Episodes
S3 E16: "Can't stop, won't stop (infusing local): The Catheter Chroni…
Got pain that last for a looooong time? YOU, my friend, need a continuous catheter! Join Amit and Jeff as they discuss all things catheter-related: What is the best way to place them? How do keep them from falling out? What a...
S3 E15: "Plenty of sole, and lots of kick: Blocks for foot and ankle …
In this toe-tally fascinating episode, Amit and Jeff talk ankle blocks, digital blocks, Mayo blocks, popliteal sciatic blocks, and much more. Who knew there were so many ways to block the five little piggies??! Join us every ...
S3 E14: "Block Box 6 (From ESRA25!): Our convo with Athmaja Thottunga…
Greetings from Norway!! 🇳🇴 Amit and Jeff once again return to the GE Healthcare Block Box, this time at the ESRA25 meeting in Oslo! In this episode, we chat with Athmaja Thottungal about her motivation behind a career change,...
S3 E13: "Block Box 5: Our conversation with Ki Jinn Chin and Amanda K…
Two amazing interviewees in one deee-licious episode! The uber-impressive Ki Jinn Chin from the University of Toronto shares his ASRA "origin story", his thoughts on how regional anesthesia really does incorporate elements of...
S3 E12: "Emoji-ologist Dr. Jordana Garbati! 🤩🪩"
In this fascinating episode, Amit and Jeff interview Dr. Jordana Garbati, an “emoji-ologist” 😎 who has researched and lectured internationally about the use of emoji as language. For something we use every day, we sure had a ...
S3 E11: "Block Box 4: Our convo with Kwesi Kwofie and Kris Schroeder!"
Our two hosts sit down for a stimulating (yes, intended) conversation with Kwesi Kwofie from Dalhousie University in Halifax, Canada, who gets down and dirty about needle nerve contact and nerve injury. Where exactly should w...
S3 E10: "Our conversation with Admir Hadzic (Part 2)"
Amit and Jeff continue their fascinating dive into the mind and life of Admir Hadzic, author, innovator, founder of NYSORA, brewer of fine beer, bassist and sports car nut. In this episode we discuss standardization in region...
S3:E9 "Block Box part 3: A conversation with Stuart Grant, Steve Copp…
Amit and Jeff are still (!) sweating it out in the block box, and have the good fortune to be joined by three wonderful guests: Stuart Grant from the University of North Carolina, Steve Coppens from the Catholic University of...
S3:E8 "Blocks, Books, Blues, Beer and Belgium: Our chat with Admir Ha…
He's the founder of NYSORA, a rock-blues bassist, and a lover of fine beer and finer automobiles. We had a ton of fun chatting with Admir Hadzic about the his origin story, how he has been able to reinvent himself and his foc...
S3:E7 "Block Box Part 2: A conversation with Ed Mariano, Eleni Moka a…
Our star-studded guest list continues live from the GE Healthcare Block Box at ASRA Spring 25! In this episode we interview Ed Mariano, Eleni Moka, and Michael Bullock, and get their answers to such questions as: What platfor...
S3:E6 "Live from the GE Healthcare Block Box Part I 🎤: A conversation…
Wine, flamingos, and a glass box…this is NOT your typical BILIH episode...Amit and Jeff join you from the ASRA Spring Annual Meeting 2025 in Orlando, Florida, where they recorded live interviews with over a dozen influential ...
S3:E5 "Somebody call 911! Nerve blocks in the ER Part II 🚑"
Clear!!! In the exciting conclusion to our two-parter on blocks in emergency medicine, things get real as the co-hosts debate Arun and Andrew over the ideal block for hip fracture, a slick way to reduce a shoulder dislocation...
S3:E4 "Spinal anesthesia with Robbie Erskine!"
Amit and Jeff are joined by Dr. Robbie Erskine from Daaaarrby, UK, sharing his immense wealth of knowledge and experience (and which Bond film is his fave) on spinal anesthesia technique and how to make ambulatory spinals wor...
S3:E3 "Somebody call 911! Nerve blocks in the ER 🚨"
Amit and Jeff are joined by two Emergency Medicine experts (and self-described Blockheads!) with a passion for keeping injured patients comfortable. Drs. Arun Nagdev and Andrew Goldsmith talk to us about the role of regional ...
S3:E2 "Paravertebral: The King of Nerve Blocks 🤴 (Part 2)"
In part 2, Amit and Jeff tackle probe positioning, needle trajectory and something called Pawa's Pleural Groan...Why is the PVB poised to have a renaissance? Should we block one level? Every level? What's the risk of pneumoth...
S3:E1 "Paravertebral: The King of Nerve Blocks 👑 (Part I)"
In this episode, Amit and Jeff hold court while discussing the crown jewel of regional techniques, the paravertebral block. Join us for some controversies, debates and jokes while we give paravertebral anatomy and block techn...
S2:E12 "Season 2 Holiday Special! 🎄 (Where we discuss compartment syn…
Grab an eggnog & a mince pie or two and join Amit and Jeff for a frosty and festive finale to Season 2, featuring answers to some listener questions and a joyful round of dad jokes! Links to things discussed: University of Fl...
S2:E11 "Block it Like It's Hot Down Under Part II: Social Media and M…
In this engaging conclusion of our two-parter, we continue to share some laughs with the amazing Tanya Selak while discussing the value of SoMe collaboration, how to set boundaries when things get rough, and why she's NOT qui...
S2:E10 "BONUS 'Episode': How You Gonna Block It? Rap Song"
Dope beats & phat lyrics...just two audacious dad MCs sharing the podcast origin story over some laid back West-coast flow.
S2:E9 "Block it Like It's Hot Down Under Part I: Two Regional Anesthe…
Amit and Jeff welcome special guest Tanya Selak from Wooleng....Woolloongo....from Australia. Tanya shares her ideas on the role of regional anesthesia in contemporary practice, how and who we should be training procedural sk...
S2:E8 "Keep It On the QL: The Secrets of Abdominal Wall Blocks (Part …
In the exciting conclusion of our abdominal wall block series, Amit and Jeff dive into QL blocks (and more!)...what's the deal with QL 1, 2 & 3? Does it REALLY get the whole abdomen? What is a Tequila block and how can I get ...
S2:E7 :Summer Regional Anesthesia Controversy Spectacular!"
Is it advantageous to mix local anesthetics? Should we perform blocks in asleep patients? Why is the 'tucked vs untucked' scrub debate so fierce? 🤔 Join Amit and Jeff as they dive into these controversial issues and more! Thi...
S2:E6 "It's Crunch Time: Abdominal Wall Blocks Part II"
Join Amit and Jeff for a continuing discussion on belly blocks--we take a deep dive on external oblique intercostal block, find out WHY rectus sheath block is just so darn easy and fun to do, and entertain offers of tummy mas...
S2:E5 "I.C.U. Baby, Blocking is Class: Blocks in Intensive Care with …
Amit & Jeff are joined by special guest star Jonny Wilkinson from Northampton as we discuss the role of nerve blocks in the intensive care unit: Which blocks? Who does them? Which patients benefit? How do we best teach these?...