Exploring Pediatric Anesthesia and Pain Management with Dr. Alicia Peterson

In this podcast episode, the hosts welcome Dr. Alicia Peterson MD, an accomplished pediatric anesthesiologist and pain management specialist. Dr. Peterson shares her journey from academic medicine to entrepreneurship and highlights the challenges faced within large hospital systems. She discusses the importance of a holistic bio-psychosocial approach to pain management, emphasizing the value of mental health, physical therapy, and social connection. The conversation also touches on the inefficiencies of healthcare bureaucracy, the necessity of finding personal passion, and adaptive strategies to balance professional and personal life. Dr. Peterson offers insights into her consulting work with corporations and her podcast aimed at diversifying and demystifying anesthesiology.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:51 Dr. Peterson's Journey in Medicine
02:24 Challenges in Academic Medicine
03:09 Operating Room Experiences
07:41 Hospital Bureaucracy and Physician Dissatisfaction
19:40 Transition to Corporate Consulting
22:32 Passion for Pain Management
26:15 Bio-Psychosocial Approach to Pain
30:47 Understanding Allodynia and Desensitization Therapy
33:07 Functional Abdominal Pain and Physical Therapy
35:54 The Role of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Meditation
39:04 Mindfulness and Pain Management Programs
44:08 Balancing Work, Hobbies, and Avoiding Burnout
51:44 The Importance of Pain Education for Physicians
55:05 Adapting to Life's Challenges and Staying Disciplined
56:18 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Support the Show.

🔴 Subscribe for more Doctor stories like this: 🎧Apple and give us a 5-star review.
Read more on the TPL Website

SOCIAL Media Pages ===============================
📝 - Substack
🎧 - PODCAST
👥 - FACEBOOK
🐦 - TWITTER
📸 - Instagram
➡️ - Linkedin

The Pediatric Lounge - A Podcast taking you behind the door of the Physician's Lounge to get a deeper insight into what docs are talking about today, from the clinically profound to the wonderfully routine...and everything in between.

The conversations are not intended as medical advice, and the opinions expressed are solely those of the host and guest.

Innovations in Pediatric Mental Health: Peer Support with Dr. Kim Newell Green

In this episode of the innovation series featuring Dr. Sabrina, the hosts welcome Dr. Kim Newell Green, co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of Flourish Labs. Dr. Newell Green shares her extensive journey from being a pediatrician to co-founding a company that leverages technology to scale professional mental health peer support. The conversation delves into the significance of peer support in addressing mental health crises, particularly among youth, and explores the training and certification processes for peer supporters. Dr. Newell Green emphasizes the importance of integrating peer support into the healthcare system, discusses its potential benefits and the challenges associated with utilizing new technologies in medical practice, and highlights the effective use of AI for quality and risk management. The episode also touches upon peer support's financial and regulatory aspects and the broader impact of innovative mental health solutions for pediatrics.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
01:01 Dr. Kim Newell Green's Professional Journey
02:04 Transition to Technology and Innovation
05:55 Challenges in Implementing Technology in Healthcare
14:07 The Role of Peer Support in Mental Health
18:31 Understanding Peer Support and Its Implementation
22:49 Challenges and Benefits of Peer Support
25:41 Funding and Accessibility of Peer Support
28:08 Philanthropic Partnerships for Affordable Care
29:07 Community Health Workers and Peer Support
30:52 Low-Intensity Interventions in Mental Health
33:54 Emergency Department Interventions
37:04 Technology's Role in Mental Health Support
40:04 Ethical and Regulatory Considerations
51:56 Challenges in Pediatric Mental Health Innovation
55:51 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Support the Show.

🔴 Subscribe for more Doctor stories like this: 🎧Apple and give us a 5-star review.
Read more on the TPL Website

SOCIAL Media Pages ===============================
📝 - Substack
🎧 - PODCAST
👥 - FACEBOOK
🐦 - TWITTER
📸 - Instagram
➡️ - Linkedin

The Pediatric Lounge - A Podcast taking you behind the door of the Physician's Lounge to get a deeper insight into what docs are talking about today, from the clinically profound to the wonderfully routine...and everything in between.

The conversations are not intended as medical advice, and the opinions expressed are solely those of the host and guest.

Accelerating Innovation in Pediatric Hospitals: A Look at KidsX

In this episode of the Pediatric Lounge, the hosts delve into the Pediatric Lounge Innovation Sessions, focusing on accelerating innovation in pediatric medicine. Guests include Deepa Shah, Head of Operations and Strategy at KidsX and Children's Hospital LA, and Kiyana Turner, Director of Digital Transformation at Children's Hospital LA and Program Lead for KidsX. The discussion explores the relationship between KidsX and Children's Hospital LA, the purpose of the KidsX accelerator, and specific examples of innovations like Diligent Robotics' Moxie. Shah and Turner highlight how KidsX connects hospital systems with startups, helping emerging companies scale and supporting hospitals in piloting these innovations. The conversation also touches on the importance of sustainable business models in pediatrics, the challenges in implementation, and the integration of AI in healthcare. The episode ends by underscoring the need for pediatricians to engage with innovation and support startup solutions for better patient care.

00:00 Introduction to the Pediatric Lounge
00:37 Meet the Innovators: Deepa Shah and Kiyana Turner
01:51 Understanding the KidsX Accelerator
02:43 Virtual Accelerator Program
03:43 Challenges in Pediatric Innovation
06:42 AI Solutions in Pediatric Care
07:51 Physician and Patient Satisfaction
10:22 The Role of EHR and AI in Healthcare
23:36 Telemedicine and Digital Health Concerns
27:56 The Business Model of Pediatric Innovation
31:11 The Origin of KidsX
36:17 Evaluating ROI and Value Proposition
36:54 Investability vs. Need in Pediatric Startups
38:05 Understanding the KidsX Membership Fee
38:37 Challenges in Pediatric Care Coordination
41:54 KidsX's Role in Pediatric Innovation
44:38 How KidsX Supports Startups
50:50 Success Stories: Diligent Robotics
53:57 Final Thoughts and Farewell
54:23 The Future of KidsX and Pediatric Innovation

Support the Show.

🔴 Subscribe for more Doctor stories like this: 🎧Apple and give us a 5-star review.
Read more on the TPL Website

SOCIAL Media Pages ===============================
📝 - Substack
🎧 - PODCAST
👥 - FACEBOOK
🐦 - TWITTER
📸 - Instagram
➡️ - Linkedin

The Pediatric Lounge - A Podcast taking you behind the door of the Physician's Lounge to get a deeper insight into what docs are talking about today, from the clinically profound to the wonderfully routine...and everything in between.

The conversations are not intended as medical advice, and the opinions expressed are solely those of the host and guest.