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Viral Rashes in Children (Audio) Aug 22, 2016

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This podcast presents and approach to the diagnosis and management of viral rashes in children. Listeners will learn the classic presentations of common viral exanthems and enanthems in infants and children and specific features of some viral rashes to help differentiate between them. The podcast was developed by Carly Rumley in collaboration with Dr. Mel Lewis. Carly is a medical student the University of Alberta and Dr. Lewis is a general pediatrician and Associate Professor at the University of Alberta and Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta.

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Approach to Pediatric Head Injury Aug 08, 2016

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This podcast presents an approach to the management of acute head injuries in children. In this episode, listeners will learn about the initial stabilization and management of a patient with an acute head injury, further investigations and indications for imaging, as well as elements of disposition planning. The podcast was developed by Mark McKinney in collaboration with Dr. Peter Gill, a pediatric resident at the Hospital for Sick Children at the University of Toronto.

Approach to Leukocoria (Video) Jul 17, 2016

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This podcast is designed to give medical students an organized approach to the physical exam finding of leukocoria, or an abnormal red reflex in children. Objectives of this podcast include reviewing anatomy of the eye, developing an approach to the examination of the red reflex, reviewing the differential diagnosis of leukocoria and discussing the management and referral process in a child with leukocoria. This podcast was developed by Dr. Chris Novak, a pediatric resident at the University of Alberta with the help of Dr. Melanie Lewis, a general pediatrician and Professor at the University of Alberta and Dr. Natashka Pollock, a pediatric ophthalmologist at the Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta.

Approach to Leukocoria (Audio) Jul 17, 2016

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This podcast is designed to give medical students an organized approach to the physical exam finding of leukocoria, or an abnormal red reflex in children. Objectives of this podcast include reviewing anatomy of the eye, developing an approach to the examination of the red reflex, reviewing the differential diagnosis of leukocoria and discussing the management and referral process in a child with leukocoria. This podcast was developed by Dr. Chris Novak, a pediatric resident at the University of Alberta, with the help of Dr. Melanie Lewis, a general pediatrician and Professor at the University of Alberta and Dr. Natashka Pollock, a pediatric ophthalmologist at the Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta.

Meningitis Jun 30, 2016

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This podcast presents an approach to the diagnosis and management of meningitis in children. Listeners will learn the etiology and epidemiology of meningitis in different age groups, explore the clinical presentation, pertinent investigations and understand the management of bacterial and viral meningitis according to the most recent guidelines. This podcast was developed by Linda Ding, a medical student at the University of Alberta, in conjunction with Dr. Melanie Lewis, a general pediatrician and associate professor at the University of Alberta and Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta.

These podcasts are designed to give medical students an overview of key topics in pediatrics. The audio versions are accessible on iTunes. You can find more great pediatric content at www.pedscases.com.

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Acetaminophen Overdose in Pediatric Populations Jun 20, 2016

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This podcasts is an overview and approach to acetaminophen overdose in pediatric populations. In this podcast, listeners will learn about typical causes of overdose in pediatrics, initial work-up in the case of a suspected overdose as well as the presentation and management of acetaminophen overdose. This podcast was developed by Parker Vandermeer, in conjunction with Dr. Melanie Lewis, a general pediatrician and associated professor at the University of Alberta and Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta.

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Approach to Pediatric Chest X-rays (Audio) Jun 07, 2016

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This is an audio version of our video. This podcast provides learners with an approach to the pediatric chest x-ray. By the end of this episode, you should be able to describe the expected radiographic findings of common pediatric conditions including cardiomegaly, pneumothorax, pleural effusion, pneumonia, asthma, cystic fibrosis, and non-accidental injuries.

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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus May 25, 2016

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This podcast is an introduction to Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. The objectives include recognize the signs and symptoms suggestive of SLE, list the 11 classification criteria for SLE, elicit a focused history, demonstrate a pertinent physical exam, and discuss investigations and management for patient with SLE. This podcast was developed by Tara McGrath a pediatrics resident at the University of Alberta with the help of Dr. Dax Rumsey a Pediatric Rheumatologist at the University of Alberta.

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Approach to Sore Throat Apr 17, 2016

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This episode presents an approach to sore throat in children.Listeners will learn the differential diagnosis of sore throat, aswell as an approach to diagnosis and management. This podcast wascreated by Charissa Ho in collaboration with Dr. Jessica Foulds.Charissa is a third year medical student at the University ofAlberta and Dr. Foulds is a General Pediatrician and AssistantClinical Professor in Pediatrics at the University of Alberta.

These podcasts are designed to give medical students an overviewof key topics in pediatrics. The audio versions areaccessible on iTunes. You can find more great pediatricscontent at www.pedscases.com.

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