Walid A

Director, Regional Anesthesiology @bch_anesthesia · @harvardmed. Peds · Regional · POCUS. Father · Husband · Educator · Adventurer. Views my own.

[Walid A @_Walid_01]

Spinal anesthesia in infants is a cartilage target, not a bone one. Palpation gets you close. Ultrasound gets you in — interlaminar window, ligamentum, dura, all visible before the needle moves. Ultrasound should be considered as a primary approach or a rescue. (RAPM 2023)

[baby-blocks @baby_blocks]

Starting #POCUS? We’ve got you. 🧡

NEW:
Diagnostic POCUS + Vascular Access on Baby Blocks.
Your support for bedside ultrasound learning.
🔗 https://t.co/uQBMlIaGeu

#anesthesia #FOAMed #medicine #anestanesthesiology #ultrasound #pediatrics #medicine

[baby-blocks @baby_blocks]

Hey everyone — our new newsletter is live. New POCUS pages, new contributors, new partnerships (@LasraAnestesia and @ESRA_Society!), same vibe. Also, we'll be at CCAS today — come find us!

https://t.co/beiKZFkA7Q

#CCAS26 #SPPM2026 #PedsAnes26 #RegionalAnesthesia #Anesthesiology

[baby-blocks @baby_blocks]

Baby Blocks website is growing — because pediatric regional anesthesia never stands still. 🌱
✨ Now live:
• Spanish brachial plexus content
• Updated peripheral nerve catheter page
• New search feature
#PedsAnes #RegionalAnesthesia #anesthesiology #anesthesia #anestesia

[baby-blocks @baby_blocks]

Top 5 Baby Blocks pages of 2025 🎉

Coming in at number 2:
Supraclavicular Brachial Plexus Block.

✨ Tomorrow we reveal the most-visited Baby Blocks page of 2025!
Link to full page: https://t.co/lYEwKU0ZN1

#regionalanesthesia #anesthesia #pedsanes #anesthesiology

[Federica M MSc, DESAIC @mersthram]

3 wicked weeks in the USA (Boston Children's and MSK in NYC) learning more on advanced RA in children,including ambulatory perineural catheters service. Thanks again to @_Walid_01 & @JohnHagenMD for your generosity & endless enthusiasm.

[John Hagen @JohnHagenMD]

@mersthram @_Walid_01 It was my pleasure hosting you, @mersthram! And I know @_walid_01 feels the same. And FYI, the enthusiasm and inspiration goes both ways. I’m excited about where our journey and future collaborations together will take us!

[baby-blocks @baby_blocks]

New paper alert! 🚨 📄
The Baby Blocks team presents a hands-on, clinically relevant paper that’s designed to support the latest advances in pediatric regional anesthesia, home peripheral nerve catheters! https://t.co/n9ujrvb7JL
#PedsPain #regionalanesthesia

[baby-blocks @baby_blocks]

Kudos to our Baby Blocks team for a stellar showing at #anes25 bringing #regionalanesthesia and #POCUS to the forefront as expert panelists and workshop leaders!
@asa_hq
#anes25photochallenge #anesthesiology #anesthesia #pedsanes

[baby-blocks @baby_blocks]

Baby Blocks representing at @ASALifeline meeting #anes25!
#anes25photochallenge
#pedsanes #pedspain

[baby-blocks @baby_blocks]

Baby Blocks team at @ASALifeline annual meeting!
#anes25 #ANES25PhotoChallenge
#pedsanes #regionalanesthesia

[baby-blocks @baby_blocks]

Caudal blocks, what’s your approach? Ultrasound guided caudals increase success and serve as a great teaching tool.
Check out our latest page featuring ultrasound guided caudal blocks.
Link: https://t.co/ZryNuM0UcQ
#Pedsanes #pedspain #regionalanesthesia #Pediatrics

[baby-blocks @baby_blocks]

US-guided suprazygomatic approach to the maxillary nerve
🔹 effective perioperative analgesia for midfacial surgery
🔹 Observe needle path & key sonographic landmarks for safe placement
Full webpage here: https://t.co/g96yyOj6Qv
#babyblocksRA #pedsanes #pedspain

[baby-blocks @baby_blocks]

Baby Blocks has launched NEW CONTENT, the caudal block with the addition of ultrasound assistance or guidance. Watch as your first pass success will be near perfect!
Full page🔗: https://t.co/ZryNuM1s2o
#babyblocksra #regionalanesthesia #anesthesia #pedsanes #pedspain

[Walid A @_Walid_01]

@EMARIANOMD @BlockIt_Hot_Pod @amit_pawa @jeffgadsden @nelkassabany @jodyleng @Ropivacaine @KalagaraHari @James_Kim_MD @Steve_Coppens @BryantTranMD Yes! Agree on the use of catheters for shoulders. There are nuances to their placement, but when done well, they are a game changer for these patients. Peds and adults alike!

[Ed Mariano, MD, MAS, FASA, FASRA @EMARIANOMD]

Isn't it time to stop making excuses and start advocating for continuous interscalene brachial plexus blocks for patients who undergo shoulder surgery?

https://t.co/3NUXCwsBaX

[Mariam Latif @Mariam_Ltf]

What an amazing few days spent with @baby_blocks in #NYC for 72h of all things #paedsregional & #POCUS (we did stop for dim sum/ tacos/ ice creams/ some sleep/ lots of laughs). Thank you for the invitation, was a privilege to be surrounded by all that skill, knowledge & heart

[baby-blocks @baby_blocks]

It was a privilege and a pleasure having you suit up with us, @Mariam_Ltf. Until the next time!

[Maple & Main Capital @DrSamTafoya]

💝 love teaching with this awesome @baby_blocks crew 💉💉💉
NYC, can’t wait to come back!#MSKPedsAnesCME

[BCH- Anesthesiology, Critical Care & Pain Medicine @bch_anesthesia]

Proud to host the Regional Ultrasound Workshop at the PPACC Conference — bringing teams together to advance pediatric anesthesia and critical care through hands-on education and collaboration.