Block It Like It’s Hot

Dope beats & phat lyrics...just two audacious dad MCs sharing the podcast origin story over some laid back West-coast flow. 

Amit and Jeff welcome special guest Tanya Selak from Wooleng....Woolloongo....from Australia. Tanya shares her ideas on the role of regional anesthesia in contemporary practice, how and who we should be training procedural skills in anesthesia, and possibly wins the joke-off with the lads. 

In this engaging discussion, Amit, who specializes in ESP techniques, and Jeff, a creator of instructional content on QL block procedures, explore the intricacies of quadratus lumborum blocks. They unpack the intriguing differences between QL 1, 2, and 3, and even introduce the whimsical concept of a "Tequila block." With a mix of medical insights and humor, they also share lighthearted travel tales and dad jokes, making serious topics more relatable and entertaining.

Join two lively hosts as they tackle intriguing medical controversies, like the pros and cons of mixing local anesthetics and the heated 'tucked vs untucked' scrub debate. They explore the challenges of performing nerve blocks on patients, whether awake or asleep, while balancing humor with technical insights. Discover the evolution of language with a generational twist and the adrenaline-fueled life of healthcare professionals. A heartfelt story and discussions on infection control add a delightful touch to this deep dive into the complexities of anesthesia and medical practices.

Join the hosts as they dive into belly blocks, including external oblique intercostal and rectus sheath blocks. They discuss surgeon attitudes towards regional anesthesia, share a good salmon recipe, and explore advanced techniques for optimizing pain management in abdominal blocks.

Special guest Jonny Wilkinson joins the hosts to discuss the role of nerve blocks in the ICU, emphasizing the benefits for patients. Topics include diverse specialists in intensive care, challenges of various blocks, and the importance of teamwork in performing ultrasound-guided nerve blocks.

Join hosts Amit and Jeff as they dive into the world of abdominal wall blocks, discussing anatomy, clinical decision-making, and tips for optimal outcomes. From exploring different block techniques to the evolution of analgesia methods in surgery, this episode is packed with informative and humorous banter. Learn about rectus, subcostal, and TAP blocks, and how to navigate the challenges of needle placement and continuous movement for postoperative comfort.

Your patient had a latte six hours ago...is their stomach empty? BUT IS IT? Don't fret...there's a quick way to find out and in this tasty episode, Amit and Jeff digest the ins and outs of gastric point of care ultrasound (POGUS), answer some listener questions and compare finger injuries... Links discussed in this episode: Jeff's Gastric Pocus video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Kc5qVMGGPU Cieslak article: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32234201/ Baettig article: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37587543/ History of fasting guidelines article (gastric fistula observation!): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17080690/  

Amit and Jeff discuss nerve blocks in the upper limb, including around the elbow, forearm, and wrist. They share failed block stories, address listener questions about LAST, and somehow bring up Paris Hilton. Also, they touch on challenges of moving to electronic consent forms in medical practices.

Hosts discuss nerve block options for upper limb surgeries, optimizing techniques for precision and safety. They explore ultrasound guidance, tourniquet pain, opioid-free anesthesia, and the decision-making process for selecting nerve block techniques.