Spoonful of Medicine

By popular demand, in the first 3 episodes of the year we are revisiting the RACP Exam series. In Episode 1, join me and Dr Kriscara (now a Paediatric Renal Fellow) as we discuss how we approached the lead up to the RACP written examination. After listening to this episode, you will have a good idea on where to begin, how to make the most out of study group, and how to make sure your preparation i...

In this episode, we’re focusing on Sickle Cell Disease, a genetic blood disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. We discuss the science behind the condition, complications that arise, and treatment options that patients have. It is a high yield episode not to be missed! Send us your feedback here! Follow us on Instagram @spoonful.of.medicine  Contact us at spoonfulofmedicinepodcast@gmai...

In this episode we are learning all about Osteogenesis Imperfecta—AKA "brittle bone disease." First, we explore its genetics and clinical features. Then, we’ll break down the management and prognosis. Tune in to get the scoop on this rare but interesting condition. Send us your feedback here! Follow us on Instagram @spoonful.of.medicine  Contact us at spoonfulofmedicinepodcast@gmail.com ...

In this episode, we break down the art of blood gas interpretation into 4 simple steps! So join in for a high yield and insightful chat into understanding the parameters on a gas and how to make sense of those tricky compensation patterns. By the end, you'll be decodin blood gases like a pro!  Send us your feedback here! Follow us on Instagram @spoonful.of.medicine  Contact us at spoonfulofme...

In this episode, we explore neonatal scalp swellings including common causes like caput succedaneum, subgaleal haematoma, and cephalohematoma. Learn how to differentiate between these conditions, understand risk factors, and gain an understanding of their diagnosis and treatment. A high-yield episode not to be missed! Send us your feedback here! Follow us on Instagram @spoonful.of.medicine  Contac...

Join Nim for Part 2 of 2 about Kawasaki Disease. In this episode, we discuss the management approach to Kawasaki Disease, what medications we use and why, the complications, and the follow-up for a child after an episode of Kawasaki's. This episode is high yield for students and clinicians alike, so be sure to check it out!  Send us your feedback here! Follow us on Instagram @spoonful.of.medi...

Join Nim for Part 1 of 2 about Kawasaki Disease. In this episode, we explore what Kawasaki Disease is, its presentation and diagnosis, the differentials, and the initial investigations in its workup. Whether you’re a clinician or a student, this episode breaks down this complex condition into easily digestible chunks so you can remember them when you next see a child with KD.  Send us your feedbac...

Whether you're a seasoned clinician or a healthcare student, understanding how to approach a sick child is crucial. So, join Nim as she breaks down the key steps in the initial assessment, highlights common pitfalls and shares some clinical pearls.  It's a high yield episode you wont want to miss! Send us your feedback here! Follow us on Instagram @spoonful.of.medicine  Contact us at spo...

Join Nim as she explores Neonatal Hypoglycemia! Learn why low blood sugar is critical for newborns, signs to watch, how it is prevented, how it's managed, and what it means to investigate it.  It is an episode full of high yield learning points as well as practical tips on keeping those babies as sweet as can be!  Send us your feedback here! Follow us on Instagram @spoonful.of.medicine  Conta...

This episode explores Paediatric Heart Failure. We cover what it is, what are the causes, what the underlying pathophysiology is and how it is all managed. Useful for anyone seeing kids acutely or out in the community, it's ahigh yield episode not to miss!! Send us your feedback here! Follow us on Instagram @spoonful.of.medicine  Contact us at spoonfulofmedicinepodcast@gmail.com  Make sure to...

Join Nim with special guest Kriscara as we discuss the RACP Clinical Exam Long Case. We chat about what the long case is, how we felt leading into it, what we did to prepare, and what our reflections & advice is for those sitting it now.  This is part 1 of 2.  In the next episode we discuss the RACP Short Case - so be sure to check that one out as well!  If you are about to start studying for...

Join Nim with special guest Kriscara as we discuss the RACP Clinical Exam Short Case. We chat about what the short cases are, what we did to prepare, what our study strategies were, and our tips for those sitting the exams now.  This is part 2 of 2. So, be sure to also check out part 1 where we discuss all about the Long Case!  If you are about to start studying for the written exam, we also have...

Season 3 kicks off and we are diving into the world of Acute Rheumatic Fever (ARF) and Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD). Listen along for a high yield adventure as we uncover the ins and outs - from their pathophysiology to the diagnosis and treatment. So, grab your headphones and join me and Dr Felicity for episode 1 of the year! Send us your feedback here! Follow us on Instagram @spoonful.of.medici...

Grab your coffee cup, untangle your earphones, and recharge your speakers; Season 3 of Spoonful of Medicine starts soon!  In the meantime, checkout our Instagram Page for some fun educational content and a link to all of the past episodes!  Send us your feedback here! Follow us on Instagram @spoonful.of.medicine  Contact us at spoonfulofmedicinepodcast@gmail.com  Make sure to SUBSCRIBE/FOLLOW so y...

This is the final segment in our 6 part prematurity series! Listen on as we discuss why caffeine helps the doctors and babies alike in the NICU in this episode all about Apnoea of Prematurity (AOP)! Why does it occur? How does a neonate with AOP present? How do we assess these babies? and, How do we manage them? All this and more is answered!  Send us your feedback here! Follow us on Instagram @sp...

In part 5 of the Prematurity series, we revisit one of our season 1 episodes where we discuss all things RDS (Respiratory Distress Syndrome) aka. Hyaline Membrane Disease.  What's the pathophysiology? What places a neonate at risk of RDS? How does a neonate with RDS present? How do we prevent RDS? and, How is RDS managed? All is answered!  Send us your feedback here! Follow us on Instagram @s...

Join in for Part 4 of the Prematurity Series! Here we delve into Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) - a very well established complication of prematurity and one that many babies are screen for.  Prepare to learn about what an ROP is, the pathophysiology, grading, risk factors, and management. There's more to know about ROP than meets the eye, and you're going to learn all about it! (Pun f...

Join Nim for Part 3 of the Prematurity Series! Here we delve into Intraventricular Haemorrhage (IVH) - one of the most common central nervous system complications seen in pre-term babies.   We dive into what IVH is, the pathophysiology, grading, risk factors, prevention and management. It is another is high yield episode! Send us your feedback here! Follow us on Instagram @spoonful.of.medicine  Co...

Episode 2 of the Prematurity Series. Here we look at Necrotising Enterocolitis (NEC) - a feared and unfortunately not uncommon issue facing babies in the NICU.  We dive into what NEC is, the pathophysiology, risk factors, prevention and management. This episode is high yield, so grab your head phones and listen on!  Send us your feedback here! Follow us on Instagram @spoonful.of.medicine  Contact...

Join Nim for episode 1 of our prematurity series. We look at what prematurity is, how it is defined, how common it is and what the main complications (short term and long term) that arise from it are. Over the coming weeks we will be releasing episodes exploring key complications in more detail, including NEC, IVH, ROP and more. So, have a listen to episode 1 now aand get keen to learn all about p...

Join Nim and Guest Dr Felicity for part 2 of our episodes discussing Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).  Listen on and learn about Crohn's Disease, how it presents, how it differs from Ulcerative Colitis, how we diagnose it, how its treated and what the prognosis is like. All the while, there is a smattering of top tips and exam & clinical buzz words! Send us your feedback here! Follow us...

Join Nim and Special Guest Dr Felicity for this first of two episodes covering Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). We have a gut feeling you'll like this one! Listen on and learn about what Ulcerative Colitis (UC) is, how it presents, how we diagnose it, how its treated and what the prognosis is like. All the while, there is a smattering of top tips and exam & clinical buzz words! Send us y...

This episode we take a look at the ins and outs of chest drains - theoretically and practically!  Learn about what they are, why a child may need one, how to troubleshoot them and more.  Also listen out for some high yield anatomy info when it comes to chest drains that seem to always come up in the ward round and on exams! Follow us on Instagram @spoonful.of.medicine  Contact us at spoonfulofmedi...

Join Nim in this high-yield episode as she looks at the pathophysiology that underpins DKA, and discusses the clinical picture, assessment, and management of DKA. Once you learn the whats and whys of DKA, you'll be all set to apply them when you see a case in the clinical setting!  Follow us on Instagram @spoonful.of.medicine  Contact us at spoonfulofmedicinepodcast@gmail.com  Make sure to SU...

This episode we take a look at ITP (Immune Thrombocytopenia) - One of the most common causes of thrombocytopenia in children. We learn about what it is, how it presents and what the approach to management looks like! Follow us on Instagram @spoonful.of.medicine  Contact us at spoonfulofmedicinepodcast@gmail.com  Make sure to SUBSCRIBE/FOLLOW so you don't miss out on new episodes, and RATE and...