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This podcast is an approach to diagnosis and management of FASD, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. This podcast was written by Ying Ling, a medical student at the University of Alberta with the help of Dr. Gail Andrew. Dr. Andrew is a professor in the Department of Pediatrics and the medical director of the FASD Clinical and Research Services at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital. Related Content: Case: Possible dysmorphic features in a 15 day old neonate

This podcast presents an approach to the classification and diagnosis of rashes in children. Please go to pedscases.com for the script to this podcast. This podcast was written by Dr. Peter Gill and Dr. Irene Lara-Corrales. Dr. Gill is pediatric resident at the University of Toronto. Dr. Lara-Corrales is a a pediatric dermatologist at The Hospital for Sick Children and Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto. 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. Related Content: Video: Acne Part 1 and 2 Video: Viral Rashes in Children Case: Viral Rashes in Infants and School Age Children Case: Peri-anal warts in a 3 year old male Podcast: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

The goal of this podcast is to leave you with a cursory understanding of the Canadian Healthcare system as we explore many of its facets, including: who supplies healthcare funding; which groups are responsible for setting guidelines and regulations; who is insured under Canadian Healthcare; what aspects of care are, and are not, covered; and the role of Private Insurance in Canadian Healthcare. Please go to pedscases.com for the script to this podcast. This podcast was developed by Parker Vandermeer and Dr. Melanie Lewis. Parker is a third year medical student from the University of Alberta. Dr. Lewis is a general pediatrician and Associate Dean of Learner Advocacy and Wellness 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 pediatric content at peds.cases.com

This episode is an introduction to pediatric surgery for medical students. In this podcast, we will review the process of a surgical referral, the consultation, the operation as well as post-op and follow up considerations from the perspective of a pediatric surgeon and a general pediatrician. This podcast was developed by Amarjot Padda, Chris Novak, Dr. Melanie Lewis, and Dr. Bryan Dicken. Amarjot and Chris are medical students at the University of Alberta. Dr. Melanie Lewis is a General Pediatrician and an Associate professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Alberta. Dr. Bryan Dicken is a Pediatric General Surgeon and an Associate professor of Surgery at the University of Alberta. Related Content: Case: Acute abdominal pain in a 14 year old female Case: Rectal bleeding in an 8 year old male Case: Abdominal pain in a 4 month old female Case: Vomiting in a 6 week old male Case: Projectile vomiting in a 4 week old baby

This podcast presents an approach to the diagnosis and management of the different subtypes of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis. Please go to pedscases.com for the script to this podcast. This podcast was written by Brieanne Rogers and Dr. Janet Ellsworth. Brieanne is a senior medical student at the University of Alberta. Dr. Ellsworth is a Pediatric Rheumatologist and Professor of Pediatrics at the Stollery Children's Hospital and 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. Related Content: Case: Painful arm in a 4 year old female Case: Knee pain in a 6 year old male Podcast: Systemic lupus erythematosus Podcast: Evaluation of a Limp Podcast: Septic Arthritis Part 1 and 2

This podcast is the second in a two-part series on pediatric anemia. This podcast develops an approach to the interpretation of laboratory investgiations, and provides an introduction to management. Please go to www.pedscases.com for the script for this podcast. After listening you can test your knowledge with the Pediatric Anemia Self-Assessment Cases. This episode was written by Chris Novak, and Dr. Karen Forbes. Chris is a senior medical student at the University of Alberta. Dr. Forbes is a Pediatric Hospitalist and Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the Stollery Children's Hospital and 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. Related Content: Case: Pallor in a 17 month old Case: Pediatric Anemia Self-Assessment Cases

This podcast is the first in a two-part series on pediatric anemia. This podcast develops an approach to the differential diagnosis for anemia in childhood, as well as what to look for on history and physical exam. Please go to www.pedscases.com for the script for this podcast. This episode was written by Chris Novak, and Dr. Karen Forbes. Chris is a senior medical student at the University of Alberta. Dr. Forbes is a Pediatric Hospitalist and Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the Stollery Children's Hospital and 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. Related Content: Case: Pediatric Anemia Self-Assessment Cases Case: Pallor in a 17 month old

This podcast will be addressing febrile seizures commonly presented in the pediatric population. Please go to pedscases.com for the script to this podcast. This podcast was written by Elma Raissi, Dr. Sinclair, and Dr. Lewis. Elma is a medical student at the University of Alberta. Dr. Sinclair is a pediatric neurologist at the Stollery Children's hospital. Dr. Lewis is a general pediatrician and Associate Dean of Learner Advocacy and Wellness 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. Related Content: Case: Seizure in a 4 years old male Podcast: Status Epilepticus in Children Podcast: Seizure Types and Epilepsy

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. Related Content: Podcast: Social History Taking Part 1 and 2

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. 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.

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. 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. Related Content: Podcast: Short Stature

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. 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. Related Content: Case: Acute Head Injury Case: Abusive Head Injury Podcast: Approach to Pediatric Head Injury Podcast: Pediatric Fractures

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. 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. Related Content: Case: Pediatric Vital Signs Self-Assessment Podcast: Approach to Pediatric Hypertension

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. Related Content: Case: Apgar Scoring System Self-Assessment Podcast: Neonatal Resuscitation Part 1 and 2

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. Related Content: Case: Groin Pain in a 12 year old male Case: Painful Arm in 4 year old female Case: Knee Pain in 6 year old male Podcast: Evaluation of a Limp

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. Related Content: Podcast: ">Apgar Scoring System Podcast: Neonatal Rususcitation Part 1 and 2

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. Related Content: Case: Speech Delay in 2 year old male Case: A "very happy" 12 month old male Podcast: Developmental Assessment

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. Related Content: Case: Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus in a 15 year old female Podcast: Type 1 Diabetes Part 1 and 2 Podcast: Pediatric Obesity

This episode covers an approach to the chronic cough. This podcast covers the common causes, key history questions & physical findings, investigations, and management of the chronic cough. This episode was written by Mark McKinney and Dr. Melanie Lewis. Mark is a medical student at the University of Alberta. Dr. Lewis is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics, Associate Dean of Learner Advocacy & Wellness at the University of Alberta, and the Medical Director of the Down syndrome Medical Clinic 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. Related Content Case: Chronic cough in an adolescent Podcast: Acute Cough Podcast: Approach to a Child in Respiratory Distress

This episode covers an approach to the acute cough. This podcast covers the common & emergent causes, key history questions & physical findings, investigations, and management of the acute cough. This episode was written by Mark McKinney and Dr. Melanie Lewis. Mark is a medical student at the University of Alberta. Dr. Lewis is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics, Associate Dean of Learner Advocacy & Wellness at the University of Alberta, and the Medical Director of the Down syndrome Medical Clinic 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. Related Content: Case: Foreign body aspiration in an infant Case: Fever, cough and shortness of breath in a 13 year old Case: Fever, cough and stridor in a 4 year old girl Case: Cough and respiratory distress in a 14 month old boy Case: Acute cough in a 12 month old boy

This podcast is the second in a two part series on pediatric vomiting. This podcast develops an approach to vomiting by discussing a clinical approach to pediatric vomiting via history taking and investigations. This episode was written by Dr. Erin Boschee and Dr. Melanie Lewis. Dr. Erin Boschee is a first year resident at the University of Alberta. Dr. Lewis is a General Pediatrician and Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the Stollery Children's Hospital and 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 Related Content: Case: Tender abdomen in an 18 month old Case: Vomiting in a 4 month old boy Case: Projectile vomiting in a 4 week old baby Case: Vomiting in a 6 week old male

This podcast is the first in a two part series on pediatric vomiting. This podcast develops an approach to vomiting by discussing the differential diagnosis to pediatric vomiting and highlighting the key causes of vomiting in both the newborn and pediatric patient. This episode was written by Dr. Erin Boschee and Dr. Melanie Lewis. Dr. Erin Boschee is a first year resident at the University of Alberta. Dr. Lewis is a General Pediatrician and Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the Stollery Children's Hospital and 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 Related Content: Case: Tender abdomen in an 18 month old Case: Vomiting in a 4 month old boy Case: Projectile vomiting in a 4 week old baby Case: Vomiting in a 6 week old male

Welcome to a classic PedsCases video from www.pedscases.com. This video highlights an approach to otoscopy. This video was created by Peter MacPherson (as a medical student) and Dr. Karen Forbes. Peter MacPherson (BSc, MD) is currently a pediatric resident in St. John's, NL. Dr. Karen Forbes (BSc, MD, FRCPC) is a pediatric hospitalist at the Stollery Children's Hospital, and acting director of the Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Alberta. Please check out our other podcasts at www.pedscases.com/podcasts

This podcast gives medical students an approach to pertussis, also known as whooping cough. We'll describe the clinical presentation and stages of the infection, build an approach to diagnosis and choice of antimicrobial therapy, and discuss the benefits of pertussis immunization. This podcast was written by Haran Yogasundaram and Dr. Sarah Forgie. Haran is a medical student at the University of Alberta. Dr. Sarah Fogie is a pediatric infectious disease specialist at the Stollery Children's Hospital and 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. Related Content: Podcast: Chronic Cough

This episode covers an approach to the types, diagnosis, features, and management of Down Syndrome. This podcast was written by Grayson Beecher and Dr. Melanie Lewis. Grayson is a medical student at the University of Alberta. Dr. Lewis is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics, Associate Dean of Learner Advocacy & Wellness at the University of Alberta, and the Medical Director of the Down syndrome Medical Clinic 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. Related Content: Case: Possible dysmorphic features in a 15 day old neonate Podcast: Approach to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

Welcome to a classic PedsCases video from www.pedscases.com. This video highlights an approach to lumbar punctures. Please don't try performing a lumbar puncture at home or in a healthcare setting on the basis of this video. The video was created by Peter MacPherson (as a medical student) and Dr. Karen Forbes. Peter MacPherson (BSc, MD) is currently a pediatric resident in St. John's, NL. Dr. Karen Forbes (BSc, MD, FRCPC) is a pediatric hospitalist at the Stollery Children's Hospital, and acting director of the Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Alberta. Please check out our other podcasts at www.pedscases.com/podcasts

This episode covers 8 key pediatric urologic emergencies including testicular torsion, paraphimosis, disorders of sexual differentiation, nephrolithiasis antenatal hydronephrosis, incarcerated inguinal hernias, hydroceles, and major abdominal birth defects. This episode was written by Mark Assmus and Dr. Peter Metcalfe. Mark Assmus is a medical student at the University of Alberta. Dr. Peter Metcalfe is a Pediatric Urologist 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. Related Content: Podcast: Acute Abdominal Pain

This episode provides an overview of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The diagnosis, investigations, differential diagnosis and comorbid conditions are discussed. Treatment of ADHD is reviewed. This podcast was written by Ori Scott and Dr. Helly Goez. Ori is a medical student at the University of Alberta. Dr. Goez is a Pediatric Neurologist and the Divisional Director of Pediatric Neurology at the Stollery Children's Hospital and University of Alberta in Edmonton. 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. Related Content: Case: School difficulties in a 7 year old female Podcast: Developmental Assessment

This episode is the second in a two part series on Type 1 diabetes. This episode addresses insulin therapies and gives an overview of special considerations in the adolescent population. This podcast was written by Alkarim Velji and Dr. Rose Girgis. Alkarim is a medical student at the University of Alberta. Dr. Girgis is a Pediatric Endocrinologist and Divisional Director of Pediatric Endocrinology at the Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton and an Associate Professor of 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. Related Content: Podcast: Type 2 Diabetes

This episode is the first in a two part series on Type 1 diabetes. This episode addresses the pathophysiology of T1DM and also reviews acute complications. This podcast was written by Alkarim Velji and Dr. Rose Girgis. Alkarim is a medical student at the University of Alberta. Dr. Girgis is a Pediatric Endocrinologist and Divisional Director of Pediatric Endocrinology at the Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton and an Associate Professor of 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. Related Content: Podcast: Type 2 Diabetes

This podcast gives students an overview of childhood obesity. It covers the increasing prevalence of obesity among children, associated health risks and gives an approach of how to talk to children and their families. This podcast was written by Chantelle Champagne and Dr. Mary Jetha. Chantelle is a medical student at the University of Alberta. Dr. Jetha is a Pediatric Endocrinologist at the Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton and an Assistant Professor of 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. Related Content: Podcast: Physical Activity and Sedetary Behaviour Podcast: Type 2 Diabetes

This podcast gives learners an approach to headaches in pediatric patients. The podcast gives an overview of headache classification and the pathophysiology of headache. Learners are given key pointers regarding the history, physical exam and investigations. The diagnosis and management of specific primary and secondary headaches is then discussed. This episode was written by Dr. John Neilson, a pediatric neurology resident at the University of Alberta. It was reviewed by Dr. Melanie Lewis, a general pediatrician 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. Related Content: Case: Acute Head Injury Cases Case: Abusive Head Trauma Cases Case: Unresponsive 2 Month Old Baby Podcast: Approach to Pediatric Head Injury Podcast: Meningitis

This podcast gives students an approach to the evaluation and management of fever without a focus in children younger than three months of age. This podcast was written by Peter MacPherson and Dr. Sarah Forgie. Peter is a medical student at the University of Alberta. Dr. Forgie is a Pediatric Infectious Diseases specialist at the Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton and an Associate Professor of 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. Related Content: Case: Sleepiness and Fever in a Neonate Podcast: Management of Early Onset Bacterial Sepsis

This podcast gives medical students an approach to identifying and correcting dehydration, plus calculating fluid requirements, in pediatric patients. It was written by Michelle Bischoff and Dr. Melanie Lewis. Michelle is a medical student at the University of Alberta and Dr. Lewis is a General Pediatrician and Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the Stollery Children's Hospital and 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 . Related Content: Case: Dehydration in an 18 month old male Case: Maintenance fluid requirements in a 3 year old female Case: Low grade fever and vomiting in a 6 year old girl Case: Hypokalemia in a 13 year old female

This podcast gives medical students an overview of seizure types seen in pediatrics (focusing on the clerkship objectives) and management of epilepsy. It was written by Michelle Bischoff, Dr. Francois Bolduc and Dr. Melanie Lewis. Michelle is a medical student at the University of Alberta. Dr. Bolduc is a Pediatric Neurologist and Assistant Professor and Dr. Lewis is a General Pediatrician and Associate Professor of Pediatrics, both at the Stollery Children's Hospital and 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. Related Content: Case: Seizure in a 4 year old male Podcast: Febrile Seizures Podcast: Status Epilepticus in Children

This podcast gives medical students an approach to managing status epilepticus in pediatric patients. It was written by Michelle Bischoff and Dr. Melanie Lewis. Michelle is a medical student at the University of Alberta and Dr. Lewis is a General Pediatrician and Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the Stollery Children's Hospital and 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. Related Content: Case: Seizure in a 4 year old boy Podcast: Seizure Types and Epilepsy

This podcast gives students an approach to the evaluation of limp in children and provides an oveview of a number of common or serious causes of limp. This podcast was written by Peter MacPherson and Dr. Janet Ellsworth. Peter is a medical student at the University of Alberta. Dr. Ellsworth is the Divisional Director of pediatric rheumatology at the Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton and a Professor of 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. Related Content: Case: Knee pain in a 6 year old male Podcast: Pediatric Fractures Podcast: Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis Podcast: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Podcast: Septic Arthritis Part 1 and 2

This podcast gives medical students a basic framework about how to understand failure to thrive and helps them develop an approach to the history and physical examination of a child presenting with failure to thrive. A "shotgun" approach to investigations is discouraged. This podcast was written by Dr. Melanie Lewis. Dr. Lewis is a general pediatrician at the Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton. She is also the Year 3 Clerkship Director for 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. Related Content Case: Poor weight gain in a 2 month old male CPS Statement: Toddler who is falling off the growth curve WHO Growth Charts Podcast: Approach to Eating Disorders Podcast: Short Stature

This episode covers an approach to children with altered level of consciousness. We present an approach to the initial management in these cases, with a focus on the ABC and DFG approach. Investigations and imaging are discussed. Some specific causes of altered LOC are covered. This episode was written by Peter MacPherson and Dr. Melanie Lewis. Peter is a medical student at the University of Alberta. Dr. Lewis is a general pediatrician and an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Alberta and Stollery Children's Hospital. She is also the Clerkship Director. ~~~ Differential Diagnosis of Altered Level of Consciousness: 1) Structural causes: cerebrovascular accident, cerebral vein thrombosis, hydrocephalus, intracerebral tumor, subdural empyema, trauma (intracranial hemorrhage, diffuse cerebral swelling, abusive head trauma/shaken baby syndrome) 2) Medical causes: anoxia, diabetic ketoacidosis, electrolyte abnormality, encephalopathy, hypoglycemia, hypothermia or hyperthermia, infection (sepsis), inborn errors of metabolism, intussusception, meningitis or encephalitis, psychogenic, postictal state, toxins, uremia (hemolytic-uremic syndrome) Adapted from: Avner J (2006) Altered states of consciousness. Pediatr Rev 27: 331-338. Related Content: Case: Unresponsive 2 month old baby Case: Intoxication in a 13 year old female Podcast: Meningitis Podcast: Approach to Pediatric Head Injury

This podcast is a brief guide to enable your survival and success during your pediatric clerkship. This podcast will give you an overview of the pediatric clerkship and explain why children are not tiny adults. We'll also give you some pearls that will make you look like (and be) a star on the wards and in the clinics. This podcast was written by Dr. Melanie Lewis, a general pediatrician and the Clerkship Director at the University of Alberta. Related Content: Podcast: Pediatric History Taking Podcast: Admission Orders Podcast: Pediatric Vital Signs Paediatric Undergraduate Program Directors of Canada (PUPDOC)

This episode covers an approach to children with acute abdominal pain. The podcast covers an approach to history, an approach to physical examination, discusses investigations and lists indications for a surgical consult. This episode was written by Peter MacPherson and Dr. Melanie Lewis. Peter is a medical student at the University of Alberta. Dr. Lewis is a general pediatrician and an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Alberta and Stollery Children's Hospital. She is also the Clerkship Director. Related Content: Case: Acute Abdominal Pain in a 14 year old female Case: Abdominal Pain in a 4 month old female Case: Abdominal Pain in a 8 year old Podcast: Urologic Emergencies Podcast: Approach to Intussusception

This podcast addresses chronic abdominal pain in children. It gives medical students an approach to the history and physical examination in chronic abdominal pain and discusses the role of investigations. 'Red Flag' findings on history and physical exam are stressed. We specifically discuss Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Peptic Ulcer Disease, Constipation, Lactose Intolerance and Functional Abdominal Pain. This episode was written by Peter MacPherson and Dr. Melanie Lewis. Peter is a medical student at the University of Alberta. Dr. Lewis is a general pediatrician and an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Alberta and Stollery Children's Hospital. She is also the Clerkship Director. Related Content: Case: Rectal bleeding in an 8 year old male

This podcast addresses the topic of proteinuria in children. The podcast helps students develop an approach to the evaluation of proteinuria. There is a brief overview of common causes of proteinuria in children. This podcast was written by Peter Gill and Dr. Verna Yiu. Peter is a medical student at the University of Alberta. Dr. Yiu is a pediatric nephrologist at the Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. 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. Related Content: Case: Generalized Edema in an 18 month male Podcast: Approach to Pediatric Periorbital Edema

This podcast addresses the topic of hematuria in children. The podcast helps students develop an approach to the evaluation of hematuria. There is a brief overview of common causes of hematuria in children. This podcast was written by Peter Gill and Dr. Verna Yiu. Peter is a medical student at the University of Alberta. Dr. Yiu is a pediatric nephrologist at the Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. 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. Related Content: Podcast: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

This podcast addresses the evaluation of heart murmurs in children. The clinical features that distinguish an innocent murmur from a pathologic murmur are discussed. Common innocent and pathologic murmurs are addressed and audio examples are provided. Lastly, some suggestions are offered for explaining innocent murmurs to parents. This podcast was written by Dr. Andrew Mackie, a pediatric cardiologist at the Stollery Children's Hospital. Dr. Mackie is an Assistant Professor in the Departments of Pediatrics and Public Health Sciences 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. Related Content: Case: Heart murmur in a 6 month old male Case: Two month old with a murmur Podcast: Tetrology of Fallot

This podcast deals with the child sexual abuse.This podcast outlines the physicians' role and management in acute and historic child sexual assault cases. In addition, the physical findings associated with sexual assault are described. In general, very few physicians are comfortable managing child sexual assaults. This podcast was written by Dr. Melanie Lewis. Dr. Lewis is a general pediatrician at the Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton. She is also the Program Director of the Pediatric Forensics fellowship program and the Year 3 Clerkship Director for 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 on www.pedscases.com. Related Content: Case: Peri-anal warts in a 3 year old male Podcast: Social History Taking Part 1 and 2

This podcast deals with stridor. Five common causes of acute stridor are discussed, along with the appropriate management in each case. This podcast was written by Chris Gerdung and reviewed by Dr. Melanie Lewis. Chris is a medical student at the University of Alberta. Dr. Lewis is a general pediatrician at the Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton. She is also the Year 3 Clerkship Director for 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 on www.pedscases.com. Related Content: Case: Breathing difficulty in a 12 year old boy Case: Fever, cough and stridor in a 4 year old girl Case: Foreign body aspiration in an infant Case: Fever and sore throat in a 3 year old male Case: Runny nose, cough and sore throat in a 2 year old girl

This podcast helps students develop an approach to developmental assessment . This podcast was written by Peter Gill and Dr. Debbi Andrews. Peter is a medical student at the University of Alberta. Dr. Andrews is a developmental pediatrician at the University of Alberta Stollery Children's Hospital and Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. 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. Related Content: Case: School difficulties in a 7 year old female Case: Speech delay in a 2 year old male Case: Gross motor delay in a 18 month old male Case: A very happy 12 month old Podcast: Autism Spectrum Disorder

This podcast addresses the diagnosis and management of Kawasaki disease. It was written by Chris Gerdung and reviewed by Dr. Melanie Lewis. Chris is a medical student at the University of Alberta. Dr. Lewis is a general pediatrician at the Stollery Children's Hospital. 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. Related Content: Case: Prolonged fever in an 11 month old male Case: Viral Rashes in infants and school age children Podcast: Approach to Recurrent Fevers Video: Viral Rashes

This podcast provides an approach to adolescent history taking. Tips for broaching sensitive topics with an adolescent patient are then provided. This podcast was written by Lauren Kitney and reviewed by Dr. Melanie Lewis and Dr. Cathleen Steinegger. Lauren is a medical student at the University of Alberta. Dr. Lewis is a general pediatrician at the Stollery Children's Hospital. Dr. Steinegger is an adolescent medicine specialist at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto. 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. Related Content: Case: Contraception Questions from an 16 year old Female Podcast: Care for Pediatric LGBTQ Patients Podcast: Social History Taking Part 1 and 2