ACEP E-QUAL 29: Occipital Nerve Blocks and Low Paraspinous Injections for Headaches

In this episode from the ACEP-EQUAL series, Dr. Katherine Vlasica reviews the technique, indications, contraindications, and benefits of the use of occipital nerve blocks and low paraspinous injections in the treatment of headache in the ED.

Guest: Katherine Vlasica DO (Director of EM Pain Management, St Joseph’s Health in Paterson NJ; Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine, New York Medical Center)

Host: Dr. Jason Woods

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Link for video of nerve blocks:

• https://cha.com/clinician-training-materials/
• https://www.youtube.com/user/lmellick/videos