Dr. Emmanuel Alalade

Dr. Emmanuel Alalade, a pediatric anesthesiologist at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, dives deep into the world of pediatric pain management. He shares strategies for assessing pain in children, discussing observational cues and effective pain scales. Dr. Alalade emphasizes the importance of multimodal approaches, combining medications like acetaminophen and ibuprofen, while also outlining non-pharmacologic techniques such as distraction and VR. He addresses the racial disparities in pain treatment and advocates for informed, compassionate care for young patients.