Dr. Raj Gupta from Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN talks with  the Cancer and Supportive Care Special Interest Group of ASRA Pain Medicine about the importance reducing barriers to care for cancer pain patients, expanding access to all forms of pain management, and the value of patients become educated about pain management and learning how to advocate for themselves. His guests are Dr. Amitabh Gulati from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City and Dr. Vasudha Goel from University of Minnesota in Minneapolis.Twitter: @ASRA_Society, @dr_rajgupta

Dr. Raj Gupta from Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN talks with  the Cancer and Supportive Care Special Interest Group of ASRA Pain Medicine about the importance reducing barriers to care for cancer pain patients, expanding access to all forms of pain management, and the value of patients become educated about pain management and learning how to advocate for themselves. His guests are Dr. Amitabh Gulati from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City and Dr. Vasudha Goel from University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. Twitter: @ASRA_Society, @dr_rajgupta

Episode 60: Cancer and Supportive Care

Dr. Raj Gupta from Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN discusses the importance of regional anesthesia and pain management for pediatric surgical cases.  His guests are Dr. Michelle Kars from Northwell Cohen Children’s Medical Center  in New York and Dr. Abhijit Biswas from London Health Sciences Centre and St. Joseph’s Hospital, Western University, London, Ontario.Twitter: @ASRA_Society, @dr_rajgupta

Dr. Raj Gupta from Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN discusses the importance of regional anesthesia and pain management for pediatric surgical cases.  His guests are Dr. Michelle Kars from Northwell Cohen Children’s Medical Center  in New York and Dr. Abhijit Biswas from London Health Sciences Centre and St. Joseph’s Hospital, Western University, London, Ontario.Twitter: @ASRA_Society, @dr_rajgupta

Episode 59: Pediatric Regional Anesthesia and Pain Management

Raj Gupta joins #ASRASPRING23 Meeting Chair, Stephen Haskins, to share the exciting program of the 48th Annual Regional Anesthesiology and Acute Pain Medicine Meeting, this April 20-22, in Hollywood, FL! Tune in for a taste of what to expect from this meeting's centennial theme and get ready to celebrate 100 years of regional anesthesia. Register at asra.com/spring23Twitter: @ASRA_Society, @dr_rajgupta

Raj Gupta joins <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/asraspring23" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#ASRASPRING23</a> Meeting Chair, Stephen Haskins, to share the exciting program of the 48th Annual Regional Anesthesiology and Acute Pain Medicine Meeting, this April 20-22, in Hollywood, FL! Tune in for a taste of what to expect from this meeting's centennial theme and get ready to celebrate 100 years of regional anesthesia. Register at <a href="http://asra.com/spring23" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">asra.com/spring23</a>Twitter: @ASRA_Society, @dr_rajgupta

Episode 58: #ASRASPRING23 Meeting Preview

#Billing in private practice, #financial implications of outpatient (#ambulatory) total joint surgery, staying up to date while working outside of #academics. Twitter: @ASRA_Society, @dr_rajgupta

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/billing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#Billing</a> in private practice, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/financial" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#financial</a> implications of outpatient (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/ambulatory" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#ambulatory</a>) total joint surgery, staying up to date while working outside of <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/academics" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#academics</a>. Twitter: @ASRA_Society, @dr_rajgupta

Episode 57: Discussing the challenges and opportunities in Private Practice Anesthesiology #ASRARAPP #Private

Gary Schwartz joins #ASRARegen SIG leaders Thomas Buchheit, Yashar Eshraghi, Christine Hunt, and Dmitri Souza to discuss the current state of regenerative medicine, its pearls and pitfalls, and how defining mechanisms of action can give us direction for the future.Twitter: @ASRA_Society, @dr_rajgupta

Gary Schwartz joins <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/asraregen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#ASRARegen</a> SIG leaders Thomas Buchheit, Yashar Eshraghi, Christine Hunt, and Dmitri Souza to discuss the current state of regenerative medicine, its pearls and pitfalls, and how defining mechanisms of action can give us direction for the future.Twitter: @ASRA_Society, @dr_rajgupta

Episode 56: The Future of Regenerative Medicine with the Regenerative Pain Medicine SIG

Raj Gupta joins leaders Martha Bentley-McLachlan, Jennifer Grimmer, Oluwatobi Hunter, and Zohra Hussaini from the Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, and Clinical Nurse SIG (#APPRNSIG) to discuss collaboration with and the roles of advanced practice providers in clinic settings.Twitter: @ASRA_Society, @dr_rajgupta

Raj Gupta joins leaders Martha Bentley-McLachlan, Jennifer Grimmer, Oluwatobi Hunter, and Zohra Hussaini from the Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, and Clinical Nurse SIG (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/apprnsig" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#APPRNSIG</a>) to discuss collaboration with and the roles of advanced practice providers in clinic settings.Twitter: @ASRA_Society, @dr_rajgupta

Episode 55: Collaboration with Advanced Practice Providers with the NP/PA/Nurse SIG

Registration for the symposium closes at 4 pm ET today, March 11. Save your spot at  asra.com/ppsRaj Gupta joins Hesham Elsharkawy, chair of the Persistent Perioperative Pain SIG (#ASRAPPPSIG) and chair of the upcoming Chronic Postoperative Pain Symposium (#ASRAPPS23), along with faculty members Hance Clark and David Edwards, to discuss how the symposium will address gaps in the pain continuum of care and why it is important for health practitioners and their patients.Twitter: @ASRA_Society, @dr_rajgupta

Registration for the symposium closes at 4 pm ET today, March 11. Save your spot at  <a href="https://www.asra.com/events-education/webcasts/PPS" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">asra.com/pps</a> Raj Gupta joins Hesham Elsharkawy, chair of the Persistent Perioperative Pain SIG (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/asrapppsig" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#ASRAPPPSIG</a>) and chair of the upcoming Chronic Postoperative Pain Symposium (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/asrapps23" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#ASRAPPS23</a>), along with faculty members Hance Clark and David Edwards, to discuss how the symposium will address gaps in the pain continuum of care and why it is important for health practitioners and their patients.Twitter: @ASRA_Society, @dr_rajgupta

Episode 54: Chronic Postoperative Pain with the Persistent Perioperative Pain SIG

Raj Gupta  (@dr_rajgupta)  joins Kellie Jaremko, the vice-chair of the Resident and Medical Student Pain Education #ASRAResMedEd SIG along with guests Harrison Plunkett, Yasmin Sritapan, and Vats Ambai to discuss trainee opportunities and career development within ASRA Pain Medicine.Guests:-Kellie Jaremko, MD, PhD (@Neuro_Kellie) -Harrison Plunkett, MD -Yasmin Sritapan, DO-Vats Ambai, MD (@ambaiv) ________________ Thanks to The Preps from Philadelphia, PA for the music: “Hindsight" and “Left Behind". The band features Steve Breslin on vocals/guitars, Bryan Schwenk on guitars/vocals, Jeff Frederick on bass, and Eric Schwenk on drums. Twitter: @ASRA_Society, @dr_rajgupta

Raj Gupta  (<a href="https://twitter.com/dr_rajgupta" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@dr_rajgupta</a>)  joins Kellie Jaremko, the vice-chair of the Resident and Medical Student Pain Education <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ASRAResMedEd" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#ASRAResMedEd</a> SIG along with guests Harrison Plunkett, Yasmin Sritapan, and Vats Ambai to discuss trainee opportunities and career development within ASRA Pain Medicine. Guests: -Kellie Jaremko, MD, PhD (<a href="https://twitter.com/Neuro_Kellie" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@Neuro_Kellie</a>) -Harrison Plunkett, MD -Yasmin Sritapan, DO -Vats Ambai, MD (<a href="https://twitter.com/ambaiv" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@ambaiv</a>) ________________ Thanks to The Preps from Philadelphia, PA for the music: “Hindsight" and “Left Behind". The band features Steve Breslin on vocals/guitars, Bryan Schwenk on guitars/vocals, Jeff Frederick on bass, and Eric Schwenk on drums. Twitter: @ASRA_Society, @dr_rajgupta

Episode 53: Opportunities for Trainees to Engage and Advance with the Resident & Med Student Pain Education SIG

Raj Gupta (@dr_rajgupta) joins Hari Kalagara and Jarna Shah LIVE from the Exhibit Hall of the 21st Annual Pain Medicine Meeting! Streamed 11/17/2022. Guests:- Hari Kalagara, MD (@KalagaraHari)- Jarna Shah, MD (@JarnaShahMD)________________ Thanks to The Preps from Philadelphia, PA for the music: “Hindsight" and “Left Behind". The band features Steve Breslin on vocals/guitars, Bryan Schwenk on guitars/vocals, Jeff Frederick on bass, and Eric Schwenk on drums. Twitter: @ASRA_Society, @dr_rajgupta

Raj Gupta (<a href="https://twitter.com/dr_rajgupta" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@dr_rajgupta</a>) joins Hari Kalagara and Jarna Shah LIVE from the Exhibit Hall of the 21st Annual Pain Medicine Meeting! Streamed 11/17/2022. Guests: - Hari Kalagara, MD (<a href="https://twitter.com/KalagaraHari" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@KalagaraHari</a>) - Jarna Shah, MD (<a href="https://twitter.com/JarnaShahMD" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@JarnaShahMD</a>) ________________ Thanks to The Preps from Philadelphia, PA for the music: “Hindsight" and “Left Behind". The band features Steve Breslin on vocals/guitars, Bryan Schwenk on guitars/vocals, Jeff Frederick on bass, and Eric Schwenk on drums. Twitter: @ASRA_Society, @dr_rajgupta

Episode 52: LIVE from #ASRAFALL22!

Raj Gupta (@dr_rajgupta) joins #ASRAMilitary leaders Sandeep Dhanjal, Stephen Rodriguez, and Erin Tracy, to discuss what civilian acute and chronic pain physicians can learn from the military experience, what the military still needs to learn from the civilian medical community, and how military personnel with chronic pain move between military and civilian systems. Streamed 11/1/2022. Guests:- Sandeep Dhanjal, MD- Stephen Rodriguez, MD- Erin Tracy, MD________________ Thanks to The Preps from Philadelphia, PA for the music: “Hindsight" and “Left Behind". The band features Steve Breslin on vocals/guitars, Bryan Schwenk on guitars/vocals, Jeff Frederick on bass, and Eric Schwenk on drums. Twitter: @ASRA_Society, @dr_rajgupta

Raj Gupta (<a href="https://twitter.com/dr_rajgupta" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@dr_rajgupta</a>) joins <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ASRAMilitary" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#ASRAMilitary</a> leaders Sandeep Dhanjal, Stephen Rodriguez, and Erin Tracy, to discuss what civilian acute and chronic pain physicians can learn from the military experience, what the military still needs to learn from the civilian medical community, and how military personnel with chronic pain move between military and civilian systems. Streamed 11/1/2022. Guests: - Sandeep Dhanjal, MD - Stephen Rodriguez, MD - Erin Tracy, MD ________________ Thanks to The Preps from Philadelphia, PA for the music: “Hindsight" and “Left Behind". The band features Steve Breslin on vocals/guitars, Bryan Schwenk on guitars/vocals, Jeff Frederick on bass, and Eric Schwenk on drums. Twitter: @ASRA_Society, @dr_rajgupta

Episode 51: Military Pain Medicine for the Civilian Medical Community with the RAPM in Military Medicine SIG

The American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine presents the Regional Anesthesia and Pain Podcast (ASRA RAPP). Designed to bring you ongoing conversations in this exciting field, the podcast discusses current topics in both regional anesthesia and pain medicine, invites authors of significant publications to help explain their work, debates the merits and pitfalls of new technology and therapy, and informs you about important events where you can participate in the ASRA Pain Medicine community. ASRA RAPP is hosted by Drs. Raj Gupta, Eric Schwenk, Gary Schwartz, and Sandy Christiansen, and features a wide variety of guests from the field of regional anesthesia and pain medicine. Join in the conversation!

Just to clarify, dexmedetomidine is found to increase metastasis reducing cellular apoptosis and reducing overall survival rates in cancer patients.

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Anyone working in the Anesthesia/Healthcare world should be listening to this. Thanks for putting it together every month.

Outstanding, great discussion

ASRA RAPP

Raj Gupta (@dr_rajgupta) and Eric Schwenk (@ESchwenkMD) discuss management of LAST with the authors of the 2018 updated checklist and guidelines. They are joined by Guy Weinberg (@lipidguy) and Joe Neal (@josephmnealmd). Recorded 02/20/2018.Resources: ASRA LAST Checklist(https://www.asra.com/advisory-guidelines/article/3/checklist-for-treatment-of-local-anesthetic-systemic-toxicity)LipidRescue.org#ASRAWorld18 Call for Videos for World Congress (https://www.asra.com/page/1532/call-for-videos)  _____Thanks to The Preps from Philadelphia, PA for the music: “The Grind (9 to 5)" and "Unknown Night". The band features Steve Breslin on vocals/guitars, Bryan Schwenk on guitars/vocals, Jeff Frederick on bass, and Eric Schwenk on drums.     Twitter: @ASRA_Society, @dr_rajgupta

Raj Gupta (<a href="https://twitter.com/dr_rajgupta" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@dr_rajgupta</a>) and Eric Schwenk (<a href="https://twitter.com/ESchwenkMD" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@ESchwenkMD</a>) discuss management of LAST with the authors of the 2018 updated checklist and guidelines. They are joined by Guy Weinberg (<a href="https://twitter.com/lipidguy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@lipidguy</a>) and Joe Neal (<a href="https://twitter.com/josephmnealmd" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@josephmnealmd</a>). Recorded 02/20/2018. Resources: <ul><li>ASRA LAST Checklist (<a href="https://www.asra.com/advisory-guidelines/article/3/checklist-for-treatment-of-local-anesthetic-systemic-toxicity" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.asra.com/advisory-guidelines/article/3/checklist-for-treatment-of-local-anesthetic-systemic-toxicity</a>)</li><li><a href="http://LipidRescue.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LipidRescue.org</a></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/asraworld18?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Ehashtag" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#ASRAWorld18 </a></li><li>Call for Videos for World Congress (<a href="https://www.asra.com/page/1532/call-for-videos" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.asra.com/page/1532/call-for-videos</a>)</li></ul>  _____ Thanks to The Preps from Philadelphia, PA for the music: “The Grind (9 to 5)" and "Unknown Night". The band features Steve Breslin on vocals/guitars, Bryan Schwenk on guitars/vocals, Jeff Frederick on bass, and Eric Schwenk on drums.  Twitter: @ASRA_Society, @dr_rajgupta

Episode 20: Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity Update - LAST

Raj Gupta (@dr_rajgupta) and Eric Schwenk (@ESchwenkMD) discuss the role of ASRA's Education in Regional Anesthesia Special Interest Group (SIG) and the current state of education in regional anesthesia. Recorded 05/29/2018. Guests- Colin McCartney (@colinjmccartney) - Chair of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine at University of Ottawa, ON, Canada- Danielle Ludwin - Associate Professor of Anesthesiology; Columbia University Irving Medical Center- Jaime Ortiz (@JaimeOrtizMD) - Associate Professor of Anesthesiology; Baylor College of Medicine Make sure to check out the next two ASRA meetings #ASRAFall18 and #ASRASpring19 by going to www.asra.com for all the details. Selected References Choi S. &amp; McCartney CJ. Evidence base for the use of ultrasound for upper extremity blocks: 2014 update. Reg Anesth Pain Med. 2016; 41(2), 242-50.Helwani MA, Saied NN, Asaad B, Rasmussen S, &amp; Fingerman ME. The current role of ultrasound use in teaching regional anesthesia: a survey of residency programs in the United States. Pain Med. 2012;13(10),1342–6.Liu SS. Evidence basis for ultrasound-guided block characteristics onset, quality, and duration. Reg Anesth Pain Med. 2016;41(2), 205–20.Lerman IR, Souzdalnitski D, Halaszynski T, Dai F, Guirguis M, Narouze SN. Ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia simulation and trainee performance. Technique Reg Anesth Pain Manage. 2014;18(4)110-7. ________Thanks to The Preps from Philadelphia, PA for the music: “The Grind (9 to 5)" and "Unknown Night". The band features Steve Breslin on vocals/guitars, Bryan Schwenk on guitars/vocals, Jeff Frederick on bass, and Eric Schwenk on drums.    Twitter: @ASRA_Society, @dr_rajgupta

Raj Gupta (<a href="https://twitter.com/dr_rajgupta" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@dr_rajgupta</a>) and Eric Schwenk (<a href="https://twitter.com/eschwenkmd" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@ESchwenkMD</a>) discuss the role of ASRA's <a href="https://www.asra.com/page/1387/education-in-regional-anesthesia-sig" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Education in Regional Anesthesia Special Interest Group (SIG)</a> and the current state of education in regional anesthesia. Recorded 05/29/2018. Guests - Colin McCartney (<a href="https://twitter.com/colinjmccartney?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@colinjmccartney</a>) - Chair of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine at University of Ottawa, ON, Canada - Danielle Ludwin - Associate Professor of Anesthesiology; Columbia University Irving Medical Center - Jaime Ortiz (<a href="https://twitter.com/JaimeOrtizMD" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@JaimeOrtizMD</a>) - Associate Professor of Anesthesiology; Baylor College of Medicine Make sure to check out the next two ASRA meetings <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/asrafall18" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#ASRAFall18</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23ASRASpring19" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#ASRASpring19</a> by going to <a href="http://www.asra.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.asra.com</a> for all the details. Selected References <ul><li>Choi S. &amp; McCartney CJ. Evidence base for the use of ultrasound for upper extremity blocks: 2014 update. Reg Anesth Pain Med. 2016; 41(2), 242-50.</li><li>Helwani MA, Saied NN, Asaad B, Rasmussen S, &amp; Fingerman ME. The current role of ultrasound use in teaching regional anesthesia: a survey of residency programs in the United States. Pain Med. 2012;13(10),1342–6.</li><li>Liu SS. Evidence basis for ultrasound-guided block characteristics onset, quality, and duration. Reg Anesth Pain Med. 2016;41(2), 205–20.</li><li>Lerman IR, Souzdalnitski D, Halaszynski T, Dai F, Guirguis M, Narouze SN. Ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia simulation and trainee performance. Technique Reg Anesth Pain Manage. 2014;18(4)110-7.</li></ul> ________ Thanks to The Preps from Philadelphia, PA for the music: “The Grind (9 to 5)" and "Unknown Night". The band features Steve Breslin on vocals/guitars, Bryan Schwenk on guitars/vocals, Jeff Frederick on bass, and Eric Schwenk on drums. Twitter: @ASRA_Society, @dr_rajgupta

Episode 24: Education in Ultrasound Regional Anesthesia

Raj Gupta (@dr_rajgupta) and Eric Schwenk (@ESchwenkMD) discuss the value and risks of additives used to extend analgesia with peripheral nerve blocks.  Our guests for this show are Chad Brummett (@drchadb) from the University of Michigan and Brian Williams (williamsba@umpc.edu) from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System.   Selected References Brummett, C. M., &amp; Williams, B. A. (2011). Additives to local anesthetics for peripheral nerve blockade. International Anesthesiology Clinics, 49(4), 104–116. http://doi.org/10.1097/AIA.0b013e31820e4a49Marhofer, P., &amp; Brummett, C. M. (2016). Safety and efficiency of dexmedetomidine as adjuvant to local anesthetics. Current Opinion in Anaesthesiology, 29(5), 632–637. http://doi.org/10.1097/ACO.0000000000000364Williams, B. A., Butt, M. T., Zeller, J. R., Coffee, S., &amp; Pippi, M. A. (2015). Multimodal perineural analgesia with combined bupivacaine-clonidine-buprenorphine-dexamethasone: safe in vivo and chemically compatible in solution. Pain Medicine (Malden, Mass.), 16(1), 186–198. http://doi.org/10.1111/pme.12592Williams, B. A., Hough, K. A., Tsui, B. Y. K., Ibinson, J. W., Gold, M. S., &amp; Gebhart, G. F. (2011). Neurotoxicity of adjuvants used in perineural anesthesia and analgesia in comparison with ropivacaine. Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, 36(3), 225–230. http://doi.org/10.1097/AAP.0b013e3182176f70 _____Thanks to The Preps from Philadelphia, PA for the music: “The Grind (9 to 5)" and "Unknown Night". The band features Steve Breslin on vocals/guitars, Bryan Schwenk on guitars/vocals, Jeff Frederick on bass, and Eric Schwenk on drums.   Twitter: @ASRA_Society, @dr_rajgupta

Raj Gupta (<a href="https://twitter.com/dr_rajgupta" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@dr_rajgupta</a>) and Eric Schwenk (<a href="https://twitter.com/ESchwenkMD" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@ESchwenkMD</a>) discuss the value and risks of additives used to extend analgesia with peripheral nerve blocks.  Our guests for this show are Chad Brummett (<a href="https://twitter.com/drchadb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@drchadb</a>) from the University of Michigan and Brian Williams (<a href="mailto:williamsba@umpc.edu">williamsba@umpc.edu</a>) from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System.   Selected References <ol><li>Brummett, C. M., &amp; Williams, B. A. (2011). Additives to local anesthetics for peripheral nerve blockade. International Anesthesiology Clinics, 49(4), 104–116. <a href="http://doi.org/10.1097/AIA.0b013e31820e4a49" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://doi.org/10.1097/AIA.0b013e31820e4a49</a></li><li>Marhofer, P., &amp; Brummett, C. M. (2016). Safety and efficiency of dexmedetomidine as adjuvant to local anesthetics. Current Opinion in Anaesthesiology, 29(5), 632–637. <a href="http://doi.org/10.1097/ACO.0000000000000364" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://doi.org/10.1097/ACO.0000000000000364</a></li><li>Williams, B. A., Butt, M. T., Zeller, J. R., Coffee, S., &amp; Pippi, M. A. (2015). Multimodal perineural analgesia with combined bupivacaine-clonidine-buprenorphine-dexamethasone: safe in vivo and chemically compatible in solution. Pain Medicine (Malden, Mass.), 16(1), 186–198. <a href="http://doi.org/10.1111/pme.12592" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://doi.org/10.1111/pme.12592</a></li><li>Williams, B. A., Hough, K. A., Tsui, B. Y. K., Ibinson, J. W., Gold, M. S., &amp; Gebhart, G. F. (2011). Neurotoxicity of adjuvants used in perineural anesthesia and analgesia in comparison with ropivacaine. Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, 36(3), 225–230. <a href="http://doi.org/10.1097/AAP.0b013e3182176f70" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://doi.org/10.1097/AAP.0b013e3182176f70</a></li></ol> _____ Thanks to The Preps from Philadelphia, PA for the music: “The Grind (9 to 5)" and "Unknown Night". The band features Steve Breslin on vocals/guitars, Bryan Schwenk on guitars/vocals, Jeff Frederick on bass, and Eric Schwenk on drums.  Twitter: @ASRA_Society, @dr_rajgupta

Episode 14: Additives for Peripheral Nerve Blocks

Raj Gupta (@dr_rajgupta) and Eric Schwenk (@ESchwenkMD) discuss the challenges and management strategies for patients on buprenorphine in the perioperative period. Our guests for this show are Eugene Viscusi (@EugeneViscusiMD) from the Jefferson University Hospitals in Philadelphia and Gary Schwartz (@garyschwartzmd) from Maimonides Medical Center and AABP LLC in Brooklyn NY. Recorded 09/29/2017. Selected References Anderson TA, Quaye ANA, Ward EN, Wilens TE, Hilliard PE, Brummett CM. To stop or not, that is the question: acute pain management for the patient on chronic buprenorphine. Anesthesiology. 2017;126:1180–6. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0000000000001633Chen KY, Chen L, Mao J. Buprenorphine-naloxone therapy in pain management. Anesthesiology. 2014;120:1262–74. ____Thanks to The Preps from Philadelphia, PA for the music: "The Grind (9 to 5)" and "Unknown Night". The band features Steve Breslin on vocals/guitars, Bryan Schwenk on guitars/vocals, Jeff Frederick on bass, and Eric Schwenk on drums.      Twitter: @ASRA_Society, @dr_rajgupta

Raj Gupta (<a href="https://twitter.com/dr_rajgupta" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@dr_rajgupta</a>) and Eric Schwenk (<a href="https://twitter.com/eschwenkmd" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@ESchwenkMD</a>) discuss the challenges and management strategies for patients on buprenorphine in the perioperative period. Our guests for this show are Eugene Viscusi (<a href="https://twitter.com/eugeneviscusimd" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@EugeneViscusiMD</a>) from the Jefferson University Hospitals in Philadelphia and Gary Schwartz (<a href="https://twitter.com/garyschwartzmd" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@garyschwartzmd</a>) from Maimonides Medical Center and AABP LLC in Brooklyn NY. Recorded 09/29/2017. Selected References <ol><li>Anderson TA, Quaye ANA, Ward EN, Wilens TE, Hilliard PE, Brummett CM. To stop or not, that is the question: acute pain management for the patient on chronic buprenorphine. Anesthesiology. 2017;126:1180–6. <a href="https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0000000000001633" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0000000000001633</a></li><li>Chen KY, Chen L, Mao J. Buprenorphine-naloxone therapy in pain management. Anesthesiology. 2014;120:1262–74.</li></ol> ____ Thanks to The Preps from Philadelphia, PA for the music: "The Grind (9 to 5)" and "Unknown Night". The band features Steve Breslin on vocals/guitars, Bryan Schwenk on guitars/vocals, Jeff Frederick on bass, and Eric Schwenk on drums.  Twitter: @ASRA_Society, @dr_rajgupta

Episode 16: Acute Pain Management for Patients on Buprenorphine

Raj, Eric, Gary, and Larry discuss the differences between spinal cord stimulator, high-frequency SCS, and dorsal root ganglion (DRG) stimulation. Hosts: - Raj Gupta MD, Vanderbilt University Medical Center (@dr_rajgupta)- Eric Schwenk MD, Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University (@ESchwenkMD) Guests: - Gary Schwartz MD, Maimonides Medical Center and AABP (@garyschwartzmd)- Larry Epstein MD, Mount Sinai Hospital (@gdtrfb58) Articles: A Multicenter, Prospective Trial to Assess the Safety and Performance of the Spinal Modulation Dorsal Root Ganglion Neurostimulator System in the Treatment of Chronic Pain(http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/ner.12072/full#ner12072)Dorsal Root Ganglion (DRG) Stimulation in the Treatment of Phantom Limb Pain (PLP)(http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/ner.12338/full#ner12338)One-Year Outcomes of Spinal Cord Stimulation of the Dorsal Root Ganglion in the Treatment of Chronic Neuropathic Pain(http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/ner.12228/full#ner12228)Sustained Effectiveness of 10 kHz High-Frequency Spinal Cord Stimulation for Patients with Chronic, Low Back Pain: 24-month Results of a Prospective Multicenter Study(http://painmedicine.oxfordjournals.org/content/15/3/347.long)10-kHz High-Frequency SCS Therapy: A Clinical Summary(https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4660894/)  _____Thanks to The Preps from Philadelphia, PA for the music: “Funkcore" and "Unknown Night". The band features Steve Breslin on vocals/guitars, Bryan Schwenk on guitars/vocals, Jeff Frederick on bass, and Eric Schwenk on drums.   Twitter: @ASRA_Society, @dr_rajgupta

Raj, Eric, Gary, and Larry discuss the differences between spinal cord stimulator, high-frequency SCS, and dorsal root ganglion (DRG) stimulation. Hosts: - Raj Gupta MD, Vanderbilt University Medical Center (<a href="https://twitter.com/dr_rajgupta" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@dr_rajgupta</a>) - Eric Schwenk MD, Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University (<a href="https://twitter.com/ESchwenkMD" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@ESchwenkMD</a>) Guests: - Gary Schwartz MD, Maimonides Medical Center and AABP (<a href="https://twitter.com/garyschwartzmd" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@garyschwartzmd</a>) - Larry Epstein MD, Mount Sinai Hospital (<a href="https://twitter.com/gdtrfb58" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@gdtrfb58</a>) Articles: <ul><li>A Multicenter, Prospective Trial to Assess the Safety and Performance of the Spinal Modulation Dorsal Root Ganglion Neurostimulator System in the Treatment of Chronic Pain (<a href="http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/ner.12072/full#ner12072" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/ner.12072/full#ner12072</a>)</li><li>Dorsal Root Ganglion (DRG) Stimulation in the Treatment of Phantom Limb Pain (PLP) (<a href="http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/ner.12338/full#ner12338" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/ner.12338/full#ner12338</a>)</li><li>One-Year Outcomes of Spinal Cord Stimulation of the Dorsal Root Ganglion in the Treatment of Chronic Neuropathic Pain (<a href="http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/ner.12228/full#ner12228" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/ner.12228/full#ner12228</a>)</li><li>Sustained Effectiveness of 10 kHz High-Frequency Spinal Cord Stimulation for Patients with Chronic, Low Back Pain: 24-month Results of a Prospective Multicenter Study (<a href="http://painmedicine.oxfordjournals.org/content/15/3/347.long" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://painmedicine.oxfordjournals.org/content/15/3/347.long</a>)</li><li>10-kHz High-Frequency SCS Therapy: A Clinical Summary (<a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4660894/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4660894/</a>)</li></ul>  _____ Thanks to The Preps from Philadelphia, PA for the music: “Funkcore" and "Unknown Night". The band features Steve Breslin on vocals/guitars, Bryan Schwenk on guitars/vocals, Jeff Frederick on bass, and Eric Schwenk on drums.  Twitter: @ASRA_Society, @dr_rajgupta

Episode 8: DRG Stimulation and HF10 Spinal Cord Stimulation

Both adductor canal block (ACB) and femoral nerve block (FNB) are frequently used for knee surgery (ie, ACL, TKA). In this episode of RAPP, physicians discuss "Adductor Canal Blocks Versus Femoral Nerve Blocks for Knee Surgery." Which is better? Is one better for ACL versus total knee arthroplasty? What problems are encountered? Join our guests for an enlightening discussion about this current and important topic.Hosts:- Raj Gupta, MD, Vanderbilt University- Eric Schwenk, MD, Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson UniversityGuests:- Stephen Choi, MD, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre at the University of Toronto- Nabil Elkassabany, MD, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and the Veteran's Administration Medical Center- Nasir Hussain, Central Michigan University College of Medicine- Tony Machi, MD, UT Southwestern- Sarah Madison, MD, Stanford University___________Thanks to The Preps from Philadelphia, PA for the music: “Funkcore" and "Unknown Night". The band features Steve Breslin on vocals/guitars, Bryan Schwenk on guitars/vocals, Jeff Frederick on bass, and Eric Schwenk on drums.     Twitter: @ASRA_Society, @dr_rajgupta

Both adductor canal block (ACB) and femoral nerve block (FNB) are frequently used for knee surgery (ie, ACL, TKA). In this episode of RAPP, physicians discuss "Adductor Canal Blocks Versus Femoral Nerve Blocks for Knee Surgery." Which is better? Is one better for ACL versus total knee arthroplasty? What problems are encountered? Join our guests for an enlightening discussion about this current and important topic. Hosts: - Raj Gupta, MD, Vanderbilt University - Eric Schwenk, MD, Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University Guests: - Stephen Choi, MD, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre at the University of Toronto - Nabil Elkassabany, MD, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and the Veteran's Administration Medical Center - Nasir Hussain, Central Michigan University College of Medicine - Tony Machi, MD, UT Southwestern - Sarah Madison, MD, Stanford University ___________ Thanks to The Preps from Philadelphia, PA for the music: “Funkcore" and "Unknown Night". The band features Steve Breslin on vocals/guitars, Bryan Schwenk on guitars/vocals, Jeff Frederick on bass, and Eric Schwenk on drums. Twitter: @ASRA_Society, @dr_rajgupta

Episode 2: ACB Versus FNB for Knee Surgery

Raj Gupta (@dr_rajgupta), Eric Schwenk (@eschwenkmd), Sandy Christiansen (@DrSandyC), and Gary Schwartz (@garyschwartzmd) discuss some of the highlights and exceptional moments from the Fall ASRA Meeting in New Orleans this November with the Chair of the meeting, Andrea Nicol. Recorded 12/19/2019.  Guest: - Andrea Nicol (@andreanicolmd) _____________ Thanks to The Preps from Philadelphia, PA for the music: “Hindsight" and “Left Behind". The band features Steve Breslin on vocals/guitars, Bryan Schwenk on guitars/vocals, Jeff Frederick on bass, and Eric Schwenk on drums. Twitter: @ASRA_Society, @dr_rajgupta

Raj Gupta (<a href="https://twitter.com/dr_rajgupta" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@dr_rajgupta</a>), Eric Schwenk (<a href="https://twitter.com/ESchwenkMD" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@eschwenkmd</a>), Sandy Christiansen (<a href="https://twitter.com/DrSandyC" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@DrSandyC</a>), and Gary Schwartz (<a href="https://twitter.com/garyschwartzmd" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@garyschwartzmd</a>) discuss some of the highlights and exceptional moments from the Fall ASRA Meeting in New Orleans this November with the Chair of the meeting, Andrea Nicol. Recorded 12/19/2019. Guest: - Andrea Nicol (<a href="https://twitter.com/andreanicolmd" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@andreanicolmd</a>) _____________  Thanks to The Preps from Philadelphia, PA for the music: “Hindsight" and “Left Behind". The band features Steve Breslin on vocals/guitars, Bryan Schwenk on guitars/vocals, Jeff Frederick on bass, and Eric Schwenk on drums. Twitter: @ASRA_Society, @dr_rajgupta

Episode 40: Recap of the ASRA Fall Pain Meeting

Raj Gupta, Eric Schwenk, Chris Sobey, and Jaime Baratta discuss the pros and cons of using ketamine for analgesia and with the hope to reduce perioperative opioid consumption.Video: https://youtu.be/hSmqVAn0DMQ Hosts:- Raj Gupta, MD, Vanderbilt University Medical Center (@dr_rajgupta)- Eric Schwenk, MD, Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University (@ESchwenkMD)Guests:- Chris Sobey, MD, Vanderbilt University Medical Center (@dextermorgansr)- Jaime Baratta, MD, Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University (@jattarab) _____Thanks to The Preps from Philadelphia, PA for the music: “Funkcore" and "Unknown Night". The band features Steve Breslin on vocals/guitars, Bryan Schwenk on guitars/vocals, Jeff Frederick on bass, and Eric Schwenk on drums.    Twitter: @ASRA_Society, @dr_rajgupta

Raj Gupta, Eric Schwenk, Chris Sobey, and Jaime Baratta discuss the pros and cons of using ketamine for analgesia and with the hope to reduce perioperative opioid consumption. Video: <a href="https://youtu.be/hSmqVAn0DMQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/hSmqVAn0DMQ</a> Hosts: - Raj Gupta, MD, Vanderbilt University Medical Center (<a href="https://twitter.com/dr_rajgupta" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@dr_rajgupta</a>) - Eric Schwenk, MD, Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University (<a href="https://twitter.com/ESchwenkMD" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@ESchwenkMD</a>) Guests: - Chris Sobey, MD, Vanderbilt University Medical Center (<a href="https://twitter.com/dextermorgansr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@dextermorgansr</a>) - Jaime Baratta, MD, Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University (<a href="https://twitter.com/jattarab" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@jattarab</a>) _____ Thanks to The Preps from Philadelphia, PA for the music: “Funkcore" and "Unknown Night". The band features Steve Breslin on vocals/guitars, Bryan Schwenk on guitars/vocals, Jeff Frederick on bass, and Eric Schwenk on drums.  Twitter: @ASRA_Society, @dr_rajgupta

Episode 4: Perioperative Ketamine

Raj, Eric, Chris, Laura, and Mark discuss the impact of regional anesthesia to surgical site infections and mortality after joint surgery.Hosts:- Raj Gupta, MD, Vanderbilt University Medical Center (@dr_rajgupta)- Eric Schwenk, MD, Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University (@ESchwenkMD) Guests:- Christopher Wu, MD, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine- Laura Lahaye, MD, Virginia Commonwealth University- Mark Neuman, MD, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania _____Thanks to The Preps from Philadelphia, PA for the music: “Funkcore" and "Unknown Night". The band features Steve Breslin on vocals/guitars, Bryan Schwenk on guitars/vocals, Jeff Frederick on bass, and Eric Schwenk on drums.   Twitter: @ASRA_Society, @dr_rajgupta

Raj, Eric, Chris, Laura, and Mark discuss the impact of regional anesthesia to surgical site infections and mortality after joint surgery. Hosts: - Raj Gupta, MD, Vanderbilt University Medical Center (<a href="https://twitter.com/dr_rajgupta" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@dr_rajgupta</a>) - Eric Schwenk, MD, Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University (<a href="https://twitter.com/ESchwenkMD" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@ESchwenkMD</a>) Guests: - Christopher Wu, MD, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine - Laura Lahaye, MD, Virginia Commonwealth University - Mark Neuman, MD, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania _____ Thanks to The Preps from Philadelphia, PA for the music: “Funkcore" and "Unknown Night". The band features Steve Breslin on vocals/guitars, Bryan Schwenk on guitars/vocals, Jeff Frederick on bass, and Eric Schwenk on drums. Twitter: @ASRA_Society, @dr_rajgupta

Episode 6: Does Regional Anesthesia Affect Outcomes After Joint Surgery?

Raj, Eric, and Nabil discuss the variety of regional anesthesia options for shoulder surgery to avoid phrenic nerve block. Hosts:- Raj Gupta MD, Vanderbilt University Medical Center (@dr_rajgupta)- Eric Schwenk MD, Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University (@ESchwenkMD)Guests:- Nabil Elkassabany MD, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (@nelkassabany)Article: Diaphragm-Sparing Nerve Blocks for Shoulder Surgery(http://journals.lww.com/rapm/Fulltext/2017/01000/Diaphragm_Sparing_Nerve_Blocks_for_Shoulder.5.aspx)  _____Thanks to The Preps from Philadelphia, PA for the music: “The Grind (9 to 5)" and "Unknown Night". The band features Steve Breslin on vocals/guitars, Bryan Schwenk on guitars/vocals, Jeff Frederick on bass, and Eric Schwenk on drums.   Twitter: @ASRA_Society, @dr_rajgupta

Raj, Eric, and Nabil discuss the variety of regional anesthesia options for shoulder surgery to avoid phrenic nerve block. Hosts: - Raj Gupta MD, Vanderbilt University Medical Center (<a href="https://twitter.com/dr_rajgupta" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@dr_rajgupta</a>) - Eric Schwenk MD, Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University (<a href="https://twitter.com/ESchwenkMD" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@ESchwenkMD</a>) Guests: - Nabil Elkassabany MD, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (<a href="https://twitter.com/nelkassabany" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@nelkassabany</a>) Article: <ul><li>Diaphragm-Sparing Nerve Blocks for Shoulder Surgery (<a href="http://journals.lww.com/rapm/Fulltext/2017/01000/Diaphragm_Sparing_Nerve_Blocks_for_Shoulder.5.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://journals.lww.com/rapm/Fulltext/2017/01000/Diaphragm_Sparing_Nerve_Blocks_for_Shoulder.5.aspx</a>)</li></ul>  _____ Thanks to The Preps from Philadelphia, PA for the music: “The Grind (9 to 5)" and "Unknown Night". The band features Steve Breslin on vocals/guitars, Bryan Schwenk on guitars/vocals, Jeff Frederick on bass, and Eric Schwenk on drums.  Twitter: @ASRA_Society, @dr_rajgupta

Episode 9: Phrenic Nerve-Sparing Regional Anesthesia for Shoulder Surgery

 In this episode, Raj Gupta (@dr_rajgupta) and Eric Schwenk (@ESchwenkMD) discuss the origins and implications of the new ACGME accredited Regional Anesthesia and Acute Pain Medicine Fellowship with Ed Mariano (@EMARIANOMD) from the VA Palo Alto and Stanford University, Jaime Baratta (@jattarab) from Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, Brian Allen (@Bfsallen) from Vanderbilt University in Nashville.  _____Thanks to The Preps from Philadelphia, PA for the music: “The Grind (9 to 5)" and "Unknown Night". The band features Steve Breslin on vocals/guitars, Bryan Schwenk on guitars/vocals, Jeff Frederick on bass, and Eric Schwenk on drums.  Twitter: @ASRA_Society, @dr_rajgupta

In this episode, Raj Gupta (<a href="https://twitter.com/dr_rajgupta" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@dr_rajgupta</a>) and Eric Schwenk (<a href="https://twitter.com/ESchwenkMD" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@ESchwenkMD</a>) discuss the origins and implications of the new ACGME accredited Regional Anesthesia and Acute Pain Medicine Fellowship with Ed Mariano (<a href="https://twitter.com/EMARIANOMD" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@EMARIANOMD</a>) from the VA Palo Alto and Stanford University, Jaime Baratta (<a href="https://twitter.com/jattarab" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@jattarab</a>) from Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, Brian Allen (<a href="https://twitter.com/bfsallen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@Bfsallen</a>) from Vanderbilt University in Nashville. _____ Thanks to The Preps from Philadelphia, PA for the music: “The Grind (9 to 5)" and "Unknown Night". The band features Steve Breslin on vocals/guitars, Bryan Schwenk on guitars/vocals, Jeff Frederick on bass, and Eric Schwenk on drums. Twitter: @ASRA_Society, @dr_rajgupta

Episode 13: Accreditation of the Regional Anesthesia Fellowship

Raj and Eric discuss the current status of the opioid epidemic with their guests Dr. Ed Mariano and Dr. Anita Gupta. What is the significance of the American Medical Association’s decision to no longer have pain as the 5th vital sign? Where did this problem arise from? What is the role of physicians in helping solve this problem? Hosts:- Raj Gupta, MD, Vanderbilt University (@dr_rajgupta)- Eric Schwenk, MD, Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University (@ESchwenkMD)Guests:- Edward R. Mariano, MD, MAS, Stanford University and VA Palo Alto Health System (@EMARIANOMD)- Anita Gupta, DO, PharmD, Drexel University School of Medicine (@DocAnitaGupta) _____Thanks to The Preps from Philadelphia, PA for the music: “Winter Wonderland". The band features Steve Breslin on vocals/guitars, Bryan Schwenk on guitars/vocals, Jeff Frederick on bass, and Eric Schwenk on drums.     Twitter: @ASRA_Society, @dr_rajgupta

Raj and Eric discuss the current status of the opioid epidemic with their guests Dr. Ed Mariano and Dr. Anita Gupta. What is the significance of the American Medical Association’s decision to no longer have pain as the 5th vital sign? Where did this problem arise from? What is the role of physicians in helping solve this problem? Hosts: - Raj Gupta, MD, Vanderbilt University (<a href="https://twitter.com/dr_rajgupta" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@dr_rajgupta</a>) - Eric Schwenk, MD, Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University (<a href="https://twitter.com/ESchwenkMD" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@ESchwenkMD</a>) Guests: - Edward R. Mariano, MD, MAS, Stanford University and VA Palo Alto Health System (<a href="https://twitter.com/EMARIANOMD" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@EMARIANOMD</a>) - Anita Gupta, DO, PharmD, Drexel University School of Medicine (<a href="https://twitter.com/DocAnitaGupta" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@DocAnitaGupta</a>) _____ Thanks to The Preps from Philadelphia, PA for the music: “Winter Wonderland". The band features Steve Breslin on vocals/guitars, Bryan Schwenk on guitars/vocals, Jeff Frederick on bass, and Eric Schwenk on drums. Twitter: @ASRA_Society, @dr_rajgupta

Episode 3: The Opioid Epidemic

Hosts Rajnish Gupta, MD, and Eric Schwenk, MD, are joined by Drs. Jeff Gadsden, Rosie Hogg, Ankeet Udani, and Nabil Elkassabany for a recap of some of the highlights from the 41st Annual Regional Anesthesiology and Acute Pain Medicine Meeting held March 31-April 2, 2016, in New Orleans, LA.Twitter: @ASRA_Society, @dr_rajgupta

Hosts Rajnish Gupta, MD, and Eric Schwenk, MD, are joined by Drs. Jeff Gadsden, Rosie Hogg, Ankeet Udani, and Nabil Elkassabany for a recap of some of the highlights from the 41st Annual Regional Anesthesiology and Acute Pain Medicine Meeting held March 31-April 2, 2016, in New Orleans, LA. Twitter: @ASRA_Society, @dr_rajgupta

Episode 1: Recap of ASRA Spring Meeting 2016

Raj Gupta (@dr_rajgupta) and Eric Schwenk (@ESchwenkMD) have a wonderful conversation with Kevin Vorenkamp (@kevinvorenkamp), chair of the 16th Annual Pain Medicine Meeting, and Kumar Buvanendran (@kumar_ASRA), president of ASRA, about the exciting speakers, topics, and workshops planned for the November meeting in Lake Buena Vista, FL. Follow the meeting on social media with the hashtag #ASRAFall17. We also give you a sneak preview of the 2018 World Congress on Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine to be hosted by ASRA in April 2018 in New York City (#ASRAWorld18). Go to www.asra.com for all the details.   _____Thanks to The Preps from Philadelphia, PA for the music: “The Grind (9 to 5)" and "Unknown Night". The band features Steve Breslin on vocals/guitars, Bryan Schwenk on guitars/vocals, Jeff Frederick on bass, and Eric Schwenk on drums.  Twitter: @ASRA_Society, @dr_rajgupta

Raj Gupta (<a href="https://twitter.com/dr_rajgupta" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@dr_rajgupta</a>) and Eric Schwenk (<a href="https://twitter.com/ESchwenkMD" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@ESchwenkMD</a>) have a wonderful conversation with Kevin Vorenkamp (<a href="https://twitter.com/KevinVorenkamp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@kevinvorenkamp</a>), chair of the 16th Annual Pain Medicine Meeting, and Kumar Buvanendran (<a href="https://twitter.com/Kumar_asra" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@kumar_ASRA</a>), president of ASRA, about the exciting speakers, topics, and workshops planned for the November meeting in Lake Buena Vista, FL. Follow the meeting on social media with the hashtag <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ASRAFall17?src=hash" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#ASRAFall17</a>. We also give you a sneak preview of the 2018 World Congress on Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine to be hosted by ASRA in April 2018 in New York City (<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ASRAWorld18?src=hash" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#ASRAWorld18</a>). Go to <a href="https://www.asra.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.asra.com</a> for all the details.  _____ Thanks to The Preps from Philadelphia, PA for the music: “The Grind (9 to 5)" and "Unknown Night". The band features Steve Breslin on vocals/guitars, Bryan Schwenk on guitars/vocals, Jeff Frederick on bass, and Eric Schwenk on drums. Twitter: @ASRA_Society, @dr_rajgupta

Episode 15: Preview of the ASRA Pain Medicine Meeting

Raj, Eric, Ed, and Colin discuss the state of education in regional anesthesia and the role of simulation in this training. Hosts: - Raj Gupta, MD, Vanderbilt University Medical Center (@dr_rajgupta)- Eric Schwenk, MD, Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University (@ESchwenkMD) Guests: - Ed Mariano, MD, Stanford University &amp; VA Palo Alto Health Care (@Emarianomd)- Colin McCartney, MBChB PhD, University of Ottawa &amp; The Ottawa Hospital (@colinjmccartney) Articles: Education in Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia: Lots of Learning Left To Do (http://journals.lww.com/rapm/Citation/2016/11000/Education_in_Ultrasound_Guided_Regional.1.aspx)Determining the Learning Curve for Acquiring Core Sonographic Skills for Ultrasound-Guided Axillary Brachial Plexus Block (http://journals.lww.com/rapm/Abstract/2016/11000/Determining_the_Learning_Curve_for_Acquiring_Core.3.aspx)A Randomized Controlled Trial of Ultrasound Versus Nerve Stimulator Guidance for Axillary Brachial Plexus Block  (http://journals.lww.com/rapm/Abstract/2016/11000/A_Randomized_Controlled_Trial_of_Ultrasound_Versus.4.aspx)Learning and Teaching Motor Skills in Regional Anesthesia - A Different Perspective (http://journals.lww.com/rapm/Abstract/2014/05000/Learning_and_Teaching_Motor_Skills_in_Regional.13.aspx)  _____Thanks to The Preps from Philadelphia, PA for the music: “Funkcore" and "Unknown Night". The band features Steve Breslin on vocals/guitars, Bryan Schwenk on guitars/vocals, Jeff Frederick on bass, and Eric Schwenk on drums.  Twitter: @ASRA_Society, @dr_rajgupta

Raj, Eric, Ed, and Colin discuss the state of education in regional anesthesia and the role of simulation in this training. Hosts: - Raj Gupta, MD, Vanderbilt University Medical Center (<a href="https://twitter.com/dr_rajgupta" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@dr_rajgupta</a>) - Eric Schwenk, MD, Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University (<a href="https://twitter.com/ESchwenkMD" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@ESchwenkMD</a>) Guests: - Ed Mariano, MD, Stanford University &amp; VA Palo Alto Health Care (<a href="https://twitter.com/EMARIANOMD" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@Emarianomd</a>) - Colin McCartney, MBChB PhD, University of Ottawa &amp; The Ottawa Hospital (<a href="https://twitter.com/colinjmccartney" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@colinjmccartney</a>) Articles: <ul><li>Education in Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia: Lots of Learning Left To Do (<a href="http://journals.lww.com/rapm/Citation/2016/11000/Education_in_Ultrasound_Guided_Regional.1.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://journals.lww.com/rapm/Citation/2016/11000/Education_in_Ultrasound_Guided_Regional.1.aspx</a>)</li><li>Determining the Learning Curve for Acquiring Core Sonographic Skills for Ultrasound-Guided Axillary Brachial Plexus Block (<a href="http://journals.lww.com/rapm/Abstract/2016/11000/Determining_the_Learning_Curve_for_Acquiring_Core.3.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://journals.lww.com/rapm/Abstract/2016/11000/Determining_the_Learning_Curve_for_Acquiring_Core.3.aspx</a>)</li><li>A Randomized Controlled Trial of Ultrasound Versus Nerve Stimulator Guidance for Axillary Brachial Plexus Block  (<a href="http://journals.lww.com/rapm/Abstract/2016/11000/A_Randomized_Controlled_Trial_of_Ultrasound_Versus.4.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://journals.lww.com/rapm/Abstract/2016/11000/A_Randomized_Controlled_Trial_of_Ultrasound_Versus.4.aspx</a>)</li><li>Learning and Teaching Motor Skills in Regional Anesthesia - A Different Perspective (<a href="http://journals.lww.com/rapm/Abstract/2014/05000/Learning_and_Teaching_Motor_Skills_in_Regional.13.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://journals.lww.com/rapm/Abstract/2014/05000/Learning_and_Teaching_Motor_Skills_in_Regional.13.aspx</a>)</li></ul>  _____ Thanks to The Preps from Philadelphia, PA for the music: “Funkcore" and "Unknown Night". The band features Steve Breslin on vocals/guitars, Bryan Schwenk on guitars/vocals, Jeff Frederick on bass, and Eric Schwenk on drums.  Twitter: @ASRA_Society, @dr_rajgupta

Episode 7: Education in Regional Anesthesia

Raj, Eric, and Alex describe the tremendous value of the practice management lectures, PBLDs, and workshops at the upcoming 42nd Annual Regional Anesthesiology and Acute Pain Medicine Meeting being held April 6-8, 2017, in San Francisco. #ASRASpring17. Hosts:- Raj Gupta MD, Vanderbilt University Medical Center (@dr_rajgupta)- Eric Schwenk MD, Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University (@ESchwenkMD) Guests:- Alexandru Visan MD MBA, CEO Executive Cortex Consulting (@executivecortex)Resource:ASRA Practice Management Portfolio: https://www.asra.com/page/1334/practice-management-portfolio _____Thanks to The Preps from Philadelphia, PA for the music: “The Grind (9 to 5)" and "Unknown Night". The band features Steve Breslin on vocals/guitars, Bryan Schwenk on guitars/vocals, Jeff Frederick on bass, and Eric Schwenk on drums.     Twitter: @ASRA_Society, @dr_rajgupta

Raj, Eric, and Alex describe the tremendous value of the practice management lectures, PBLDs, and workshops at the upcoming <a href="https://www.asra.com/page/284/regional-anesthesiology-and-acute-pain-medicine-meeting" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">42nd Annual Regional Anesthesiology and Acute Pain Medicine Meeting</a> being held April 6-8, 2017, in San Francisco. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/asraspring17?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#ASRASpring17</a>. Hosts: - Raj Gupta MD, Vanderbilt University Medical Center (<a href="https://twitter.com/dr_rajgupta" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@dr_rajgupta</a>) - Eric Schwenk MD, Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University (<a href="https://twitter.com/ESchwenkMD" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@ESchwenkMD</a>) Guests: - Alexandru Visan MD MBA, CEO Executive Cortex Consulting (<a href="https://twitter.com/executivecortex" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@executivecortex</a>) Resource: ASRA Practice Management Portfolio: <a href="https://www.asra.com/page/1334/practice-management-portfolio" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.asra.com/page/1334/practice-management-portfolio</a> _____ Thanks to The Preps from Philadelphia, PA for the music: “The Grind (9 to 5)" and "Unknown Night". The band features Steve Breslin on vocals/guitars, Bryan Schwenk on guitars/vocals, Jeff Frederick on bass, and Eric Schwenk on drums.  Twitter: @ASRA_Society, @dr_rajgupta

Episode 10: Practice Management Portfolio

Raj Gupta (@dr_rajgupta), Eric Schwenk (@ESchwenkMD), Gary Schwartz (@garyschwartzmd) and many of our friends from around the globe stop by the Exhibit Hall to discuss their second day experience at the ASRA World Congress 2018.  There’s definitely a lot of excitement in the air!  Recorded 04/20/2018.Hashtags:#ASRAWorld18#ASRALiveMake sure to check out the next two ASRA meetings #ASRAFall18 and #ASRASpring19 by going to www.asra.com for all the details.Twitter: @ASRA_Society, @dr_rajgupta

Raj Gupta (<a href="https://twitter.com/dr_rajgupta" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@dr_rajgupta</a>), Eric Schwenk (<a href="https://twitter.com/eschwenkmd" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@ESchwenkMD</a>), Gary Schwartz (<a href="https://twitter.com/garyschwartzmd" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@garyschwartzmd</a>) and many of our friends from around the globe stop by the Exhibit Hall to discuss their second day experience at the ASRA World Congress 2018.  There’s definitely a lot of excitement in the air!  Recorded 04/20/2018.Hashtags:<ul><li><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23ASRAWorld18" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#ASRAWorld18</a></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/asralive" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#ASRALive</a></li></ul>Make sure to check out the next two ASRA meetings <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/asrafall18" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#ASRAFall18</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23ASRASpring19&amp;src=typd" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#ASRASpring19</a> by going to <a href="http://www.asra.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.asra.com</a> for all the details.Twitter: @ASRA_Society, @dr_rajgupta

Episode 23: Live from ASRA World Congress 2018 - Part 2

Raj Gupta (@dr_rajgupta), Eric Schwenk (@ESchwenkMD), Gary Schwartz (@garyschwartzmd) and many of our friends from around the globe stop by the Exhibit Hall to discuss their first day experience at the ASRA World Congress. There’s definitely a lot of excitement in the air!  Recorded 04/19/2018.Hashtags: #ASRAWorld18#ASRALive Make sure to check out the next two ASRA meetings #ASRAFall18 and #ASRASpring19 by going to www.asra.com for all the details.____Thanks to The Preps from Philadelphia, PA for the music: “The Grind (9 to 5)" and "Unknown Night". The band features Steve Breslin on vocals/guitars, Bryan Schwenk on guitars/vocals, Jeff Frederick on bass, and Eric Schwenk on drums.     Twitter: @ASRA_Society, @dr_rajgupta

Raj Gupta (<a href="https://twitter.com/dr_rajgupta" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@dr_rajgupta</a>), Eric Schwenk (<a href="https://twitter.com/eschwenkmd" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@ESchwenkMD</a>), Gary Schwartz (<a href="https://twitter.com/garyschwartzmd" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@garyschwartzmd</a>) and many of our friends from around the globe stop by the Exhibit Hall to discuss their first day experience at the ASRA World Congress. There’s definitely a lot of excitement in the air!  Recorded 04/19/2018. Hashtags: <ul><li><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/asraworld18?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Ehashtag" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#ASRAWorld18</a></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ASRALive?src=hash" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#ASRALive</a></li></ul> Make sure to check out the next two ASRA meetings <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23ASRAFall18&amp;src=typd" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#ASRAFall18</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23ASRASpring19&amp;src=typd" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#ASRASpring19</a> by going to <a href="http://www.asra.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.asra.com</a> for all the details. ____ Thanks to The Preps from Philadelphia, PA for the music: “The Grind (9 to 5)" and "Unknown Night". The band features Steve Breslin on vocals/guitars, Bryan Schwenk on guitars/vocals, Jeff Frederick on bass, and Eric Schwenk on drums.  Twitter: @ASRA_Society, @dr_rajgupta

Episode 22: Live from ASRA World Congress 2018 - Part 1

Raj Gupta, Eric Schwenk, Anahi Perlas, Jan Boublik, Stephen Haskins discuss point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) and where its place is in modern anesthesiology practice. Hosts:- Raj Gupta, MD, Vanderbilt University Medical Center (@dr_rajgupta)- Eric Schwenk, MD, Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University (@ESchwenkMD)Guests:- Anahi Perlas, University Health Network, Toronto Western Hospital (@PerlasAnahi)- Jan Boublik, Stanford University School of Medicine (@janboublikMDphD)- Stephen Haskins, Hospital for Special Surgery (@shaskinsMD) _____Thanks to The Preps from Philadelphia, PA for the music: “Funkcore" and "Unknown Night". The band features Steve Breslin on vocals/guitars, Bryan Schwenk on guitars/vocals, Jeff Frederick on bass, and Eric Schwenk on drums.  Twitter: @ASRA_Society, @dr_rajgupta

Raj Gupta, Eric Schwenk, Anahi Perlas, Jan Boublik, Stephen Haskins discuss point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) and where its place is in modern anesthesiology practice. Hosts: - Raj Gupta, MD, Vanderbilt University Medical Center (<a href="https://twitter.com/dr_rajgupta" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@dr_rajgupta</a>) - Eric Schwenk, MD, Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University (<a href="https://twitter.com/ESchwenkMD" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@ESchwenkMD</a>) Guests: - Anahi Perlas, University Health Network, Toronto Western Hospital (<a href="https://twitter.com/PerlasAnahi" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@PerlasAnahi</a>) - Jan Boublik, Stanford University School of Medicine (<a href="https://twitter.com/janboublikMDPhD" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@janboublikMDphD</a>) - Stephen Haskins, Hospital for Special Surgery (<a href="https://twitter.com/shaskinsMD" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@shaskinsMD</a>) _____ Thanks to The Preps from Philadelphia, PA for the music: “Funkcore" and "Unknown Night". The band features Steve Breslin on vocals/guitars, Bryan Schwenk on guitars/vocals, Jeff Frederick on bass, and Eric Schwenk on drums.  Twitter: @ASRA_Society, @dr_rajgupta

Episode 5: Point-of-Care Ultrasound

Raj Gupta (@dr_rajgupta) and Eric Schwenk (@ESchwenkMD) discuss all of the amazing lectures, workshops and experiences for chronic pain physicians during the upcoming 2018 ASRA World Congress. We are joined by Asokumar Buvanendran (@Kumar_asra), Vincent Chan (@mail2vincechan), and Carlos Pino (@CARLOSPINOMD). Recorded 10/08/2017. Join the ASRA selfie challenge! Print out this picture, take a selfie with it in your home town, and post on social media. Use hashtag #ASRAWorld18, and tag 5 of your friends: https://www.asra.com/page/1457/asra-selfie-challenge _____Thanks to The Preps from Philadelphia, PA for the music: "The Grind (9 to 5)" and "Unknown Night". The band features Steve Breslin on vocals/guitars, Bryan Schwenk on guitars/vocals, Jeff Frederick on bass, and Eric Schwenk on drums.  Twitter: @ASRA_Society, @dr_rajgupta

Raj Gupta (<a href="https://twitter.com/dr_rajgupta" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@dr_rajgupta</a>) and Eric Schwenk (<a href="https://twitter.com/ESchwenkMD" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@ESchwenkMD</a>) discuss all of the amazing lectures, workshops and experiences for chronic pain physicians during the upcoming 2018 ASRA World Congress. We are joined by Asokumar Buvanendran (<a href="https://twitter.com/Kumar_asra" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@Kumar_asra</a>), Vincent Chan (<a href="https://twitter.com/mail2vincechan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@mail2vincechan</a>), and Carlos Pino (<a href="https://twitter.com/CARLOSPINOMD" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@CARLOSPINOMD</a>). Recorded 10/08/2017. Join the ASRA selfie challenge! <a href="https://www.asra.com/page/1457/asra-selfie-challenge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Print out this picture</a>, take a selfie with it in your home town, and post on social media. Use hashtag <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ASRAWorld18?src=hash" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#ASRAWorld18</a>, and tag 5 of your friends: <a href="https://www.asra.com/page/1457/asra-selfie-challenge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.asra.com/page/1457/asra-selfie-challenge</a> _____ Thanks to The Preps from Philadelphia, PA for the music: "The Grind (9 to 5)" and "Unknown Night". The band features Steve Breslin on vocals/guitars, Bryan Schwenk on guitars/vocals, Jeff Frederick on bass, and Eric Schwenk on drums. Twitter: @ASRA_Society, @dr_rajgupta

Episode 17: World Congress 2018 Preview Pt 1 - Chronic Pain

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