Block It Like It’s Hot: Regional Anesthesia, Pain Medicine & POCUS S3 E19: "Block Box 9: Our convo with Amy Pearson and Kariem El-Boghdadly!"
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Nov 18, 2025 Kariem El-Boghdadly, consultant anesthesiologist and airway expert, and Amy Pearson, anesthesiologist and APSF digital strategist, join for a lively chat. They compare airway topicalization versus ultrasound-guided blocks. Amy discusses patient communication, digital outreach, and chronic pain procedures like vertebroplasty and Botox for migraines. Practical airway techniques and safety debates keep things spicy.
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Tailor Digital Strategy To Platform
- Digital channels require tailored strategies because platforms and audiences differ widely.
- Amy Pearson notes TikTok skews younger and niche safety content may not reach intended clinicians without multi-pronged outreach.
Name Roles And Speak Up
- Prioritize clear communication in the OR by naming roles and asking for help loudly and early.
- Amy Pearson warns that most medical errors involve communication breakdowns, so enforce role clarity and respect.
Use Visible Name Identification
- Use visible identification (name badges or caps) so patients and staff know who is the clinician in charge.
- Amy Pearson finds name/titles reduce confusion and improve patient safety during procedures.