BlockHeads’ Recommended Resource Ecosystem
Translating Regional Analgesia Into Real-World Emergency Practice
Procedural application • Real-world implementation • ED-focused
At BlockHeads, we believe advancing ultrasound-guided regional analgesia in the emergency department is built on a combination of strong education, thoughtful application, shared 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.
Together, they form a learning ecosystem. BlockHeads focuses on bringing these elements together 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.
At BlockHeads, 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 specifically to emergency medicine. Their content bridges foundational knowledge with bedside application in a way that resonates with practicing clinicians.
At BlockHeads, we recommend Core Ultrasound as a resource that complements procedural learning—particularly their nerve block content, which provides 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.
At BlockHeads, we find it particularly valuable for quick visual reinforcement—whether preparing for a procedure, confirming sonographic anatomy, or refining pattern recognition at the bedside.
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.
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.
At BlockHeads, we 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.
