle (Root, Trunks, and Divisions of the brachial plexus plus the dorsal scapular, long thoracic and suprascapular nerves) Dr. Sivashanmugam T
Workshop 4E Sequential Ultrasound Imaging Technique (SUIT) to identify the individual elements of the brachial plexus below the clavicle (cords and terminal branches of the brachial plexus plus the axillary, medial brachial cutaneous and intercostobrachial nerves) and injection techniques (costoclavicular, lateral sagittal infraclavicular, axillary brachial plexus block, intercostobrachial and axillary nerve block). Dr. Xavier Sala-Blanch
Workshop 4F Lumar Paravertebral Sonography relevant for Lumbar Plexus and Quadratus lumborum block. Dr. Ban C.H Tsui
1200-1330h Lunch Break
Session 10: Workshop 5
Each workshop session is for 90 minutes. Participants can register for only one topic in regional anesthesia or pain medicine during any workshop session. The number of participants per workshop station will be limited to 10.
1030-1200hUltrasound for Pain Medicine
Workshop 5AUltrasound Imaging of the Cervical Spine and Injection techniques for Pain medicine (includes cervical epidural, cervical facet, medial branch, cervical nerve root, greater and lesser occipital nerves)Dr. Stanley K.H Lam
Workshop 5BUltrasound Imaging of the Sacral spine and Sacroiliac joint and injection techniques for chronic pain interventionsDr. Rafael Blanco
Workshop 5C Ultrasound imaging of the dorsal scapular, long thoracic, suprascapular, cluneal and pudendal nerves and the piriformis muscle and injection techniques for chronic pain interventionsDr. Thomas Clark
Workshop 5D Ultrasound guided interventions for low back pain: includes medial branch block, facet joint injection, selective lumbar nerve root injection, quadratus lumborum and piriformis injection)Dr. Ara C.Y Li
Dr. Eric Ng
Workshop 5E Ultrasound Imaging Relevant for Maxillary, Mandibular and Ophthalmic (Terminal Branches) Nerve BlocksDr. Shibata Yasuyuki
1200-1330hLunch Break
Session 11: Workshop 6
Each workshop session is for 90 minutes. Participants can register for only one topic in regional anesthesia or pain medicine during any workshop session. The number of participants per workshop station will be limited to 10.
1030-1200hPoint of Care Ultrasound
Workshop 6AGastric POCUS Dr. Hari Kalagara
Workshop 6BLung POCUSDr. Fathil Sharidan
Workshop 6CFATE (Focused Assessed Transthoracic Echo) POCUSDr. Chan Albert
1200-1330h Lunch Break
Session 12: Workshop 7
Each workshop session is for 90 minutes. Participants can register for only one topic in regional anesthesia or pain medicine during any workshop session. The number of participants per workshop station will be limited to 10.
1330-1500hUltrasound for Regional Anesthesia Workshop
Workshop 7AUltrasound Imaging of the Lumbar Spine for Central Neuraxial Blocks (Epidural and Spinal) Dr. Ban C.H Tsui
Workshop 7B Ultrasound Imaging of the Thoracic Spine and Paravertebral Regional and Injection Techniques (Thoracic Epidural, Paravertebral and Intercostal nerve block) Dr. Manoj K Karmakar
Dr. Ranjith Sivakumar
Workshop 7C Learning the Skills Necessary for USG Central Neuraxial Blocks (Intense hands-on practice using the water-based spine phantom, gelatin agar and pig carcass spine modelsDr. Luckanachanthachote Chayapa
Dr. Tang Esther
Workshop 7DUltrasound Examination for the Genicular Nerves of the Knee Joint and Injection Techniques Dr. Stanley K.H. Lam
Workshop 7E An Assortment of Lower Extremity Nerve Blocks – Anterior Approach (includes Femoral nerve, PENG, Fascia iliaca compartment, Lateral femoral cutaneous nerve, Femoral triangle, Adductor canal, iPACK and Popliteal plexus block) Dr. Steve Coppens
Workshop 7F Ultrasound guided Thoracic Interfascial plane blocks (includes pecto-intercostal, interpectoral, pectoserratus, serratus plane, subpectoral plexus blocks and Erector spinae plane block) Dr. Rafael Blanco
1500-1545hBreak with the Exhibitors
Session 13: Workshop 8
Each workshop session is for 90 minutes. Participants can register for only one topic in regional anesthesia or pain medicine during any workshop session. The number of participants per workshop station will be limited to 10.
1330-1500hUltrasound for Pain Medicine
Workshop 8AUltrasound guided Sympathetic Blocks for Pain Medicine – Stellate ganglion, Coeliac plexus, Superior hypogastric plexus and Ganglion imparDr. Yasuyuki Shibata
Workshop 8B Ultrasound Imaging of the Sacral spine and Sacroiliac joint and injection techniques for chronic pain interventionsDr. Tony T.K Ng
Workshop 8C Ultrasound Examination of the Hip and Knee joints and Injection TechniquesDr. Hariharan Shankar
Workshop 8DUltrasound Examination of the Shoulder and Elbow Joints and Injection Techniques Dr. Ke-Vin Chang
Workshop 8E Ultrasound Imaging of the Ankle and Foot and Injection Techniques Dr. Thomas Clark
1500-1545hBreak with the Exhibitors
Session 14: Workshop 9
Each workshop session is for 90 minutes. Participants can register for only one topic in regional anesthesia or pain medicine during any workshop session. The number of participants per workshop station will be limited to 10.
1330-1500hPoint of Care Ultrasound
Workshop 9AVenous Excess Ultrasound (VExUS) POCUS Dr. Hari Kalagara
Workshop 9B Airway POCUS Dr. Pankaj Kundra
Workshop 9C FATE (Focused Assessed Transthoracic Echo) POCUS Dr. Henry Wong
1500-1545hBreak with the Exhibitors
Session 15: Workshop 10
Each workshop session is for 90 minutes. Participants can register for only one topic in regional anesthesia or pain medicine during any workshop session. The number of participants per workshop station will be limited to 10.
1545-1715hUltrasound for Regional Anesthesia Workshop
Workshop 10AUltrasound Imaging of the Lumbar Spine for Central Neuraxial Blocks (Epidural and Spinal) Dr. Ban C.H Tsui
Workshop 10B Ultrasound guided Thoracic Interfascial plane blocks of the posterior thorax – Erector spinae plane block, Intertransverse process block Dr. Manoj K Karmakar
Dr. Ranjith Sivakumar
Workshop 10C Learning the Skills Necessary for USG Central Neuraxial Blocks (Intense hands-on practice using the water-based spine phantom, gelatin agar and pig carcass spine modelsDr. Luckanachanthachote Chayapa
Dr. Tang Esther
Workshop 10DUltrasound Examination for the Genicular Nerves of the Knee Joint and Injection TechniquesDr. Stanley K.H. Lam
Workshop 10EAn Assortment of Lower Extremity Nerve Blocks – Anterior Approach (includes Femoral nerve, PENG, Fascia iliaca compartment, Lateral femoral cutaneous nerve, Femoral triangle, Adductor canal, iPACK and Popliteal plexus block) Dr. Steve Coppens
Workshop 10FUltrasound guided Thoracic Interfascial plane blocks (includes pecto-intercostal, interpectoral, pectoserratus, serratus plane, subpectoral plexus blocks and Erector spinae plane block)Dr. Rafael Blanco
1715hEnd of Day 2
Session 16: Workshop 11
Each workshop session is for 90 minutes. Participants can register for only one topic in regional anesthesia or pain medicine during any workshop session. The number of participants per workshop station will be limited to 10.
1545-1715hUltrasound for Pain Medicine
Workshop 11AUltrasound guided Sympathetic Blocks for Pain Medicine – Stellate ganglion, Coeliac plexus, Superior hypogastric plexus and Ganglion imparDr. Shibata Y
Workshop 11B Ultrasound guided Chemical Ablation of the hip joint for Inoperable hip fracture, metastatic hip pain or late osteoarthritis of the hip joint – Relevant sonoanatomy and Injection TechniqueDr. Tony T.K Ng
Workshop 11CUltrasound Examination of the Hip and Knee joints and Injection TechniquesDr. Hariharan Shankar
Workshop 11DUltrasound Examination of the Shoulder and Elbow Joints and Injection TechniquesDr. Ke-Vin Chang
Workshop 11EUltrasound Imaging of the Ankle and Foot and Injection Techniques Dr. Thomas Clark
1715hEnd of Day 2
Session 17: Workshop 12
Each workshop session is for 90 minutes. Participants can register for only one topic in regional anesthesia or pain medicine during any workshop session. The number of participants per workshop station will be limited to 10.
1545-1715hPoint of Care Ultrasound
Workshop 12AVenous Excess Ultrasound (VExUS) POCUSDr. Hari Kalagara
Workshop 12B Airway POCUS Dr. Pankaj Kundra
Workshop 12CFATE (Focused Assessed Transthoracic Echo) POCUS Dr. Henry M.K Wong
1715hEnd of Day 2
Session 18: Plenary Lecture Series 4
Moderator: Dr. Manoj Karmakar
0700-0800 hLight Breakfast
0800-0820 hPoint of Care Ultrasound (PoCUS) of the Diaphragm and Phrenic Nerve Sparing Brachial Plexus Block Techniques for Upper Limb SurgeryDr. Ban C.H Tsui
0820-0840hUltrasound guided Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) and Quadratus Lumborum Block for Abdominal Surgery: Technical Considerations and What is the Evidence? Dr. Steve Coppens
0840-0900 hReal-time Ultrasound Guided Central Neuraxial Blocks: Where are we and where do we go from here? Dr. Fathil Sharidan Bin Mohd
0900-0920 hTechnical Considerations for Real-time Ultrasound Guided Central Neuraxial Blocks (Spinal and Epidural)Dr. Manoj K Karmakar
0920-0945 hPanel Discussion Drs. Tsui, Coppens, Fathil and Karmakar
0945-1030 hBreak with the Exhibitors
ISSPS 2025 – Peter Hung Pain Research Institute Meeting
0800-0830hLecture 1:
The Efficacy and Molecular Mechanisms of a Clinical Empirical Chinese Medicine Formula for the Treatment of Gout

Professor Zhi-xiu LIN
Director, School of Chinese Medicine The Chinese University of Hong Kong
0830-0900hLecture 2:
Towards the Prediction and Prevention of Chronic Post-Surgical Pain: Evidence from the China Surgery and Anaesthesia Cohort

Professor Huan SONG
Professor & Chief Scientist West China Biomedical Big Data Center West China Hospital, Sichuan University
0900-0930h
Lecture 3:
Mechanisms of Chronic Pain in Alzheimer’s Disease

Professor Ou-yang CHEN
Associate Professor Capital Medical University
0930-1000hPanel Discussion
Session 20 – Expert Scanning Demonstration Session
Moderator: Dr. Manoj Karmakar
1030 – 1300 h1. Cervical Spine – Atlanto-occipital joint, Atlanto-axial joint, C2 (Axis), Cervical epidural, Cervical facet joint, Cervical medial branch, Cervical nerve root, Greater and Lesser occipital nerves
Dr. Thomas Clark

2. Upper Extremity Scan – Above the Clavicle (Ventral rami of C5-T1, Trunks, Divisions, Superior trunk, Suprascapular nerve, formation of inferior trunk – C8-T1).
Dr. Manoj K Karmakar

3. Upper Extremity Scan – Below the clavicle (Costoclavicular, Lateral Sagittal Infraclavicular, Axilla, Axillary nerve, Intercostobrachial nerve (T2) and Medial brachial cutaneous nerve.
Dr. Xavier Sala-Blanch

4. Upper Extremity Small Nerves above the Clavicle – Dorsal scapular, Long thoracic nerve, Suprascapular nerve, Thoracodorsal nerve.
Dr. Chang Ke-Vin

5. Thoracic Interfascial plane blocks – Pecto-intercostal, Interpectoral, Pectoserratus, Serratus plane blocks.
Dr. Rafael Blanco

6. Sub-pectoral plexus block.
Dr. Manoj K Karmakar

7. Clavipectoral fascia plane block for Clavicular Fractures.
Dr. Fathil Sharidan Bin Mohd

8. Gastric POCUS.
Dr. Hari Kalagara

9. VexUS POCUS.
Dr. Hari Kalagara

10. Thoracic Spine – Epidural, Paravertebral block, Intertransverse process block and Intercostal nerve block.
Dr. Manoj K Karmakar

11. Lumbar spine.
Dr. Sivashanmugam T

12. Sacral spine and Sacroiliac joint.
Dr. Ng Tony

13. Lumbar Paravertebral scan, Lumbar plexus block.
Dr. Manoj K Karmakar

14. Quadratus lumborum block (QLB).
Dr. Rafael Blanco

15. Fascial Plane Block for Abdominal Surgery: Rectus sheath, TAP (subcostal, lateral, posterior), Transversalis fascia plane, ilioinguinal and iliohypogastric nerve block.
Dr. Steve Coppens

16. Lower Extremity Nerve Blocks – Anterior Approach: I – Femoral nerve, PENG, Femoral triangle, Adductor canal, iPACK and Popliteal plexus block.
Dr. Steve Coppens

17. Lower Extremity Nerve Blocks – Anterior Approach: II – Fascia iliaca compartment, Lateral femoral cutaneous nerve, Obturator nerve.
Dr. Ban C.H Tsui

18. Lower Extremity Nerve Blocks – Sciatic Nerve Block – Parasacral, Subgluteal space and Popliteal approach.
Dr. Yasuyuki Shibata

19. Genicular nerves of the knee joint Block.
Dr. Stanley K.H Lam

20. Ankle Block.
Dr. Xavier Sala-Blanch
(All Faculty)
1300 hClosing RemarksDr. Manoj K Karmakar
1300 – 1430hEnd of Symposium Followed by Lunch