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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
Spinal Anesthesia
Thoracic Epidural
Quadratus Lumborum Block
Seeker Solution
Local Anesthesia
Gastric Point Of Care Ultrasound
Erector Spinae Plane Block
Complications In Anesthesia
Horner Syndrome
Emergency 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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Latest Episodes

We're back to Oslo for the ESRA Block Box experience where we interviewed two fascinating and impressive people: Guy Weinberg from Chicago regales us with how a failed experiment led to an incredible antidote, and leaves us with a word of warning abo... more

The ah-maaazing interviews continue in the Block Box in Orlando -- this time Amit and Jeff are chatting with two Canadians! Anahi Perlas from Toronto tells us about how she first started to think about gastric ultrasound and the challenges involved i... more

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

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

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Recent Guests

Anahi Perlas
Professor and pioneer of gastric ultrasound from Toronto.
Toronto Medical Centre
Episode: S3 E17: "Block Box 7: Our convo with Anahi Perlas & Jon Bailey!"
Jon Bailey
Researcher at Dalhousie University, specializing in medical procedures in space.
Dalhousie University
Episode: S3 E17: "Block Box 7: Our convo with Anahi Perlas & Jon Bailey!"
Dr. Athmaja Thottungal
Anesthesiologist, pain doctor, educator, and lifestyle medicine specialist
Not mentioned
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
Not mentioned
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!"

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 207 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
    Australia8 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 Statesa year 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

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

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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S3 E17: "Block Box 7: Our convo with Anahi Perlas & Jon Bailey!"
Q: How did testing regional anesthesia underwater compare to land?
Jon shared that the success rates for performing anesthesia procedures underwater were similar to those done on land.
S3 E17: "Block Box 7: Our convo with Anahi Perlas & Jon Bailey!"
Q: Do we need everyone to know how to do gastric ultrasound?
Anahi emphasized that guidelines consistently recommend using gastric ultrasound when in doubt about a patient's fasting status.
S3 E17: "Block Box 7: Our convo with Anahi Perlas & Jon Bailey!"
Q: How did you become interested in gastric ultrasound?
Anahi shared her personal experiences with aspiration incidents that highlighted the need for better diagnostics.
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.

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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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2. Jon Bailey
3. Dr. Athmaja Thottungal
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5. Ki Jinn Chin
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