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Background and Aims The suprainguinal Fascia Iliaca Compartment Block (S-FICB) is crucial for managing pain in hip fracture patients, necessitating precise skills and knowledge. Educational workshops have proven effective in enhancing clinical skills and confidence among medical professionals. This study at Macclesfield District General Hospital (DGH) assesses the impact of a targeted workshop on anaesthetic doctors’ proficiency in S-FICB. Aims: 1.To assess the effectiveness of a workshop on S-FICB in improving the confidence and knowledge of anaesthetic doctors. 2.To gather feedback on the educational value of the workshop and identify areas for future improvement.

Methods Twelve anaesthetic doctors attended the workshop and completed pre- and post-surveys. Surveys, validated by two consultant anaesthetists, assessed confidence and knowledge of S-FICB. The workshop included a PowerPoint presentation, a live demonstration on a patient, and a post-survey. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and paired t-tests.

Participants 12 anesthetists: 2 consultants, 7 specialty doctors, 3 core trainees Pre-Workshop Scores Confidence: Mean 2.33 ± 1.07 Knowledge: Mean 3.75 ± 1.25 Post-Workshop Scores Confidence: Mean 3.75 ± 0.75, p < .001 Knowledge: Mean 4.16 ± 1.16, not significant Feedback High educational value (Mean 5) 91.7% recommended regular workshops 33.3% suggested hands-on scanning stations

Conclusions The workshop significantly increased the confidence of anaesthetic doctors in performing S-FICB, as evidenced by a statistically significant improvement in confidence scores. Although knowledge scores improved slightly, the change was not statistically significant. The high mean score for educational value and positive feedback suggest that participants found the workshop highly beneficial.