American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine

?? Please join us in congratulating our John J. Bonica, Distinguished Service, and Presidential Scholar Award winners! ? ? Dr. Jan Van Zundert, the 2024 John J. Bonica awardee, will present his lecture, “Less is More” on Saturday at #ASRAFALL24, during the Excellence in ASRA Pain Medicine Awards Luncheon. Learn more about the Bonica recipient here: https://ow.ly/3IFe50TLmlk ? ? Dr. Hariharan Shankar has received the Distinguished Service Award. Since 2009, ASRA Pain Medicine has had the privilege of his mentorship at annual meetings and course workshops, impacting today's and tomorrow’s physicians. Learn more about his impact here: https://ow.ly/vm7x50TLms8 ? ? Dr. Mark Bicket, has been named an ASRA Pain Medicine Presidential Scholar. With an extensive list of experiences ranging from the Overdose Prevention Engagement Network (OPEN) to the FDA, his efforts have made their mark on the field of #painmedicine. Learn more about his contributions here: https://ow.ly/jL1350TLmEP

We are having an amazing time at the Chronic Pain meeting for @ASRA_Society in Las Vegas Nevada! Great content, phenomenal people, and excellent networking opportunities! And so many young energetic trainees!

Where can you get great science, education on state-of-the-art pain care, time with friends, and F1 racing? The answer is the ASRA Pain Medicine meeting in Las Vegas! ???? Th meeting promises to be amazing with top-notch science, over 500 abstracts (Record Number!), and fantastic attendance. Thankful to Dr. Christy Hunt and the fall pain medicine program committee. Samer Narouze, MD, PhD, MMMASRA PMMelissa Murphy, MD, MPHGary Schwartz MDRyan D'Souza, MDTrent Emerick, MD, MBAMichael HanesNicholas Bremer, M.D.Dr. Alexios Carayannopoulos

Looking for career guidance? The CV Review at #ASRAFALL24 is a unique opportunity for early to mid-career physicians seeking promotions or advice. Meeting attendees in an academic setting with at least 3-5 years post training are invited to submit a CV for a critical look and actionable items by a senior consultant. Review sessions will be held Friday, November 22, at 6:30 am PT, and preregistration is required. Sign up now at ?? eventcreate.com/e/cvreview

Excited for #ASRAFall24! Looking forward to connecting with colleagues as we dive into groundbreaking advances in pain medicine and regional anesthesia. Don’t miss the sneak peek—check out the preview video here to see what’s in store: https://lnkd.in/eSJrrSW3 American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine Ketan Chopra, M.D. Alopi Patel M.D., FASA Soun Sheen Jarna Shah Crystal Joseph Trent Emerick, MD, MBA Rajnish Gupta Vasudha Goel, MBBS MS Gary Schwartz MD Caroline Varlotta

?? The November 2024 #ASRANews is here! Read articles about the 50th anniversary of the spring meeting (#ASRASPRING25), small fiber neuropathy, #POCUS assessment of the right ventricle, cannabis for managing multiple-sclerosis pain, #ASRAFALL24 awardee interviews, and so much more! ?? asra.com/nov24news

In honor of Veteran’s Day, our November Member Spotlight recognizes Harold Gelfand, MD, FASA, CAPT, MC, USN. Dr. Gelfand is currently the director of the Defense and Veterans Center for Integrative Pain Management at Uniformed Services University. Learn more about him here: https://ow.ly/f0Yj50U4Rnn

??Social Media: A Double-Edged Sword in Health Education?? As more people turn to YouTube and other social media platforms for medical advice, we see both promise and pitfalls. While social media can spread valuable insights, it’s also a gateway for misinformation. Our latest study reveals the quality gap in YouTube content on cannabis for chronic pain—showing just how critical it is for healthcare professionals to lead the conversation online. ?? Key Findings: ?? Only 22.73% of videos (15 out of 66) were classified as useful. ?? 77.27% were neither useful nor misleading, with a significant portion from news sources (P=0.02). ?? Physicians produced 40% of the valuable content, underscoring the need for clinical expertise in online health information. ?? Useful videos had a much higher quality rating, with a mean Global Quality Score (GQS) of 4.00 vs. 2.76 for other content (P< 0.0001). ?? Why It Matters: ?? With almost 80% of the top videos lacking quality, it’s clear we need more reliable, evidence-based content on this topic. Healthcare professionals have both an opportunity and a responsibility to bridge this gap. ?? Call to Action: ?? Let’s make a stronger impact in social media spaces—ensuring patients access accurate, trustworthy information. By actively participating in the online health dialogue, we can empower patients to make informed choices about cannabis for chronic pain. ?? https://lnkd.in/errMEHUr #SocialMediaHealth #CannabisEducation #ChronicPain #MedicalMisinformation #YouTube Bright Etumuse Youshaa El-Abed Majesty Greer Jay Shah, M.D. Jane Onyemachi Chelsey Hoffmann Michael Schatman Terry Hunt II, MD, MBA Alopi Patel M.D., FASA Sudheer Potru, DO, FASA, FASAM

???? Blocks and Burns: continuous peripheral nerve blocks for burn management. A recent study published in Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine (RAPM) provides valuable data on the safety and effectiveness of continuous peripheral nerve blocks (CPNB) for managing acute burn pain. This research, conducted at an American Burn Association-verified regional burn center, analyzed outcomes in 281 patients from January 2018 to July 2023 who received a total of 484 perineural catheters. ?? Key Findings: - Infection Rate: Only six infections (1.2% of catheters) were observed, comparable to other surgical populations, showing promise for CPNB as a viable pain management solution. - Pain Control: Remarkably, one-third of patients achieved sufficient analgesia through CPNB, avoiding the need for operating room debridement. - Catheter Use: The median duration was six days, with no reports of nerve injury, vascular injury, or local anesthetic systemic toxicity—further supporting the safety of CPNB in this high-risk group. ?? Burn Severity: Median total body surface area burned was 5%, with 20% of patients sustaining full-thickness burns. Catheter placement was most commonly infraclavicular (49%), followed by popliteal sciatic (29%) and femoral (19%). This study underscores the potential for CPNB to enhance recovery and improve the quality of care for acute burn patients, who often face significant pain challenges. The low complication rates and strong analgesic effects shown here could influence future pain management protocols for burn injuries. #PainManagement #AcuteBurnCare #PeripheralNerveBlocks #MedicalResearch #PMR #Anesthesiology #BurnCare #LinkedInMedical ?? Read the full study in RAPM for deeper insights! https://bit.ly/3Aphrp8