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Post-injection call triage: detect complications, book follow-ups, and escalate emergencies without delay

AI receptionist handles patient calls after pain procedures. Screens for adverse events, routes emergencies to on-call providers, and schedules routine follow-ups—reducing staff burden and ensuring no complication goes undetected.

How it pays back

Complications Caught Early, Not in Delay

Patient reports post-injection numbness or spreading swelling 3 days after procedure. AI screening detects the red flag and escalates to your on-call provider immediately—no voicemail, no email delay.

After-Hours Safety Net

Patient calls at 10 PM post-injection with fever and localized infection signs. AI triage routes to on-call provider or emergency contact. Your practice answers every call, every night, and never misses a potential complication.

Routine Follow-Ups Auto-Booked

Patients calling with expected post-injection soreness and recovery questions are automatically scheduled for routine follow-up. Staff sees the booking log; no phone tag needed.

Provider On-Call Workload Reduced

AI screens the majority of post-injection calls—most are routine questions or expected soreness. Only true adverse events and escalations reach your provider, reducing after-hours interruptions.

Medication Refill Triage

Post-procedure pain management calls requesting refills are captured and routed to your nurse for authorization. No missed requests, no delayed pain control.

Post-injection screening in real time

Pain, swelling, numbness, fever, neurological changes detected on call

Red-flag escalation immediate

Infection signs, radiating pain, progressive symptoms routed to on-call provider without delay

Routine follow-ups auto-scheduled

Expected recovery calls booked automatically; staff reviews log

Frequently asked questions

How does the AI know what's a normal post-injection side effect versus a complication?

We configure the AI with your procedure protocols. For example, mild soreness after epidural injection is normal; radiating pain or progressive numbness is not. The AI screens for your specific red flags and escalates anything outside expected recovery.

What if a patient calls with post-injection pain at 2 AM?

The AI answers immediately, conducts the full screening, and if red flags are detected—fever, severe pain, infection signs, neurological changes—escalates to your on-call provider or emergency contact. If routine, the AI books a morning follow-up.

Does the AI tell patients to go to the ER or handle it?

No. The AI collects symptoms and escalates to your on-call provider. Your provider decides if the patient needs ER referral, urgent clinic visit, or routine follow-up. The AI does not provide medical advice—only triage routing.

Can the AI refill pain medications after a procedure?

No. The AI captures the medication refill request and routes it to your nurse for authorization. Your staff reviews the patient's history, recent procedure, and pain management protocol before approving.

What if a patient is confused or disoriented after procedure?

The AI can still conduct screening questions. If the patient is severely altered or unable to communicate, the AI escalates to your on-call provider immediately. Altered mental status is treated as a red flag.

How is the post-injection call documented?

The AI returns a structured summary—symptoms reported, duration, severity, interventions tried—for your staff to review and file in the chart. This summary is not auto-populated into your EMR; your team confirms clinical accuracy before it becomes part of the medical record.

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