Block It Like It’s Hot: Regional Anesthesia, Pain Medicine & POCUS

Jeff Gadsden & Amit Pawa

Regional Anesthesia

Pain Management

Paravertebral Block

Acute Pain Medicine

Nerve Blocks

Abdominal Wall Block

Abdominal Surgery

Fascial Plane Blocks

Brachial Plexus Block

Thoracic Epidural

Quadratus Lumborum Block

Seeker Solution

Local Anesthesia

Gastric Point Of Care Ultrasound

Erector Spinae Plane Block

Horner Syndrome

Complications In Anesthesia

Emergency Medicine

Social Media In Medicine

Block Naming Conventions

Your hosts Amit ”I Got The” Pawa and Jeff “Tha Notorious JCG” Gadsden discuss current issues in regional anesthesia, ultrasound-guided nerve blocks, pain medicine and POCUS, while dropping some tips on how to make your regional anesthesia workflow a blocker’s delight. Each episode dives into clinical pearls, emerging research, and practical POCUS tips (along with a lot of banter and dad jokes). Id... more

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Publishes	Twice monthly	Episodes	40	Founded	3 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	Health & FitnessHow ToMedicineEducation

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Latest Episodes

S3 E16: "Can't stop, won't stop (infusing local): The Catheter Chronicles"

Got pain that last for a looooong time? YOU, my friend, need a continuous catheter! Join Amit and Jeff as they discuss all things catheter-related: What is the best way to place them? How do keep them from falling out? What are the differences in cat... more

7 Oct 2025 • 1 hr 20 min

S3 E15: "Plenty of sole, and lots of kick: Blocks for foot and ankle surgery"

In this toe-tally fascinating episode, Amit and Jeff talk ankle blocks, digital blocks, Mayo blocks, popliteal sciatic blocks, and much more. Who knew there were so many ways to block the five little piggies??!

Join us every episode for another sass... more

30 Sep 2025 • 1 hr 25 min

S3 E14: "Block Box 6 (From ESRA25!): Our convo with Athmaja Thottungal & John McDonnell!"

Greetings from Norway!! 🇳🇴 Amit and Jeff once again return to the GE Healthcare Block Box, this time at the ESRA25 meeting in Oslo! In this episode, we chat with Athmaja Thottungal about her motivation behind a career change, the value of healthcar... more

16 Sep 2025 • 49 min

S3 E13: "Block Box 5: Our conversation with Ki Jinn Chin and Amanda Kumar!"

Two amazing interviewees in one deee-licious episode! The uber-impressive Ki Jinn Chin from the University of Toronto shares his ASRA "origin story", his thoughts on how regional anesthesia really does incorporate elements of artistry, creativity and... more

1 Sep 2025 • 49 min

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Recent Guests

Dr. Athmaja Thottungal

Anesthesiologist, pain doctor, educator, and lifestyle medicine specialist

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Episode: S3 E14: "Block Box 6 (From ESRA25!): Our convo with Athmaja Thottungal & John McDonnell!"

John McDonnell

An influential figure in regional anesthesia known for his work on the tap block and new techniques

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Episode: S3 E14: "Block Box 6 (From ESRA25!): Our convo with Athmaja Thottungal & John McDonnell!"

Ki Jinn Chin

Professor and pioneer in regional anesthesia.

Toronto Western Hospital

Episode: S3 E13: "Block Box 5: Our conversation with Ki Jinn Chin and Amanda Kumar!"

Amanda Kumar

Fellowship program director for regional anesthesia and acute pain at Duke University.

Duke University

Episode: S3 E13: "Block Box 5: Our conversation with Ki Jinn Chin and Amanda Kumar!"

Dr. Jordana Garbati

Assistant Professor focused on emoji communication

University of Toronto

Episode: S3 E12: "Emoji-ologist Dr. Jordana Garbati! 🤩🪩"

Kwesi Kwofie

An expert from Dalhousie University specializing in regional anesthesia.

Dalhousie University

Episode: S3 E11: "Block Box 4: Our convo with Kwesi Kwofie and Kris Schroeder!"

Chris Schroeder

Clinical researcher from the University of Wisconsin interested in artificial intelligence in medicine.

University of Wisconsin

Episode: S3 E11: "Block Box 4: Our convo with Kwesi Kwofie and Kris Schroeder!"

Dr. Stuart Grant

Professor of Anesthesiology at UNC and future ASRA president

University of North Carolina

Episode: S3:E9 "Block Box part 3: A conversation with Stuart Grant, Steve Coppens & Gary Schwartz"

Dr. Steve Coppens

An anesthesiologist with expertise in regional anesthesia and education

Leuven University Hospital

Episode: S3:E9 "Block Box part 3: A conversation with Stuart Grant, Steve Coppens & Gary Schwartz"

Hosts

Amit Pawa

Co-host and educator with expertise in regional anesthesia.

Jeff Gadsden

Co-host and educator within regional anesthesia.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 206 ratings

Amit world tour
Had the privilege of seeing a few of Amit’s lectures in Hobart, Tasmania this past week. If you think listening to him is amazing, his presentations and personality are even better in person. If he had a global tour, sign me up!
Apple Podcasts
5
Dr Eleni
Australia7 months ago
30/30
I would definitely rate this 30/30 stars. It has actually helped me a lot when I am performing my blocks, and my coworkers have criticized my skills less since iv’e been using this. They used to say that one day I might just kill someone from using the wrong block(Im sure they’re only kidding😅) Anyways I would definitely recommend this to anybody that comes across it. Every month when a new episode comes out me and my family gather around and listen to it. It gives all a good kick and always ha... more
Apple Podcasts
5
Perry009D
United States10 months ago
Nice Podcast
The Podcast are very cool
Apple Podcasts
5
MeltedCat10696
Germanya year ago
Block it Like It’s Hot Rocks
This podcast is such a fun way to learn the nuances of regional anaesthesia and it always has a fun aspect to it!
Apple Podcasts
5
Nerve blocker
United Kingdom2 years ago
Fun education
This is such a fun way to learn about RA
Apple Podcasts
5
S_P12345
United Kingdom2 years ago

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Encouraging insights and a fun approach to learning regional anesthesia are frequently highlighted.

The educational content is considered highly valuable and relevant, particularly for those in training and practice.

Listeners appreciate the engaging banter and humor, making medical topics entertaining and accessible.

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Apple Podcasts	#125	United Kingdom/Health & Fitness/Medicine
Apple Podcasts	#187	Germany/Health & Fitness/Medicine
Apple Podcasts	#239	Australia/Health & Fitness/Medicine
Apple Podcasts	#40	Ireland/Health & Fitness/Medicine
Apple Podcasts	#72	Austria/Health & Fitness/Medicine
Apple Podcasts	#93	Belgium/Health & Fitness/Medicine

Talking Points

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S3 E14: "Block Box 6 (From ESRA25!): Our convo with Athmaja Thottungal & John McDonnell!"

Q: What types of things can we do to have a healthier, cleaner life?

Dr. Thottungal suggested simple tactics such as avoiding your phone first thing in the morning and practicing gratitude to improve mental health and overall well-being.

S3 E14: "Block Box 6 (From ESRA25!): Our convo with Athmaja Thottungal & John McDonnell!"

Q: Can you give us an example of a patient interaction?

Dr. Thottungal discussed the importance of seeing the whole patient and not just their immediate symptoms, emphasizing the need for lifestyle factors to be considered in patient treatment.

S3 E13: "Block Box 5: Our conversation with Ki Jinn Chin and Amanda Kumar!"

Q: What is your current research interest?

Ki Jinn mentioned that he often addresses clinical issues of interest rather than having a specific research interest.

S3 E13: "Block Box 5: Our conversation with Ki Jinn Chin and Amanda Kumar!"

Q: What keeps you going in your profession?

Ki Jinn shared that the uniqueness of each patient and the art involve in regional anesthesia keeps him motivated.

S3 E12: "Emoji-ologist Dr. Jordana Garbati! 🤩🪩"

Q: Can you sum up this episode in just three emojis?

The brain emoji, the stethoscope emoji, and a disco ball.

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Conversations revolve around the intricacies and advancements in regional anesthesia, pain medicine, and point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS). Each episode provides a mix of educational content and engaging banter, making complex medical concepts approachable and entertaining. The hosts aim to share clinical pearls, current research, and practical applications that are likely to resonate with anesthesiologists, pain physicians, CRNAs, and trainees. Unique aspects include a focus on humorous interactions, personal anecdotes, and an emphasis on the importance of emerging technologies in enhancing patient care in a medical setting.

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4. Amanda Kumar
5. Dr. Jordana Garbati
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7. Chris Schroeder
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