David Dickerson

Anesthesiologist & Pain Physician.

[David Dickerson @DMDickersonMD]

Our multiorganization consensus principles for managing periop pain in complex patients published in @RAPMOnline is discussed and summarized in this @FoxNews piece.
@EMARIANOMD @ESchwenkMD @garyschwartzmd @ShaliniShahMD @ASALifeline @ASRA_Society @AmerMedicalAssn @AmCollSurgeons

[Fox News @FoxNews]

Addiction complicates pain management, but new guidelines offer help for 'complex patients' https://t.co/2Go8uSTfjw

[David Dickerson @DMDickersonMD]

I can’t believe these new Medicare trigger point coverage policies. I am shocked that a lack of published evidence explicitly showing safety from ultrasound use makes it now investigational to use ultrasound. Blind injection in to a pec minor or piriformis muscle is negligent.

[David Dickerson @DMDickersonMD]

@AllenBurtonMD @hjluks @JRHsnowbasin @doctdeer This rollercoaster depiction is helpful to shape expectation management/education having watched a family member just go for the ride (and do well despite ups and downs). CMS IQM PRO-PM for TKA/THA kicks off July 1. Teamwork will be the differentiator.

[David Dickerson @DMDickersonMD]

Oral bioavailability of ketamine is 8-20%, no way to get to anesthetic serum concentrations as seen in his autopsy with oral dosing. IV dose 1.5 weeks prior for depression not causal. Sublingual 25mg lozenge may have higher bioavailability 30-40% but far from anesthetic at 25mg

[Amber Borucki, MD @AmberBoruckiMD]

Wow! Ketamine was the cause of death- apparently orally taken. When used appropriately under medical supervision it is still an effective and safe drug for pain relief for acute and some chronic pain conditions. What says #medtwitter #pedspain? https://t.co/tS9bg5zIhC

[David Dickerson @DMDickersonMD]

Come join us in Vegas in mid January for the North American Neuromodulation Society annual meeting. I’m looking forward to discussing how guidelines and organizational advocacy efforts create a framework for practice and patient access.
@NANS_ION

[NANS Official @NANS_ION]

Join us and hear Dr. @DMDickersonMD speak at #NANS24, where he and experts focus on neuromodulation now and beyond. Register: https://t.co/sfhjmBMoPt

#healthcare #neuromodulation @society_asa
@ASALifeline

[David Dickerson @DMDickersonMD]

12 years on the bird app. #MyXAnniversary

[David Dickerson @DMDickersonMD]

Grateful for the partnership and leadership of the @ASALifeline exec team. It was great to connect this weekend with our CEO and future presidents, Committee on Pain Medicine members and peer pain societies at the annual meeting. Lots of work to do. Many updates forthcoming.

[Don Arnold, MD, FACHE, FASA @dearnoldmd]

Great connecting with @ASALifeline Comm on Pain Medicine Chair @DMDickersonMD @NorthShoreAnes1 @ILSocietyAnes @ASAMonitor @ASRA_Society @MOAnesthesia #ANES23

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

Excellent discussion of setting up regional anesthesia and acute pain services by @drjohnpatton #CSASummerConf23

Cited multi-organizational pain management principles https://t.co/0Fa6xV1bwh. Stressed design thinking, teams, protocols and persistence! 💪🏽 Success is an iceberg!

[Ryan D'Souza, MD @Ryan_S_DSouzaMD]

Good luck to fellows starting their #pain #fellowship!

Here are some tips in this thread 🧵

Hope you find this helpful. At the end, do what works best for you!

@SMoeschlerMD @nasir418 @MayoAnesRes @NANSRFS @ASRA_Society @MayoPMRRes @MayoPainMed @KohanLynn @TrentDEmerick

[Ryan D'Souza, MD @Ryan_S_DSouzaMD]

8/ “Embrace discomfort”
You’re only spending a year to learn a new field. Whether it’s learning new physical exam skills, reading an MRI spine, or sharpening surgical skills, embracing discomfort will help facilitate growth, motivate ideas, and make this a positive experience.

[Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine @RAPMOnline]

Multiorganizational consensus on principles for perioperative pain management for patients with chronic pain, opioid tolerance, and substance use disorder: an infographic

https://t.co/vYJZMkLnWU

@DMdickersonMD @EMARIANOMD @ESchwenkMD @dr_rajgupta @ASRA_Society

#infographic

[Suzanne Keppley-Peek @KeppleyPeek]

Thank you for Spreading Awareness and Advocating for #MALSPatients..❤️🙏❤️ @DMDickersonMD, Dr Christopher Skelly and @OMGhanemMD

[ASA® @ASALifeline]

In @OR_Manager, @DMDickersonMD discussed median arcuate ligament syndrome (MALS) — a condition that causes mild to debilitating chronic abdominal pain that typically occurs after eating — to increase awareness of the underdiagnosed condition. https://t.co/box0u7FUQR

[Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine @RAPMOnline]

"Multiorganizational consensus to define guiding principles for perioperative pain management in patients with chronic pain..."
https://t.co/duTqJS4rOu
@DMdickersonMD @EMARIANOMD @ShaliniShahMD @ESchwenkMD @garyschwartzmd @dr_rajgupta @ASRA_Society

[Melissa Byrne DO MPH FASA @dr_melissabyrne]

American Society of Anesthesiologists Consensus-Based Guidance on Preoperative Management of Patients (Adults and Children) on Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 (GLP-1) Receptor Agonists | American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)
⁦@ASRA_Society⁩ ⁦ https://t.co/rc3ZtETjTx

[ASA® @ASALifeline]

"Patients with these complex issues may require additional care after surgery," said @DMDickersonMD regarding new guidelines for managing surgical pain in patients with a history of #opioid abuse. Read more on @FoxNews: https://t.co/IWxv8DATRr

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

Addiction complicates pain management, but new guidelines offer help for 'complex patients'

Cites new multi-society perioperative pain management principles published in @RAPMOnline @DMDickersonMD @ASALifeline @ASRA_Society https://t.co/30UEcHurO5 #FoxNews

[Interventional Pain Medicine @IPMedJournal]

Patient satisfaction is crucial for quality healthcare delivery. Stephens et al. analyze Press Ganey® Outpatient Medical Practice Survey responses to identify areas for improvement in an interventional spine clinic, such as communication & wait time. https://t.co/81KH762jAH

[David Dickerson @DMDickersonMD]

Truly a team effort. One of the many benefits of publishing in @RAPMOnline is working with their social media editors and graphic artist to give key publications visibility and life beyond the page. @sites_brian @ESchwenkMD @ASALifeline @AmerMedicalAssn

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

Great work by @DMDickersonMD @ESchwenkMD on this #infographic for our article in @RAPMOnline!

Multiorganizational consensus to define guiding principles for perioperative pain management in patients with chronic pain, preop opioid tolerance, or SUD
https://t.co/f5WWkZmbZ2

[David Dickerson @DMDickersonMD]

@HeartOTXHeartMD @NorthShoreWeb It was an inside job! Dr. Kiriklakis was outstanding and did 99% of the teaching.

[David Dickerson @DMDickersonMD]

Joining my colleagues from @NorthShoreWeb Department of Medicine for Grand Rounds this morning. John Kiriklakis, MD providing an overarching but detailed update on safe prescribing: epidemiology, CDC guidelines (12 recommendations), needs for IL clinicians. @HeartOTXHeartMD