BlockHeads’ Recommended Resource Ecosystem
Translating Regional Analgesia Into Real-World Emergency Practice
Procedural application • Real-world implementation • ED-focused
Advancing ultrasound-guided regional analgesia in the emergency department is built on a combination of education, clinical experience, and ongoing research.
We’ve curated a group of resources that we consistently rely on in our own practice. These platforms reflect the broader emergency ultrasound community—spanning foundational learning, clinical guidelines, visual reference, and evolving perspectives. Our team has worked alongside many of these organizations and shares a common approach to education and clinical practice.
Together, they form a core educational ecosystem for advancing regional analgesia and point-of-care ultrasound in emergency medicine—each contributing a distinct and complementary role in how clinicians learn and apply these techniques.
BlockHeads focuses on integrating these elements at the bedside—translating knowledge into real-world procedural care and contributing back through collaboration and research.
Highland EM Ultrasound is one of the most established and respected platforms in emergency medicine ultrasound education. Their content has played a foundational role in how clinicians learn ultrasound anatomy, probe positioning, and image acquisition.
Highland EM Ultrasound was developed by Arun Nagdev, one of the BlockHeads co-founders, highlighting the shared academic foundation and collaborative approach that connects both platforms.
We frequently recommend Highland as a starting point for building a strong ultrasound foundation—an essential step for safely and effectively performing ultrasound-guided regional analgesia in the emergency department.
Core Ultrasound delivers high-quality, clinically focused education tailored to emergency medicine. Their content provides a structured approach that bridges foundational knowledge with bedside application in a way that resonates with practicing clinicians.
It serves as a strong complement to procedural learning—particularly in regional anesthesia—offering clear, high-yield demonstrations that translate well to real-world emergency department practice.
The POCUS Atlas is a high-yield visual reference for ultrasound anatomy and pathology, offering a curated library of images and clips across a wide range of applications. Its strength lies in rapid visual reinforcement—supporting both foundational learning and real-time clinical use.
It is particularly valuable for confirming sonographic anatomy, preparing for procedures, and refining pattern recognition at the bedside. It serves as a key practical bridge between image recognition and procedural confidence in emergency medicine.
Regional Anesthesia and Pain Management (RAPM) provides expert-driven video content that represents the forefront of regional anesthesia and pain medicine. As a leading voice in the field, these resources offer deeper insight into technique, anatomy, and evolving best practices beyond the emergency department.
Within the BlockHeads ecosystem, RAPM serves as a critical bridge to anesthesiology—reinforcing high standards, expanding procedural understanding, and supporting the continued advancement of ultrasound-guided regional analgesia in emergency medicine.
The ACEP Ultrasound Section provides policy statements and guidelines that define the role of ultrasound in emergency medicine practice. These resources establish scope, set standards, and support the integration of ultrasound as a core clinical tool—including its use in ultrasound-guided regional analgesia and nerve block procedures.
BlockHeads view these guidelines as essential for clinicians incorporating nerve blocks into practice. They provide the framework that allows ultrasound-guided regional analgesia to be performed safely, responsibly, and consistently across emergency departments.
Recommended Podcasts
Block It Like It’s Hot delivers engaging, high-level conversations on regional anesthesia, pain management, and ultrasound-guided techniques. Through expert interviews and real-world discussion, it provides practical insights that complement hands-on learning and clinical practice.
As part of the BlockHeads recommended ecosystem, this podcast offers an accessible and dynamic way to stay current, deepen understanding, and connect with the broader regional anesthesia community
The Ultrasound GEL Podcast offers engaging, high-yield discussions on ultrasound applications, clinical reasoning, and evolving practice patterns in emergency medicine.
We recommend GEL as a way to stay current, hear diverse perspectives, and integrate ultrasound into the broader context of emergency care. It brings a conversational layer to learning that complements hands-on skill development.
Together, these resources represent a broader learning ecosystem that supports growth from foundational knowledge to clinical application. At BlockHeads, our focus is on translating this knowledge into real-world emergency department practice through ultrasound-guided regional analgesia, shared clinical experience, and ongoing research.
If you’re looking to take the next step, we invite you to join us at an upcoming BlockHeads course—where these concepts come together through hands-on learning, collaboration, and practical implementation at the bedside.
