In this video, I'll make a compelling case for pairing nerve stimulation with ultrasound-guided nerve blocks. Consider this analogy: even though car drivers can see the road ahead, the automobile industry still introduced distance control sensors for added safety. Similarly, while you might trust your ultrasound alone, nerve stimulators act as those crucial sensors, detecting needle-nerve contact even before a potential miss on ultrasound. Remember the introduction of ASA standard monitors? They made general anesthesia safer, despite no concrete evidence that tools like pulse oximetry or capnography directly improve patient outcomes. By the end of this video, you'll understand why, occasionally, nerve stimulation offers insights that ultrasound alone might miss.