PedsCases: Pediatric Education Online

Latest Episodes:

Approach to Prematurity – Part I An Overview of Prematurity Dec 29, 2021

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This two-part video and podcast series provides an overview of prematurity, considerations surrounding stabilization of preterm infants, and a systems-based approach to common conditions associated with prematurity. This video and podcast was developed by Jhanahan Sriranjan, a medical student at McMaster University, with the support of Dr. Kristin Inch, a pediatrician at the Special Care Nursery at St. Joseph's Hospital in Hamilton Ontario.

COVID-19 Vaccine Dec 29, 2021

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This podcast discusses vaccines against COVID-19 as they pertain to pediatric patients. The podcast provides background information on vaccine development and types of vaccines, then answers many common questions about vaccines via an interview with Dr. Joan Robinson, a pediatric infectious diseases specialist at the Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta. The podcast was developed by Dr. Gauri Shah, a pediatrician who completed a fellowship in pediatric infectious diseases at the University of Alberta. Its development was supported by Dr. Robinson.

Paediatrics & Child Health Peer Review Process Dec 13, 2021

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In this podcast, listeners will learn about the peer review process of Paediatrics & Child Health, the official journal of the Canadian Paediatric Society. This was developed by Louise Ing, a paediatric resident at the University of Calgary, Subhrata Verma, a paediatric resident at Western University in London, Ontario, and Katie Girgulis, a paediatric resident at the IWK Health Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia, along with Dr. Shazeen Suleman and Dr. Joan Robinson.

Tinea Corporis in Children Dec 13, 2021

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In this podcast, you will hear about different tinea infections in children, with a specific focus on tinea corporis, and develop an approach to these presentations. The podcast was created by Jessica Hesthammer, a fourth year medical student at the University of Alberta, and Dr. Melanie Lewis.

Approach to Structural Eye Anomalies Dec 10, 2021

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This podcast will present an overview and organized approach to anomalies affecting ocular structures. In it, the listener will review relevant anatomy, learn to identify common structural eye anomalies, and develop an approach to managing these anomalies. The podcast was created by Arjan Dhoot, a third-year medical student at the University of Toronto, with support from Dr. Michael Wan, an ophthalmologist at the SickKids Hospital in Toronto.

Approach to Pediatric Bradycardia (Part 2) Dec 03, 2021

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This podcast is the second part of a two-part series on pediatric bradycardia. This episode will discuss high-quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation, list pharmacologic interventions used in management of pediatric bradycardia with a pulse and poor perfusion, list rhythms that are shockable and rhythms that are non-shockable in pediatric pulseless arrest, list the key investigations in workup of pediatric bradycardia, and list indications for pacing in chronic pediatric bradycardia. This podcast was developed by Damian Feldman-Kiss, a medical student at the University of British Columbia, under the supervision of Dr. Aisling Young, a pediatric cardiologist at Victoria General Hospital, and Dr. Karen Forbes, a pediatrician and medical educator at the University of Alberta.

Lead Exposure in Children Dec 03, 2021

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This podcast presents an approach to lead exposure in children. In this episode, listeners will learn the importance of recognizing and preventing lead exposure in children, a rare but important condition included on many differential diagnoses. This podcast was developed by Mikayla Gray and Dr. Abbeir Hussein, a pediatrician at the Children's Environmental Health Clinic in Edmonton.

Management of COVID-19 in Children Nov 30, 2021

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This podcast discusses the presentation, investigations, and management of COVID-19 in children. It was created by Dr. Gauri Shah, a pediatrician who completed a fellowship in pediatric infectious diseases at the University of Alberta, with support from Dr. Joan Robinson, a pediatric infectious diseases specialist at the Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton, Canada.

Approach to Nutrition Support: Parenteral Nutrition Nov 05, 2021

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This podcast presents an approach to nutrition support with a focus on parenteral nutrition. In this episode, listeners will learn about indications for, contraindications to, and components of parenteral nutrition, as well as the different methods it can be administered. This podcast was developed by Sierra Casey in collaboration with Dr. Jason Silverman, a Pediatric Gastroenterologist at the Stollery Children's Hospital, and an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Alberta.

Community-Acquired MRSA Oct 25, 2021

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This podcast presents an overview of community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). This episode will discuss its common clinical presentations, describe common treatment options, identify risk factors and highlight the importance of antimicrobial resistance and stewardship. This podcast was developed by Jordanna Roesler, a medical student at the University of British Columbia, under the guidance of Dr. Wingfield Rehmus, a pediatric dermatologist at BC Children's Hospital and the University of British Columbia, Dr. Jennifer Tam, a pediatric infectious disease specialist at BC Children's Hospital and the University of British Columbia, and Dr. Laura Sauvé, a pediatric infectious disease specialist at BC Children's Hospital and the University of British Columbia, and the chair of the CPS Infectious Diseases committee.