Block GuRU was a medical app developed by University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Fndn Trust. It was removed from Google Play Apr 5, 2026 and is no longer available for download.
Download Statistics
Block GuRU had been downloaded 3.5 thousand times before it became unavailable.
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The app had no ratings.
App Information
Block GuRU cost $6.90 to download. The APK download size was 39.13 MB. The last available version was 16.0.8. The last update was on July 23, 2021.
Technical Requirements
Block GuRU required Android 4.0+ or higher. The app had a content rating of Everyone. The app had been available on Google Play April 2014.
Description
GuRU is an online* teaching App covering single shot and continuous peripheral nerve blocks.
(*Internet access is required for video content and links accessed from within the app)
A unique system that combines live sonoanatomy via ultrasound scans, 3D animated anatomy and real time video of the performance of regional anaesthetic nerve blocks. All elements are combined and synchronised with audible narration.
* Full length offline demonstrations of many regional anaesthetic techniques.
* Insertion of a Pajunk E-Cath (CPNB)
* A video guide to the Pajunk E-Cath, including setting up of the system, insertion and fixation.
* 3D Animated anatomical models, interlinked with live ultrasound scans.
* Synchronised (US and camera) nerve mapping scans.
* Visualise a whole block from start to finish.
* Clear narration during the procedure.
* A source of tips and advice which we wished had been around when we started using ultrasound.
* Easy accessed tabs for Anatomy, Procedure and Tips.
* Stunning full screen diagrams.
* Annotated ultrasound screen shots.
* Fantastic for the novice or experienced anaesthesia provider.
* Learning tool for ODP’s, ODA’s, Anaesthetic nurses, PA(A)’s, AA’s, CRNA’s and all staff working within regional anaesthesia.
* Medical students can gain a better insight into regional anaesthesia.
A tab system gives the user access to anatomy, procedure, tips and equipment. The anatomy tab gives an overview of anatomy related to the specific block, it includes schematic diagram’s which can be expanded to full screen. The procedures tab is a full pictorial and text guide to the performance of the specific block, including annotated ultrasound screen captures to help visualise nerves. The tips tab contains useful advice related to the selected block, also included is advice on the use of ultrasound and local anaesthetics.
A must have app for both junior and senior anaesthetic staff as well as practitioners working within regional anaesthesia.
The initial blocks are:
Interscalene Supraclavicular Infraclavicular Axillary x 2 Radial Nerve Median Nerve Ulnar Nerve TAP Femoral Nerve & CPNB Saphenous Nerve Popliteal Sciatic PECS1 PECS2 PECS1 and 2 combined
More blocks will be added to this app, contact us to let us know what you would like to see in future updates.
www.raguru.com
This App is exactly what it says it is - it’s a guide. It doesn’t set out to replace a standard text book. It certainly isn’t a substitute for a sound knowledge of anatomy and local anaesthetic pharmacology. It’s more of a guide to the occasional blocker, a refresher to the more experienced, and a teaching aid to the trainer.
We are a busy hospital with a heavy teaching commitment. Therefore we choose to use nerve stimulation in conjunction with ultrasound as we feel it adds another layer of safety to the patient, and reassurance to the operator.
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Great resource Good images help with practical understanding of anatomy and ultrasound views. Very useful for quick reference.
★☆☆☆☆A Google user· Jan 30, 2019
Worthless app, don't wase your money. There are free apps that are more useful
★★☆☆☆Vamshi Yatham· Apr 23, 2016
Very good but.... The videos (when they load) and the accompanying anatomy text and pictures are great. The app becomes unusable because the videos take way too long to load, they don't play at all half the time and this is on 4G and Wi-Fi with fiber to the home. Without off-line access to the videos, this app is essentially not useful when you need it.
★☆☆☆☆Belal Yahia Mohammed Yasin· Feb 13, 2022
Can you make it better in Android phones
★★☆☆☆Dwayne Möhr· Nov 11, 2014
Epic fail This android version is just not bearly as smooth as the iOS one. Need content off-line.
★☆☆☆☆Bruce Brumbalow· Mar 2, 2024
Android system. You can't move it over to SD storage, so it takes valuable device storage, which is needed for system performance. I would remove it for that reason, but I paid for it, and I'm not sure if I could get it back. As a retired application developer, I consider this fault either lazy or ignorant, both the developer and product manager.
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