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:

https://youtu.be/vrQ613SoQvI?si=tFzNdjNULvXbFkd_

Link to Amit's ESP video:

https://youtu.be/EJDBnzOfmms?si=QnDGjxTWzuffW0gP

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 interscalene sequence study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22798531/

Link to Jeff's "Mythbusters" video on mixing local anesthetics: https://youtu.be/RIDTp7OmR8s?si=WPf6IGcW2RRc_cpl

Link to article on risk associated with blocks under GA, sedated and awake: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27355866/

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 sheath block videos:

https://youtu.be/8jZG-w94srQ?si=wKUZbwn0zlztNSdl

https://youtu.be/De1hjejTLBY?si=5pDKU_xAW62KJ5Wi

Article on surgeon's attitudes towards regional anesthesia: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15105236/

Article on rectus sheath vs. thoracic epidural: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26414363/

Good salmon recipe: https://tinyurl.com/mr3rd49e