Webinar Series: TAP Out! Improving Abdominal Wall Coverage with the EOI Block
Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2026
7 – 8:30 PM CST
Online Webinar (free)
This webinar highlights how the External Oblique Intercostal (EOI) block can expand upper abdominal wall coverage when traditional techniques fall short. Participants will learn the essential anatomy, indications, and safety considerations that guide effective use of the EOI block. The session also features a step-by-step ultrasound-guided demonstration, focusing on key landmarks, transducer positioning, procedural workflow, and local anesthetic dosing strategies.
Objectives:
- Review the key anatomy, clinical indications, and potential complications associated with the External Oblique Intercostal block.
- Perform an ultrasound-guided External Oblique Intercostal block, highlighting key landmarks, transducer positioning, procedural steps, and common local anesthetic dosing strategies.
Presenters
Christian R. Falyar, DNAP, CRNA, FAANA
Director, Ultrasound and Pain Management, MTSA
Nicolette Hooge, DNP, MBA, CRNA, FAANA
Director of Clinical Education, Ultrasound and Pain Management, MTSA
Evan Reagan, CRNA
Northstar Anesthesia
