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Episode 163: Thoracic Wall Blocks with Barbara Versyck

In this 163rd episode I welcome Dr. Barbara Versyck to the show to discuss thoracic wall blocks. We discuss the types of blocks, what they are used for, and what the evidence is for their efficacy.

References:

Videos: 

Pecs II: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFWneF4pwOA

Serratus Anterior block: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2w46jjMgfMErector

Spinae plane block: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVowRjEFUfk

Literature: 

Chin, Ki Jinn. “Thoracic wall blocks: from paravertebral to retrolaminar to serratus to erector spinae and back again–a review of the evidence.” Best Practice & Research Clinical Anaesthesiology (2019).

Versyck, B., G‐J. van Geffen, and K‐J. Chin. “Analgesic efficacy of the Pecs II block: a systematic review and meta‐analysis.” Anaesthesia 74.5 (2019): 663-673.

Poster: 

https://www.bbraun.com/content/dam/catalog/bbraun/bbraunProductCatalog/S/AEM2015/en-01/b9/thoracic-wall-blocks-forbreastcancersurgery.pdf.bb-.98924081/thoracic-wall-blocks-forbreastcancersurgery.pdf

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Episode 150: Keywords Part 6: Supraclavicular, Axillary and Benzos

In this 150th episode I welcome back Dr. Gillian Isaac to do another round of ABA keywords. We discuss 2 additional upper extremity blocks (supraclavicular and axillary) and then benzodiazepines.

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Episode 147: Lower Extremity Nerve Blocks Part 2: Front of Leg

In this 147th episode I welcome back Drs. Segna and Rayaz to finish up our discussion of lower extremity nerve blocks. This time we cover the front of leg blocks (femoral, adductor canal, fascia iliaca and obturator).

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Episode 138: Lower Extremity Blocks Part 1: Ankle and Sciatic

In this 138th episode I welcome Drs. Segna and Rayaz back to the show to discuss lower extremity nerve blocks. We cover the ankle block and sciatic nerve block approaches today and will cover the anterior leg in a later episode.

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The Medium Article: https://medium.com/@admiralcloudberg/the-near-crash-of-air-canada-flight-759-c61094867d45

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Episode 127: Upper Extremity Blocks with Drs. Segna and Rayaz

In this 127th episode I welcome Drs. Segna and Rayaz to the show to discuss upper extremity nerve blocks. We discuss how they’re done, what they’re done for, and some high yield board style questions that may come up based on them.

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References:

Hadzic, Admir. Hadzic’s textbook of regional anesthesia and acute pain management. McGraw Hill Professional, 2017.

Hall, Brian A., and Robert C. Chantigian. Anesthesia: A Comprehensive Review E-Book. Elsevier Health Sciences, 2014.

Horlocker, Terese T., Erik Vandermeuelen, Sandra L. Kopp, Wiebke Gogarten, Lisa R. Leffert, and Honorio T. Benzon. “Regional anesthesia in the patient receiving antithrombotic or thrombolytic therapy: American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine Evidence-Based Guidelines.” Regional anesthesia and pain medicine43, no. 3 (2018): 263-309.

Interscalene:

Ultrasound-Guided Interscalene Brachial Plexus Block

Supraclavicular:

Ultrasound-Guided Supraclavicular Brachial Plexus Block

Infraclavicular:

Ultrasound-Guided Infraclavicular Brachial Plexus Block

Axillary:

Ultrasound-Guided Axillary Brachial Plexus Block

https://www.nysora.com/techniques/upper-extremity/