BlockHeads’ Recommended Resources
At BlockHeads, we believe 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 through shared education, research, and clinical training.
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.
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.
