Table 1 Assessment checklist
| Boxes | Steps | Acquired | Not acquired |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Preoperative consult | Knowledge and compliance for contraindications | ||
| Explanation of the procedure and obtaining consent | |||
| 2. Technical aspects | Choice of ultrasound probe | ||
| Correct preset selection (loco-regional anesthesia) | |||
| 3. Asepsis | Physician’s clothing | ||
| Preparation of syringes (2 × 5 ml saline serum) | |||
| Preparation of the probe | |||
| Correct cleaning of the site | |||
| Sterile gel for the puncture area | |||
| 4. Ultrasound guidance and anatomical identification | Correct orientation of the probe | ||
| *Anatomical and sono-anatomical landmarks | |||
| *Ideal trajectory and in-plane progression | |||
|
Stability of the probe throughout the procedure* *− 2 = low stability/+ 2 high stability | − 2, − 1, 0, + 1, + 2 | ||
| 5. Hydro-dissection procedure | Visualization of the needle tip throughout the procedure | ||
| Suction before injection | |||
| *Identification of the injection area, injection of 2 × 5 cc (syringe change), and visualization of fascia detachment | |||
| Ultrasound-guided FICB | |||
| Number of breakthroughs | |||
| LOP | |||