Anaesthetist - Director Anaes, Med Admin, Cinical lead regional - role model, be kind, support, inspire, have common sense & smile. Views mine.
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9 May 2025
Go nowhere else but here to locate where you are ๐@amit_pawa 1rib, 2rib, 3rib, 4 - how many more to get that null pain score?
4 May 2025
@acopand discussing regional techniques for thoracic procedures at @ANZCA ASM. Very helpful video on counting ribs using USS @amit_pawa
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15 Apr 2025
So looking forward to this.
13 Apr 2025
Guess what folks?!
On the 15th April, the latest episode of #BILIH #BlockItLikeItsHot @BlockIt_Hot_Pod is going to drop!
This will be our continuation of discussion with @BlockHeads21G @NagdevArun & @GoldyMD !
@jeffgadsden & I really enjoyed this pod!
Get readyโฆApril 15th
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21 Mar 2025
AI powered US with holographic needle for real time regional Anaesthesia training - ๐ to the Giang family linkedin.com/posts/cassie-anโฆ
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17 Mar 2025
It certainly was a fantastic meeting - well organized, amazing speakers (Pawa can talk a lot ๐ - who knew?!) all so relevant and engaging! Best regional Anaesthesia meeting ever ๐๐ป
16 Mar 2025
As #RegionalAnaesthesia #RegionalAnesthesia Meetings go, the #ASURA25 meeting put on by @ANZRA_X was one if the best!
What struck me was the talent of the speakers, the quality of the programme and the diversity of the faculty.
It is great to see & proud to be part of
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15 Mar 2025
Another great listen to the guys talking blocks in the ED for analgesia esp SiFi for #nof - facial plane blocks โ
working together ED anesthesia. Itโs a great idea.
14 Mar 2025
We have released the next episode of @BlockIt_Hot_Pod #BILIH #BlockItLikeItsHot a little bit early this month as a special thanks to our Australian listeners!
@jeffgadsden and I are joined by @NagdevArun & @GoldyMD !
Check it out!!
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20 Dec 2024
Whaaaat?! You mean thereโs pain when the LA from a block wears off? ๐คทโโ๏ธkidding ๐คฆ๐ผโโ๏ธ ! Need to nom nom those multi-modals straight from PACU peeps ๐๐ป & some IR prn as backup.
19 Dec 2024
In Our Season Two finale of #BILIH #BlockItLikeItsHot @BlockIt_Hot_Pod - @jeffgadsden & I talked about โRebound Painโ
Triggered? What are your thoughts?
Full episode links๐๐ผ
Spotify open.spotify.com/episode/44vโฆ
Apple podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcasโฆ
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16 Nov 2024
Interesting listenโฆ some lightheartedness, some simple chat & views on corporatization #DrG youtu.be/do4UBLp2u-Y
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cassandrews ๐ฆ๐บ๐ก retweeted
24 Oct 2024
The TAP is meant to anesthetize the intercostal nerves of T10, 11, 12 and L1. Great for Pfannensteil incisions, less good for upper abdominal stuff. #Blocktober24 @TomJelic @DrNavSidhu @snouzin @mick_kerr @L_D_White @acopand @noolslucas @UCSFAnesthesia @Stanford_RAAPM
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24 Oct 2024
Best RA pod with star guest @GongGasGirl talking in kiwaussie with the boys. My admin mind mixed with unit head & RA heart captivated listening to challenges of novice/expert/registrar/consultant/supervisor - itโs a bell curve. Iโm aiming all 2SD from mean.
18 Oct 2024
Here is @GongGasGirl โs initial take on #RegionalAnaesthesia #RegionalAnesthesia!
Listen to her words of wisdom on the latest episode of #BILIH #BlockItLikeItsHot with @jeffgadsden and I in this clip, and at:
Spotify open.spotify.com/episode/5x9โฆ
Apple podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcasโฆ
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24 Oct 2024
Yep. Enough said. Block = analgesia for cut nerves. The rest is Anaesthesia for unconsciousness and prevention of recall. Together = safe and satisfied patient.
22 Oct 2024
I once had a breast surgeon say โmastectomy patients donโt hurt afterwards because we cut the nerves.โ Iโฆdonโtโฆ.evenโฆ.*shakes head* Anyway, I like these for simple mastectomy. Theyโre not QUITE enough IMHO as surgical block, but with prop TIVA & LMA, itโs fab! Easy & safe. ๐
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16 Oct 2024
What a great block - pop-sci ๐-it
16 Oct 2024
For a more in-depth discussion of this, check out this popliteal sciatic video! #Blocktober24
youtu.be/lUkTv5U0F18?si=eK21โฆ
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14 Oct 2024
The axillary BPB was one of the first I learned with ultrasound, and itโs ALSO funโฆbeing able to see and block each separate nerve is hugely satisfying. However, you donโt need to! If you just place local on either side of the artery, youโll get excellent results. #Blocktober24
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cassandrews ๐ฆ๐บ๐ก retweeted
14 Oct 2024
For an in-depth step by step discussion of axillary BPB, check out this video, which includes tips for tracing and finding those nerves when theyโre not all that obvious in the axilla: #Blocktober24
youtu.be/vBpWpL0al9s?si=KttWโฆ
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10 Oct 2024
Great tips for the ACB. A definite and easy Plan A block that everyone should have in their armory. Love โค๏ธ the nerve stim!
9 Oct 2024
To hear about these controversies and more, check out this updated adductor canal video that we recently made: #Blocktober24 @nosecglasses @drjohnpatton @montymythen @MKwesiKwofie @OuahidRahil @Roques_V @casualtysrus
youtu.be/MfdaL95f7mc?si=F5t4โฆ
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9 Oct 2024
Love this
8 Oct 2024
Because of that intimidation factor, I thought Iโd show a RAPTIR block start to finish, with no breaks or editing. Just to show how simple it is. Kind of a โliveโ show. #Blocktober24 @Steve_Coppens @ajrmacfarlane @dr_rajgupta @RAPMOnline @elboghdadly
youtu.be/Zh7EH5_mpuQ
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cassandrews ๐ฆ๐บ๐ก retweeted
5 Oct 2024
Good morning, itโs the 5th day of #Blocktober24 ! As you settle in for (what I hope) is a relaxed weekend, I want to pose a question that MAY be somewhat controversial @Duke_Anesthesia @amit_pawa @EMARIANOMD @ASRA_Society @ESRA_Society @DrEAlbrecht @Ropivacaine @jon_bailey_anes
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5 Oct 2024
Great tips!
4 Oct 2024
IV glycopyrrolate if no contraindication
5% lignocaine paste โlollipopโ to back of tongue
2% lignocaine spray via DeVilbiss w HFNO applied. Exhale to residual volume before spray (so patient can only breathe in).
( cophenylcaine spray & 2% lignocaine gel coated NPA if nasal)
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5 Oct 2024
Great tips - unsure that the patient in the vid had airway issues maybe a crazy ๐คช instead! Nice work. ๐๐ป
4 Oct 2024
I like to do needle blocks (yeah, I know, shocker) for the airway. Check out this video to understand the rationale and to see it done step by step. Make sure to watch until the endโฆ#Blocktober24 @doctimcook @Vapourologist @AirwayMxAcademy
youtu.be/1yaD2APv14Y
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4 Oct 2024
Great summary! Exhalation best tip as highest inspiratory flow at start of inspiration to pick up aerosolized DeVilbiss Lidocaine. Added extra for #blocktober24 & as RA anaes I often will pop 2-3ml Lidocaine thru cricothyroid membrane pushed by 2ml air. The cough does the rest ๐
4 Oct 2024
IV glycopyrrolate if no contraindication
5% lignocaine paste โlollipopโ to back of tongue
2% lignocaine spray via DeVilbiss w HFNO applied. Exhale to residual volume before spray (so patient can only breathe in).
( cophenylcaine spray & 2% lignocaine gel coated NPA if nasal)
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3 Oct 2024
Oooh I luuuv the PENG - my go to and fave for #nof . Been teaching more and more trainees this one. Great results. Love that bony point and fabbo lit up psoas tendon to sneak the local under. ๐
3 Oct 2024
But primarily we use PENG (both THA and hip fracture repair), b/c we need patients to dance out the door and canโt risk motor weakness. PENG = SIFI for analgesia, which is great. And itโs easy to teach and learn. Hereโs that video... #Blocktober24
youtu.be/mvqvDk0N0w0
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