First Pediatrics

When should you worry about acute chest syndrome or stroke in a patient with sickle cell disease? In this episode, we review common complications of sickle cell disease, including key exam findings, the diagnostic workup, and management. What antibiotics should you start, and why does functional asplenia matter in this population? We’ll also discuss pain management strategies, including how to saf...

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How should you approach breastfeeding concerns in the first few days of life? As an early trainee, knowing how to give evidence-based guidance to new parents can feel overwhelming. In this episode, we walk through a structured approach to evaluating newborn feeding difficulties. You’ll learn how to assess whether an infant appears well, perform a thorough feeding evaluation, and tailor your guidan...

Responding to a seizing patient can be one of the more challenging situations in pediatric care, especially when it's your first time. In this episode, we will provide you with a framework for managing such cases, covering the abortive medications and their timing, along with strategies to ensure patient safety. We’ll also discuss how to effectively escalate care when necessary. Tune in to gain th...

How do you determine when to be concerned or when to reassure a pediatric patient experiencing chest pain? In this episode, we’ll explore a systematic approach to evaluating chest pain in children. We’ll discuss how to distinguish between urgent and non-urgent causes, highlight key red flag symptoms that signal the need for follow-up testing, and review the workup for potential emergencies. Join u...

July 1st is an exciting day for new doctors across the country. I am turning back the clock to my first day to reflect on an audio time capsule I made during my first day as an intern. I hope to share with you some things to consider during your first few weeks as a resident that will help you become the doctor you aspire to be.   Attribution:  Dust Digger "https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/2...

This episode will cover a topic that is likely one of the most feared diagnoses in all of pediatrics, a new hematologic malignancy. We will discuss symptoms that are concerning for cancer and the differential for bruising. We will highlight the basic workup when seeing a patient with concerns for malignancy and how to communicate this with families. We will also review complications and considerat...

Hyperbilirubinemia can be worrisome since it can range from being completely normal to life threatening. In this episode we are going to review the pathophysiology of bilirubin production, create a diagnostic schema for hyperbilirubinemia, and provide our management approaches to this problem. You might not know where to start, so let us give you some direction!    Scripting and Fact-Checking Cred...

Sepsis has traditionally been difficult to understand as an early learner, which makes it all the more intimidating since we all know how serious it is. Our goal during this episode is for you to better understand what sepsis is, how to identify it quickly, and the checklists we follow to manage a patient meeting sepsis criteria.    Scripting and Fact-Checking Credits:  Dr. Julia Cartwright (Peds,...

Imagine you are covering for the overnight heme/onc team and you learn that one of your patients developed a fever. What are the next steps you should take and what are some of the special considerations for this population? Join us as we discuss our approach to caring for an oncologic patient with febrile neutropenia.    Scripting and Fact-Checking Credits:  Dr. Annie Bolt (Peds, PGY-4) Dr. Chris...

This is a great place to start since bronchiolitis might just be the most encountered diagnosis as a pediatric residents. If you are looking to get a better handle on how to approach a child in respiratory distress, go no further!    Scripting and Fact-Checking Credits:  Dr. Mekala Neelakantan (Peds, PGY-2 Dr. Christopher Demas (Peds, PGY-2) Dr. Jodi Ehrmann (Pediatric Hospitalist)   Attribution: ...

Welcome to the podcast! If you are a pediatric resident, this podcast was made with you in mind. I want to make it easier to be a resident by providing you with content geared towards your learning. So go ahead, sit back, and relax as I walk you though this short introduction to the series!   Attributions:  Etude 3 Chessanta by "https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/234081" Blue Dot Sessions  Tra...