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Magnolia Health Annual Summit Award for Excellence in Care
February 09, 2021 00:22Magnolia Health, in collaboration with its parent company, Centene Corporation, has recognized Dr. Angel Johnson...
Chubb Leadership Appointments in North America Financial Lines Division
February 09, 2021 00:20Chubb has announced two new leadership appointments for its North America Financial Lines division. Michael...
Chubb Appoints Leigh Anne Sherman
February 09, 2021 00:18Leigh Anne Sherman has been appointed Division President of ESIS, a Chubb company, and a...
STAR Health Program Supporting Children and Youth in Foster Care
February 09, 2021 00:12In 2008, Superior HealthPlan partnered with Texas Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Department...
Youth Impact Award for Vaping Prevention
February 09, 2021 00:10Meridian in Michigan and the Centene Institute for Advanced Health Education have announced the Centene...
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts to Address Health Inequities and Racial Justice
February 04, 2021 00:19Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (“Blue Cross”) has announced a set of bold initiatives...
Gateway Health and Bridges Health Partners Partnership
February 04, 2021 00:16(“Gateway Health”), a leading managed care company specializing in caring for its”overall health” of its...
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Expedites Access to Care
February 04, 2021 00:14In response to winter storm Orlena, the governor of New Jersey has declared a state-wide...
Episode 44: Ketamine and Neuropathic Pain
August 21, 2020 02:00 - 47 minutes - 21.9 MBRaj Gupta (@dr_rajgupta), Gary Schwartz (@garyschwartzmd), and Ketan Chopra (@kchopraMD) discuss the value of ketamine and/or magnesium for outpatient management of chronic neuropathic pain. Recorded 08/09/2020. Guest: - Samer Narouze (@NarouzeMD) Article: Pickering G, Pereira B, Morel V, et al. Ketamine and magnesium for refractory neuropathic pain: a randomized, double-blind, crossover trial. Anesthesiology. 2020;133(1):154-64. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0000000000003345 __________...
Episode 43: The Efficacy of Cannabinoids for Acute Pain Management
July 22, 2020 20:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBRaj Gupta (@dr_rajgupta), Eric Schwenk (@eschwenkmd), and Gary Schwartz (@garyschwartzmd) discuss a meta-analysis on the value of cannabinoids for the management of acute pain. Recorded 07/12/2020. Guest: - Faraj Abdallah (@Faraj_RegAnesth) Link: https://rapm.bmj.com/content/45/7/509 ____________ 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 b...
Episode 42: Pain Fellowship Question and Answers
July 10, 2020 18:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MBKetan Chopra (@kchopraMD) discusses some questions and answers regarding what new chronic pain fellows would like to know about their upcoming year. Recorded 06/28/2020. Guests: - Goodarz Golmirzaie - Shravani Durbhakula - Dawood Sayed - Rene Przkora ____________ 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.
Episode 41: ASRA Guidelines on Facet Pain Procedures
June 18, 2020 02:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MBRaj Gupta (@dr_rajgupta), Eric Schwenk (@eschwenkmd), Sandy Christiansen (@DrSandyC), Gary Schwartz (@garyschwartzmd), and Ketan Chopra (@kchopraMD) discuss the consensus guidelines for facet joint pain and the indications for RFA. Recorded 06/14/2020. Guest: - Steve Cohen, MD Article: Cohen SP, Bhaskar A, Bhatia A, et al. Consensus practice guidelines on interventions for lumbar facet joint pain from a multi specialty, international working group. Reg Anesth Pain Med. 2020;45:424-467. h...
Episode 40: Recap of the ASRA Fall Pain Meeting
December 20, 2019 16:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBRaj 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,...
Episode 39: Increasing Diversity and Outreach in Neuromodulation
November 12, 2019 18:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBRaj Gupta (@dr_rajgupta), Eric Schwenk (@ESchwenkMD), and Sandy Christiansen (@DrSandyC) discuss the need for expanding the diversity of physicians who provide neuromodulation for pain control and how more diversity in chronic pain physicians serves as a mechanism for expanding this therapeutic option to underserved populations. This effort is lead by the newly formed Diversity and Outreach Committee (@DOC-NANS) of the North American Neuromodulation Society (@NANS-ION). Recorded 11/11/2019. ...
Episode 38: CSA/ASA Opioid Initiative
October 10, 2019 10:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MBRaj Gupta (@dr_rajgupta), Eric Schwenk (@eschwenkmd), and Gary Schwartz (@garyschwartzmd) discuss the innovative ways that the California Society of Anesthesiologists (@CSAHQ) and the American Society of Anesthesiologists (@ASALifeline) are working together to educate patients and doctors about safe and effective opioid use for acute pain management! Recorded 10/7/2019. Guest: - Shalini Shah (@ShaliniShahMD) Links: https://www.csahq.org/news/blog/detail/csa-online-first/2019/09/03/cs...
Episode 37: ASRA Fall 2019 Meeting Preview
September 03, 2019 22:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBRaj Gupta (@dr_rajgupta) and Eric Schwenk (@eschwenkmd) discuss the upcoming ASRA Fall 19 meeting (#ASRAFALL19) with the ASRA President and the Program Chair for the meeting! Recorded 08/30/2019. Guests: - Andrea Nicol (@andreanicolmd) - Eugene Viscusi (@EugeneViscusiMD) Meeting link: www.asra.com/pain ________ 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, Je...
Episode 36: Transitional Pain Service
July 22, 2019 22:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBRaj Gupta (@dr_rajgupta) and Eric Schwenk (@eschwenkmd) talk with our guests about the need for, implementation of, and results of creating a Transitional Pain Service to help patients with persistent post surgical pain. This episode is sponsored by the ASRA Persistent Perioperative Pain Special Interest Group! Recorded 07/21/2019. Guests: - Hesham El-Sharkawy (@kaohesham) - Padma Gulur (@doctorgulur) Articles: Richebe P, Capdevila X, Rivat C: Persistent Postsurgical Pain: Pathophysiolog...
Episode 35: Facebook Live - Day 2 of the ASRA Spring Meeting
May 23, 2019 10:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBRaj Gupta (@dr_rajgupta) and Gary Schwartz (@garyschwartzmd) talk about the second day of the 2019 ASRA Spring Meeting #ASRASpring19 with multiple special guests! Recorded 04/12/2019. Guests: - Bridget Pulos (@BridgetPulosMD) - Colin McCartney (@colinjmccartney) - Ankeet Udani (@ankeetudani) - Kanups Kumar (@KanupsKumar) - Jeni Noerenberg (@DrJeniMD) - Jerry Jones (@JerryJo67427561) - Ed Mariano (@EMARIANOMD) - Anita Gupta (@DocAnitaGupta) _____ Thanks to The Preps from Philadelphia, PA fo...
Episode 34: Facebook Live - Day 1 of the ASRA Spring Meeting
April 16, 2019 19:27 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBRaj Gupta (@dr_rajgupta) and Gary Schwartz (@garyschwartzmd) talk about the first day of the 2019 ASRA Spring Meeting #ASRASpring19 with multiple special guests! Recorded 04/11/2019. Guests: Amit Pawa - @amit_pawa Asokumar Buvanendran - @Kumar_asra Jeni Noerenberg - @DrJeniMD Shelly Ferrell - @aneswiseguys Katharine Fleischmann Brinda Kamdar Steve Haskins - @shaskinsMD Michelle Kars - @MKarsMD Jan Boublik - @jan1boublik Kanups Kumar - @KanupsKumar _____ Thanks to The Preps from Philadelphi...
Episode 33: Updates to the ASRA News and the New ASRA News Podcast
April 01, 2019 14:38 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MBRaj Gupta (@dr_rajgupta) and Eric Schwenk (@ESchwenkMD) talk to Dr. Kris Schroeder (@KristopherSchr6), the editor of the ASRA News and ASRA News Podcast about some of the great changes in the works and already happening in ASRA publishing. Recorded 03/27/2019. Guest: - Kris Schroeder (@KristopherSchr6, [email protected]) Resources: ASRA 2019 Spring meeting - https://www.asra.com/page/2673/program ASRA Newsletter - https://www.asra.com/asra-news ASRA News Podcast - https://www.asra.com...
Episode 32: Simulation in Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine Education
February 28, 2019 19:45 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBRaj Gupta (@dr_rajgupta) and Sandy Christensen (@DrSandyC) talk to members of ASRA's Education in Regional Anesthesia Special Interest Group regarding the value of simulation in training on ultrasound-guided procedures. Recorded 02/26/2019. Our Guests: - Jaime Ortiz (@JaimeOrtizMD) - Amanda Kumar (@amandahkumar) - Hans Sviggum (@HansSviggum) Articles: https://rapm.bmj.com/content/42/6/741.long https://ekja.org/journal/view.php?doi=10.4097/kja.d.18.00317 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/...
Episode 31: The Role of Perioperative Pain Management on Cancer Recurrence Risk
February 07, 2019 19:23 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBRaj Gupta (@dr_rajgupta), Eric Schwenk (@ESCHWENKMD), Gary Schwartz (@garyschwartzmd), and Sandy Christensen (@DrSandyC) discuss the impact that choices Anesthesiologists make regarding the anesthetic and pain management have on the risk of cancer recurrence. Recorded 02/05/2019. Guest: - Andres Missair (University of Miami) Article: https://rapm.bmj.com/content/44/1/13 Make sure to check to follow along with the ASRA meeting at #ASRASpring19 or by going to www.asra.com for all the det...
Episode 30: Preview of the #ASRASPRING19 Meeting
December 18, 2018 15:15 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBRaj Gupta (@dr_rajgupta) and Gary Schwartz (@garyschwartzmd) go over many of the sessions, workshops, faculty, and social events for the 44th Annual Regional Anesthesiology and Acute Pain Medicine Meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada at Caesars Palace. Recorded 12/16/2018. Guests: - Asokumar Buvanendran, MD - Rush University (@Kumar_asra) - Jaime Baratta, MD - Thomas Jefferson University (@jattarab) - Danielle Ludwin, MD - Columbia University _______ Thanks to The Preps from Philadelphia, PA for ...
Episode 29: Facebook Live - Day 2 of ASRA Fall 18 Pain Meeting
December 03, 2018 20:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBRaj Gupta (@dr_rajgupta), Gary Schwartz (@garyschwartzmd) recap some of the days activities, lectures, and workshops with a collection of friends that come by the Internet Chat Room Booth at the Opening Ceremony of the Exhibit Hall. Recorded live from the ASRA Fall 2018 Pain Meeting in San Antonio Texas. Recorded 11/16/2018. Make sure to check out the next ASRA meeting #ASRASpring19 by going to www.asra.com for all the details. _______ Thanks to The Preps from Philadelphia, PA for the mus...
Episode 27: Ketamine for Refractory Headache
November 09, 2018 21:13 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBRaj Gupta (@dr_rajgupta) and Eric Schwenk (@ESchwenkMD) discuss the value of IV ketamine infusion for the management of chronic refractory migraine headaches. This podcast is a joint effort with the ASRA Headache Special Interest Group (SIG). Recorded 11/07/2018. Guests Lynn Kohan, MD (@KohanLynn)- Chair of the ASRA Headache SIG. Associate Professor of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine; Director, Pain Fellowship; University of Virginia Clinton Lauritsen, MD (@ClintLauritsen) - Clinical ins...
Episode 26: Revisiting Ketamine in Perioperative Care
September 28, 2018 22:05 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MBRaj Gupta (@dr_rajgupta) and Eric Schwenk (@ESchwenkMD) talk about how ketamine has made a resurgence in acute and chronic pain medicine with guest Dr. Danielle Ludwin, associate professor of anesthesiology at Columbia University Irving Medical Center in New York. They also discuss the recent Consensus Guidelines on the Use of Intravenous Ketamine Infusions for Acute Pain Management. Make sure to check out the next two ASRA meetings #ASRAFall18 and #ASRASpring19 by going to www.asra.com fo...
Episode 25: ASRA 17th Annual Pain Medicine Meeting Preview
August 01, 2018 19:22 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBRaj Gupta (@dr_rajgupta) discusses the exciting lecture and workshop program for ASRA's 17th Annual Pain Medicine Meeting being held November 15-17, 2018, in San Antonio, TX. He is joined by Asokumar Buvanendran (@Kumar_asra), Max Eckmann (@eckmann_max), and Ameet Nagpal (@Sympathy4TheDr, https://www.facebook.com/ameet.nagpal.121). Recorded 07/29/2018. The deadline to submit abstracts is September 5, 2018. Early-bird registration ends September 28, 2018. Find out all the details about ASR...
Episode 24: Education in Ultrasound Regional Anesthesia
May 29, 2018 17:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBRaj 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 Pro...
Episode 23: Live from ASRA World Congress 2018 - Part 2
May 08, 2018 18:41 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBRaj 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 #ASRALive Make sure to check out the next two ASRA meetings #ASRAFall18 and #ASRASpring19 by going to www.asra.com for all the details.
Episode 22: Live from ASRA World Congress 2018 - Part 1
April 24, 2018 20:04 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBRaj 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 Philad...
Episode 21: Social Media For #ASRAWorld18
April 04, 2018 15:18 - 14 minutes - 9.91 MBRaj Gupta (@dr_rajgupta), Eric Schwenk (@ESchwenkMD), and Anne Snively (@ASRA_Society) discuss all of the plans for Social Media, online meeting streaming, and in-person get togethers for the ASRA World Congress meeting starting April 18, 2018 in New York City. Recorded 04/03/2018. Follow these Hashtags during the meeting: #ASRAWorld18 #ASRALive #ASRAOpioidCrisis #ASRAInnovation Find all of the Social Media Ambassadors to follow during the meeting at: http://www.asra.com/social
Episode 20: Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity Update - LAST
February 22, 2018 17:55 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBRaj 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-...
Episode 19: Women in Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
January 08, 2018 20:56 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MBRaj Gupta (@dr_rajgupta) and Eric Schwenk (@ESchwenkMD) are joined by Tina Doshi (@dr_tinadoshi), Andrea Nicol (@andreanicolmd), and Dan Warren (@DanWarrenMD). Recorded 01/07/2018. Resources: Women in Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine Special Interest Group (https://www.asra.com/page/1529/women-in-regional-anesthesia-and-pain-medicine) Supporting Women in Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (WRAPM): Why You Should Join the Newest ASRA Special Interest Group (https://www.asra.com/n...
Episode 18: World Congress 2018 Preview Pt 2 - Acute and Regional
December 17, 2017 19:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBRaj Gupta (@dr_rajgupta) and Eric Schwenk (@ESchwenkMD) discuss the innovative and exciting Acute Pain and Regional Program during the upcoming 2018 ASRA World Congress. They are joined by Asokumar Buvanendran (@Kumar_asra), Vincent Chan (@mail2vincechan), Nabil Elkassabany (@nelkassabany), and Jaime Baratta (@jattarab). Recorded 12/17/2017. 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, a...
Episode 17: World Congress 2018 Preview Pt 1 - Chronic Pain
November 19, 2017 17:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBRaj 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 ...
Episode 16: Acute Pain Management for Patients on Buprenorphine
October 02, 2017 16:25 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBRaj 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 s...
Episode 15: Preview of the ASRA Pain Medicine Meeting
August 25, 2017 14:37 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MBRaj 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 ...
Episode 14: Additives for Peripheral Nerve Blocks
August 14, 2017 12:11 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MBRaj 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 ([email protected]) from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System. Selected References Brummett, C. M., & Williams, B. A. (2011). Additives to local anesthetics for peripheral nerve blockad...
Episode 13: Accreditation of the Regional Anesthesia Fellowship
June 20, 2017 13:09 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBIn 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...
Episode 12: Recap of the 2017 ASRA Spring Meeting
May 01, 2017 21:41 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBIn this episode, Raj Gupta (@dr_rajgupta) and Eric Schwenk (@ESchwenkMD) recap some of the highlights from the 2017 ASRA Spring Meeting with Colin McCartney (@colinjmccartney) and Sandy Kopp. _____ 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.
Episode 11: Live from the ASRA Spring 2017 Meeting in San Francisco
April 12, 2017 17:25 - 1 hour - 50.6 MBIn this episode, Raj Gupta (@dr_rajgupta) and Eric Schwenk (@ESchwenkMD), have face-to-face interviews with a lot of friends regarding their experience at the ASRA Spring Meeting. This is an audio re-broadcast from Facebook Live on three separate days. #ASRASpring17 Guests include: - Ed Mariano (@EMARIANOMD) - Asokumar Buvanendran (@Kumar_asra) - Suresh Santhanam (@SanthanamSuresh) - Andres Missair (@AndresMissair) - Ki Jinn Chin (@KiJinnChin) - Dan Warren (@DanWarrenMD) - Nabil Elkassaba...
Episode 10: Practice Management Portfolio
February 24, 2017 14:40 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBRaj, 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 (@exec...
Episode 9: Phrenic Nerve-Sparing Regional Anesthesia for Shoulder Surgery
February 01, 2017 22:26 - 40 minutes - 28 MBRaj, 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/2017/0100...
Episode 8: DRG Stimulation and HF10 Spinal Cord Stimulation
December 07, 2016 17:35 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MBRaj, 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 Tri...
Episode 7: Education in Regional Anesthesia
October 28, 2016 18:14 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBRaj, 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 & VA Palo Alto Health Care (@Emarianomd) - Colin McCartney, MBChB PhD, University of Ottawa & The Ottawa Hospital (@colinjmccartney) Articles: Educat...
Episode 6: Does Regional Anesthesia Affect Outcomes After Joint Surgery?
September 27, 2016 20:25 - 32 minutes - 22 MBRaj, 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 Pennsylv...
Episode 5: Point-of-Care Ultrasound
August 18, 2016 12:32 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBRaj 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 (@janboubl...
Episode 4: Perioperative Ketamine
July 28, 2016 21:34 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBRaj 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...
Episode 3: The Opioid Epidemic
June 28, 2016 15:10 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MBRaj 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) Gue...
Episode 2: ACB Versus FNB for Knee Surgery
May 13, 2016 14:51 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBBoth 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 Kimm...