American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine

ASRA RAPP

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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 Christia...

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Episode 18: World Congress 2018 Preview Pt 2 - Acute and Regional 17.12.2017 43:35

Raj 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 th...

Episode 17: World Congress 2018 Preview Pt 1 - Chronic Pain 19.11.2017 29:15

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 , t...

Episode 16: Acute Pain Management for Patients on Buprenorphine 02.10.2017 35:19

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 09/2...

Episode 15: Preview of the ASRA Pain Medicine Meeting 25.08.2017 37:59

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 #...

Episode 14: Additives for Peripheral Nerve Blocks 14.08.2017 38:47

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...

Episode 13: Accreditation of the Regional Anesthesia Fellowship 20.06.2017 34:34

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 U...

Episode 12: Recap of the 2017 ASRA Spring Meeting 01.05.2017 32:52

In 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/vocal...

Episode 11: Live from the ASRA Spring 2017 Meeting in San Francisco 12.04.2017 1:13:38

In 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 ) - A...

Episode 10: Practice Management Portfolio 24.02.2017 41:17

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...

Episode 9: Phrenic Nerve-Sparing Regional Anesthesia for Shoulder Surgery 01.02.2017 40:46

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: Di...

Episode 8: DRG Stimulation and HF10 Spinal Cord Stimulation 07.12.2016 36:03

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...

Episode 7: Education in Regional Anesthesia 28.10.2016 38:35

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 & VA Palo Alto Health Care ( @Emarianomd ) - Colin...

Episode 6: Does Regional Anesthesia Affect Outcomes After Joint Surgery? 27.09.2016 32:04

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 Laha...

Episode 5: Point-of-Care Ultrasound 18.08.2016 34:19

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...

Episode 4: Perioperative Ketamine 28.07.2016 37:28

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: - Chr...

Episode 3: The Opioid Epidemic 28.06.2016 36:08

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 ) - Eri...

Episode 2: ACB Versus FNB for Knee Surgery 13.05.2016 37:28

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 c...

Episode 1: Recap of ASRA Spring Meeting 2016 20.04.2016 50:12

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. Support the show Twitter: @ASRA_Society, @dr_rajgupta