Raj, Eric, Ed, and Colin discuss the state of education in regional anesthesia and the role of simulation in this training.

Hosts:

- Raj Gupta, MD, Vanderbilt University Medical Center (@dr_rajgupta)
- Eric Schwenk, MD, Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University (@ESchwenkMD)

Guests:

- Ed Mariano, MD, Stanford University & VA Palo Alto Health Care (@Emarianomd)
- Colin McCartney, MBChB PhD, University of Ottawa & The Ottawa Hospital (@colinjmccartney)

Articles:

• Education in Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia: Lots of Learning Left To Do (http://journals.lww.com/rapm/Citation/2016/11000/Education_in_Ultrasound_Guided_Regional.1.aspx)
• Determining the Learning Curve for Acquiring Core Sonographic Skills for Ultrasound-Guided Axillary Brachial Plexus Block
  (http://journals.lww.com/rapm/Abstract/2016/11000/Determining_the_Learning_Curve_for_Acquiring_Core.3.aspx)
• A Randomized Controlled Trial of Ultrasound Versus Nerve Stimulator Guidance for Axillary Brachial Plexus Block 
  (http://journals.lww.com/rapm/Abstract/2016/11000/A_Randomized_Controlled_Trial_of_Ultrasound_Versus.4.aspx)
• Learning and Teaching Motor Skills in Regional Anesthesia - A Different Perspective
  (http://journals.lww.com/rapm/Abstract/2014/05000/Learning_and_Teaching_Motor_Skills_in_Regional.13.aspx)

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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. 

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