PedsCases: Pediatric Education Online

This podcast presents an approach to supporting children and families involved with the Canadian Foster Care system. Through the information provided in this episode, learners will get an overview of Foster Care in Alberta, the common challenges faced by children in the system, develop an approach to providing primary care to children in foster care, and understand special considerations of populations especially impacted by foster care. This podcast was created by Frances Morin, a fourth-year medical student at the University of British Columbia, with support and guidance from Dr. Barbara Fitzgerald, a developmental pediatrician and clinical associate professor of Pediatrics at the University of British Columbia.

This podcast presents the diagnosis and management of orbital and periorbital cellulitis. In this episode, listeners will learn about the the relevant anatomy, basic definitions, most likely etiologies, and most common presentations of periorbital and orbital cellulitis as well as the red flag features of severe disease. Furthermore, effective therapies, discharge criterion and follow-up plans for patients with periorbital and/or orbital cellulitis will be described. This podcast was developed by Zach Rumlow, a fourth-year medical student at Rocky Vista University in Colorado, with support from Dr. Peter Gill, a pediatrian from the University of Toronto and Alexandra Moody, a second-year medical student at Rocky Vista University who provided the anatomical illustrations in the script.

This podcast is the second in a two-part series on cystic fibrosis. In this podcast, the listener will learn about the clinical features and complications of CF, the prognosis of CF, and an approach to prevent, investigate, and manage acute respiratory exacerbations. The podcast was created by Dr. Rose Sun, a second-year pediatrics resident at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, with support from Drs. Tamizan Kherani and Melinda Solomon, pediatric respirologists at the Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton and the Hospital for Sick Children respectively.

This podcast is part one of two podcasts that explore cystic fibrosis (CF) in children. This episode focuses on the early presentations of CF and reviews the pathophysiology and etiology of CF in newborns, the presentation and diagnosis of CF in newborns as well as describes the Newborn CF screening all through a case-based approach. This podcast was developed by Dr. Rose Sun, a second-year Paediatrics resident at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, with the support of Dr. Tamizan Kherani, a pediatric respirologist at the Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton, and Dr. Mariam Ayed, a neonatologist and clinical epidemiologist at Farwaniya Hospital and Kuwait University.

This podcast is the first part of a two-part series on pediatric bradycardia. This episode will discuss the general approach to bradycardia in the pediatric population, including the etiology and initial evaluation. 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

This podcast presents an approach to newborn screening in Canada. In this episode, listeners will learn about the conditions that are screened for across different regions. Additional details will be covered on the recognition and initial treatment of phenylketonuria and congenital hypothyroidism.

This PedsCases podcast we will explore approaches to procedural sedation in infants, children, and adolescents undergoing common diagnostic and therapeutic procedures requiring sedation and analgesia outside the operating room by non-anesthesiologists and non-intensivist clinicians. It will specifically focus on the prevention of sedation-related adverse events. This podcast was developed by Summer Hudson and Katie Gourlay, second-year medical students at the University of Alberta, in collaboration with Dr. Kristina Krmpotic, a pediatric intensivist at IWK Health.

This podcast presents an overview of burns in paediatric patients. This episode will discuss an approach to sunburns, provide a basic understanding of thermal burns and discuss its management, explain how to apply the Parkland formula using "the rule of nines", and finally, compare partial vs. full thickness burns. This podcast was developed by Aryan Riahi, a senior medical student at the University of British Columbia, in collaboration with Dr. Joseph Lam, a paediatric dermatologist in Vancouver.

This podcast discusses HPV and HPV vaccination. In it, the listener will learn about the epidemiology and risk factors for HPV, the health outcomes associated with HPV, and HPV prevention strategies, including the HPV vaccine. The podcast was developed by Nia King, a third-year medical student at Queen's University, with support from Dr. Kirk Leifso, a pediatric infectious diseases specialist and assistant professor of pediatrics at Queen's University.

This podcast presents an approach to adnexal torsion in children and adolescents. In this episode, listeners will learn about the anatomy, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of torsion. The podcast was developed by Damian Feldman-Kiss in collaboration with Dr. Jason Wale, an Emergency Physician in Victoria and Clinical Assistant Professor at UBC.

This podcast presents an approach to Childhood Nephrotic Syndrome. Listeners will learn about the clinical presentation and diagnostic criteria, list key initial investigations to refine the differential diagnosis in children presenting with edema and/or proteinuria, and review an approach for the management of patients with childhood nephrotic syndrome. Listeners will also recall common complications and delineate outcomes. This podcast was developed by Summer Hudson, a second year medical student at the University of Alberta, in collaboration with Dr. Melanie Lewis, a general pediatrician, and Dr. Catherine Morgan, a pediatric nephrologist, who both work at the Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

This podcast is a review of the Canadian Pediatric Society's position statement on bruising in infants and children. In this episode, learners will learn the differential diagnosis and key investigations for bruising, as well as recognize a health professional's obligation to report injuries concerning for child abuse to the appropriate child welfare authority. This podcast was developed by Josie Cipolla, a third year medical student at McGill University, in collaboration with the lead author of this CPS statement, Dr. Michelle Ward, pediatrician and head of the Division of Child and Youth Protection at the Children's hospital of eastern Ontario.

This podcast presents an approach to asthma in preschoolers. Listeners will learn how asthma is defined, review the importance of early diagnosis, and master the diagnostic criteria of asthma in a preschooler in the setting of either an acute exacerbation or a non-acute care visit. Further, the recommended appropriate asthma treatment strategies in preschool children will be discussed, as well as when to consider a trial of cessation of asthma controller in preschool children. This podcast was developed by Dr. Dayae Jeong, a pediatrics resident at the University of Toronto, and Dr. Francine Ducharme, pediatrician and past co-chair of the Asthma Assembly of the Canadian Thoracic Society.

This podcast presents an approach to medical complexity and technology dependence in children. In this episode, listeners will learn how these terms are defined, how to assess a child with medical complexity and technology dependence, as well as appreciating the impact of caring for a child with medical complexity on the family. This podcast was developed by Sara Rizakos in collaboration with Dr. Nathalie Major, a complex care pediatrician at the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario.

This is the final episode of a three episode podcast series on single ventricle physiology. In this episode, we discuss the long-term management and complications associated with the Fontan circulation. We revisit the two hypothetical patients starring in the first two episodes and using their cases, we will cover the main long-term management considerations and complications associated with the Fontan circulation. This episode was created by Dr. Sabine Laguë, a first-year pediatrics resident at the University of British Columbia, in conjunction with Dr. Shreya Moodley, a pediatric cardiologist at BC Children's Hospital.

This podcast is the second part of a three-part series on single-ventricle physiology and focuses on hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS). In this episode, the listener will learn the definition and pathophysiology of HLHS, its presentation, diagnostic modalities, and initial management recommendations. This episode was created by Dr. Sabine Lague, a first-year pediatrics resident at the University of British Columbia, in conjunction with Dr. Shreya Moodley, a pediatric cardiologist at BC Children's Hospital.

This podcast discusses an approach to the presentation of ambiguous genitalia by describing the typical sequence of sexual determination and differentiation, defining disorder (or difference) of sex development and ambiguous genitalia, generating a differential diagnosis for ambiguous genitalia, and outlining initial approach and management. This podcast was developed by Terra Morel, a third year medical student at the University of Alberta, and was created in collaboration with Dr. Elizabeth Rosolowsky, a pediatric endocrinologist at the University of Alberta.

This podcast presents an approach to blunt ocular trauma with a focus on pediatrics. In this episode, listeners will learn a focused history and physical exam for blunt ocular trauma and how it should be managed including when urgent referral to ophthalmology is required. This podcast was developed by Cody Lo in collaboration with Dr. Jane Gardiner, head of pediatric ophthalmology at the University of British Columbia and BC Children's Hospital in Vancouver, Canada.

This podcast presents an approach to hemolytic anemia in children. In it, the listener will learn to define hemolytic anemia, explain the pathophysiology, describe the clinical manifestations, list relevant investigations and outline the management of a child with hemolytic anemia. This podcast was created by Prachi Shah, a medical student at the University of Alberta, in collaboration with Dr. Aisha Bruce, a pediatric hematologist at the Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton.

This podcast discusses the two variants of seborrheic dermatitis, distinguishing features and how to differentiate it from rashes with similar appearances, when to worry about seborrheic dermatitis, and treatment options available. This podcast was developed by Annie Poon, a fourth year medical student at the University of Alberta, and Dr. Jessica Foulds, a pediatrician at the University of Alberta.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This podcast covers episodic syndromes that may be associated with migraine in children. It will discuss the five pediatric syndromes associated with a higher risk of developing migraine later in life, including infantile colic, benign paroxysmal torticollis of infancy, benign paroxysmal vertigo of childhood, cyclic vomiting syndrome, and abdominal migraine. This podcast was developed by Stephanie Unrau, a fourth-year medical student from the University of Alberta with Dr. Thilinie Rajapakse, an Assistant Professor at the University of Alberta and Pediatric Neurologist specializing in Headache and Facial Pain at the Stollery Children's Hospital.

This podcast provides an organized approach to understand pigmented cutaneous and ocular lesions and melanoma in pediatric populations. Learn how to generate a differential for pigmented lesions on the eye and skin especially for pediatric populations, the key features for presentations, and treatment options. This podcast was created by Dr. Harry Liu, a dermatology resident at the University of British Columbia, and Jennifer Ling, a fourth-year medical student at the University of British Columbia, with the help of Dr. Miriam Weinstein, a pediatric dermatologist at SickKids, and Dr. Conor Mulholland, a pediatric ophthalmologist at BC Children's Hospital.

This podcast presents an approach to amblyopia. In it, listeners will learn to define amblyopia, how to develop a differential diagnosis for a child with reduced visual acuity, how to recognize the clinical signs and symptoms of amblyopia, how to manage patients with amblyopia, and when to refer a patient with suspected amblyopia to an ophthalmologist or optometrist. The podcast was developed by Crystal Liu, a senior medical student at the University of Calgary, Dr, Bo Bao, a resident physician at the University of Alberta, and Dr. William Stell, a professor at the University of Calgary's Cumming School of Medicine.

In this episode, listeners will learn about different methods of sun protection in the pediatric population and evidenced based recommendations that you can share with patients. The podcast was developed by MD student Jennifer Ling and dermatology resident Dr. Harry Liu, both at the UBC, with the help of pediatric dermatologist Dr. Miriam Weinstein, and pediatric ophthalmologist Dr. Conor Mulholland.

This podcast covers an approach to chalazia and styes, two ocular issues commonly found in children. It will cover diagnosis, management, and also the ability to distinguish them from other possible diagnoses. It was developed by John Liu, a current research fellow in ophthalmology at the University of Toronto with Dr. Nawaaz Nathoo, an ophthalmologist in Vancouver, BC.

This podcast presents an introduction to newborn circumcision. In it, the listener will learn some of the pros and cons of circumcision, the indications and contraindications of circumcision, the financial implications and timeline of circumcision, and a suggested approach to counseling parents on the care of their child's uncircumcised penis. This podcast was developed by Thomas Kellner, a third-year medical student at the University of Alberta, in collaboration with Dr. Darcie Kiddoo, a pediatric urologist at the University of Alberta.

This podcast will highlight an approach to bleeding and bruising in pediatric patients and is part 2 of a 2 part series. It was developed by Gabriel Blank, a fourth-year medical student at the University of British Columbia, in collaboration with Dr. Tom McLaughlin, a general pediatrician at BC Children's Hospital.

This podcast provides an approach to bleeding and bruising in children and is part 1 of a 2 part series. It was created by Gabriel Blank, a fourth-year medical student at the University of British Columbia with the help of Dr. Tom McLaughlin, a general pediatrician at BC Children's Hospital.

This podcast reviews the management of cryptorchidism, including epidemiology and risk factors, questions for history and physical exam, and principles of management. It was created by Paige Murphy, a medical student at the University of British Columbia with the help of Dr. Kirsten Miller, a pediatritian at the University Hospital of Northern B.C.

This podcast will discuss tumor lysis syndrome (TLS) in pediatric patients, including the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, risk factors, and interventions for TLS. It was developed by Stephanie Unrau and Marc Beaudin, 4th year medical students at the University of Alberta, in collaboration with Dr. Bev Wilson, medical director of the Northern Alberta Children's Cancer Program at the Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton, Canada.

This podcast covers reactive arthritis, including clinical presentation, differential diagnosis, investigations, and management. It was developed by Nicholas J. Yee, a third-year medical student at the University of Alberta with Dr. Lillian Lim, an Assistant Professor in Pediatric Rheumatology at the Stollery Children's Hospital of the University of Alberta.

This podcast will review an approach to common warts in paediatric patients, including the morphology, management, indications for vaccines, and when to refer to dermatology for the common wart. It was developed by Aryan Riahi, a 4th year medical student at the University of British Columbia, in collaboration with Dr. M.B. Shokravi, a dermatologist in Vancouver, BC.

This podcast presents an overview of female genital cutting, or FGC, from a pediatric perspective. In it, the listener will learn to discuss what FGC is, where and why it is performed, the complications of FGC, how FGC is addressed in Canadian law, an approach to discussing FGC with patients and their families, and an approach to a pelvic exam in a child who has been cut. The podcast was developed by Dora Gyenes, a third-year medical student at the University of Alberta, with support from Dr. Cathy Flood, a urogynecologist at the Royal Alexandra Hospital.

This podcast presents an approach to the diagnosis and management of molluscum contagiosum in children. Listeners will be able to describe the morphology and treatment of molluscum contagiosum along with indications to refer to a dermatologist. The episode was developed by Aryan Riahi, a medical student at the University of British Columbia, with the help of Dr. M. B. Shokravi, a dermatologist in Vancouver.

This podcast is a review of the Canadian Pediatric Society's position statement on postnatal corticosteroids to prevent or treat bronchopulmonary dysplasia in preterm infants. It was developed by Dr. Amélie Cyr, a pediatric resident at the University of Saskatchewan with Drs. Brigitte Lemyre, Michael Dunn, Bernard Thébaud, the principle authors of the statement. Dr. Brigitte Lemyre is a clinical investigator and an academic neonatologist at the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) and at the Ottawa Hospital. Dr. Michael Dunn is a neonatologist at Sunnybrook Health Science in Toronto and Dr. Bernard Thébaud is a senior scientist with the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute and a neonatologist at CHEO and the Ottawa Hospital.

This podcast is a review of the Canadian Pediatric Society's position statement on housing need in Canada. In it, the listener will learn to define types of housing need in Canada, to understand the health impacts of housing need, to assess housing status in the clinical setting, and to discuss how pediatricians, residents, and medical students can advocate for the housing needs of their patients.

This podcast presents an approach to the management of nutrition support in children as it pertains to tube feeding. Listeners will learn the indications, routes of administration, and formula types used in tube feeding. It also reviews writing nutrition orders and complications. The podcast was developed by Sierra Casey, a medical student at the University of Alberta, with the help of Dr. Jason Silverman, a pediatric gastroenterologist at the Stollery Children's Hospital in Alberta.

Ce podcast révisera le point de pratique de la Société canadienne de pédiatrie intitulé: Le counseling auprès des adolescents et des parents au sujet du cannabis : une introduction pour les professionnels de la santé, publié en juin 2020. Ce podcast a été créé par Olivia Lemire, étudiante en médecine de 3e année à l'Université d'Ottawa, et Dr Richard E Bélanger, Professeur agrégé, médecin de l'adolescence et pédiatre au Centre mère-enfant Soleil du CHU de Québec - Université Laval.

This podcast reviews the recent CPS practice point on "Counselling adolescents and parents about cannabis: A primer for health professionals" published in June 2020. The podcast was developed by Dr. Jen Mooney, a pediatric resident at Memorial University, in collaboration with the co-authors of this CPS statement, Dr. Christina Grant (McMaster Children's Hospital) and Dr. Richard Bélanger (Laval University).