Best Jeff Gadsden Podcasts (2025)

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S3:E7 "Live from the Block Box Part Deux ✌️" 1:06:11

3d ago1:06:11

1:06:11

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 platforms work best for social media? How do we bring RA education to under-resourced parts of the globe? What is the mechanism of t…

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7. An Unexpected Scrap 22:57

5d ago22:57

22:57

A frantic run to Arthur's Scrap Yard turns into a dangerous encounter with a local. Content warning: Violence, excessive drinking, unsafe driving...and murder. Narrator: Tom Goudie Frenchie: Jeff Tremblay Announcer: Natalie Antaya Recording, Mix, Sound Design: Adam Ive, Selina Fiorini-Paglia Additional Engineering: Andrew Fumerton Music: Oliver Wic…

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6: Game Over 23:06

12d ago23:06

23:06

Fernella Singh at Arcade gives Frenchie a Beavermount history lesson. Davie Coyle gets too drunk not to drive. Content warning: Violence, excessive drinking, unsafe driving...and murder. Narrator: Tom Goudie Frenchie: Jeff Tremblay Announcer: Natalie Antaya Recording, Mix, Sound Design: Adam Ive, Selina Fiorini-Paglia Additional Engineering: Andrew…

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5. Hinterland Who's Who 16:27

19d ago16:27

16:27

A visit to Rory Partridge at Black Pine Exotic Animal Farm reveals new surprises...and a sinister warning to Frenchie. Content warning: Violence, excessive drinking, unsafe driving...and murder. Narrator: Tom Goudie Frenchie: Jeff Tremblay Announcer: Natalie Antaya Recording, Mix, Sound Design: Adam Ivee & Selina Fiorini-Paglia Additional Engineeri…

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S3:E6 "Live from the GE Healthcare Block Box Part I 🎤" 1:09:52

20d ago1:09:52

1:09:52

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 thinkers in regional anesthesiology. Join us as we chat and laugh with James Kim, Sandy Kopp and Nadia Hernandez over discuss…

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4. Bric À Brac 13:24

26d ago13:24

13:24

A secret about Laura Brooks is uncovered at the aggressively decorated home of Roy and Izzy. Content warning: Violence, excessive drinking, unsafe driving...and murder. Narrator: Tom Goudie Frenchie: Jeff Tremblay Announcer: Natalie Antaya Recording, Mix, Sound Design: Adam Ivee & Selina Fiorini-Paglia Additional Engineering: Andrew Fumerton Music:…

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3. Old Dutch 18:01

1M ago18:01

18:01

Frenchie and Dougie talk to the Van Dinkels, owners of the snowblower in question. Chieficer Dougie inquires about a Hot Dogger®. Content warning: Violence, excessive drinking, unsafe driving...and murder. Narrator: Tom Goudie Frenchie: Jeff Tremblay Announcer: Natalie Antaya Recording, Mix, Sound Design: Selina Fiorini-Paglia Additional Engineerin…

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1. The Morning Dump 11:26

1M ago11:26

11:26

Frenchie wakes up to 8 feet of fresh snow...and gets arrested for the murder of Laura Brooks. Content warning: Violence, excessive drinking, unsafe driving...and murder. Narrator: Tom Goudie Frenchie: Jeff Tremblay Announcer: Natalie Antaya Recording, Mix, Sound Design: Adam Ive Additional Engineering: Selina Fiorini-Paglia, Andrew Fumerton Music: …

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2. Auger Of Doom 16:28

1M ago16:28

16:28

Frenchie and Dougie run into a road hockey game, and Frenchie inspects the murder scene. Content warning: Violence, excessive drinking, unsafe driving...and murder. Narrator: Tom Goudie Frenchie: Jeff Tremblay Announcer: Natalie Antaya Recording, Mix, Sound Design: Adam Ive Additional Engineering: Selina Fiorini-Paglia, Andrew Fumerton Music: Olive…

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S3:E5 "Somebody call 911! Blocks in the ER Part II 🚑" 37:16

2M ago37:16

37:16

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, cheeky femoral blocks, and the role of fascial plane blocks in the ED. Links: The sponsor of this episode is GE Healthcare …

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Season Deux Trailer 1:01

2M ago1:01

1:01

On April 25, we return to the nice little Canadian town of Beavermount, Ontario. If you just can't wait, get all episodes a full week early and ad-free with an Apple Podcasts Subscription. Yesterday in the nice little Canadian town of Beavermount, Ontario, Zamboni driver Gaëtan 'Frenchie' Arsenault solved the murder of Scott ‘Scotty’ McDonald, clea…

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S3:E4 "Spinal anesthesia with Robbie Erskine!" 1:27:28

2M ago1:27:28

1:27:28

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 work for everyone! Remember to email: [email protected] and put "BILIH" in the subject line to receive a free set of Block Guru po…

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Season 2 Update • Apple Podcasts Offer • The Beavermount Song 5:33

3M ago5:33

5:33

For all you Beavermounters listening on Apple Podcasts, we have an exclusive offer just in time for Season 2. Subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts and for just $4.99 CDN you’ll get Season 2 episodes a full week before anyone else! And you’ll get all episodes, Season 1 and 2, all ad free! Also in this episode, we update the progress of Season 2 (…

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FEATURING: Who The F**k Killed My Sister 32:02

3M ago32:02

32:02

While we record Season 2 of Sorry About The Murder, I'd like to share a hilarious murder mystery I’m really enjoying these days. Who The F**k Killed My Sister follows Quinn, an amateur detective and accidental true crime celebrity, as she finally gets a lead on her sister’s unsolved murder a year after it happened. But chasing the truth puts a targ…

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S3:E3 "Somebody call 911! Blocks in the ER 🚨" 51:47

3M ago51:47

51:47

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 anesthesia in the ER, what blocks are high-impact, what exactly is meant by a "tube and lube rotation" for trainees, and more…

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FEATURING: The Godfrey Audio Guide 14:27

3M ago14:27

14:27

This episode features a fantastic show I discovered a little while ago. The Godfrey Audio Guide is the audio tour for the fictional Annabelle H. Godfrey Historic Estate & Museum, which is one part fine art museum, one part Winchester Mystery House. Listeners on the tour discover art both real and imagined, experience an array of strange encounters,…

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S3:E2 "Paravertebral: The King of Blocks 🤴 (Part 2)" 52:21

4M ago52:21

52:21

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 pneumothorax and should this block be done in anti coagulated patients? (spoiler: 2 out of 2 hosts say YES!) Join us for all this and…

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FEATURING: I Am Echo 3:16

4M ago3:16

3:16

Today we're featuring the Season 2 trailer for I Am Echo, a sci-fi thriller starring Tony Shalhoub (Monk, The Marvelous Ms. Maisel). I like to describe I Am Echo as a YA version of Succession, with a sci-fi twist. Season 1 is about a young woman who discovers her brilliant scientist father might have been killed by her brilliant narcissist mother…a…

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S3:E1 "Paravertebral: The King of Blocks 👑 (Part I)" 49:12

5M ago49:12

49:12

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 technique the royal treatment.By Jeff Gadsden & Amit Pawa

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S2:E12 "Season 2 Holiday Special! 🎄" 1:16:18

6M ago1:16:18

1:16:18

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 Florida study on intercostobrachial nerve block: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35308761/ Good paper explaining how regional a…

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S2:E11 "BILIH Down Under Part II: Social Media and Medicine" 32:31

7M ago32:31

32:31

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 quitting Twitter (X) quite yet. In the meantime, Amit quotes Vanilla Ice, while Tanya seeks redemption as she gets another shot …

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S2:E10 "BONUS 'Episode': How You Gonna Block It?" 2:53

7M ago2:53

2:53

Dope beats & phat lyrics...just two audacious dad MCs sharing the podcast origin story over some laid back West-coast flow.By Jeff Gadsden & Amit Pawa

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S2:E9 "BILIH Down Under Part I: Two RA Tragics and a Social Media Queen" 49:56

8M ago49:56

49:56

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 skills in anesthesia, and possibly wins the joke-off with the lads.By Jeff Gadsden & Amit Pawa

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S2:E8 "Keep It On the QL: The Secrets of Abdominal Wall Blocks (Part III)" 52:18

9M ago52:18

52:18

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 one cuz it sounds delicious!? Join us for all this and a heapin' helping of the usual dad jokes... Link to Jeff's QL video: h…

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S2:E7 :Summer Controversy Spectacular!" 1:02:54

10M ago1:02:54

1:02:54

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! Things we referenced during this episode: Link to interscalene mixing study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21156983/ Link to i…

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S2:E6 "It's Crunch Time: Abdominal Blocks Part II" 45:27

11M ago45:27

45:27

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 massages... Link to External Oblique Intercostal Block video: https://youtu.be/EftwBnMVHOI?si=RC_ARcjCq0fuIGA1 Link to rectus sh…

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Bonus: Canada Day Interview Special 1:15:34

11M ago1:15:34

1:15:34

Season 1 is over, so let's talk about it! In our Canada Day Interview Special, meet creator Drew Frohmann and Narrator Tom Goudie as they talk about the show, the creative process, small town Canada, writing, directing, Jeff Tremblay's incredible acting, Michel Lang's magical artwork, and news about Season 2. Plus we get our very first sponsor LIVE…

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8. SEASON FINALE: Best Served Cold 21:00

11M ago21:00

21:00

In the explosive Season Finale, Frenchie springs a trap to expose the real killer…but can he solve the murder in time to ready the ice for tonight’s hockey game?? Content warning: Violence, excessive drinking, unsafe driving...and murder. Narrator: Tom Goudie Frenchie: Jeff Tremblay Announcer: Natalie Antaya Recording, Mix, Sound Design: Adam Ive M…

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7. Question Period 14:15

12M ago14:15

14:15

After a curious encounter with Doc Bailey, Frenchie visits old Mrs. Wagstaff who lives right beside the arena…and makes a connection that breaks the case wide open! Content warning: Violence, excessive drinking, unsafe driving...and murder. Narrator: Tom Goudie Frenchie: Jeff Tremblay Announcer: Natalie Antaya Recording, Mix, Sound Design: Adam Ive…

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S2:E5 "I.C.U. Baby, Blocking is Class: Blocks for Intensivists" 56:18

12M ago56:18

56:18

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? Laughs were had, sound effects were shared, but no possums were injured in the making of this episode. The Northampton Criti…

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6. Paying In Chiclets 14:16

12M ago14:16

14:16

Frenchie and Chieficer Dougie pay a visit to the infamous Mackie Sextuplets, the toughest family in Beavermount. And learns about a clandestine ice time racket that grows the suspect list even more… Content warning: Violence, excessive drinking, unsafe driving...and murder. Narrator: Tom Goudie Frenchie: Jeff Tremblay Announcer: Natalie Antaya Reco…

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5. Caught In The Net 12:50

12M ago12:50

12:50

Frenchie visits Lubeski's Tannery & Tanning Salon, where Rod and Mona act oddly evasive. But Frenchie does learn about the gunfire at the smelt party last night. Content warning: Violence, excessive drinking, unsafe driving...and murder. Narrator: Tom Goudie Frenchie: Jeff Tremblay Announcer: Natalie Antaya Recording, Mix, Sound Design: Adam Ive Mu…

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4. The Book Of Scotty 12:57

1y ago12:57

12:57

Frenchie unearths a brewing dispute around a rusted ski-doo...and some hard evidence. Content warning: Violence, excessive drinking, unsafe driving...and murder. Narrator: Tom Goudie Frenchie: Jeff Tremblay Announcer: Natalie Antaya Recording, Mix, Sound Design: Adam Ive Music: Oliver Wickham Production: Dana Gadsden Executive Producer: Steve Gadsd…

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3. The Friends Of Davie Coyle 17:04

1y ago17:04

17:04

When Frenchie and Chieficer Dougie find young Davie Coyle passed out under The Big Beaver's tail, they learn about Scotty McDonald's dark past... Content warning: Violence, excessive drinking, unsafe driving...and murder. Narrator: Tom Goudie Frenchie: Jeff Tremblay Announcer: Natalie Antaya Recording, Mix, Sound Design: Adam Ive Music: Oliver Wick…

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2. Frenchie's Dilemma 14:01

1y ago14:01

14:01

Frenchie discovers the body of Scott 'Scotty' MacDonald...and when he calls Chieficer Dougie to the murder scene, Frenchie gets arrested! Content warning: Violence, excessive drinking, unsafe driving...and murder. Narrator: Tom Goudie Frenchie: Jeff Tremblay Announcer: Natalie Antaya Recording, Mix, Sound Design: Adam Ive Music: Oliver Wickham Prod…

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1. Bonjour Beavermount 10:23

1y ago10:23

10:23

In the nice little Canadian town of Beavermount, Ontario, Frenchie the Zamboni driver starts his day... and makes a frightful discovery. Content warning: Violence, excessive drinking, unsafe driving...and murder. Narrator: Tom Goudie Frenchie: Jeff Tremblay Announcer: Natalie Antaya Recording, Mix, Sound Design: Adam Ive Music: Oliver Wickham Produ…

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S2:E4 "Top Tap Tips for Tums: Abdominal Wall Blocks (Part 1)" 45:59

1y ago45:59

45:59

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 plane blocks.By Jeff Gadsden & Amit Pawa

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S2:E3 "POGUS or just BOGUS? Gastric Ultrasound for Hungry Regionalists!" 52:18

1y ago52:18

52:18

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 and in this tasty episode, Amit and Jeff digest the ins and outs of gastric point of care ultrasound (POGUS), answer some listener questions and compare finger injuries... Links discussed in this episode: Jeff's Gastric Pocus vid…

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Season 1 Trailer 0:57

1y ago0:57

0:57

Trailer for the upcoming murder mystery/comedy set in the nice little Canadian town of Beavermount, Ontario. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy TA2 Productions

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S2:E2 "Forearmed is Forewarned: Bits and Bobs of the Plexus" 1:00:12

1y ago1:00:12

1:00:12

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 stories, and somehow, weirdly, a reference to Paris Hilton.By Jeff Gadsden & Amit Pawa

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S2:E1 "Numb Hands & Our Top Finger-Tips: RA for Upper Limbs" 1:02:20

1+ y ago1:02:20

1:02:20

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.By Jeff Gadsden & Amit Pawa

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S1:E12 "Jingle Gels and Merry Blockmas!" 1:00:14

1+ y ago1:00:14

1:00:14

In this Season 1 festive finale, Amit and Jeff round out the year by reflecting on previous fave moments from the podcast, answer some listener questions, and count down the 12 days of Block-mas...Happy Holidays!By Jeff Gadsden & Amit Pawa

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S1:E11 "Say My Name, Say My Name: Nomenclature in Regional Anesthesia" 51:43

1+ y ago51:43

51:43

What's in a name? That which we call iPACK by any other name would...well, actually, we're not sure. In this controversial episode Amit and Jeff debate (and disagree!) about proper naming conventions, the value of eponyms, and who has the right to name blocks. Stay tuned for CAPS, PECS, RAPTIR, SPANK, and more...…

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S1:E10 "Giving You the Cold Shoulder (Tips for Shoulder Surgery from Awake to Phrenic-Free)" 59:18

1+ y ago59:18

59:18

Amit & Jeff dive into blocks for shoulder surgery, going deep on innervation and exploring a variety of techniques to keep your shoulder patients happy and pain-free. Plus some shout outs, listener questions and a return of the word "gumph" (feel free to suggest alternative spellings...).By Jeff Gadsden & Amit Pawa

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S1:E9 "The 2023 RA-UK Roundup!" 46:45

2y ago46:45

46:45

Amit & Jeff are back to dissect (yes, intended) the amazing lineup of speakers, talks, workshops and live demos at the 2023 RA-UK Annual Scientific Meeting that was held in Newcastle, UK in May. Couldn't make it but want to hear the highlights? Want to know who won the long-awaited pro-con debate? Ok, ok, we'll leave that one to you to decide...but…

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S1:E8 "Social Media, Cadavers and Workshops: Where Do We Learn RA Best?" 48:21

2y ago48:21

48:21

What’s the best source for RA education? Are textbooks dead? Is it all YouTube and Insta? What about live scanning and cadaver labs? In this episode, Part two of our three-part series on education and teaching, Amit and Jeff discuss the best methods for imparting regional anesthesia wisdom (ironic, given the hosts) in 2023. No jellies were harmed i…

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S1:E7 "Gadsden & Pawa’s Top Teaching Tips" 48:15

2y ago48:15

48:15

Teaching regional anesthesia knowledge and skills is a huge and rewarding part of our practice. This episode is the first in a special three-part series aimed at discussing how best to educate the next generation of regional anesthesiologists. Oh, and the usual tomfoolery, accents and jokes.By Jeff Gadsden & Amit Pawa

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S1:E6 "Keeping A-breast of Chest Wall Blocks: Regional Anesthesia for Breast Surgery" 53:29

2+ y ago53:29

53:29

Is PVB the answer? Or does PECS suffice? Do we need to get the anterior cutaneous branches? How about the axilla? In this episode, Amit & Jeff discuss how to provide top-notch anesthesia and analgesia for breast surgery, including a step-by-step, how-to recipe for awake mastectomy cases. Featuring a special guest appearance by Holt Gadsden!…

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S1:E5 "Hip-Op-Hooray!" 42:40

2+ y ago42:40

42:40

Hips don't lie, and Amit & Jeff are here to tell the truth (or at least...share their unvarnished thoughts) about how best to provide anesthesia and analgesia for hip arthroplasty. Whether you're a fan of spinal, GA, lumbar plexus, QL or PENG, there's something for everyone in this episode to keep us true to our hip-ocratic oath to keep patients sa…

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S1:E4 "Gadsden’s Gadgets & Pawa’s Paraphernalia: Our Fave Bits of Kit" 47:37

2+ y ago47:37

47:37

We. Love. Tech. And all the fun gadgets and cool pieces of cutting-edge equipment that make learning, teaching and practicing regional anesthesia fun and safe. In this episode, Amit & Jeff discuss the innovative and useful bits of gear that they use in their practice, as well as several more that they can't wait to get their hands on.…

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