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RAPM Focus

BMJ Group 55 Episodes Aug 14, 2026

RAPM Focus is a podcast from BMJ Group that explores research published in Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine (RAPM). Each episode features authors and editorial board members, including Editor-in-Chief Dr. Brian Sites, discussing findings that matter for clinicians, patients, and policymakers. Topics cover acute, perioperative, transitional, and chronic pain medicine. The podcast aims to educate and inform, while clarifying that its content is not medical advice.

Episodes

Episode 54: Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist use and risk of arthroplasty for knee osteoarthritis: retrospective database analysis
Episode 54: Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist use and risk of arthroplasty for knee osteoarthritis: retrospective database analysis Aug 14, 2026 1097 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 episode of RAPM Focus, Executive Editor Anahi Perlas, MD, FRCPC, explores whether or not GLP-1 receptor agonists may reduce the risk of arthroplasty for total knee osteoarthritis with
Episode 53: Analgesic efficacy of the ultrasound-guided pericapsular nerve group (PENG) block for ambulatory hip arthroscopy: a randomized controlled double-blind trial
Episode 53: Analgesic efficacy of the ultrasound-guided pericapsular nerve group (PENG) block for ambulatory hip arthroscopy: a randomized controlled double-blind trial Jul 15, 2026 1982 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 (Hons), FRACP, and Sinéad Campbell, MB, BCh, BAO, FCAI. Their conversation follows the March 2026 publication of their original research paper, “Analgesic efficacy of the ultrasoun
Episode 52: Impact of removing liposomal bupivacaine from a health system formulary on length of stay: an observational study in video-assisted thoracoscopic wedge resection
Episode 52: Impact of removing liposomal bupivacaine from a health system formulary on length of stay: an observational study in video-assisted thoracoscopic wedge resection Jun 15, 2026 2605 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 the December 2025 publication of Dr. Sites’s research letter, “Impact of removing liposomal bupivacaine from a health system formulary on length of stay: an observational study in v
Episode 51: Utilization and opioid outcomes of a transitional pain service in high-risk surgical veterans: a cohort study
Episode 51: Utilization and opioid outcomes of a transitional pain service in high-risk surgical veterans: a cohort study May 15, 2026 1462 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 2025 publication of their original research paper, “Utilization and opioid outcomes of a transitional pain service in high-risk surgical veterans: a cohort study.” Dr. Sesh Mudumbai i
Episode 50: Pro–con debate on perioperative gabapentinoids: a nuanced approach is the best one
Episode 50: Pro–con debate on perioperative gabapentinoids: a nuanced approach is the best one Apr 15, 2026 2205 In 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 November 2025 publication of his brief technical report, “Pro-con debate on perioperative gabapentinoids: a nuanced approach is the best one.” Dr. Eric Schwenk is a professor of anest
Episode 49: SPACE-Postpartum: a multidomain biopsychosocial framework for predicting chronic pain and impaired recovery after cesarean delivery – proof-of-concept report
Episode 49: SPACE-Postpartum: a multidomain biopsychosocial framework for predicting chronic pain and impaired recovery after cesarean delivery – proof-of-concept report Mar 16, 2026 959 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, explores the SPACE-postpartum model with Sarah Ciechanowicz, BMBCh, FRCA, following the October 2025 publication of her brief technical report, “SPACE-Postpartum: a multidomain biopsyc
Episode 48: Long-term outcomes of amputation in patients with complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS): a mixed-methods study
Episode 48: Long-term outcomes of amputation in patients with complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS): a mixed-methods study Feb 12, 2026 1511 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 Social Media Editor Ryan D’Souza, MD, explores these challenges in managing CRPS with Daniël van der Spek, MD, and Frank Huygen, MD, PhD, FIPP, FFPMCAI, following the August 2025 public
Episode 47: Outpatient continuous adductor canal block (CACB) for total knee arthroplasty: a double-blinded randomized placebo-controlled trial
Episode 47: Outpatient continuous adductor canal block (CACB) for total knee arthroplasty: a double-blinded randomized placebo-controlled trial Jan 16, 2026 1948 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 publication of their original research paper, “Outpatient continuous adductor canal block (CACB) for total knee arthroplasty: a double-blinded randomized placebo-controlled trial.”
Episode 46: Postsurgical opioid prescribing among veterans using community care for orthopedic surgery at non-VA hospitals compared to a VA hospital with a transitional pain service
Episode 46: Postsurgical opioid prescribing among veterans using community care for orthopedic surgery at non-VA hospitals compared to a VA hospital with a transitional pain service Dec 19, 2025 1470 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 publication of their original research paper, “Postsurgical opioid prescribing among veterans using community care for orthopedic surgery at non-VA hospitals compared to a VA hospital
Episode 45: Post-Surgical Medication, Awareness, Recovery, and Tracking Using a Phone-Based App
Episode 45: Post-Surgical Medication, Awareness, Recovery, and Tracking Using a Phone-Based App Nov 17, 2025 1802 In 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 publication of their original research article, “Post-Surgical Medication, Awareness, Recovery, and Tracking Using a Phone-Based App (SMART-APP): A Randomized Controlled Trial.” In their clin
Episode 44: Regional Anesthesiology Fellowships & Their Significance
Episode 44: Regional Anesthesiology Fellowships & Their Significance Oct 15, 2025 2773 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 over the past several years due to an extremely lucrative job market. However, regional anesthesia fellowships still offer invaluable experiences for regional anesthesiologists. Me
Episode 43: Developing a method for ultrasound estimation of gastric volume in patients with previous gastric sleeve
Episode 43: Developing a method for ultrasound estimation of gastric volume in patients with previous gastric sleeve Sep 29, 2025 1281 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 media editor, Alopi Patel, MD, converses with Jacob Wrobel, MD, and Alexander Doyal, MD, MPH, FASA, following the June 2025 publication of “Developing a method for ultrasound estim

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