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We're only 2 weeks away from celebrating ASRA Pain Medicine's 50th anniversary! Raj Gupta (@dr_rajgupta) brings us a sneak peek into the meeting by sitting down with meeting chair Vishal Uppal and fellow faculty members Sara Amaral, Ryan D'Souza, and Hari Kalagara to discuss the inspiring program and exciting networking events. See how far #regionalanesthesia and #painmedicine have come and what the future looks like by joining us for the 50th Annual Regional Anesthesiology and Acute Pain Medicine Meeting (#ASRASPRING25) this May 1-3, 2025, in Orlando, FL. Register at asra.com/raapm. Streamed 4/18/2025.Guests:-  Vishal Uppal, MBBS (@Ropivacaine)- Sara Amaral, MD (@saraamaralMD)-  Ryan D'Souza, MD (@Ryan_S_DSouzaMD) -  Hari Kalagara, MD (@KalagaraHari) ________________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.Support the showTwitter: @ASRA_Society, @dr_rajgupta

Guest host Pankti Acharya (@PanktiAcharya3) from the Resident & Fellow Committee (#ASRARFC) joins Christy Hunt in a special episode on getting involved in advocacy and pain medicine. Stay tuned for more advocacy episodes brought to you by the #ASRARFC. Guests:-  Christine Hunt, DO ________________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.Support the showTwitter: @ASRA_Society, @dr_rajgupta

Raj Gupta (@dr_rajgupta) joins Christy Hunt, Ryan D'Souza, and Crystal Joseph to discuss the exciting 23rd Annual Pain Medicine Meeting (#ASRAFALL24), coming up this November 21-23, 2024, in Las Vegas, NV. Register for the meeting at asra.com/pain. Streamed 9/20/2024.Guests:-  Christine Hunt, DO-  Ryan D'Souza, MD (@Ryan_S_DSouzaMD) -  Crystal Joseph, MD (@CrystalJosephMD) ________________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.Support the showTwitter: @ASRA_Society, @dr_rajgupta

Host Dr. Raj Gupta previews the amazing program and events of the upcoming ASRA Pain Medicine Spring Meeting in San Diego, CA on March 21-23 with Dr. Ki Jinn Chin, Dr. Ed Mariano, Dr. Jeni Noerenberg, Dr. Steve Porter, and Dr. Melody Herman.  Go to https://asra.com/raapm for more details.Support the showTwitter: @ASRA_Society, @dr_rajgupta

Raj Gupta recaps the first day of the ASRA-PM Fall Chronic Pain Meeting with some colleagues and trainees. Live from the Exhibit Hall.Support the showTwitter: @ASRA_Society, @dr_rajgupta

Raj Gupta talks with Dr. Kiki Nin, Dr. Paul Su, and Dr. Adam Fischler about the ASRA Society LGBTQIA+ Special Interest Group.  Today's topic focuses on the care of transgender patients during gender affirmation surgery and other operations.  Support the showTwitter: @ASRA_Society, @dr_rajgupta

Dr. Raj Gupta talks with Dr. Alexios Carayannopoulos about the upcoming ASRA-PM 2023 Fall Meeting that will be Nov 10-11, 2023 in New Orleans, LA.  Go to https://asra.com/pain for more details.  Early registration deadline is September 28.Twitter: @ASRA_Society, @dr_rajgupta

Check out this conversation with host Raj Gupta and 4 members of the ASRA Pain Medicine Resident Section Committee.  We discuss the opportunity that the committee offers to medical students, residents, and fellows interested in getting involved in the society and advancing their careers within regional anesthesia, acute pain, and chronic pain.  Guests: Sisi Xie, Anish Parkash, Caroline Varlotta, and Brian BrennerTwitter: @ASRA_Society, @dr_rajgupta

Dr. Raj Gupta from Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN talks with  the Cancer and Supportive Care Special Interest Group of ASRA Pain Medicine about the importance reducing barriers to care for cancer pain patients, expanding access to all forms of pain management, and the value of patients become educated about pain management and learning how to advocate for themselves. His guests are Dr. Amitabh Gulati from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City and Dr. Vasudha Goel from University of Minnesota in Minneapolis.Twitter: @ASRA_Society, @dr_rajgupta

Dr. Raj Gupta from Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN discusses the importance of regional anesthesia and pain management for pediatric surgical cases.  His guests are Dr. Michelle Kars from Northwell Cohen Children's Medical Center  in New York and Dr. Abhijit Biswas from London Health Sciences Centre and St. Joseph's Hospital, Western University, London, Ontario.Twitter: @ASRA_Society, @dr_rajgupta

Raj Gupta joins #ASRASPRING23 Meeting Chair, Stephen Haskins, to share the exciting program of the 48th Annual Regional Anesthesiology and Acute Pain Medicine Meeting, this April 20-22, in Hollywood, FL! Tune in for a taste of what to expect from this meeting's centennial theme and get ready to celebrate 100 years of regional anesthesia. Register at asra.com/spring23

#Billing in private practice, #financial implications of outpatient (#ambulatory) total joint surgery, staying up to date while working outside of #academics. 

Gary Schwartz joins #ASRARegen SIG leaders Thomas Buchheit, Yashar Eshraghi, Christine Hunt, and Dmitri Souza to discuss the current state of regenerative medicine, its pearls and pitfalls, and how defining mechanisms of action can give us direction for the future.

Raj Gupta joins leaders Martha Bentley-McLachlan, Jennifer Grimmer, Oluwatobi Hunter, and Zohra Hussaini from the Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, and Clinical Nurse SIG (#APPRNSIG) to discuss collaboration with and the roles of advanced practice providers in clinic settings.

Registration for the symposium closes at 4 pm ET today, March 11. Save your spot at  asra.com/ppsRaj Gupta joins Hesham Elsharkawy, chair of the Persistent Perioperative Pain SIG (#ASRAPPPSIG) and chair of the upcoming Chronic Postoperative Pain Symposium (#ASRAPPS23), along with faculty members Hance Clark and David Edwards, to discuss how the symposium will address gaps in the pain continuum of care and why it is important for health practitioners and their patients.

Raj Gupta  (@dr_rajgupta)  joins Kellie Jaremko, the vice-chair of the Resident and Medical Student Pain Education #ASRAResMedEd SIG along with guests Harrison Plunkett, Yasmin Sritapan, and Vats Ambai to discuss trainee opportunities and career development within ASRA Pain Medicine.Guests:-Kellie Jaremko, MD, PhD (@Neuro_Kellie) -Harrison Plunkett, MD -Yasmin Sritapan, DO-Vats Ambai, MD (@ambaiv)________________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.

Raj Gupta (@dr_rajgupta) joins Hari Kalagara and Jarna Shah LIVE from the Exhibit Hall of the 21st Annual Pain Medicine Meeting! Streamed 11/17/2022.Guests:- Hari Kalagara, MD (@KalagaraHari)- Jarna Shah, MD (@JarnaShahMD)________________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.

Raj Gupta (@dr_rajgupta) joins #ASRAMilitary leaders Sandeep Dhanjal, Stephen Rodriguez, and Erin Tracy, to discuss what civilian acute and chronic pain physicians can learn from the military experience, what the military still needs to learn from the civilian medical community, and how military personnel with chronic pain move between military and civilian systems. Streamed 11/1/2022.Guests:- Sandeep Dhanjal, MD- Stephen Rodriguez, MD- Erin Tracy, MD________________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.

Raj Gupta (@dr_rajgupta) joins #ASRAFALL22 meeting chair Amy Pearson and planning committee member Alexios Carayannopoulos to share the exciting program of the 21st Annual Pain Medicine Meeting, this November 17-19, in Orlando, FL! Tune in for a taste of what to expect from this meeting's "Making Connections" theme, with new program innovations that will streamline learning and inspire. Streamed 9/27/2022.Guests:-Amy Pearson, MD (@AmyPearsonMD)-Alexios Carayannopoulos, DO, MPH, FAAPMR, FAAOE (@PSRDoctor)Links:asra.com/painasra.com/pain/program________________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.

Raj Gupta (@dr_rajgupta) joins #ASRAGreenSIG leaders Vivian Ip, Deirdre Kelleher, and E.B. Fouts-Palmer to preview the "Environmental Sustainability and Your Practice" symposium (#ASRAGreen22) and discuss recent ASRA Pain Medicine News publications on reducing your carbon footprint, the financial benefits of reducing desflurane use, and the detrimental environmental effects of nitrous oxide. Streamed 9/20/2022.Guests:-Vivian Ip, MBChB, MRCP, FRCA (@Viv43308518)-Deirdre Kelleher, MD (@MiniMDKelleher)-E.B. Fouts-Palmer, MD (@DrFoutsPalmer)References:Ip VHY, Sondekoppam RV, Ozelsel TJP. Earth Day 2022 – how to reduce the C02 footprint from our anesthetic practice. ASRA Pain Medicine News. 2022;47. https://doi.org/10.52211/asra050122.026Kelleher D, Fouts-Palmer EB, Yu SP, et al. “Greening” the operating room and your budget by reducing desflurane use. ASRA Pain Medicine News. 2022;47. https://doi.org/10.52211/asra050122.023Kelleher D, Fouts-Palmer EB. Global warming and ozone depletion: the real cons of nitrous oxide use. ASRA Pain Medicine News. 2022;47. https://doi.org/10.52211/asra080122.032Links:asra.com/greenasra.com/sigs/green________________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.

Does the advent of new portable ultrasounds create opportunities for POCUS in both low-resource countries and combat support hospitals? Raj Gupta (@dr_rajgupta) joins leaders from the #ASRAGlobalHealth SIG (Mark Brouillette and Lena Dohlman) and #ASRAPOCUS SIG (Melissa Byrne) to discuss clinical applications, handhelds, limitations and barriers, and more. Streamed 8/23/2022. Guests:- Mark Brouillette, MD (@markbrouillette)-Commander Brendan Byrne, MD-Melissa Byrne, DO, MPH (@dr_melissabyrne)-Lena Dohlman, MD, MPH -Omar Hyder, MD, MS-Moses Siaw-Frimpong, MDReferences:Hilbert-Carius P, Struck MF, Rudolph M, et al. Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) practices in the helicopter emergency medical services in Europe: results of an online survey. Scand J Trauma Resusc Emerg Med. 2021;29(1):124. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13049-021-00933-yDuncan PGA, Mackey J. Point-of-care ultrasound at Role 1: is it time for a rethink? BMJ Mil Health. 2020;166(6):406-10. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjmilitary-2020-001466Sullivan JF, Polly M, Roman JW, et al. Utility of point of care ultrasound in humanitarian assistance missions. Mil Med. 2021;186(Suppl 1):789-94. https://doi.org/10.1093/milmed/usaa348Savell SC, Baldwin DS, Blessing A, et al. Military use of point of care ultrasound (POCUS). J Spec Oper Med. 2021;21(2):35-42. https://doi.org/10.55460/AJTO-LW17Dohlman LE, Kwikiriza A, Ehie O. Benefits and barriers to increasing regional anesthesia in resource-limited settings. Local Reg Anesth. 2020;13:147-58. https://doi.org/10.2147/LRA.S236550LinksPrehospital, Austere and Tactical Ultrasound: https://www.acep.org/emultrasound/subcommittees/prehospital-austere-tactical-ultrasound/asra.com/sigs/globalasra.com/sigs/pocus________________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.

Raj Gupta (@dr_rajgupta) and #ASRAHeadache SIG leaders Nat Schuster, Meredith Barad, and Gaurav Chauhan discuss the SIG's mission and recent advances in headache treatment: Why are there so many novel, non-opioid migraine medications, so few novel, non-opioid pain medications, and what can the pain field learn from the recent headache advancements? Streamed 7/18/2022. Guests:- Nat Schuster, MD (@NatSchusterMD)- Meredith Barad, MD (@meredith_barad)- Gaurav Chauhan, MDLinks:asra.com/sigs/headache________________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.

Raj Gupta (@dr_rajgupta) joins Regulatory Consultant Bob Jasak, and #PrivatePracticeSIG leaders Maggie Holtz, Jennifer Noerenberg, and Jerry Jones, to discuss the new Federal balance billing and patient cost-sharing protections (#NoSurprisesAct), what the federal law means for state regulation of surprise bills, and more. Streamed 6/28/2022.Guests:-  Bob Jasak, JD (@HHSPolicy) -  Maggie Holtz, MD (@HoltzMaggie) - Jennifer Noerenberg, MD (@DrJeniMD) - Jerry Jones, MD (@Jerryblocksthat) Links: cms.gov/nosurprisesAmerican Medical Association Toolkit for Physicians: https://www.ama-assn.org/system/files/ama-nsa-toolkit.pdfFive Takeaways from New Requirements under the No Surprises Act: https://www.asra.com/guidelines-articles/original-articles/practice-management/practice-management/original-articles-blog/2022/06/17/five-takeaways-from-new-requirements-under-the-no-surprises-actasra.com/sigs/private________________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.

Raj Gupta (@dr_rajgupta) and Eric Schwenk (@ESchwenkMD) discuss the exciting combined acute and chronic pain virtual ASRA Fall meeting with the co-chairs Jaime Baratta and Magda Anitescu. Recorded 10/29/2020. #ASRAFall20 | #ASRAWorldWide2020 Guests:- Jaime Baratta (@jattarab)- Magda Anitescu (@MagdaAnitescuMD)Link:https://www.asra.com/page/2907/program_____________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.

Raj 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___________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.

Raj 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 bass, and Eric Schwenk on drums.

Ketan 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.

Raj 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, MDArticle: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. https://doi.org/10.1136/rapm-2019-101243_____________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.  

Raj 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, Bryan Schwenk on guitars/vocals, Jeff Frederick on bass, and Eric Schwenk on drums.

Raj 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. Guest: - Johnathan Goree (@DrJGoree)Articles:Chan A, McGovern R, Brown L, et al. Disparities in access to deep brain stimulation surgery for parkinson disease: interaction between African American race and medicaid use. JAMA Neurology. 2014;71(3), 291-299. https://dx.doi.org/10.1001/jamaneurol.2013.5798Goyal M, Kuppermann N, Cleary S, Teach S, Chamberlain J. Racial disparities in pain management of children with appendicitis in emergency departments. JAMA Pediatrics. 2015;169(11), 996-1002. https://dx.doi.org/10.1001/jamapediatrics.2015.1915——————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.

Raj 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/csa-s-opioid-patient-education-video-a-tremendous-resourcehttps://www.asahq.org/annualmeeting/education/opioidanalgesicssessionhttps://www.csahq.org/public-education/safe-opioid-use—————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.

Raj 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, Jeff Frederick on bass, and Eric Schwenk on drums.

Raj 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: Pathophysiology and Preventative Pharmacologic Considerations. Anesthesiology 2018; 129:590–607McGreevy K, Bottros MM, Raja SN: Preventing Chronic Pain following Acute Pain: Risk Factors, Preventive Strategies, and their Efficacy. Eur J Pain Suppl 2011; 5:365–72Katz J: The Toronto General Hospital Transitional Pain Service: development and implementation of a multidisciplinary program to prevent chronic postsurgical pain. J Pain Res 2015; 8:695–702Macrae WA: Chronic post-surgical pain: 10 years on. Br J Anaesth 2008; 101:77–86_______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.

Raj 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 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.

Raj 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_pawaAsokumar Buvanendran - @Kumar_asraJeni Noerenberg - @DrJeniMDShelly Ferrell - @aneswiseguysKatharine FleischmannBrinda KamdarSteve Haskins - @shaskinsMDMichelle Kars - @MKarsMDJan Boublik - @jan1boublikKanups Kumar - @KanupsKumar_____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.

Raj 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, kmschro1@wisc.edu)Resources:ASRA 2019 Spring meeting - https://www.asra.com/page/2673/programASRA Newsletter - https://www.asra.com/asra-newsASRA News Podcast - https://www.asra.com/asra-news/article/172/asra-news-podcast-feedMake sure to check to follow along with the ASRA Spring meeting at #ASRASpring19 or by going to www.asra.com for all the details.

Raj 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.longhttps://ekja.org/journal/view.php?doi=10.4097/kja.d.18.00317https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5675970/Make sure to check to follow along with the ASRA Spring meeting at #ASRASPRING19 or by going to www.asra.com/raapm19 for all the details.______Thanks to The Preps from Philadelphia, PA, for the music: “Funkcore" 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.

Raj 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/44/1/13Make sure to check to follow along with the ASRA meeting at #ASRASpring19 or by going to www.asra.com for all the details._____Thanks to The Preps from Philadelphia, PA for the music: “Funkcore" 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.

Raj 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 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.

Raj 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 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.

Raj 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.GuestsLynn Kohan, MD (@KohanLynn)- Chair of the ASRA Headache SIG. Associate Professor of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine; Director, Pain Fellowship; University of VirginiaClinton Lauritsen, MD (@ClintLauritsen) - Clinical instructor in Neurology and Headache Specialist, Director of the Inpatient Headache unit, Thomas Jefferson University; Jefferson Headache CenterMake sure to check out the next two ASRA meetings #ASRAFall18 and #ASRASpring19 by going to www.asra.com/meetings for all the details.ReferenceSchwenk ES, Dayan AC, Rangavajjula A, Torjman MC, Hernandez MG, Lauritsen CG, Silberstein SD, Young W, Viscusi ER: Ketamine for refractory headache: A retrospective analysis. Reg Anesth Pain Med 2018; 43:875–9_______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.

Raj 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 for all the details.Selected References: Schwenk ES, Viscusi ER, Buvanendran A, et al. Consensus guidelines on the use of intravenous ketamine infusions for acute pain management from the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, the American Academy of Pain Medicine, and the American Society of Anesthesiologists. Reg Anesth Pain Med 2018; 43:456–66. Cohen SP, Bhatia A, Buvanendran A, et al. Consensus guidelines on the use of intravenous ketamine infusions for chronic pain from the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, the American Academy of Pain Medicine, and the American Society of Anesthesiologists. Reg Anesth Pain Med. 2018; 43:521–46.________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.

Raj 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 ASRA's 17th Annual Pain Medicine Meeting at: https://www.asra.com/pain _____Thanks to The Preps from Philadelphia, PA for the music: “Winter Wonderland". The band features Steve Breslin on vocals/guitars, Bryan Schwenk on guitars/vocals, Jeff Frederick on bass, and Eric Schwenk on drums.

Raj 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 Professor of Anesthesiology; Baylor College of MedicineMake sure to check out the next two ASRA meetings #ASRAFall18 and #ASRASpring19 by going to www.asra.com for all the details.Selected ReferencesChoi S. & McCartney CJ. Evidence base for the use of ultrasound for upper extremity blocks: 2014 update. Reg Anesth Pain Med. 2016; 41(2), 242-50.Helwani MA, Saied NN, Asaad B, Rasmussen S, & Fingerman ME. The current role of ultrasound use in teaching regional anesthesia: a survey of residency programs in the United States. Pain Med. 2012;13(10),1342–6.Liu SS. Evidence basis for ultrasound-guided block characteristics onset, quality, and duration. Reg Anesth Pain Med. 2016;41(2), 205–20.Lerman IR, Souzdalnitski D, Halaszynski T, Dai F, Guirguis M, Narouze SN. Ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia simulation and trainee performance. Technique Reg Anesth Pain Manage. 2014;18(4)110-7.________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.

Raj 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#ASRALiveMake sure to check out the next two ASRA meetings #ASRAFall18 and #ASRASpring19 by going to www.asra.com for all the details.

Raj 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#ASRALiveMake 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 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.

Raj 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#ASRAInnovationFind all of the Social Media Ambassadors to follow during the meeting at: http://www.asra.com/social

Raj 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-for-videos) _____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.

Raj 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/news/180/supporting-women-in-regional-anesthesia) _____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.

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 this picture, take a selfie with it in your home town, and post on social media. Use hashtag #ASRAWorld18, and tag 5 of your friends: https://www.asra.com/page/1457/asra-selfie-challenge_____Thanks to The Preps from Philadelphia, PA, for the music: “Winter Wonderland." The band features Steve Breslin on vocals/guitars, Bryan Schwenk on guitars/vocals, Jeff Frederick on bass, and Eric Schwenk on drums.

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, take a selfie with it in your home town, and post on social media. Use hashtag #ASRAWorld18, and tag 5 of your friends: https://www.asra.com/page/1457/asra-selfie-challenge _____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.