InPlane

InPlane

About this app

InPlane (International Network for Paediatric Locoregional ANaesthesia and Education) is a landmark global initiative designed to close the educational gap in paediatric regional anaesthesia. Developed by international experts in collaboration with five leading anaesthesia societies, RA-UK, APAGBI, ESPA, CPAS, and SPANZA, the InPlane app is the first unified, open-access mobile platform dedicated to providing point-of-care guidance on paediatric regional anaesthesia to anaesthetist at all levels of experience.

Key features of the app:
- Evidence- and expert-based guidance in paediatric regional anaesthesia
- Educational content on key topics such as consent, safety, local anaesthetic dosing, compartment syndrome, …
- A comprehensive nerve block library with a user-friendly search function to identify recommended regional anaesthesia techniques by anatomical region or common paediatric procedures
- Step-by-step guidance on performing regional anaesthesia in children: for each block includes anatomy, patient positioning and preparation, ultrasound anatomy, needle technique, and desired spread of local anaesthetic
- A growing library of images and instructional videos
- Offline functionality

Paediatric Plan A blocks are freely accessible to all users. Plan B blocks will be available to members of any of the five collaborating societies.
The InPlane app does not collect any personal data.
InPlane is provided for educational purposes only. Its content supports learning in paediatric regional anaesthesia and does not constitute medical advice, nor does it replace formal training, supervision, or independent clinical judgment.
While every effort is made to ensure accuracy and currency, users are responsible for verifying information against local guidelines, considering patient-specific factors, and ensuring appropriate competence and supervision before performing any procedure.
By using this app, you acknowledge that the developers, contributors, and affiliated societies accept no liability for any loss or harm arising from its use.