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International Adoption Jun 07, 2015

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This podcast presents an overview to the international adoption process. Particularly, we discuss some key points in the pre and post adoption consultation visit as well as some key issues to be aware of for long term follow-up. Please go to pedscases.com for the script to this podcast.

This podcast was written by Jenny Shi and Dr. Cecilia Baxter. Jenny is a medical student at the Univeristy of Alberta. Dr.Baxter is a pediatrician at the Edmonton Adoption Clinic at the Royal Alexandra 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 pediatrics content at www.pedscases.com.

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Pediatric Pain Management May 13, 2015

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This podcast presents an approach to pain management in the pediatric population. At the end of this podcast, you should have an understanding of the importance of adequate pain management in the pediatric population, recognize and assess pain in both the verbal and non-verbal child, and manage pain using the 3 P’s: physical, phsycological, and pharmacological methods. Please go to pedscases.com for the script to this podcast.

This episode has been written by Adam Humble, Dr. Dawn Davies, and Kathyrn Reid. Adam is a medical student at the University of Alberta. Dr. Davies is the Medical Director of the Palliative Care Program at Stollery Children’s Hospital and Kathryn Reid a pediatrics chronic pain nurse practitioner at the Stollery Children’s Hospital.

Turner Syndrome Apr 29, 2015

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This episode gives an overview of the diagnostic criteria, clinical features, and management strategies for patients with Turner Syndrome. Please go to pedscases.com for the full script of this episode.

This podcast was written by Rhea D'Costa and Dr. Mary Ann Thomas. Rhea is a second year medical student at McMaster University. Dr. Thomas is an assistant professor with the Department of Medical Genetics at the University of Calgary.

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Pediatric Injury Prevention Apr 17, 2015

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This episode reviews injury prevention strategies as outlined by the Canadian Paediatric Society. Please go to pedscases.com to download the script for this episode.

This podcast was written by Carol Wang and Dr. Ioana Bratu. Carol Wang is a senior medical student at the University of Alberta who will soon be a resident in Internal Medicine at the University of Ottawa. Dr. Bratu is a General Surgeon and the Pediatric Trauma Medical Directory at the Stollery Children's Hospital.

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Pediatric Vital Signs Mar 27, 2015

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This episode presents an approach to pediatric vital signs. Be sure to go to pedscases.com to download the pediatric vital signs chart and script for this podcast.

This podcast was written by Christopher Novak, Dr. Peter Gill, and Dr. Melanie Lewis. Christopher is a senior medical student at the University of Alberta. Dr. Gill is a pediatric resident at the University of Toronto. Dr. Lewis is a General Pediatrician and Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the Stollery Children's Hospital and University of Alberta.

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Case: Pediatric Vital Signs Self-Assessment
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Apgar Scoring System Feb 24, 2015

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This episode describes how to assess the status of a newborn using the Apgar scoring system and some of the basic interventions that can be done to assist with ventolation. This podcast was written by Brieanne Rogers and Dr. Chloe Joynt. Brieanne is a medical student at the University of Alberta. Dr. Joynt is a neonatologist at the 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 pediatrics content at www.pedscases.com.

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Pediatric Fractures Feb 08, 2015

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This episode describes the the anatomy, classification, and management of common paediatric fractures. This podcast was written by Laura Vogels and Dr. Sukhdeep Dulai. Laura is a medical student at the University of Alberta. Dr. Dulai is a paediatric orthopaedic surgeon and assistant professor at the 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 pediatrics content at www.pedscases.com.

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Neonatal Extracranial Head Injuries Jan 08, 2015

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This episode outlines the risk factors for neonatal extracranial head injuries, classifies the major types of these injuries, and discusses their management and prognosis. This podcast was written by Nadia Moledina and Dr. Chloe Joynt. Nadia is a medical student at the University of Alberta. Dr. Joynt is a neonatologist at the 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 pediatrics content at www.pedscases.com.

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Autism Spectrum Disorder Dec 21, 2014

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This episode defines the core features of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), provides an approach to screening and diagnosis, and discusses initial management strategies. This episode was written by Lauren Robinson, Dr. Lyn Sonnenberg, and Dr. Debra Andrews. Lauren is a senior medical student at the University of Alberta. Dr. Sonnenberg is the program director and Dr. Andrews is the divisional director for developmental pediatrics at the University of 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 pediatrics content at www.pedscases.com.

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Type 2 Diabetes Dec 08, 2014

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This episode covers an approach to Type 2 diabetes in the pediatric patient. The objectives for this podcast are to review the presentation and diagnosis, overall management, potential complications, and prevention strategies for the pediatric patient with Type 2 diabetes. This episode was written by Raisa Kanji and Dr. Mary Jetha. Raisa is a medical student at the University of Alberta. Dr. Jetha is pediatric endocrinologist at the Stollery Chiildren'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 pediatrics content at www.pedscases.com.

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