PedsCases: Pediatric Education Online

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Approach to Immunodeficiency Apr 17, 2021

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This podcast discusses paediatric immunodeficiencies. Particularly, it discusses various aetiologies, clinical presentations, recommended investigations and management of primary immunodeficiencies in children. This podcast was developed by Dominique Ferrarelli, a medical student from Italy, in collaboration with Dr. Sneha Suresh, a paediatric immunologist at the University of Alberta.

Behcet's Disease Apr 10, 2021

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This podcast discusses Behcet's disease. In it, the listener will learn to recognize the presentation of Behcet's, its diagnostic criteria, how to conduct a focused history and physical examination for the disease, and which investigations and management options to pursue. The podcast was developed by Levi Ansell, a medical student at the University of Alberta, with support form Dr. Dax Rumsey, a pediatric rheumatologist at the University of Alberta's Stollery Children's Hospital.

Handover Apr 04, 2021

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This podcast covers handover, including why it is important, elements of a good handover, common barriers to effective handover, and some commonly used tools. It was developed by Chelsea Gilbert, a medical student at the University of Alberta and Dr. Zafira Bhaloo, a pediatrician at the University of Alberta.

Specific Learning Disorders Mar 22, 2021

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This podcast presents specific learning disorders (SLDs), with a particular focus on screening for and managing impairments in reading, commonly referred to as Dyslexia. This podcast was created by Liane Kang, a third-year medical student at the University of Alberta with support from Dr. Lyn Sonnenberg, a neurodevelopmental pediatrician at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital in Edmonton.

Single Ventricle Physiology Episode 1: Tricuspid Atresia Mar 21, 2021

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Part 1 of this 3-part series on single ventricle physiology presents an approach to the management of tricuspid atresia in a neonate. In this episode, listeners will learn about the anatomy-associated anomalies, pathophysiology, and clinical presentation of tricuspid atresia as well as an approach to its diagnosis and management.

Approach to Pediatric Vitiligo Mar 18, 2021

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This podcast presents an approach to pediatric vitiligo. In it, the listener will learn to describe the typical clinical presentation of pediatric vitiligo, recall its underlying pathophysiology and common subtypes, generate a differential diagnosis for pediatric vitiligo, understand its psychosocial impact, list resources available to patients, and list various treatment modalities. This podcast was created by Dr. Harry Liu, a dermatology resident at the University of British Colombia, and Sara Choi, a medical student at the University of British Colombia, in collaboration with Dr. Wingfield Rehmus, a pediatric dermatologist from BC Children's Hospital and professor in the Department of Dermatology and Skin Science at the University of British Columbia.

Approach to Esotropia Mar 14, 2021

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This podcast presents an approach to esotropia. In it, the listener will learn about the main categories of esotropia, how to evaluate a patient with esotropia, how to identify urgent cases of esotropia, and treatment options for esotropia. This podcast was developed by Katia Milovanova, a medical student at the University of Alberta, in collaboration with Dr. Natashka Pollock, a pediatric ophthalmologist at the University of Alberta.

Infantile Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis (IHPS) Mar 08, 2021

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This podcast presents an approach to infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis (IHPS). It reviews a case presentation and general overview of risks, symptoms, consequences, and management. Created by MD students Christine Miller and Sarah Marvin, with the help of Assistant Professor of Pediatrics Dr. Chantel Courville, all from the Northern Ontario School of Medicine.

Approach to Pediatric Toxicology and Ingestions Mar 02, 2021

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This podcast provides an approach to pediatric intoxication and how to recognize common toxidromes, develop an initial management plan, as well as order appropriate investigations for pediatric ingestion presentations. It was developed by Dr. Breanne Paul, a rural family medicine resident at the University of Alberta, in collaboration with Dr. Andrea Robb, a pediatric emergency physician and Assistant Clinical Professor at the Stollery Children's Hospital and University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada.

Acute Appendicitis Feb 16, 2021

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In this podcast, the listener will learn the basics of approaching acute appendicitis in pediatric patients. This includes the epidemiology, pathophysiology, and complications of acute appendicitis, its presentation, the differential diagnosis of acute abdominal pain in children, investigations for suspected appendicitis, and an overview of its management. This podcast was created by Christina Ray, a medical student at the University of Alberta, in conjunction with Dr. Troy Turner, an emergency physician at the University of Alberta's Stollery Children's Hospital.