Hey you! Yes YOU! We have just one question: How you gonna block it?

Season 2

Dec. 14, 2024

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...

Listen to the Episode
Nov. 14, 2024

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...

Listen to the Episode
Nov. 2, 2024

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.

Listen to the Episode
Oct. 14, 2024

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...

Listen to the Episode
Sept. 14, 2024

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 ...

Listen to the Episode
Aug. 14, 2024

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...

Listen to the Episode
July 14, 2024

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...

Listen to the Episode
June 14, 2024

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?...

Listen to the Episode
May 15, 2024

S2:E4 "Top Tap Tips for Tums: Abdominal Wall Blocks (Part 1)"

Rectus, subcostal and TAP...oh my! In this episode, Amit and Jeff tackle belly blocks, and discuss anatomy, clinical decision-making, and their own tips learned the hard way for how to make the most out of abdominal fascial p...

Listen to the Episode
April 14, 2024

S2:E3 "POGUS or BOGUS? Gastric Ultrasound for Hungry Doctors!"

Your patient had a latte six hours ago...is their stomach empty? BUT IS IT? Don't fret...there's a quick way to find out. In this tasty episode, Amit and Jeff digest the ins and outs of gastric point of care ultrasound (POGUS...

Listen to the Episode
March 15, 2024

S2:E2 "Forearmed is Forewarned: Nerve blocks for median, ulnar, radia…

Amit and Jeff continue their tour of the upper limb, focusing on blocking the distal branches around the elbow, forearm and wrist. Also in this episode: discussion of listener questions about LAST, sharing of failed block sto...

Listen to the Episode
Feb. 19, 2024

S2:E1 "Numb Hands & Our Top Finger-Tips: Nerve Blocks for Upper Limbs"

Amit and Jeff take a tour of the brachial plexus, offering insights, stories, tips and "hold-nothing-back" hot takes regarding best blocks for the upper extremity... Join us each month for another sassy conversation about ane...

Listen to the Episode