Corticosteroids and Contrast for Pain Procedures: Anesthesia Board Prep Pearls!
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🎙️ PainExam Podcast Show Notes Corticosteroids & Contrast Agents in Pain Management + Evidence-Based Steroid Selection 🔥 Episode Overview In this high-yield episode of the PainExam Podcast, David Rosenblum breaks down a must-know board topic: 👉 Injectable corticosteroids vs contrast agents in interventional pain procedures This episode goes beyond basics and dives into: Particulate vs non-particulate steroids Comparative profiles of dexamethasone, betamethasone, triamcinolone, and methylprednisolone Contrast agent selection and safety Critical complications including...
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Facet Mediated Pain for the Anesthesia Boards
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Phantom Limb Pain and SI Joint Dysfunction for the Anesthesia & Pain Boards
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What you need to know about Regenerative Pain Medicine- ASIPP Regenerative Med Talk
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Dr. Rosenblum from presented a webinar on the integration of regenerative medicine into pain practices, highlighting its benefits and applications. He discussed the evolution of treating pain, emphasizing the shift from neural blockade to addressing tissue health. Dave explained the use of PRP and BMAC in treating conditions like knee pain, and shared patient success stories. He addressed common misconceptions about regenerative medicine, including its cost and effectiveness. Dave also mentioned upcoming events and training opportunities in regenerative medicine. Regenerative Medicine...
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Meralgia Paresethetica for the Anesthesia Boards- NRAPpain.org
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Spine Pain, Facet Syndromes, and Interventional Concepts for the Anesthesia Boards
🔥 Episode Overview
In this episode of the AnesthesiaExam Podcast, David Rosenblum delivers a high-yield, board-focused review of spine pain concepts every anesthesiologist must know:
- Lumbar, cervical, and thoracic facet-mediated pain
- Key anatomy and spinal innervation patterns
- Medial branch blocks and radiofrequency ablation (RFA)
- Important clinical correlations for anesthesia and pain boards
This episode bridges the gap between anesthesiology board knowledge and real-world interventional pain practice.
🧠 Key Topics Covered
🦴 Facet-Mediated Spine Pain
- Common cause of axial back and neck pain
- Mechanical pain pattern:
- Worse with extension
- Improved with flexion
🔬 High-Yield Anatomy for Boards
- Dual innervation of facet joints
- L5–S1 facet → L5 dorsal ramus (classic exam question)
- C2–3 facet → third occipital nerve
💉 Diagnostic & Interventional Concepts
- Diagnosis via medial branch blocks (MBB)
- RFA for longer-term pain relief
- Understanding procedural anatomy is key for:
- Regional anesthesia
- Pain procedures
- Board exams
⚡ Why This Matters for Anesthesia Boards
Even if you don’t perform interventional pain procedures, these concepts are critical for:
- Spine anatomy questions
- Regional anesthesia understanding
- Pain management scenarios
- Oral boards and OSCE-style cases
🎯 Board Prep Takeaways
- Facet pain = axial, mechanical
- Dual innervation = high-yield test concept
- L5 dorsal ramus = commonly tested
- Understand difference between:
- Radicular vs axial pain
- Facet vs discogenic pain
🎓 Anesthesia Board Prep Resources
If you're preparing for the ABA Anesthesiology boards, start here:
👉 AnesthesiaExam Board Review Platform:
https://nrappain.org
👉 Full Question Bank + Lecture Series:
https://nrappain.org
👉 Pain + Anesthesia Integrated Learning:
https://painexam.com
🏆 Why Anesthesiologists Choose NRAP Academy
- Comprehensive ABA anesthesiology board prep
- Integrated pain + anesthesia curriculum
- High-yield MCQs and rapid review lectures
- Ultrasound and regional anesthesia content
- Real-world clinical correlations
🎤 Live Courses & Advanced Training
Enhance your skills beyond the boards:
- Ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia courses
- Pain + regenerative medicine workshops
- Hands-on training for real clinical application
🔗 Connect & Learn More
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- 📚 PainExam: https://painexam.com
- 🎥 YouTube: NRAP Academy
- 🎓 Courses: Ultrasound + Regional Anesthesia
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