Archived App (Last seen on 17 Apr 2026)
This is an archived listing of the app previously available on the App Store.
This app provides offline access to comprehensive teaching materials for peripheral nerve blocks. It combines ultrasound scans, 3D anatomy, and real-time videos with narration to guide users through various regional anesthetic techniques. Ideal for medical professionals and students seeking to enhance their understanding and practical skills in regional anesthesia.
6.0.0
July 8, 2021
Improved video download speeds.
Block GuRU Lite is an offline medical teaching app designed to help users learn about single shot and continuous peripheral nerve blocks. It combines ultrasound scans, 3D animated anatomy, and real-time videos with narration for a comprehensive learning experience.
The core videos and information are accessed offline. However, internet access is required for links within the app and for accessing tertiary video content, such as nerve mapping videos which are hosted online to reduce app size.
Block GuRU Lite covers a wide range of nerve blocks including Interscalene, Supraclavicular, Infraclavicular, Axillary, Radial Nerve, Median Nerve, Ulnar Nerve, TAP, Femoral Nerve, Saphenous Nerve, Popliteal Sciatic, PECS1, PECS2, and Serratus anterior blocks.
This app is ideal for novices and experienced anaesthesia providers, including ODPs, ODAs, anaesthetic nurses, PA(A)s, AAs, CRNAs, and all staff working within regional anaesthesia. Medical students can also gain valuable insight.
Block GuRU Lite is a paid application, priced at $6.99. This one-time purchase grants access to all the features and content within the app.
Block GuRU Lite is supported on iPhone and iPod devices. It is designed for iOS users looking for a portable learning tool.
The app was last updated on July 8, 2021, with version 6.0.0. The developer indicates that more blocks will be added in future updates, and users can contact them with suggestions.
Block GuRU Lite has an age rating of 17+. This is typical for medical educational applications that contain detailed anatomical and procedural information.
