PedsCases: Pediatric Education Online

This podcast presents an approach to nutrition support with a focus on parenteral nutrition. In this episode, listeners will learn about indications for, contraindications to, and components of parenteral nutrition, as well as the different methods it can be administered. This podcast was developed by Sierra Casey in collaboration with Dr. Jason Silverman, a Pediatric Gastroenterologist at the Sto...

This podcast presents an overview of community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). This episode will discuss its common clinical presentations, describe common treatment options, identify risk factors and highlight the importance of antimicrobial resistance and stewardship. This podcast was developed by Jordanna Roesler, a medical student at the University of British Colum...

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 popula...

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 plan...

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 suppor...

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 N ewborn CF screening all through a case-based approach. This podcast was developed by Dr. Rose Sun, a second-year Paedi...

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 Vict...

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 Summe...

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 Universi...

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...

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, l ist key initial investigations to refine the differential diagnosis in children presenting with edema and/or proteinuria, and r eview an approach for the management of patients with childhood nephrotic syndrome. Listeners will also r ecall common compli...

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...

This podcast presents an approach to asthma in preschoolers. Listeners will learn how asthma is defined, review the importance of early diagnosis, and m aster the diagnostic criteria of asthma in a preschooler in the setting of either an acute exacerbation or a non-acute care visit. Further, the r ecommended appropriate asthma treatment strategies in preschool children will be discussed, as well a...

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....

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 F...

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 Univers...

This podcast discusses an approach to the presentation of ambiguous genitalia by d escribing 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...

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 Universit...

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. Ai...

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 Albert...

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...

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.