Oct 15, 202637 min
Although regional anesthesia (RA) has been associated with improved pain control, reduced opioid consumption, and faster recovery following arthroplasty, disparities in its utilization have been identified, with limited...
About this Podcast:
RAPM Focus is devoted to exploring the provocative and impactful aspects of the research published in Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine (RAPM) - rapm.bmj.com. Authors are joined by Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Brian Sites, and other members of the RAPM Editorial Board to discuss and debate the findings that matter most for clinicians, patients, and policy makers. Topical coverage includes all aspects of acute, perioperative, transitional, and chronic pain medicine.At RAPM, we believe well-done pain medicine improves health and well-being. Thanks for joining us. @RAPM_Online Podcast and music produced by Dan Langa.* The purpose of this podcast is to educate and to inform. The content of this podcast does not constitute medical advice and it is not intended to function as a substitute for a healthcare practitioner’s judgement, patient care or treatment. The views expressed by contributors are those of the speakers. BMJ does not endorse any views or recommendations discussed or expressed on
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What is RAPM Focus about?
RAPM Focus is devoted to exploring the provocative and impactful aspects of the research published in Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine (RAPM) -. Authors are joined by Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Brian Sites, and other members of the RAPM Editorial Board to discuss and debate the findings that matter most for clinicians, patients, and policy makers.
What has RAPM Focus covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Episode 56: National patterns and variation in regional anesthesia use for shoulder, hip, knee, and ankle arthroplasty" (15 October 2026, 37 minutes), "Episode 55: Regional Anesthesia for Distal Radius Fracture Repair: A Multicenter Retrospective Cohort Study of Perioperative Outcomes and Postoperative Healthcare Utilization" (15 September 2026, 36 minutes), and "Episode 54: Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist use and risk of arthroplasty for knee osteoarthritis: retrospective database analysis" (14 August 2026, 18 minutes).
How often does RAPM Focus publish?
RAPM Focus publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 30 minutes across 58 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on RAPM Focus?
Booking probability for RAPM Focus is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. RAPM Focus requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. RAPM Focus's contact route on record: public web form.
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Recent episodes
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- Sep 15, 202636 min
Editor-in-Chief Brian Sites, MD, explores the use of regional anesthesia for distal radius fracture repair with Edward Yap, MD, and David Zeltser, MD, based on the results of their multicenter retrospective cohort...
- Aug 14, 202618 min
Knee osteoarthritis is a leading cause of chronic pain and disability, with limited disease modifying therapies—yet glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists may reduce progression to total knee arthroplasty. In this...
- Jul 15, 202633 min
In this episode of RAPM Focus, Editor-in-Chief Brian Sites, MD, discusses the optimal analgesic approach for reducing postoperative pain following ambulatory hip arthroscopy with Laura Girón Arango, MD, Joanne Tan, MBBS...
- Jun 15, 202643 min
In this episode of RAPM Focus, Raj Gupta, MD, FASRA, hosts a critical conversation with RAPM Editor-in-Chief Brian Sites, MD, on the intersection of patient care and surgical recovery in healthcare economics, following...
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- May 15, 202624 min
In this episode of RAPM Focus, RAPM’s Social Media Editor, Alopi Patel, MD, engages with author and RAPM Associate Editor Dr. Sesh Mudumbai, MD, MS, and Oluwatobi Hunter, DNP, RN-BC, AGACNP-BC, following the December...
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Episode 50: Pro–con debate on perioperative gabapentinoids: a nuanced approach is the best one
Apr 15, 202637 minIn this episode of RAPM Focus, Editor in Chief Brian Sites, MD, discusses the pros and cons of perioperative gabapentinoids with author and RAPM Executive Editor Eric Schwenk, MD, and Kishor Gandhi, MD, following the...
- Mar 16, 202616 min
This episode of RAPM Focus challenges physicians to think differently about pain after cesarean delivery by showcasing a new approach for patient care after cesarean delivery. RAPM Executive Editor Eric Schwenk, MD...
- Feb 12, 202625 min
The management of complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) continues to challenge clinicians—especially when conservative and interventional strategies fall short. This episode of RAPM Focus, hosted by RAPM Editor and...
- Jan 16, 202632 min
Kick off 2026 with the January episode of RAPM Focus, where RAPM Social Media Editor Alopi Patel, MD, converses with Josh Gleicher, MD, MSc, FRCPC, and Hermann dos Santos Fernandes, MD, PhD, following the September 2025...
- Dec 19, 202525 min
The 2025 year draws to a close with the December episode of RAPM Focus, where RAPM Social Media Editor Alopi Patel, MD, converses with Benjamin S. Brooke, MD, PhD, and Michael “Jay” Buys, MD, following the April 2024...
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Episode 45: Post-Surgical Medication, Awareness, Recovery, and Tracking Using a Phone-Based App
Nov 17, 202530 minIn the November 2025 episode of RAPM Focus, ASRA Pain Medicine Past-President and RAPM Editor David Provenzano, MD, converses with Megan Rolfzen, MD, and Karsten Bartels, MD, PhD, MBA, following the July 2025...
- Oct 15, 202546 min
In this unique episode of RAPM Focus, Editor in Chief Dr. Brian Sites’s fellow, Dr. Meredith Peck, discusses regional anesthesia fellowships with Dr. Giselle Maquoit. Fellowship applications have seen an obvious decline...
- Sep 29, 202521 min
Gastric ultrasound can be so important in assessing aspiration risk in any number of patients preoperatively, and POCUS can be an incredibly valuable tool in this circumstance. In this episode of RAPM Focus, RAPM social...
- Aug 21, 202531 min
In the era of fast-tracked surgery and same-day discharge, anesthesiologists are looking for strategies to optimize recovery without compromising safety or pain control. A long-standing debate centers around whether...
- Jul 28, 202542 min
In this episode of RAPM Focus, Editor-in-Chief Brian Sites, MD, discusses the use of buprenorphine for acute pain management with Thomas Hickey, MD, MS, following the February 2025 publication of “ Buprenorphine versus...
- Jun 30, 202536 min
In this episode of RAPM Focus, Editor-in-Chief Brian Sites, MD, speaks with RAPM Editor Ryan D’Souza, MD, and Nasir Hussain, MD, following the October 2024 publication of “ Hidden Influence? Unmasking Conflicts of...
- May 23, 202527 min
In this episode of RAPM Focus, Alopi Patel, MD, speaks with K. Elliott Higgins III, MD, and Courtney Burns, MD, about their powerful pain palette essay, “ Beyond the block: a canvas for well-being and conversation in...
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Episode 38: Current state of the pain medicine match: perspective and an eye to the future
Apr 24, 202536 minIn this episode of RAPM Focus, executive editor Steven Cohen, MD, discusses the September 2024 publication of “ Current state of the pain medicine match: perspective and an eye to the future ,” with Meredith Barad, MD...
- Mar 20, 202511 min
This AI-generated episode of RAPM Focus discusses the May 2024 publication of “ Single-bolus Injection of Local Anesthetic, With or Without Continuous Infusion, for Interscalene Brachial Plexus Block in the Setting of...
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Joanne Tan
consultant anesthetist, 10 Plus Brand, Inc
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Karsten Bartels
professor of anesthesiology, psychiatry, and learning health sciences, University of Michigan
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Courtney Burns
Associate Professor of Political Science, Vanderbilt University Medical Center
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Lynn Kohan, MD
associate professor of anesthesiology and pain medicine, University of Virginia School of Medicine
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