The Education Hub - Conversation with the experts

A relatively new treatment in patients with Haemophilia A, Emicizumab helps to improve management in these patients and significantly reduce their time in hospital. Janine Furmedge and Dr Chris Barnes of the RCH Clinical Haematology team join us to discuss Haemophilia A and the role of this new drug. 

Pain management for a child undergoing tonsil-adenoidectomies can be tricky. Bec Marshall joins us to discuss this and the work she undertook with Safer Care Victoria to improve outcomes and re-admissions.

In this episode Dr. Peter Howe joins us to discuss the differences experienced when undertaking anaesthesia induction in children. He helps us understand the important role of communicating with children and their families throughout this process.

There’s a lot to consider about safety around an MRI scanner, with huge consequences if they are not adhered to. To help us understand more about MRI Safety, we chat with the head of MRI at RCH, Mike Kean. Mike gives us an overview of MRI and what you need to consider before entering the scan room.

The role of the intraoperative nurse is often not seen or understood. Carolyn Sahhar, Perioperative Nurse Educator at RCH joins us to discuss the important role they play in the care provided to children undergoing anaesthesia & surgery.

Contrast media is often used in Medical Imaging studies and patients need some preparation before undergoing these studies. We talk with paediatric radiologist Dr Karen Atkin who helps us understand more about what contrast media is, why we use it and the importance of good patient preparation. Okee in Medical Imaging : Okee in Medical Imaging app (rch.org.au) RANZCR Iodinated Contrast Guidelines...

Physiotherapy input for a child with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) is important. In this episode we talk with Katy De Valle, a physiotherapist, about what physiotherapy for DMD can look like and how the role of a physiotherapist changes as DMD progresses.

In this episode we are joined by Bianca Devsam, Clinical Neonatal Research Nurse Consultant at the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Nurse here at The Royal Children’s Hospital. This episode is the second part of a series on neonatal pain. In the previous episode we discussed assessment. Today we will be sharing simple but effective strategies that can be imple...

In this episode we are joined by Bianca Devsam, Clinical Neonatal Research Nurse Consultant at the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Nurse here at The Royal Children’s Hospital. We will be discussing the unique nature of neonatal pain and Bianca sharing some tools and strategies clinicians can apply to their own practice. Next episode will cover the management...

Caring for a child as they emerge for surgery and anaesthesia can be both rewarding and challenging. Join us as we discuss the care of the child in Recovery/PACU with Lauren Jorgensen Clinical Support Nurse and Jake Lirosi Associate Unit Manager of PACU at RCH.

Play is an important way for children to learn about hospitalisation and reduce fears and anxieties. We talk with student coordinators of the Teddy Bear Hospital program about the origins of the program, the events they run, and how this program benefits children, parents/guardians and students alike.

The way we treat asthma in adolescents needs to change. In this episode we discuss recent evidence and updated asthma guidelines for adolescents, how we can use them and help families to make the change.

Wheeled devices for children with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) should be considered early. In this episode we chat with Justine Adams, a Physiotherapist, about the aim of wheeled mobility, what this looks like as DMD progresses and tips for discussing these mobility devices with families. The Education Hub has a new podcast show, Teach Think Treat. The show focuses on clinical education in a...

Radiation is a big part of some Medical Imaging examinations and procedures and comes with its own risks. This episode features RCH Radiation Safety Officer and Medical Physicist, Amanda Perdomo, as well as Senior Radiographer, Stacey McMahon. Amanda and Stacey give us a brief rundown of radiation, its risks and talk about an investigation they did on when they should use those heavy lead aprons.

Today we are chatting to Emma McDonald. Emma is a Clinical Nurse Consultant with the RCH Comfort Kids Program. We will discuss the use of Nitrous Oxide in procedural sedation.

In this episode we chat with Kate Carroll, a physiotherapist, about the importance of calf length management in children with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). We discuss how to measure calf range and the management of this including stretches and night ankle foot orthosis (AFOs).

In this episode Rachel Kennedy, a physiotherapist, discusses the benefits and precautions for children with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) participating in physical activity. She also provides examples of safe physical activities and strategies for therapists working with children with DMD.

In this episode we discuss what health professionals should know about Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). Kate Carroll, a physiotherapist, talks about the cause, clinical signs and treatments for DMD.

We chat with Angela McIlroy, an audiologist, about what an audiologist does, how they complete a hearing test with children and the role of hearing in language development.

In this episode we talk with a sleep scientist about Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA). We discuss the causes, symptoms and treatment of OSA as well as learning what a sleep study measures and why sleep scientists mainly work at night.

The Comfort Kids team at the RCH work to minimise pain and distress for children undergoing procedures. Today we are joined by Clinical Nurse Consultant, Emma McDonald who will talk us through the Comfort Kids service and offer some insight into the role all of us as clinicians play in ensuring children have the best possible experience while receiving medical care.

Preceptors play a crucial part in the development of our future nurses. It is both a challenging and rewarding role. In this episode we are joined by Danica Van Den Dungen a Clinical Nurse Educator at the RCH. Danica will share her experience as coordinator of the Nursing Entry to Practice Program and offer her insights into the key attributes of a successful preceptor as well as some tips on deal...

In this episode we talk with an Audiologist, a Dietitian and an Occupational Therapist about their role in the assessment of a child with developmental delay. We discuss why a hearing test is often the starting point of a developmental assessment, what feeding issues can present like and the importance of timely referral to health professionals.

When children are waking from a general anaesthetic they can experience emergence delirium. We discuss this delirium with Tania Ramos, a clinical nurse specialist in the RCH recovery unit. We will also explore what it can look like, the management and how to support the child and their family.

Keeping children and adolescents moving during and after their cancer treatment is very important. We will be discussing physical activity in paediatric oncology with Claire Laurie, a Physiotherapist in the RCH Oncology team, and Sarah Grimshaw, a Physiotherapist who is completing her Doctorate in new ways to promote physical activity for children with cancer.