Charting Pediatrics

In today's episode, we're examining a case that started in a primary care pediatrician's office and ended in the Children's Hospital Colorado Aerodigestive Program .  Joining us are the three physicians involved in the patient's care examine: Larissa Applegate, MD, a pediatrician at Pediatrics West in Wheat Ridge, Colorado; RyanCaltagirone, MD , a pediatric emergency room physician at Children's C...

Welcome back Charting Pediatrics listeners! Today we are excited to announce that with Season 2 of Charting Pediatrics, we are taking our show on the road. We are going to be live podcasting from Orlando next month at the American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference and Exhibition, which of course is the big general pediatrics conference of the year! Dr. David Brumbaugh and Dr. Alison Brent...

Navigating the waters of child sexual abuse is difficult. This patient population necessitates a delicate approach. Andy Sirotnak, MD , Director of the Child Protection Team and nurse practitioner Denise Abdoo, PhD discuss adolescent and child sexual abuse, its indicators and how to approach and care for these patients.   In this episode: How providers can normalize conversations around sexual abu...

Scoliosis management will vary according to each patient's unique situation and presentation. Mark Erickson, MD , Rose Brown Chair of Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery and Medical Director of the Children's Colorado Spine Center , joins us to discuss the diagnosis and treatment of scoliosis. In this episode:  The three primary types of scoliosis and their common presentations, symptoms, causes and trea...

Bart Schmitt, MD , pioneer and father of telephone triage pediatric protocols, discusses the role of telephone triage in the pediatrician's office. Dr. Schmittis the Medical Director of General Pediatric Consultations at Children's Colorado.   In this episode: Introduction to telephone triage and pediatric telephone protocols for nurses The benefits and importance of having protocols for a call ce...

Treating STDs in adolescent patients can be a challenge for today's busy pediatrician. Eliza Buyers, MD , of the Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology team at Children's Colorado returns to our pediatric podcast to provide practical tools for preventing and treating sexually transmitted infections in teens.   In this episode: Why STD rates are higher in adolescents and young adults How PCPs can addr...

Feeding an infant brings about joys and challenges for every family. In this episode, we discuss the identification and treatment of feeding and swallowing problems in infants with Laura Pickler, MD , and Nancy Creskoff Maune. Dr. Pickler is the Chair of Family Medicine and Medical Director of the Feeding and Swallowing Program at Children's Colorado. Nancy is an occupational therapist in the prog...

Caring for children with Down syndrome can be complicated. Francis Hickey, MD , Medical Director of the Sie Center for Down Syndrome , joins us to discuss primary care for kids and adolescents with Down syndrome (trisomy 21 syndrome). In this episode: Recommendations for making an initial Down syndrome diagnosis The importance of congratulating parents on the birth of their child Helpful tips for...

HLHS care poses a unique challenge for pediatric primary care providers. Pediatric cardiothoracic surgeon James (Jim) Jaggers, MD joins us today to discuss the primary care, treatment and future for patients with hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) . Dr. Jaggers is Co-Director of the Heart Institute and the Barton-Elliman Chair in Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery at Children's Colorado. In this...

Dan Hyman, MD , and Heather Howman join us today to discuss the four parts of the American Board of Pediatrics' Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Dr. Hyman is the Patient Safety Officer at Children's Colorado and Heather Howman is the MOC Program Manager at CU Medicine. Listen in as they share their expertise on the MOC and quality improvement projects for the pediatric primary care offi...

Welcome to season two of Charting Pediatrics. In this episode we address the timely and serious topic of firearm safety with Eric Sigel, MD . Dr. Sigel is the Fellowship Director of Adolescent Medicine at Children's Colorado and professor of pediatrics at CU Medicine. In this episode: The AAP gun safety guidelines Principles that implicate firearms in suicide deaths The risks of having firearms in...

Our guest for this episode is Jessica Malmberg, PhD , the Clinical Director of Outpatient Services at the Pediatric Mental Health Institute and assistant professor of child psychiatry at CU School of Medicine. Dr. Malmberg talks us through a common behavioral issues of school-aged children – school refusal – and provides insights, advice and tools to help prevent, manage and understand this behavi...

Today Robert Fuhlbrigge, MD joins us to discuss the 10 most common pediatric rheumatology diagnoses. Dr. Fuhlbrigge is the Chair of Rheumatology at Children's Colorado and professor of pediatrics and rheumatology at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. In this episode: What swollen joints can indicate when assessing potential diagnoses in the realm of rheumatology The most common identif...

Today on the podcast, Dave Scudamore, MD,  joins us to talk about neonatal jaundice. Dr. Scudamore is the Director of Inpatient Medicine for the Network of Care at Children's Colorado, and he is also an assistant professor of pediatrics in hospital medicine at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. In this episode: The major risk factors for severe jaundice that can cause complications wit...

With us today is Matthew Greenhawt, MD , associate professor of pediatrics and allergy at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Dr. Greenhawt discusses hot topics surrounding food-related allergies, including the early introduction of peanuts. In this episode: What initial steps to take before referring patients to an allergist The importance of getting a complete patient history to diagn...

The host of this podcast is Dr. David Brumbaugh, pediatric gastroenterologist and Associate Chief Medical Officer at Children's Colorado. In this episode, Joel Friedlander, MD , pediatric gastroenterologist at Children's Colorado, addresses the management of constipation and the effects of leaving it untreated, especially in young children. In this episode, Dr. Friedlander discusses: Addressing co...

In this episode, Johannes von Alvensleben, MD , pediatric cardiologist and electrophysiologist at Children's Hospital Colorado and assistant professor of pediatrics at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, talks about heart arrhythmias. He discusses some of the most common heart arrhythmias in the primary care setting, including identifiable characteristics and treatments. In this episode...

In this episode we discuss attention-deficit/hyperactive disorder (ADHD) medication management with Marissa Schiel, MD . Dr. Schiel is the Medical Director of the Outpatient Psychiatry Program at Children's Colorado and an assistant professor of child psychiatry at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Also joining us is Danielle Stutzman, R.Ph., a clinical pharmacist at Children's Colora...

In this episode, Sean O'Leary, MD , discusses vaccine safety and hesitancy from parents. He also suggests motivational interviewing techniques to use when talking with your patients and families. Dr. O'Leary is a pediatric infectious disease specialist at Children's Colorado and associate professor pediatrics and infectious diseases at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. In this episode...

In this episode, Eliza Buyers, MD , talks about reproductive health in teenagers. Dr. Buyers is a pediatric and adolescent gynecologist at Children's Colorado and a senior instructor of obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. In this episode: How to talk to teens and their parents about reproductive health Implementing a universal screening approach in your prac...

This episode is the season one wrap up show; thank you to all of our listeners! In light of this celebratory occasion, we're going to take a little departure from our regular clinical episodes to reflect on season one and preview what listeners can look forward to in season 2 starting August 7, 2018 . Suggestions or feedback? Write to us at chartingpediatrics@childrenscolorado.org  

Joining us today are Terry Fry, MD and Mike Verneris, MD to explore cellular therapy for the treatment of pediatric cancers. Dr. Fry is the Robert and Kathleen Clark Endowed Chair in Pediatric Cancer Therapeutics and Dr. Verneris is the Barton Family Endowed Chair of Bone Marrow Transplant at Children's Colorado. In this episode: A new immunotherapy known as cellular therapy, or specifically the c...

In this episode, we discuss the management of and treatments for nocturnal enuresis, nighttime bedwetting. Joining us is pediatric urology nurse practitioner, Marguerite Korber, NP , who runs many of the enuresis clinics at Children's Colorado. In this episode: At age 5, the primary care physician should make a formal diagnosis of nighttime wetting and give the family a proactive, therapeutic trea...

On today's episode, we're discussing the diagnosis and management of neck masses in children. Joining us is Melissa Scholes, MD , Director of the Pediatric Balance and Vestibular Disorders Clinic at Children's Colorado. In this episode: Common presentations of neck masses in children The questions pediatricians should be asking when they encounter a neck mass The various locations and types of nec...

Joining us is Ricky Mohon, MD , to discuss the most common sleep disorders and sleep issues affecting pediatric and adolescent patients. Dr. Mohon is Medical Director of Sleep Medicine and Program Director of Pediatric Pulmonology here at Children's Colorado, as well as a professor of pediatrics at CU Medicine. In this episode: The prevalence of sleep disorders in children and how these issues hav...