Clinical Presentation

Abdominal Pain

This podcast gives medical students an approach to the history and physical examination in chronic abdominal pain and discusses the role of investigations. 'Red Flag' findings on history and physical exam are stressed. We specifically discuss Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Peptic Ulcer Disease, Constipation, Lactose Intolerance and Functional Abdominal Pain.

This episode covers 8 key pediatric urologic emergencies including  testicular torsion, paraphimosis, disorders of sexual differentiation, nephrolithiasis antenatal hydronephrosis, incarcerated inguinal hernias, hydroceles, and major abdominal birth defects.

This episode is an introduction to pediatric surgery for medical students. In this podcast, we will review the process of a surgical referral, the consultation, the operation as well as post-op and follow-up considerations from the perspective of a pediatric surgeon and a general pediatrician.

This podcast covers an approach to children with acute abdominal pain. The podcast covers an approach to history, an approach to physical examination, discusses investigations and lists indications for a surgical consult. This episode was written by Peter MacPherson and Dr. Melanie Lewis. Peter is a medical student at the University of Alberta. 

This podcast outlines an approach to Hirschsprung disease in children. Listeners will learn to identify clinical features, develop a differential diagnosis, and appropriately investigate and manage patients with Hirschsprung disease. This podcast was developed by Kieran Purich with the help of Dr. Ioana Bratu.

This episode will discuss an approach for a child in whom you suspect idiopathic intussusception. This podcast was developed by Kieran Purich a medical student at the University of Alberta, with the help of Dr. Ioana Bratu, a pediatric surgeon and Associate Professor at the University of Alberta.

This is part 1 of the two part series which will discuss the differential diagnosis, history, physical exam, and initial investigations for a child presenting with an abdominal mass. 

This is Part 2 of the two part series covering and Approach to Abdominal Masses. This podcast will discuss Wilms' Tumor and Neuroblastoma. This episode was developed by Kieran Purich and Dr. Ioana Bratu.

In this episode, we will be discussing sexually transmitted infections, or STIs, in the adolescent population.

This podcast gives a summary of the 2018 Canadian Paediatric Society Guideline about contraceptive care for Canadian youth and was created by Vandana Rawal and Dr. Guiseppina Di Meglio.

This podcast gives an overview of the pathophysiology of diarrhea and an approach to acute diarrhea. It was developed by Katie Girgulis a medical student at the University of Alberta, Dr. Chris Novak, a pediatric resident at the University of Alberta, and Dr. Karen Forbes, a pediatrician and medical educator at the Stollery Children’s Hospital.

This podcast provides an approach to chronic diarrhea and the development of a differential diagnosis. It was developed by Katie Girgulis a medical student at the University of Alberta, Dr. Chris Novak, a pediatric resident at the University of Alberta, and Dr. Karen Forbes, a pediatrician and medical educator at the Stollery Children’s Hospital

 

This podcast focuses on developing an approach to constipation in children. This episode was developed by Harrison Anzinger, a medical student at the University of Alberta, in collaboration with Dr. Jason Silverman, a pediatric gastroenterologist at the Stollery Children’s Hospital and Assistant Professor at the University of Alberta.

This podcast covers the etiology, presentation, and approach to diagnosis and management of IBD, as well as the differences between Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis.

This podcast will cover an approach to acute pediatric gastroenteritis. It was created by Melissa Chiu, a fourth-year medical student at the University of British Columbia, in collaboration with Dr. Anne Feng, a pediatrician at BC Children’s Hospital.

This podcast presents an approach to diagnosing and managing an important pediatric emergency, pediatric bowel obstruction. Compared to adults, pediatric bowel obstructions have a much broader differential diagnosis, present in a variety of ways and at various ages, and require surgical management in most scenarios. This podcast was developed by Dr. Kevin Verhoeff in collaboration with Dr. Simon Byrns, a pediatric surgery fellow, and Dr. Bryan Dicken, a staff pediatric surgeon.

This podcast covers episodic syndromes that may be associated with migraine in children.  It was developed by Stephanie Unrau, a fourth-year medical student from the University of Alberta with Dr. Thilinie Rajapakse, an Assistant Professor at the University of Alberta and Pediatric Neurologist specializing in Headache and Facial Pain at the Stollery Children’s Hospital. 

In this podcast, the listener will learn the basics of approaching acute appendicitis in pediatric patients. This includes its presentation, investigations, and an overview of its management. The podcast was created by Christina Ray, a medical student at the University of Alberta, in conjunction with Dr. Troy Turner, an emergency physician at the University of Alberta’s Stollery Children’s Hospital.

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 Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. It was created by Stephanie Rohn, a medical student at McMaster University, in collaboration with Dr. Mary Zachos, a pediatric gastroenterologist at McMaster University.

18 month old boy presents with a 1 day of intermittent abdominal pain, vomiting, fever and a tender abdomen. He has a past history of duodenal atresia that was surgically corrected soon after birth.

An 8 year old boy presents to the ER with a 2 day history of abdominal pain and distention. He has a complicated medical history including Schwachman Diamond Syndrome, a bone marrow transplant, and is on immunosuppressants (prednisone, tacrolimus).

A 4 month old girl presents with 2 day history of colicky abdominal pain, vomiting, abdominal distention, bloody stools, and increasing lethargy.

 14-year-old girl with a two day history of abdominal pain. She also reports a fever of 38°C, nausea beginning eight hours after pain onset, and has not had a bowel movement in four days. 

Adam, an 8 year old male, is brought to see you by his mother with the complaint of abdominal pain, diarrhea and rectal bleeding.

A mother has brought in her four-week old baby boy for complaints of vomiting. She explains that over the past couple days, the child has been throwing up, and more recently the vomit nearly “hit the wall.” 

Part 2 of our two part case series on Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus, this part begins with a 15 year old female with gastroenteritis symptoms and hyperglycemia, who you are concerned may have developed DKA. 

This PedsCases Note provides a one-page infographic on the common causes of scrotal pain including testicular torsion, epididymitis, torsed appendix testis, and incarcerated inguinal hernia. It was created by Sarah Park, a medical student at the University of Alberta, in collaboration with Dr. Peter Metcalfe and Dr. Mark Assmus, urologists at the University of Alberta and Indiana University respectively.

This PedsCases Note provides a one-page infographic on constipation. It was created by Katharine Jensen, a pediatric resident at the University of Alberta, with the help of Dr. Jason Silverman, a pediatric gastroenterologist at the University of Alberta.

This Pedscases note provides a one-page overview on the presentation, diagnosis, management and prognosis of intussusception. It was developed by Jonah Isen, a medical student at Queen's University with the help of Dr. Andrea Winthrop, a pediatric surgeon at Queen's University. 

This video presents an approach to varicella (commonly known as chickenpox). The clinical presentation, pathogenesis, prevention, and treatment of varicella will be covered. It was developed by Dr. Gauri Shah and Dr. Joan Robinson from the Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton, Canada.

Altered Level of Consciousness

This episode addresses the pathophysiology of T1DM and also reviews acute complications. 

This podcast presents an approach to the identification, diagnosis, and management of febrile seizures. 

This episode discusses sleep physiology and common sleep disorders in children. By the end of the podcast, you should be able to describe sleep physiology and stages, list the sleep needs for different age groups, describe the best practices for sleep hygiene and understand common sleep disorders. 

 

This episode presents an approach to eating disorders in the pediatric population.  Listeners will learn about the epidemiology and clinical presentation, diagnostic criteria, possible complications, and management of eating disorders in children and adolescents.  

This podcast develops a general approach to inborn errors of metabolism, reviewing basic epidemiology, presentations, and initation investigations and management.

This podcast reviews a wide range of small molecule diseases including amino and organic acidemias, urea cycle disorders, fatty acid oxidation defects, carbohydrate metabolism defects, mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation disorders, purine and pyrimidine metabolism disorders and pyruvate metabolism disorders. 

This podcast reviews large molecule metabolic diseases including glycogen storage diseases, lysosomal and peroxisomal diseases and mucopolysaccharidoses.

This podcast presents a basic overview of the Pediatric Advanced Life Support protocol from the 2015 American Heart Association guidelines.

This podcasts is an overview and approach to acetaminophen overdose in pediatric populations. In this podcast, listeners will learn about typical causes of overdose in pediatrics, initial work-up in the case of a suspected overdose as well as the presentation and management of acetaminophen overdose. 

This podcast presents an approach to the diagnosis and management of meningitis in children. Listeners will learn the etiology and epidemiology of meningitis in different age groups, explore the clinical presentation, pertinent investigations and understand the management of bacterial and viral meningitis according to the most recent guidelines.

This podcast presents an approach to the management of acute head injuries in children. In this episode, listeners will learn about the initial stabilization and management of a patient with an acute head injury, further investigations and indications for imaging, as well as elements of disposition planning. 

This podcast outlines an approach to anaphylaxis in children. Listeners will learn to identify clinical features, understand the pathophysiology, and appropriately manage patients presenting with anaphylaxis.

This episode is the first in a two-part series on Brief Resolved Unexplained Events (BRUEs), previously referred to as apparent life-threatening events​ (ALTEs). Part 2 can be found here. This podcast describes the clinical presentation of a BRUE and develops a differential diagnosis of these events based on etiology. 

This episode is the second in a two-part series on Brief Resolved Unexplained Events (BRUEs), previously referred to as apparent life-threatening events (ALTEs). Part 1 can be found here. This podcast reviews appropriate investigations and management for a child with presenting with a BRUE. 

This episode presents an approach to shock in a pediatric population. This podcast is written by Dustin Jacobson, a 3rd year pediatrics resident from the University of Toronto, with the help of Dr. Suzanne Beno, a staff physician in the division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine at the University of Toronto. At the end of this podcast, listeners will be able to define shock, understand it’s pathophysiology, discuss the sub classifications of shock and become familiar with the management of shock. 

This episode presents an approach to the pediatric patient presenting with syncope. Both benign and life-threatening causes will be discussed. Listeners will be able to recognize red flags on history, examination and investigations. This podcast has been developed by medical student Vishal Puri with the help of Dr. Joseph Atallah and Dr. Mel Lewis. Dr. Joseph Atallah is a pediatric cardiologist and Dr. Mel Lewis is a general pediatrician, both staff at the Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta. 

This podcast explores the epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of sports related concussion in children. It is the first in a two-part series on the topic (part two discusses post-concussive syndrome). The podcast was developed by Adam Neufeld and Brendan Lee, medical students from the University of Saskatchewan, in collaboration with Dr. Ahmed Alterkait, a pediatric emergency physician at the University of Saskatchewan.

This podcast presents an approach to adrenal insufficiency, including the general physiology, etiologies, diagnosis, and management of the condition in the pediatric population. It was developed by Rebecca Quilty, a 4th-year medical student from Memorial University, in collaboration with Dr. Heather Power, a pediatric endocrinologist at Memorial University.

This podcast covers an approach to brain tumors in children.  It was developed by Chelsea Howie, a medical student at Dalhousie University Medical School with Dr. Bruce Crooks, a Pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist at the IWK Children’s Hospital.  

This podcast covers the definition, risk factors, approach to and management of persistent post-concussion symptoms.

This podcast covers how to recognize common toxidromes, develop an initial management plan, as well as order appropriate investigations for pediatric ingestion presentations. It was developed by Dr. Breanne Paul, a rural family medicine resident at the University of Alberta, in collaboration with Dr. Andrea Robb, a pediatric emergency medicine physician and Assistant Clinical Professor at the Stollery Children's Hospital and University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada.

A  young mother has brought in her 2 and 1/2 month old baby boy because he “won’t wake up” and has been “shaking”. You quickly enter the room and find Latisha, a 17 year old first time mom and her son Jamal. Jamal is unresponsive.

A 13 year old girl has a fight with her mom and in protest, drinks about 125 mL of windshield washer fluid. She is in the emergency room, is stable and neurologically appropriate.

The following is a series of 3 cases which deal with the acute management of head traumas in pediatric populations. 

The following multiple-choice questions are designed to test learner's knowledge after listening to the 3-part podcast series on Inborn Errors of Metabolism

The following multiple choice questions are designed to test learners' knowledge after listening to the podcast on an Approach to Shock.

Test your knowledge on pediatric brain tumors as you work through this case created by medical student Katharine Jensen with the help of Dr. Beverly Wilson.

 

This PedsCases Note provides a one-page infographic on Elevated Intracranial Pressure. It outlines the steps to recognize, diagnosse, and manage a child who presents with increased ICP including a hospital-based management algorithm. 

This PedsCases note is a one-page handout on invasive meningococcal disease. 

This episode is the first in a two-part series on Brief Resolved Unexplained Events (BRUEs), previously referred to as apparent life-threatening events (ALTEs). Part 2 can be found here. This podcast describes the clinical presentation of a BRUE and develops a differential diagnosis of these events based on etiology. 

This episode is the second in a two-part series on Brief Resolved Unexplained Events (BRUEs), previously referred to as apparent life-threatening events (ALTEs). Part 1 can be found here. This podcast reviews appropriate investigations and management for a child with presenting with a BRUE. 

Bruising/Bleeding

This podcast presents a general approach to purpura. Listeners will learn about symptoms, history and physical exam findings, and the differential diagnosis for purpura in children. This podcast has been developed by Dr. Samantha Lam with Dr. Melanie Lewis at the University of Alberta.

This podcast will provide an approach to Henoch – Schlonlein Purpura (HSP). This podcast was developed by Vivian Szeto, a medical student at the University of Alberta, in conjunction with Dr. Rumsey, a Pediatric Rheumatologist at the University of Alberta and Stollery Children’s Hospital. 

This podcast discusses management of infants that are large for gestational age (LGA) and infants of diabetic mothers (IDM). It was developed by Manisha Tilak, a medical student at Queen’s University, and Dr. Robert Connelly, a neonatologist and Head of the Department of Pediatrics at Queen’s University. 

This podcast is an overview of the newly published 2018 Canadian Pediatric Society (CPS) statement on the Diagnosis and Management of typical, newly diagnosed primary immune thrombocytopenia of childhood. It was developed by Stephanie Zachary and Sarah Weicker, medical students at the University of British Columbia, along with Dr. Jeremy Friedman and Dr. Carolyn Beck, who are the lead authors of this CPS statement, as well as Dr. Lauren Kitney.

This podcast will discuss pediatric hemophilia, including the diagnosis and management. It was developed by Adam Neufeld and Brendan Lee, third year medical students at the University of Saskatchewan, in collaboration with Dr. Roona Sinha, a pediatric hematologist and oncologist at the University of Saskatchewan. 

This podcast will review the CPS Practice Point "Invasive group A streptococcal disease: Management and chemoprophylaxis" published April 15, 2019. It was developed by Dr. Ola Rydz, fourth-year general pediatrics resident at the Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta, with Dr. Dorothy Moore, Associate Professor of Pediatrics at McGill University in Montreal, Canada.

This podcast presents an approach to the management of vitamin K deficiency in newborns. Listeners will learn abut vitamin K deficiency bleeding, often referred to as hemorrhagic disease of the newborn, as well as how to recognize its signs, symptoms and complications. The current CPS recommendations for vitamin K prophylaxis will also be discussed. 

This podcast will provide an approach to and management of Von Willebrand Disease. It was developed by medical student Chen Jin and Dr. Mia Lang, a pediatrician at the University of Alberta.

This podcast will highlight an approach to bleeding and bruising in pediatric patients and is part 1 of a 2 part series. It was developed by Gabriel Blank, a fourth-year medical student at the University of British Columbia, in collaboration with Dr. Tom McLaughlin, a general pediatrician at BC Children’s Hospital.

This podcast will highlight an approach to bleeding and bruising in pediatric patients and is part 2 of a 2 part series. It was developed by Gabriel Blank, a fourth-year medical student at the University of British Columbia, in collaboration with Dr. Tom McLaughlin, a general pediatrician at BC Children’s Hospital.

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 Cipolla, a third year medical student at McGill University, in collaboration with the lead author of this CPS statement, Dr. Michelle Ward, pediatrician and head of the Division of Child and Youth Protection at the Children’s hospital of eastern Ontario.

 

This podcast presents an approach to Abnormal Uterine Bleeding in Adolescents. Listeners will learn about the definition of abnormal uterine bleeding, generate an organized differential diagnosis, and review investigations and management in adolescent patients compared to adult patients. This podcast was developed by Sarah Moor, a third-year medical student at Yale School of Medicine, with Dr. Amanda Kallen, an Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Yale School of Medicine and member of the Reproductive Scientist Development Program.

This Podcast will discuss an approach to gastrointestinal bleeding in children. The podcast was created by Clarelle Gonsalves, a third-year medical student at McMaster University, in collaboration with Dr. Herbert Brill, a pediatric gastroenterologist at McMaster Children’s Hospital and Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Toronto.

This PedsCases Note provides a one-page infographic on an approach to thrombocytopenia, including the presentation, investigations, differential diagnosis, and management considerations for ITP and DIC. It was developed by Usman Ahmed, a medical student at the University of Alberta, in collaboration with Dr. Mark Belletrutti, a pediatric hematologist at the University of British Columbia.

This PedsCases Note provides a one-page infographic on Von Willebrand Disease. It was created by Morgan Gregg, a medical student at the University of Alberta, with the help of Dr. Mia Lang, a pediatrician at the University of Alberta.

This video discusses management of infants that are large for gestational age (LGA) and infants of diabetic mothers (IDM). It was developed by Manisha Tilak, a medical student at Queen’s University, and Dr. Robert Connelly, a neonatologist and Head of the Department of Pediatrics at Queen’s University. 

Clinical Skills

This video provides learners with an approach to the pediatric chest x-ray. By the end of this video, you should be able to describe the expected radiographic findings of common pediatric conditions including cardiomegaly, pneumothorax, pleural effusion, pneumonia, asthma, cystic fibrosis, and non-accidental injuries.

This video presents an approach to pediatric abdominal x-rays.  By the end of this video, you should be able to describe common radiographic findings in the pediatric population, including foreign body ingestion, duodenal atresia, and pneumoperitoneum. This podcast and video are developed by Ben Pi, a medical student at the University of Alberta, with the help of Dr. Jacob Jaremko, a pediatric MSK radiologist at the University of Alberta Hospital.

This podcast presents an approach to acid-base disturbance. The pathophysiology, common causes, and acute management will be reviewed, as well as arterial blood gases.This podcast was developed by Katie Girgulis and Dr. Karen Forbes.

This podcast covers the pediatric eye exam in primary care, including vision developmental milestones, how to perform a focused history and age appropriate eye exam, signs and symptoms of eye conditions, and when to refer to a pediatric ophthalmologist. This podcast was developed by Jennifer Ling, a medical student at the University of British Columbia, Harry Liu, a medical student at the University of Alberta and Dr. Ian MacDonald, an ophthalmologist and professor at the University of Alberta.

This podcast will cover an approach to assessment and diagnosis, prognostic factors and management and follow up for patients with NBPI. This podcast was created by Dr. Jaskiran Sandha in conjunction with Dr. Matthew Prowse, a pediatric physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist at the University of Alberta. 

This podcast will take you through an overview of adolescent pregnancy including the epidemiology, identification and management of adolescent pregnancy. This podcast was developed by Delphine Hansen, a third-year medical student at McGill University, in collaboration with Dr Giuseppina Di Meglio, adolescent medicine physician and pediatrician at the Montreal Children Hospital and professor at McGill University Faculty of Medicine.

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.

This podcast is part 1 of a 2-part series intended to introduce the listener to peripheral intravenous insertion in the pediatric patient. This podcast will review some key differences between doing procedures in children compared to adults, and how those differences guide our approach to placing peripheral IVs in kids. This podcast was created by Nathan Gollner, a 3rd year medical student at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Alberta Canada and Dr. Karen Forbes, a pediatrician and medical educator at the University of Alberta.

This podcast will discuss the approach to a newborn born to a mother with limited antenatal care. The podcast was created by Surabhi Sivaratnam, a fourth-year medical student at the McMaster University, with the support of Dr. Matthew Purser, a pediatrician at Grand River Hospital and Cambridge Memorial Hospital.

The following questions are designed to test learners' knowledge of leukocoria. In this case, you are asked to see a 1 month old girl, Sara, for a routine visit. 

The following resource was developed by Dr. Cara Dosman, a Developmental Pediatrician at the University of Alberta, with local and national colleagues.

This video presents an approach to pediatric abdominal x-rays.  By the end of this video, you should be able to describe common radiographic findings in the pediatric population, including foreign body ingestion, duodenal atresia, and pneumoperitoneum. This podcast and video are developed by Ben Pi, a medical student at the University of Alberta, with the help of Dr. Jacob Jaremko, a pediatric MSK radiologist at the University of Alberta Hospital.

This video provides learners with an approach to the pediatric chest x-ray. By the end of this video, you should be able to describe the expected radiographic findings of common pediatric conditions including cardiomegaly, pneumothorax, pleural effusion, pneumonia, asthma, cystic fibrosis, and non-accidental injuries.

This video highlights an approach to otoscopy

Welcome to a classic PedsCases video. This video highlights an approach to lumbar punctures. Please don't try performing a lumbar puncture at home or in a healthcare setting on the basis of this video.

This video covers the pediatric eye exam in primary care, including vision developmental milestones, how to perform a focused history and age appropriate eye exam, signs and symptoms of eye conditions, and when to refer to a pediatric ophthalmologist. This video was developed by Jennifer Ling, a medical student at the University of British Columbia, Harry Liu, a medical student at the University of Alberta and Dr. Ian MacDonald, an ophthalmologist and professor at the University of Alberta.

This video is part 2 of the Approach to PIV Insertion in a Pediatric Patient: Procedural Skills - Peripheral Intravenous Access. The video was created by Nathan Gollner, a medical student at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Alberta Canada. This podcast was developed in conjunction with Dr. Karen Forbes, a pediatrician and medical educator at the University of Alberta. The video will outline how to establish a peripheral IV in a child.

Dehydration

This podcast gives medical students an approach to identifying and correcting dehydration, plus calculating fluid requirements, in pediatric patients.

This podcast gives an overview of the pathophysiology of diarrhea and an approach to acute diarrhea. It was developed by Katie Girgulis a medical student at the University of Alberta, Dr. Chris Novak, a pediatric resident at the University of Alberta, and Dr. Karen Forbes, a pediatrician and medical educator at the Stollery Children’s Hospital.

This podcast provides an approach to chronic diarrhea and the development of a differential diagnosis. It was developed by Katie Girgulis a medical student at the University of Alberta, Dr. Chris Novak, a pediatric resident at the University of Alberta, and Dr. Karen Forbes, a pediatrician and medical educator at the Stollery Children’s Hospital

 

This podcast was developed by Dr. Laura Betcherman and Dr. Talia Lenton-Brym, second year pediatric residents at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Canada with Dr. Rachel Pearl, a pediatric nephrologist at the Hospital for Sick Children.  This podcast covers disorders of sodium balance, hypernatremia and hyponatremia

This podcast presents an approach to adrenal insufficiency, including the general physiology, etiologies, diagnosis, and management of the condition in the pediatric population. It was developed by Rebecca Quilty, a 4th-year medical student from Memorial University, in collaboration with Dr. Heather Power, a pediatric endocrinologist at Memorial University.

This podcast will cover an approach to acute pediatric gastroenteritis. It was created by Melissa Chiu, a fourth-year medical student at the University of British Columbia, in collaboration with Dr. Anne Feng, a pediatrician at BC Children’s Hospital.

This podcast presents an approach to diagnosing and managing an important pediatric emergency, pediatric bowel obstruction. Compared to adults, pediatric bowel obstructions have a much broader differential diagnosis, present in a variety of ways and at various ages, and require surgical management in most scenarios. This podcast was developed by Dr. Kevin Verhoeff in collaboration with Dr. Simon Byrns, a pediatric surgery fellow, and Dr. Bryan Dicken, a staff pediatric surgeon.

Check out our newest podcast on pediatric acute kidney injury (AKI)! It was developed by Aspen Lillywhite and Aisha Farooq, who are medical students at the University of Alberta, with the help of Dr. Emma Ulrich, a pediatric nephrologist at Stollery Children’s Hospital, Edmonton Alberta.

An 18 month old male presents with a 2 day history of emesis and diarrhea with minimal fluid intake.

A 3 year old female requires maintenance fluid requirements following a tonsillectomy.

A three year old boy presents with dehydration following two days of diarrhea.

The following multiple choice questions are designed to test learners' knowledge after listening to the podcast on an Approach to Shock.

The following questions are designed to test learners' knowledge after listening to the podcast or video on Approach to Acid Base Disturbance by Katie Girgulis.

Part 2 of our two part case series on Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus, this part begins with a 15 year old female with gastroenteritis symptoms and hyperglycemia, who you are concerned may have developed DKA. 

This PedsCases Note Provides a one-page infographic on dehydration and fluid replacement. It was created by Grace Georgopoulos, a medical student at the University of Alberta, in collaboration with Dr. Chris Novak, a Pediatrician at the Alberta Children's Hospital.

Developmental/Behavioural/Mental Health Problems

 The diagnosis, investigations, differential diagnosis, comorbid conditions as well as an overview of treatment methods for ADHD are discussed in this episode. 

This episode addresses insulin therapies and gives an overview of special considerations in the adolescent population with Type 1 diabetes.

This podcast helps students develop an approach to developmental assessment.

This episode covers an approach to the types, diagnosis, features, and management of Down Syndrome. 

This episode defines the core features of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), provides an approach to screening and diagnosis, and discusses initial management strategies. 

This podcast is an approach to diagnosis and management of FASD, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. This podcast was written by Ying Ling, a medical student at the University of Alberta with the help of Dr. Gail Andrew. Dr. Andrew is a professor in the Department of Pediatrics and the medical director of the FASD Clinical and Research Services at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital. 

This episode presents an approach to eating disorders in the pediatric population.  Listeners will learn about the epidemiology and clinical presentation, diagnostic criteria, possible complications, and management of eating disorders in children and adolescents.  

This podcast develops a general approach to inborn errors of metabolism, reviewing basic epidemiology, presentations, and initation investigations and management.

This podcast reviews a wide range of small molecule diseases including amino and organic acidemias, urea cycle disorders, fatty acid oxidation defects, carbohydrate metabolism defects, mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation disorders, purine and pyrimidine metabolism disorders and pyruvate metabolism disorders. 

This podcast reviews large molecule metabolic diseases including glycogen storage diseases, lysosomal and peroxisomal diseases and mucopolysaccharidoses.

This podcast presents an approach to suicidal ideation and behaviour in adolescent patients. 

This podcast will review keys to behavioural management and compliance during medical examination in typically developing young children. Listeners will learn how to define behaviour, perform an appropriate history and physical exam, and characterize common behavioural problems. It was written by Michelle Hanbidge and Dr. Debra Andrews. Michelle is a medical student at the University of Alberta and Dr. Andrews is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. 

This episode is designed to give students an overview about Cerebral Palsy. We will discuss risk factors, classification, diagnosis, management and prognosis. The podcast has been created by Dayae Jeong, a medical student at McMaster University in Ontario, Canada with the help of Dr. Kristen Hallett, a consultant pediatrician and associate professor at McMaster Children’s Hospital, and Dr. Sara Long-Gagné, a complex care pediatrician at Montreal Children’s Hospital. 

This podcast discusses an approach to pediatric major depressor disorder. Listeners will learn about the clinical presentation of depressive disorders, as well as diagnostic criteria and treatment options. This episode was created by Jeff Bennett with the assistance of Dr. Heidi Wilkes. Jeff is a medical student at the University of Alberta and Dr. Wilkes is a consultant psychiatrist at the Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta.

This episode presents a general approach to pediatric anxiety disorders. Listeners will learn about symptoms, diagnostic criteria, and management of common anxiety disorders in children. This podcast has been developed by Jeff Bennett and Dr. Heidi Wikes. Jeff is a medical student at the University of Alberta. Dr Wikes is a consultant psychiatrist at the Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton, Canada.

This is the second episode of a three-part series on puberty and pubertal disorders. This episode covers an approach to precocious puberty, and was developed by Ruojin Bu, a medical student at the University of Alberta, and Dr. Elizabeth Rosolowsky, a pediatric endocrinologist at the University of Alberta. 

This podcast explores speech and language delays in a clinical context, including how to define, screen, diagnose, and intervene.  This podcast was developed by Emily Fong, a medical student at the University of Alberta, and Dr. Lyn Sonnenberg, Program Director for Developmental Pediatrics at the University of Alberta.

This podcast discusses management of infants that are large for gestational age (LGA) and infants of diabetic mothers (IDM). It was developed by Manisha Tilak, a medical student at Queen’s University, and Dr. Robert Connelly, a neonatologist and Head of the Department of Pediatrics at Queen’s University. 

This podcast covers an approach to dealing with challenging behavior and mood changes in adolescents. This podcast was developed by Nicole Fledderman, a medical student at Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine (WMed) and Dr. Priscilla Woodhams, Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine at WMed. 

This podcast will give an approach to developmental regression, including history, physical exam, differential diagnosis and investigations.

This podcast covers the new CPS position statement on neuroprotection from acute brain injury in preterm infants.  This podcast was developed by Dr. Larissa Shapka, a pediatric resident at the University of Toronto with Drs. Michelle Ryan,Thierry Lacaze-Masmonteiland Khorshid Mohammad, the principal authors of the statement.

This podcast is part one of a three-part series of podcasts on Autism Spectrum Disorder. Here we will be covering the new CPS Position Statement “Early Detection for Autism Spectrum Disorder in Young Children.” This podcast was developed by Dr. Nehal Shata, a Pediatric Resident, with Dr. Lonnie Zwaigenbaum, the lead author of this statement, as well as a Pediatric Associate Professor.

This podcast is part two of a three-part series of podcasts on Autism Spectrum Disorder.  Here we will be covering the new CPS Position Statement “Standards of diagnostic assessment for autism spectrum disorder.” This podcast was developed by Dr. Camila de Lima, a pediatric resident, with Dr. Jessica Brian, lead author of the statement and member of the Autism Spectrum Disorder Guidelines Task Force.

This podcast is part three of a three-part series of podcasts on Autism Spectrum Disorder.  Here we will be covering the new CPS Position Statement “Post-diagnostic management and follow-up care for autism spectrum disorder.” This podcast was developed by Nicole Arseneau, a second year pediatrics resident with Dr. Angie Ip, a member of the Autism Spectrum Disorder Guidelines Task Force, and the lead author of the CPS statement.

This podcast presents an approach somatization and somatoform disorders. It will outline key signs and symptoms, as well as summarize the treatment and management of the disorder from a bio-psycho-social-cultural-spiritual approach. It was developed by Geraldine Huynh, a 4th year medical student at the University of Alberta with Dr. Heidi Wilkes, a child psychiatrist at the Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton.

This podcast presents an approach to the diagnosis and management of infantile colic. Listen to this episode to learn about the definition, presentation, differential diagnosis, and management of infantile colic, as well as to learn the contribution of infantile colic to non-accidental injury in infants. This podcast was created by Carol Dennison, a medical student at the University of Alberta, in collaboration with Dr. Bonnieca Islam, Associate Teaching Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Alberta.

This podcast presents an approach to the assessment, diagnosis, and multidisciplinary management of psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (PNES) in the pediatric population. It was developed by Vivienne Beard, a second-year medical student at the University of British Columbia (UBC), in collaboration with Dr. Mary Connolly (Department of Pediatrics, UBC) and Dr. Andrea Chapman (Department of Psychiatry, UBC).

This podcast will take you through an overview of adolescent pregnancy including the epidemiology, identification and management of adolescent pregnancy. This podcast was developed by Delphine Hansen, a third-year medical student at McGill University, in collaboration with Dr Giuseppina Di Meglio, adolescent medicine physician and pediatrician at the Montreal Children Hospital and professor at McGill University Faculty of Medicine.

This podcast gives an overview of the etiology, diagnosis, and comorbidities of ADHD in children and youth. It was created by Renée Lurie, a third-year medical student at the University of Ottawa, in colaboration with Dr. Stacey Bélanger, Dr. Mark Feldman, and Dr. Brenda Clark, of the Universities of Montreal, Toronto, and Alberta respectively.

This podcast is part 2 of a 3-part series on ADHD in children and youth. It will cover the management of ADHD, including non-pharmacologic treatment, when to consider medical intervention, and pharmacologic options. This series was developed by Renée Lurie, a third-year medical student from the University of Ottawa, in collaboration with Drs. Stacey Bélanger, Mark Feldman, and Brenda Clark from the Universities of Montreal, Toronto, and Alberta respectively.

This podcast is the conclusion to the CPS Podcast series on ADHD in children and youth.  Based on the 2018 CPS statement on ADHD, this episode will discuss assessment and treatment with comorbid autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disability, and prematurity.

This podcast reviews the recent CPS practice point on “Counselling adolescents and parents about cannabis: A primer for health professionals” published in June 2020. The podcast was developed by Dr. Jen Mooney, a pediatric resident at Memorial University, in collaboration with the co-authors of this CPS statement, Dr. Christina Grant (McMaster’s Children Hospital) and Dr. Richard Bélanger (Laval University).

 

Ce podcast révisera le point de pratique de la Société canadienne de pédiatrie intitulé: Le counseling auprès des adolescents et des parents au sujet du cannabis : une introduction pour les professionnels de la santé, publié en juin 2020. Ce podcast a été créé par Olivia Lemire, étudiante en médecine de 3e année à l’Université d’Ottawa, et Dr Richard E Bélanger, Professeur agrégé, médecin de l’adolescence et pédiatre au Centre mère-enfant Soleil du CHU de Québec - Université Laval.

This podcast presents specific learning disorders (SLDs), with a particular focus on screening for and managing impairments in reading, commonly known as Dyslexia. This podcast was created by Liane Kang, a third-year medical student at the University of Alberta with support from Dr. Lyn Sonnenberg, a neurodevelopmental pediatrician at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital in Edmonton.

This podcast provides an approach to identification of the different types of cleft malformations, outlines the management of orofacial clefts and timing of surgical repair and discusses the genetic syndromes, sequences and associations linked with cleft lip and palate.  It was developed by Julie Le, a first year Family Medicine resident at Queen’s University with the help of Dr. Regan Guilfoyle, a pediatric plastic surgeon at the University of Alberta.

This podcast will discuss gross motor delay. By the end of this podcast, learners should be able to recognize normal motor developmental milestones in children, develop a differential diagnosis, identify key tests and investigations to clarify the etiology and discuss the management options for gross motor delay. It was developed by Devika Singh, a second-year medical student at the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine at McMaster University and Dr. Lyn Sonnenberg, a Neurodevelopmental Pediatrician at the University of Alberta.

This podcast will review Part 1 of the CPS anxiety position statements, which focuses on the epidemiology, clinical characteristics, and assessment of anxiety disorders in the pediatric patient population. The podcast was created by Luke MacDonald, a second year medical student at the Dalhousie University, in collaboration with Dr. Benjamin Klein, a Developmental Pediatrician at McMaster University.

This podcast will review Part 2 of the CPS anxiety position statements, which focuses on the treatment and management approach for children and adolescents with anxiety disorders. The podcast was created by Luke MacDonald, a second year medical student at Dalhousie University, in collaboration with Dr. Susan Bobbitt, a Developmental Pediatrician at the Alvin Buckwold Child Development Program at Kinsmen Children's Centre in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

Your first appointment of the afternoon is with a 14 year old girl named Julie. Julie’s mother has made the appointment because she is concerned that Julie has lost a lot of weight over the last few months.​

A 2 year old boy presents with speech delay as noted by his mother.

A 7 year old girl presents with school difficulties commencing a few months earlier.

This case is written by Juliana, a medical student from the University of Alberta. This case will take you through an examination of Nathan, a 12 month old happy baby. 

One of your patients is a 15 day old infant named Julie. On examination you notice that Julie has a flat facial profile, large tongue, slanted palpebral fissures, epicanthal folds and generalized hypotonia.

You are about to see Jessie, a 15 year old girl who has been followed by your preceptor for 4 years. Jessie was diagnosed with Insulin-dependent Diabetes Mellitus at the age of 12 after presenting to the emergency room in diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA).

A 13 year old girl has a fight with her mom and in protest, drinks about 125 mL of windshield washer fluid. She is in the emergency room, is stable and neurologically appropriate.

An 18-month-old male is brought in by his mother because she is concerned about his walking.

An evidence-based summary of developmental milestones in typically developing children (50th percentile).

This PedsCases Note provides a one-page infographic on Cerebral Palsy. It reviews classification, diagnosis, and management of this condition in the pediatric population.

This PedsCases Note provides a one-page infographic on hypothyroidsm. It was created by Gillian Nearing, a medical student at the Northern Ontario School of Medicine, in collaboration with Dr. Jonathan DellaVedova, a general pediatrician at the Northern Ontario School of Medicine.

This PedsCases Note provides a one-page infographic on Down Syndrome. It was created by Summer Hudson, a medical student at the University of Alberta, with the help of Dr. Melanie Lewis, a Pediatrician at the Edmonton Down Syndrome Clinic and the Stollery Children's Hospital.

The following resource was developed by Dr. Cara Dosman, a Developmental Pediatrician at the University of Alberta, with local and national colleagues.

This episode covers an approach to precocious puberty, and is part two of our three part series on puberty. It was developed by Ruojin Bu, a medical student at the University of Alberta, and Dr. Elizabeth Rosolowsky, a pediatric endocrinologist at the University of Alberta. 

This case explores the approach to a child with intellectual disability, focusing specifically on Fragile X syndrome.

This video discusses management of infants that are large for gestational age (LGA) and infants of diabetic mothers (IDM). It was developed by Manisha Tilak, a medical student at Queen’s University, and Dr. Robert Connelly, a neonatologist and Head of the Department of Pediatrics at Queen’s University. 

This podcast discusses an approach to the presentation of ambiguous genitalia by describing 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 medical student at the University of Alberta, and was created in collaboration with Dr. Elizabeth Rosolowsky, a pediatric endocrinologist at the University of Alberta.

Diarrhea

This podcast gives medical students an approach to identifying and correcting dehydration, plus calculating fluid requirements, in pediatric patients.

This episode will discuss an approach for a child in whom you suspect idiopathic intussusception. This podcast was developed by Kieran Purich a medical student at the University of Alberta, with the help of Dr. Ioana Bratu, a pediatric surgeon and Associate Professor at the University of Alberta.

This podcast gives an overview of the pathophysiology of diarrhea and an approach to acute diarrhea. It was developed by Katie Girgulis a medical student at the University of Alberta, Dr. Chris Novak, a pediatric resident at the University of Alberta, and Dr. Karen Forbes, a pediatrician and medical educator at the Stollery Children’s Hospital.

This podcast provides an approach to chronic diarrhea and the development of a differential diagnosis. It was developed by Katie Girgulis a medical student at the University of Alberta, Dr. Chris Novak, a pediatric resident at the University of Alberta, and Dr. Karen Forbes, a pediatrician and medical educator at the Stollery Children’s Hospital

 

This podcast reviews the CPS guideline on salmonella infection in Canadian children. It was developed by Dr. Michael Prodanuk, a pediatric resident at the University of Toronto and the Hospital for Sick Children and Dr. Joan Robinson, a pediatric infectious disease specialist at the University of Alberta and author of the practice point.

This podcast will cover an approach to acute pediatric gastroenteritis. It was created by Melissa Chiu, a fourth-year medical student at the University of British Columbia, in collaboration with Dr. Anne Feng, a pediatrician at BC Children’s Hospital.

This podcast will discuss tumor lysis syndrome (TLS) in pediatric patients, including the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, risk factors, and interventions for TLS. It was developed by Stephanie Unrau and Marc Beaudin, 4th year MD students at the University of Alberta, with Dr. Bev Wilson, medical director of the Northern Alberta Children's Cancer Program at the Stollery Children's Hospital.

Check out our newest podcast on pediatric acute kidney injury (AKI)! It was developed by Aspen Lillywhite and Aisha Farooq, who are medical students at the University of Alberta, with the help of Dr. Emma Ulrich, a pediatric nephrologist at Stollery Children’s Hospital, Edmonton Alberta.

Annie, an 8-month-old girl brought in by her mother. Annie’s mother tells you that Annie has been passing loose, watery stools approximately every hour for the past two days.

Adam, an 8 year old male, is brought to see you by his mother with the complaint of abdominal pain, diarrhea and rectal bleeding.

A three year old boy presents with dehydration following two days of diarrhea.

A 7 year old girl presents to the emergency department with acute onset of diarrhea, which was initially watery and is now bloody. She is also experiencing diffuse abdominal pain and nausea.

The following questions are designed to test learners' knowledge after listening to the podcast or video on Approach to Acid Base Disturbance by Katie Girgulis.

Part 2 of our two part case series on Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus, this part begins with a 15 year old female with gastroenteritis symptoms and hyperglycemia, who you are concerned may have developed DKA. 

Test your knowledge about Celiac Disease with this case developed by Priya Dhir, a fourth year medical student at the University of Toronto, and Dr. Justine Turner, a pediatric gastroenterologist at Stollery Children’s Hospital and Associate Professor at the University of Alberta.

This PedsCases Note provides a one-page handout on Inflammatory Bowel Disease which describes an approach to Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis.

Edema

This Podcast will discuss an approach to pediatric periorbital edema including the key differential diagnoses and an approach to the history, physical exam, and diagnostic studies used. This podcast was written by Monique Jarrett, a medical student at the University of Alberta, in collaboration with Dr. Melanie Lewis, a Pediatrician and Professor at the University of Alberta, and Dr. Catherine Morgan a Pediatric Nephrologist and Associate Professor at the University of Alberta. 

Part one of acyanotic congenital heart lesions defines congenital heart disease, the pathophysiology of left-to-right shunts and reviews septal defects and patent ductus arteriosus. This podcast was developed by Herman Bami, a medical student at the University of Western Ontario and Dr. Michael Grattan, a pediatric cardiologist at the London Health Sciences Center.

Part two of the series on acyanotic congenital heart lesions describes the pathophysiology of obstructive acyanotic heart lesions. This podcast was developed by Herman Bami, a second year medical student at the University of Western Ontario and Dr. Michael Grattan, a pediatric cardiologist at the London Health Sciences Center.

This podcast will review the CPS Practice Point "Invasive group A streptococcal disease: Management and chemoprophylaxis" published April 15, 2019. It was developed by Dr. Ola Rydz, fourth-year general pediatrics resident at the Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta, with Dr. Dorothy Moore, Associate Professor of Pediatrics at McGill University in Montreal, Canada.

This podcast presents an approach to Childhood Nephrotic Syndrome. Listeners will learn about the clinical presentation and diagnostic criteria, list key initial investigations to refine the differential diagnosis in children presenting with edema and/or proteinuria, and review an approach for the management of patients with childhood nephrotic syndrome. Listeners will also recall common complications and delineate outcomes. This podcast was developed by Summer Hudson, a second year medical student at the University of Alberta, in collaboration with Dr. Melanie Lewis, a general pediatrician, and Dr. Catherine Morgan, a pediatric nephrologist, who both work at the Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

Jeffrey, an 18-month-old child, presents to the emergency department with generalized edema. Two days ago, Jeffrey’s father started noticing swelling around his eyes.

Electrolyte Imbalance

This podcast gives medical students an approach to identifying and correcting dehydration, plus calculating fluid requirements, in pediatric patients.

This podcast gives an overview of the pathophysiology of diarrhea and an approach to acute diarrhea. It was developed by Katie Girgulis a medical student at the University of Alberta, Dr. Chris Novak, a pediatric resident at the University of Alberta, and Dr. Karen Forbes, a pediatrician and medical educator at the Stollery Children’s Hospital.

This podcast provides an approach to chronic diarrhea and the development of a differential diagnosis. It was developed by Katie Girgulis a medical student at the University of Alberta, Dr. Chris Novak, a pediatric resident at the University of Alberta, and Dr. Karen Forbes, a pediatrician and medical educator at the Stollery Children’s Hospital

 

This podcast discusses management of infants that are large for gestational age (LGA) and infants of diabetic mothers (IDM). It was developed by Manisha Tilak, a medical student at Queen’s University, and Dr. Robert Connelly, a neonatologist and Head of the Department of Pediatrics at Queen’s University. 

This podcast was developed by Dr. Laura Betcherman and Dr. Talia Lenton-Brym, second year pediatric residents at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Canada with Dr. Rachel Pearl, a pediatric nephrologist at the Hospital for Sick Children.  This podcast covers disorders of sodium balance, hypernatremia and hyponatremia

This podcast will cover an approach to acute pediatric gastroenteritis. It was created by Melissa Chiu, a fourth-year medical student at the University of British Columbia, in collaboration with Dr. Anne Feng, a pediatrician at BC Children’s Hospital.

This podcast will discuss tumor lysis syndrome (TLS) in pediatric patients, including the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, risk factors, and interventions for TLS. It was developed by Stephanie Unrau and Marc Beaudin, 4th year MD students at the University of Alberta, with Dr. Bev Wilson, medical director of the Northern Alberta Children's Cancer Program at the Stollery Children's Hospital.

This podcast covers how to recognize common toxidromes, develop an initial management plan, as well as order appropriate investigations for pediatric ingestion presentations. It was developed by Dr. Breanne Paul, a rural family medicine resident at the University of Alberta, in collaboration with Dr. Andrea Robb, a pediatric emergency medicine physician and Assistant Clinical Professor at the Stollery Children's Hospital and University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada.

This podcast explores the clinical features of hypocalcemia as well as etiologies, investigations and initial management plan. It was developed by Dr. Madeline Parker a pediatrics resident at the University of Saskatchewan and Dr. Munier Nour a pediatric endocrinologist at Jim Patterson Children's Hospital in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

This podcast will be discussing pediatric renal tubular acidosis. The podcast was created by Shadi Sadeghian, a second year medical student at McMaster University. This podcast was created in collaboration with Dr. Charushree Prasad, a pediatric nephrologist and assistant professor at McMaster Children’s Hospital.

A 13 year old girl presents in the Emergency Department with weakness and fainting.

A 3 year old female requires maintenance fluid requirements following a tonsillectomy.

A 13 year old girl has a fight with her mom and in protest, drinks about 125 mL of windshield washer fluid. She is in the emergency room, is stable and neurologically appropriate.

The following questions are designed to test learners' knowledge after listening to the podcast or video on Approach to Acid Base Disturbance by Katie Girgulis.

Part 2 of our two part case series on Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus, this part begins with a 15 year old female with gastroenteritis symptoms and hyperglycemia, who you are concerned may have developed DKA. 

This PedsCases Note provides a one-page handout on avoiding hyponatremia when prescribing maintenance IV fluids in children. Based on the CPS Practice Point guideline of the same topic, it outlines several causes and consequences of acute hyponatremia and provides recommendations to avoid the risk of hyponatremia.

This video discusses management of infants that are large for gestational age (LGA) and infants of diabetic mothers (IDM). It was developed by Manisha Tilak, a medical student at Queen’s University, and Dr. Robert Connelly, a neonatologist and Head of the Department of Pediatrics at Queen’s University. 

Fever

This podcast gives students an approach to the evaluation and management of fever without a focus in children younger than three months of age. 

This podcast addresses the diagnosis and management of Kawasaki disease.

This podcast presents an approach to the identification, diagnosis, and management of febrile seizures. 

This podcast presents an approach to the diagnosis and management of meningitis in children. Listeners will learn the etiology and epidemiology of meningitis in different age groups, explore the clinical presentation, pertinent investigations and understand the management of bacterial and viral meningitis according to the most recent guidelines.

This podcast outlines and approach to recurrent fevers in children. Listeners will learn about the differential diagnosis, considerations for history and physical examination, as well as three key rheumatologic diagnoses that include recurrent fever. This episode was written by Josh Koegler and Dr. Dax Rumsey. Josh is a medical student at the University fo Alberta and Dr. Rumsey is a Pediatric Rheumatologist at the Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton. 

Cette baladodiffusion est produite par PedsCases et la Société canadienne de pédiatrie (qu’on appelle aussi la SCP) pour résumer le document de principes de la SCP sur la prise en charge du croup chez les jeunes enfants publié à la fin de 2016. Vous pouvez lire le document de principes complet de la SCP dans le site Web www.cps.ca et la transcription de cette balado dans le site www.pedscases.com.

This podcast outlines an approach to febrile neutropenia in children. Listeners will learn about the differential diagnosis, considerations for history and physical examination, and the initial investigations and management for a child presenting with fever and neutropenia. This episode was written by Dr. Chris Novak and Dr. Bev Wilson. Dr. Novak is a pediatric resident at the University of Alberta and Dr. Wilson is a Pediatric Oncologist and Professor at the Stollery Children’s Hospital and the University of Alberta.

This is Part 2 of the two part series covering and Approach to Abdominal Masses. This podcast will discuss Wilms' Tumor and Neuroblastoma. This episode was developed by Kieran Purich and Dr. Ioana Bratu.

In this episode, we will be discussing sexually transmitted infections, or STIs, in the adolescent population.

This podcast presents an approach to juvenile dermatomyositis. This podcast was developed by Josh Koegler, a third year medical student at the University of Alberta working with Dr. Dax Rumsey, a Paediatric Rheumatologist at the Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta.

This podcast covers acute rheumatic fever, including presentation, diagnosis, investigations and management. This podcast was developed by Mahabba Smoka, a medical student at the University of Alberta and Dr. Dax Rumsey, a Pediatric Rheumatologist at the University of Alberta and Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton, Canada.

This podcast will review the CPS Practice Point "Invasive group A streptococcal disease: Management and chemoprophylaxis" published April 15, 2019. It was developed by Dr. Ola Rydz, fourth-year general pediatrics resident at the Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta, with Dr. Dorothy Moore, Associate Professor of Pediatrics at McGill University in Montreal, Canada.

This podcast will cover an approach to acute pediatric gastroenteritis. It was created by Melissa Chiu, a fourth-year medical student at the University of British Columbia, in collaboration with Dr. Anne Feng, a pediatrician at BC Children’s Hospital.

This podcast is the second part of a two-part series on sepsis and septic shock in pediatric patients. It was created by Dan Lafreniere, a research associate in the Department of Pharmacology at Dalhousie University, and Dr. Christian Lehmann, a staff anesthesiologist at the Queen Elizabeth Health Sciences Centre and a professor at Dalhousie University.

This podcast discuss an overview and approach to multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection in COVID-19, also known as [MIS-C]. The podcast was created by Mia Voyatzis and Dr. Lillian Lim.

A mother brings in her 15 months old son Connor to the emergency department.  She says that he has had a fever for about a week and is concerned because it doesn't seem to be resolving.  

Owen has a five-day history of fever. That's all! 

A previously healthy 13 year old male presents to the ER with fever, cough and shortness of breath.

A 22 month old boy presents with fever and cough for 3 days.

A six-year old girl is brought into the pediatric emergency room by her father. She has a had a 3 day history of low grade fever and vomiting.

Your preceptor asks you to see Austin, a 3 year old male who has presented with a fever and sore throat.

A mother brings her 7-month old infant to the emergency room with 3 days of high fever that has persisted despite regular tylenol (acetaminophen).

A 10 day old infant presents to the emergency room with a history of decreased activity, decreased feeds, and a fever of 39.3 degrees celsius

This PedsCases Note provides a one-page infographic on Streptococcal Pharyngitis, including an approach to diagnosis and management in children.

This PedsCases Note provides a one-page infographic on Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), including an approach to diagnosis and management in children.

This PedsCases Note provides a one-page infographic on Community-Acquired Pneumonia (CAP), including an approach to diagnosis and management in children.

This PedsCases Note provides a one-page infographic on the clinical presentation, investigations, lab findings, and management of Kawasaki Disease. It was created by Katharine Jensen, a medical student at the University of Alberta, in collaboration with Dr. Hayley Turnbull, a pediatrician and clinical lecturer at the Stollery Children's Hospital and University of Alberta.

This video presents an approach to varicella (commonly known as chickenpox). The clinical presentation, pathogenesis, prevention, and treatment of varicella will be covered. It was developed by Dr. Gauri Shah and Dr. Joan Robinson from the Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton, Canada.

Growth Problems

This podcast gives students an overview of childhood obesity.  It covers the increasing prevalence of obesity among children, associated health risks and gives an approach of how to talk to children and their families. 

This podcast gives medical students a basic framework about how to understand failure to thrive and helps them develop an approach to the history and physical examination of a child presenting with failure to thrive.

This podcast episode helps medical students develop an approach to the evaluation of short stature in a child.

This episode gives an overview of the diagnostic criteria, clinical features, and management strategies for patients with Turner Syndrome. 

This podcast is an approach to diagnosis and management of FASD, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. This podcast was written by Ying Ling, a medical student at the University of Alberta with the help of Dr. Gail Andrew. Dr. Andrew is a professor in the Department of Pediatrics and the medical director of the FASD Clinical and Research Services at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital. 

This is part 1 of the two part series which will discuss the differential diagnosis, history, physical exam, and initial investigations for a child presenting with an abdominal mass. 

This video focuses on the diagnosis and management of newborns with intrauterine growth restriction. This podcast was developed by Manisha Tilak and Dr. Robert Connelly. Maternal, fetal, and placental risk factors, appropriate screening and workup, appropriate post-natal assessment and complications of IUGR will be reviewed. 

This is the second episode of a three-part series on puberty and pubertal disorders. This episode covers an approach to precocious puberty, and was developed by Ruojin Bu, a medical student at the University of Alberta, and Dr. Elizabeth Rosolowsky, a pediatric endocrinologist at the University of Alberta. 

This video is the final video of a three-part series on puberty and pubertal disorders. This episode covers the topic of delayed puberty. This was developed by Ruojin Bu, a medical student at the University of Alberta, and Dr. Elizabeth Rosolowsky, a pediatric endocrinologist at the University of Alberta. 

This podcast provides an approach to chronic diarrhea and the development of a differential diagnosis. It was developed by Katie Girgulis a medical student at the University of Alberta, Dr. Chris Novak, a pediatric resident at the University of Alberta, and Dr. Karen Forbes, a pediatrician and medical educator at the Stollery Children’s Hospital

 

This podcast discusses management of infants that are large for gestational age (LGA) and infants of diabetic mothers (IDM). It was developed by Manisha Tilak, a medical student at Queen’s University, and Dr. Robert Connelly, a neonatologist and Head of the Department of Pediatrics at Queen’s University. 

This podcast will discuss gross motor delay and muscular dystrophy in children, and was created by Brittany Lissinna in collaboration with Dr. Lyn Sonnenberg, a Neurodevelopmental Pediatrician with the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital and the Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

This CPS podcast presents an approach to helping children limit their dietary sodium intake, based on the CPS Position Statement "Dietary Intake of Sodium by Children: Why it matters". It was developed by Dr. Claire Wallace, a first-year pediatrics resident at Memorial University in collaboration with Dr. Manjula Gowrishankar, co-author of this CPS statement and a pediatric nephrologist at the University of Alberta. 

This podcast is part 1 of a 4 part series discussing the Abnormalities in Head Shape and Size in pediatrics. This part will describe how to measure head circumference and head growth. This was developed by Lindsey Logan, Pediatric Neurology resident, and Claire McNiven, Pediatrics Resident, with Dr. Melanie Lewis, Dr. Lauren Redgate, and Dr. Peter Gill for PedsCases.com.

This podcast is part 3 of a 4-part series discussing an approach to abnormalities in head shape and size. This third part reviews the differential diagnosis for children presenting with large heads (macrocephaly). Key points on history and physical exam and the relevant investigations and management options for children with macrocephaly will be discussed. The podcast was created by Dr. Lindsey Logan, a pediatric neurology resident in Toronto, and Dr. Claire McNiven, a pediatrics resident at the University of Alberta. The podcast’s development and editing were supported by Dr. Melanie Lewis, a pediatrician at the Stollery Children’s Hospital, Dr. Lauren Redgate, a pediatrician in Calgary, and Dr. Peter Gill, a pediatrician at SickKids.

This podcast covers an approach to children presenting with microcephaly including the definition of microcephaly, the differential diagnosis, the key points on history and physical exam to refine your differential diagnosis, and the relevant investigations and management options. It was developed by Dr. Lindsey Logan, a pediatric neurology resident and Dr. Claire McNiven, a pediatrics resident with pediatricians Dr. Melanie Lewis, Dr. Lauren Redgate, and Dr. Peter Gill.

This podcast will discuss the CPS Practice Point "Evaluating and optimizing bone health in children with chronic health conditions." This podcast was developed by Dr. Nehal Shata, a Complex Care fellow at McMaster Children's Hospital in Hamilton, Ontario, and Dr. Celia Rodd, who is the lead author of this statement and a Professor at the Department of Pediatrics and Child Health, University of Manitoba.

Kyle is 15 years old and has yet to notice pubertal changes. He has not noticed any hair in his armpits or any pubic hair. He has not noticed any change in the size of his testicles or his penis. His testes are descended.

You are doing your pediatrics rotation at a children’s hospital. You are asked to see a two month old boy (Cody) who has just been admitted for poor weight gain. At two months, he weighs less than his birth weight.

You are about to see Jessie, a 15 year old girl who has been followed by your preceptor for 4 years. Jessie was diagnosed with Insulin-dependent Diabetes Mellitus at the age of 12 after presenting to the emergency room in diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA).

The following questions are designed to test learners' understanding of short stature. The case explores the story of a 6 year-old female who is shorter than most of her peers. 

This PedsCases Note provides a one-page infographic on Turner Syndrome. It was created by Summer Hudson, a medical student at the University of Alberta, with the help of Dr. Marian Thorpe, a Pediatric Endocrinology Fellow at the University of Alberta, and Dr. Melanie Lewis, a General Pediatrician at the Stollery Children's Hospital.

This PedsCases note provides a one-page summary on failure to thrive, including history, physical exam, differential diagnosis and management. 

This video focuses on the diagnosis and management of newborns with intrauterine growth restriction. This podcast was developed by Manisha Tilak and Dr. Robert Connelly. Maternal, fetal, and placental risk factors, appropriate screening and workup, appropriate post-natal assessment and complications of IUGR will be reviewed. 

This episode covers an approach to precocious puberty, and is part two of our three part series on puberty. It was developed by Ruojin Bu, a medical student at the University of Alberta, and Dr. Elizabeth Rosolowsky, a pediatric endocrinologist at the University of Alberta. 

This video is the final video of a three-part series on puberty and pubertal disorders. This episode covers the topic of delayed puberty. This was developed by Ruojin Bu, a medical student at the University of Alberta, and Dr. Elizabeth Rosolowsky, a pediatric endocrinologist at the University of Alberta. 

This video discusses management of infants that are large for gestational age (LGA) and infants of diabetic mothers (IDM). It was developed by Manisha Tilak, a medical student at Queen’s University, and Dr. Robert Connelly, a neonatologist and Head of the Department of Pediatrics at Queen’s University. 

Headache

The podcast gives an overview of headache classification and the pathophysiology of headache. Learners are given key pointers regarding the history, physical exam and investigations.

This podcast presents an approach to the diagnosis and management of meningitis in children. Listeners will learn the etiology and epidemiology of meningitis in different age groups, explore the clinical presentation, pertinent investigations and understand the management of bacterial and viral meningitis according to the most recent guidelines.

This podcast presents an approach to the management of acute head injuries in children. In this episode, listeners will learn about the initial stabilization and management of a patient with an acute head injury, further investigations and indications for imaging, as well as elements of disposition planning. 

This episode presents an approach to pediatric hypertension. This podcast was developed by Dr. Peter Gill, a senior resident at the University of Toronto in collaboration with Dr. Seetha Radhakrishnan, a Pediatric Nephrologist and Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto and the Hospital for Sick Children. 

This podcast covers an approach to brain tumors in children.  It was developed by Chelsea Howie, a medical student at Dalhousie University Medical School with Dr. Bruce Crooks, a Pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist at the IWK Children’s Hospital.  

This podcast covers episodic syndromes that may be associated with migraine in children.  It was developed by Stephanie Unrau, a fourth-year medical student from the University of Alberta with Dr. Thilinie Rajapakse, an Assistant Professor at the University of Alberta and Pediatric Neurologist specializing in Headache and Facial Pain at the Stollery Children’s Hospital. 

This podcast explores the presentation, diagnosis and management of pediatric migraines. This podcast was developed by Caitlin Goedhart, a fourth year medical student at the University of Alberta in collaboration with Dr. Jessica Foulds, a pediatric hospitalist, and Dr. Janette Mailo, a pediatric neurologist, who both work at the Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta.

The following is a series of 3 cases which deal with the acute management of head traumas in pediatric populations. 

Test your knowledge on pediatric brain tumors as you work through this case created by medical student Katharine Jensen with the help of Dr. Beverly Wilson.

 

This PedsCases Note provides a one-page summary of the management of migrane in the pediatric population. It outlines the differences between a migrane with and without aura, as well as presenting a diagnosis and management flowchart that is meant to be easily used on the wards. 

This PedsCases Note provides a one-page infographic on the management of meningitis. It reviews clinical presentation, key findings on investigations, and an overall management plan. 

This video presents an approach to varicella (commonly known as chickenpox). The clinical presentation, pathogenesis, prevention, and treatment of varicella will be covered. It was developed by Dr. Gauri Shah and Dr. Joan Robinson from the Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton, Canada.

Health Supervision

Ce balado va faire un survol du vapotage, discuter de quelle façon aborder le sujet avec les adolescents en clinique et discuter du traitement pour les troubles liés à l'usage des produits de vapotage.

This podcast helps students develop an approach to developmental assessment.

This podcast provides an approach to adolescent history taking. Tips for broaching sensitive topics with an adolescent patient are then provided. 

This episode reviews injury prevention strategies as outlined by the Canadian Paediatric Society. 

This podcast presents an overview to the international adoption process. Particularly, we discuss some key points in the pre and post adoption consultation visit as well as some key issues to be aware of for long term follow-up. 

This episode presents an approach to pediatric hypertension. This podcast was developed by Dr. Peter Gill, a senior resident at the University of Toronto in collaboration with Dr. Seetha Radhakrishnan, a Pediatric Nephrologist and Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto and the Hospital for Sick Children. 

This episode is designed to give students an approach to sudden infant death syndrome, or SIDS. SIDS is the leading cause of post-neonatal infant death. Learn about the incidence, risk factors, as well as prevention of this complex multifactorial disorder. This podcast was develop by Ashlee Yang, a medical student at the University of Alberta with the help of Dr. Melanie Lewis, a general pediatrician and Professor at the University of Alberta and Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. 

This podcast discusses an approach to care for LGBTQ or Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer, patients in pediatrics. It was written by Jocelyn Andruko and Dr. Melanie Lewis. Jocelyn is a medical student at the University of Alberta and Dr. Lewis is a general pediatrician and Professor at the University of Alberta and Stollery Children’s Hospital. 

This podcast discusses the importance of physical activity and limiting sedentary time in children. Listeners will learn about the benefits of physical activity, current Canadian guidelines for physical activity and sedentary behaviour, as well as tips for counseling children and parents on this topic. The podcast was written by Kim Connors in collaboration with Dr. Mel Lewis. 

This podcast was produced by PedsCases and the Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS), and aims to summarize the 2017 CPS Position Statement: "Update on invasive meningococcal vaccination for Canadian children and youth." In this episode, listeners will learn about the clinical presentation and epidemiology of Neisseria meningitidis in Canada, the current vaccination schedule and guidelines for vaccination, as well as how to identify children and adolescents who may need extra vaccinations. This podcast was developed by Dr. Sarah Johnson, in collaboration with Dr. Joan Robinson 

This is the first of a 3-part series of podcasts discussing childhood immunizations. This series will discuss vaccines, the routine immunization schedule in Canada, and common questions from vaccine-hesitant parents. This episode describes an overview of the immune system and how different kinds of vaccines work. This series has been developed by Kristen Timm, a Family Medicine resident at the University of Alberta, with the help of Dr. Sarah Forgie, Pediatric Infectious Diseases, University of Alberta.

This is part 2 of a 3-part series of podcasts discussing childhood immunizations. This episode will be reviewing the routine childhood immunizations used in Canada. This series has been developed by Dr. Kristen Timm, a Family Medicine resident at the University of Alberta, with the help of Dr. Sarah Forgie, Pediatric Infectious Diseases, University of Alberta. 

This is part 3 of a 3-part series of podcasts discussing childhood immunizations. This episode will be addressing some frequently asked questions about vaccines and common reasons for vaccine hesitancy. This series has been developed by Dr. Kristen Timm, a Family Medicine resident at the University of Alberta, with the help of Dr. Sarah Forgie, Pediatric Infectious Diseases, University of Alberta. 

This podcast will provides an overview of physical punishment in children and was developed by Michael Schlegelmilch, a medical student at the University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada in collaboration with the Child and Youth Protection (CYP) team at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario

This podcast was produced by PedsCases and the Canadian Paediatric Society, and aims to summarize the recent 2017 Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS) statement on "Screening for disruptive behaviour problems in preschool children in primary health care settings." Dr. Claire Nguyen developed this podcast with the help of Dr. Alice Charach. Dr. Claire Nguyen is a fourth-year Developmental Paediatric Subspecialty Resident at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital at the University of Toronto. Dr. Alice Charach is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist at the Hospital for Sick Children and Associate Professor at the University of Toronto.

This podcast presents an approach to the management of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in children. Listeners will learn about the pathophysiology, common causes, the role of a PSG in diagnosing, as well as treatment options for OSA. This podcast was developed by Steffany Charles in collaboration with Dr. Joanna MacLean, a pediatric Respirologist and Sleep Specialist at the Stollery Children’s Hospital and the University of Alberta. 

This podcast series on infant nutrition has been developed by medical student Keon Ma, with the help of our very own Dr. Melanie Lewis. Dr. Lewis is a is a general pediatrician and Associate Professor at the University of Alberta and Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta. This episode presents an approach to infant nutrition in the birth to 6 months age group. Stay tuned for the next episode in this series which will review nutrition in the 6 months to 24 months age group. 

This is the second podcast in the series on infant nutrition which has been developed by medical student Keon Ma, with the help of Dr. Melanie Lewis. Dr. Lewis is a is a general pediatrician and Associate Professor at the University of Alberta and Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta. This episode presents an approach to infant nutrition in the 6 to 24 months age group.

This episode presents a general approach to pediatric anxiety disorders. Listeners will learn about symptoms, diagnostic criteria, and management of common anxiety disorders in children. This podcast has been developed by Jeff Bennett and Dr. Heidi Wikes. Jeff is a medical student at the University of Alberta. Dr Wikes is a consultant psychiatrist at the Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton, Canada.

This podcast was produced by PedsCases and the Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS), discussing the new CPS position statement on cross-cultural communication. Listeners will learn about the LEARN model for cross-cultural communication in pediatrics. This podcast was developed by Dr. Sarah Johnson and Dr. Tehseen Ladha.

In this episode, we will be discussing sexually transmitted infections, or STIs, in the adolescent population.

This podcast will provide a general approach to newborn, developed by Kevin Lee, a 4th year medical student at the University of Alberta, in collaboration with Dr. Melanie Lewis, pediatric doctor at the Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton. 

This podcast covers the pediatric eye exam in primary care, including vision developmental milestones, how to perform a focused history and age appropriate eye exam, signs and symptoms of eye conditions, and when to refer to a pediatric ophthalmologist. This podcast was developed by Jennifer Ling, a medical student at the University of British Columbia, Harry Liu, a medical student at the University of Alberta and Dr. Ian MacDonald, an ophthalmologist and professor at the University of Alberta.

This podcast will review the CPS practice point "Timing and introduction of allergenic solids for infants at high risk". It was developed by Dr. Nicole Arseneau, Dr. Elissa Abrams, and Dr. Edmond Chan.

This podcast summarizes the new CPS position statement entitled Digital media: Promoting healthy screen use in school-aged children and adolescents. This podcast discusses the risks and potential benefits of screen time and strategies for healthy screen use in children and adolescents, and discusses practical approaches in making the CPS recommendations accessible for healthcare providers and families. This podcast was developed by Dr. Fanyu Yang, a fourth-year Paediatrics Resident, in conjunction with Dr. Michelle Ponti, a Paediatrician and Adjunct professor. 

This podcast presents an approach to delivering life-altering news in a pediatric setting using the 6-step SPIKES protocol. The podcast was developed by Geraldine Huynh, a fourth-year medical student at the University of Alberta, in collaboration with Dr. Debra Andrews, a developmental pediatrician at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta.

This CPS podcast covers special considerations when caring for children and youth from Canadian military families.  It was developed by Dr. Katie Girgulis, a Pediatrics Resident at Dalhousie University and the IWK Health Centre in collaboration with Dr. Anne Rowan-Legg, the main author of the 2017 CPS position statement that will be reviewed in this podcast. 

This podcast summarizes the new CPS position statement “A proposal to increase taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages in Canada”. It was developed by Dr. Sandra Botros Gouda, a first-year pediatric resident at the University of Alberta, in collaboration with Dr. Catherine Pound, a pediatrician and researcher at the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario in Ottawa.

This podcast covers an approach to assessing a child with recurrent fractures by exploring common pathologic etiologies and touching on management options for recurrent fractures. It was developed by Liyana Kukkadi, a final year medical student from Chatham, Ontario in the 6 year accelerated medicine program at the Royal College of Surgeons in Dublin, Ireland, under the guidance and supervision of Dr. Gina Catena, a pediatrician and clinical fellow in child maltreatment, and Dr. Erin Boschee, a pediatric hospitalist and child maltreatment pediatrician at the Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta.

 

This podcast provides an approach to identification of the different types of cleft malformations, outlines the management of orofacial clefts and timing of surgical repair and discusses the genetic syndromes, sequences and associations linked with cleft lip and palate.  It was developed by Julie Le, a first year Family Medicine resident at Queen’s University with the help of Dr. Regan Guilfoyle, a pediatric plastic surgeon at the University of Alberta.

Today you are seeing Eva, a 16 year old girl whom you have been following for 4 years due to her asthma. Your appointment sheet does not state the reason for her visit today.

The following questions are designed to test learners' knowledge after listening to the podcast on Sleep Disorders

The following case questions on addressing vaccine hesitancy were designed to complement the Childhood Immunizations podcast series. They were written by Dr. Kristen Timm, a Family Medicine resident at the University of Alberta and Dr. Sarah Forgie, a pediatric infectious disease specialist at the Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton and professor of Pediatrics at the University of Alberta.

The following questions are designed to test learners' knowledge of leukocoria. In this case, you are asked to see a 1 month old girl, Sara, for a routine visit. 

A 9 year old boy, John is recalled for abnormal urinalysis conducted at his yearly physical. 

An evidence-based summary of developmental milestones in typically developing children (50th percentile).

This PedsCases note provides a one-page overview on Normal Variants of Short Stature. It was developed by Bryan Wong, a medical student at Queen's University with the help of Dr. van Wylick, a general pediatrician at Queen's University. 

This video covers the pediatric eye exam in primary care, including vision developmental milestones, how to perform a focused history and age appropriate eye exam, signs and symptoms of eye conditions, and when to refer to a pediatric ophthalmologist. This video was developed by Jennifer Ling, a medical student at the University of British Columbia, Harry Liu, a medical student at the University of Alberta and Dr. Ian MacDonald, an ophthalmologist and professor at the University of Alberta.

Heart Murmur

Cette baladodiffusion est la première d’une série portant sur les cardiopathies congénitales. Dans cette épisode, nous verrons les bases physiologiques et anatomiques des cardiopathies congénitales.  Cette baladodiffusion a été enregistrée par Jade Chénard-Roy, étudiante de 4e année en médecine à l’Université Laval avec Dr Christian Drolet, cardiologue pédiatre au CHUL. 

Cette baladodiffusion est la seconde d’une série portant sur les cardiopathies congénitales. Dans cette épisode, nous aborderons les cardiopathies cyanogènes. Cette baladodiffusion a été enregistrée par Jade Chénard-Roy, étudiante de 4e année en médecine à l’Université Laval avec Dr Christian Drolet, cardiologue pédiatre au CHUL. 

Cette baladodiffusion est le troisème d’une série portant sur les cardiopathies congénitales. Dans cette épisode, aborderons les cardiopathies acyanogènes et obstructives. Cette baladodiffusion a été enregistrée par Jade Chénard-Roy, étudiante de 4e année en médecine à l’Université Laval avec Dr Christian Drolet, cardiologue pédiatre au CHUL. 

The clinical features that distinguish an innocent murmur from a pathologic murmur are discussed. Common innocent and pathologic murmurs are addressed and audio examples are provided

Cette baladodiffusion est la première d’une série portant sur les cardiopathies congénitales. Dans cette épisode, nous verrons les bases physiologiques et anatomiques des cardiopathies congénitales.  Cette baladodiffusion a été enregistrée par Jade Chénard-Roy, étudiante de 4e année en médecine à l’Université Laval avec Dr Christian Drolet, cardiologue pédiatre au CHUL. 

Cette baladodiffusion est la seconde d’une série portant sur les cardiopathies congénitales. Dans cette épisode, nous aborderons les cardiopathies cyanogènes. Cette baladodiffusion a été enregistrée par Jade Chénard-Roy, étudiante de 4e année en médecine à l’Université Laval avec Dr Christian Drolet, cardiologue pédiatre au CHUL. 

Cette baladodiffusion est le troisème d’une série portant sur les cardiopathies congénitales. Dans cette épisode, aborderons les cardiopathies acyanogènes et obstructives. Cette baladodiffusion a été enregistrée par Jade Chénard-Roy, étudiante de 4e année en médecine à l’Université Laval avec Dr Christian Drolet, cardiologue pédiatre au CHUL. 

This video presents an approach to Tetralogy of Fallot, a congenital heart defect. The pathophysiology, anatomy, and clinical presentation will be reviewed. Listeners will be able to develop an approach to diagnosis, work-up and treatment. This podcast is developed by Katie Girgulis a medical student at the University of Alberta with the help of Dr. Andrew Mackie and Dr. Karen Forbes. 

Part one of acyanotic congenital heart lesions defines congenital heart disease, the pathophysiology of left-to-right shunts and reviews septal defects and patent ductus arteriosus. This podcast was developed by Herman Bami, a medical student at the University of Western Ontario and Dr. Michael Grattan, a pediatric cardiologist at the London Health Sciences Center.

Part two of the series on acyanotic congenital heart lesions describes the pathophysiology of obstructive acyanotic heart lesions. This podcast was developed by Herman Bami, a second year medical student at the University of Western Ontario and Dr. Michael Grattan, a pediatric cardiologist at the London Health Sciences Center.

This CPS podcast covers the CPS podcast on management of the patent ductus arteriosus in preterm infants. It was created by Dr. Claire Wallace, a third year Pediatrics resident at Memorial University of Newfoundland in collaboration with Dr. Souvik Mitra, a neonatologist and clinical epidemiologist at the IWK Health Center and Dalhousie University in Halifax.

This case will help you differentiate different clinical presentations of pediatric murmurs. 

A two-month old infant is referred to a community pediatrician from a walk-in clinic because the physician noticed a murmur. 

You are seeing a 2 week old who has become more irritable over the last 2 days. 

 

This PedsCases Note provides a brief overview of an approach to heart murmurs, including key features to look for on history, physical exam, and auscultation, along with descriptions of various innocent and pathologic murmurs.

This video presents an approach to Tetralogy of Fallot, a congenital heart defect. The pathophysiology, anatomy, and clinical presentation will be reviewed. Listeners will be able to develop an approach to diagnosis, work-up and treatment. This podcast is developed by Katie Girgulis a medical student at the University of Alberta with the help of Dr. Andrew Mackie and Dr. Karen Forbes. 

Inadequately Explained Injury (Child Abuse)

This podcast deals with the child sexual abuse.This podcast outlines the physicians’ role and management in acute and historic child sexual assault cases. In addition, the physical findings associated with sexual assault are described. 

This podcast deals with the physical abuse of children. Injuries concerning for physical child abuse will be discussed including: bruising, fractures, burns, and head trauma (aka shaken baby syndrome). 

This podcast will provides an overview of physical punishment in children and was developed by Michael Schlegelmilch, a medical student at the University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada in collaboration with the Child and Youth Protection (CYP) team at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario

You are a third year medical student completing an elective in the child and adolescent protection centre. A three year old male named Johnny is referred to you by his family doctor for a sexual abuse examination. 

The following contains 2 cases related to head trauma suspicious for child abuse. Learning objectives include common red flags from history and physical for abusive head trauma, steps for workup and imaging, and physician responsibilities in cases of suspected child abuse.

Limp/Extremity Pain

This podcast gives students an approach to the evaluation of limp in children and provides an overview of a number of common or serious causes of limp.

This episode describes the the anatomy and classification of common paediatric fractures and discusses how they are best managed. 

This podcast presents an approach to the diagnosis and management of the different subtypes of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis.

This podcast is an introduction to Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. The objectives include recognize the signs and symptoms suggestive of SLE, list the 11 classification criteria for SLE, elicit a focused history, demonstrate a pertinent physical exam, and discuss investigations and management for patient with SLE. This podcast was developed by Tara McGrath a pediatrics resident at the University of Alberta with the help of Dr. Dax Rumsey a Pediatric Rheumatologist at the University of Alberta. 

This episode presents an approach to acute leukemia in children. Listeners will learn about the epidemiology, etiology, and pathogenesis of acute leukemia. Listeners will also develop an approach to the clinical presentation and initial management of acute lymphoblastic leukemia. This podcast was developed by Amarjot Padda in collaboration with Dr. Bev Wilson, a Pediatric Oncologist at the Stollery Children’s Hospital. 

This is the first episode in a two part series discussing septic arthritis as an acute monoarthritis presentation in children. In this podcast, listeners will learn about the differential diagnosis for acute monoarthritis, as well as and key considerations for history, physical examination, and investigation. The series was developed by Dr. Brieanne Rogers, in collaboration with Dr. Janet Ellsworth, Dr. Sukhdeep Dulai, and Dr. Peter Gill. Stay tuned for Part 2 coming soon. 

This is the second episode in a two part series discussing septic arthritis as an acute monoarthritis presentation in children. In this podcast, listeners will learn about the key investigations, treatment, and prognosis for septic arthritis. The series was developed by Dr. Brieanne Rogers, in collaboration with Dr. Janet Ellsworth, Dr. Sukhdeep Dulai, and Dr. Peter Gill. 

This podcast presents an approach to juvenile dermatomyositis. This podcast was developed by Josh Koegler, a third year medical student at the University of Alberta working with Dr. Dax Rumsey, a Paediatric Rheumatologist at the Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta.

This podcast aims to summarize the recently published CPS statement on the diagnosis and management of acute osteoarticular infections in children. This podcast was developed by Anupreet Rai, Matthew Magyar a resident undergoing subspecialty training in Paediatric Infectious Diseases at the University of Ottawa, under the guidance of Dr. Nicole Le Saux, a Paediatric Infectious Diseases specialist and Professor at the University of Ottawa, and lead author of the CPS statemen

This podcast will cover an approach to acute ataxia. It was developed by Dr. Aran Yukseloglu, a pediatric resident at the University of Alberta, in collaboration with Dr. Francois Jacob, a pediatric neurologist at the Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton, AB.

This podcast will discuss gross motor delay and muscular dystrophy in children, and was created by Brittany Lissinna in collaboration with Dr. Lyn Sonnenberg, a Neurodevelopmental Pediatrician with the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital and the Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

This podcast on an approach to enthesitis-related arthritis (ERA) was developed by Vivian Szeto, a medical student at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada  with Dr. Rumsey, a Pediatric Rheumatologist at the University of Alberta and Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton, Canada.

This podcast covers an approach to pediatric intoeing, including history, physical exam, differential diagnosis and treatments.  This podcast was developed by Kero Yuen, a fourth year medical student at the University of British Columbia, in conjunction with Dr. Shafique Pirani, a pediatric orthopedic surgeon at the Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster, BC.

This podcast covers reactive arthritis, including clinical presentation, differential diagnosis, investigations, and management.  It was developed by Nicholas J. Yee, a third-year medical student at the University of Alberta with Dr. Lillian Lim, an Assistant Professor in Pediatric Rheumatology at the Stollery Children's Hospital of the University of Alberta.

In this podcast, the listener will learn about the risk factors, classification, presentation, and management of brachial plexus palsy. The podcast is based on the CPS statement of the same title and was created by Morgan Gregg, a medical student at the University of Alberta, with support from Dr. Vibhuti Shah, a neonatologist at Mount Sinai Hospital and the first author of the CPS statement.

This podcast provides an overview on approaches to pediatric toe walking, what to ask for on history, look for on physical exam, investigations to consider, potential treatment options as well as some of the causes of toe walking. It was developed by Lindsay Amatto and Dr. Lindsay Hubenig a pediatric physiatrist.

This podcast covers an approach to the diagnosis and management of pediatric sports injuries of the shoulder. It was produced by Cassie Walmsley, a third-year medical student at the University of Alberta in collaboration with Dr. Erika Persson, a Pediatric Sports Medicine Specialist at the University of Alberta.

This podcast presents an overview of slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE). It will cover the basic anatomy of growth plates in addition to the clinical presentation, differential diagnoses, investigations, treatments and complications of SCFE. It was developed by Reva Qiu, a second-year medical student at McMaster University, and Dr. Waleed Kishta, a pediatric orthopedic surgeon at the McMaster University Medical Centre.

This episode presents an approach to systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). Listeners will learn the classification criteria, clinical features, and complications of systemic JIA as well as the role of a general pediatrician in its management.

This podcast will discuss Post Streptococcal Reactive Arthritis (PSRA) in the pediatric population and will cover clinical presentation of PSRA, investigations, management and possible complications. The podcast was created by Shinia Van a third-year medical student at the University of Alberta. Under the guidance of Dr. Lillian Lim, an Assistant Professor in Pediatric Rheumatology at the Stollery Children’s Hospital.

This podcast will give you an approach to chronic nonbacterial osteomyelitis (CNO). The podcast was created by Iain Sander, a 3rd year medical student at the University of Alberta, in collaboration with Dr. Dax G. Rumsey, a Pediatric Rheumatologist from the Stollery Children’s Hospital and the Division Director of the Pediatric Rheumatology Program at the University of Alberta in Edmonton.

This podcast will discuss Approach to Knee Pain. The podcast was created by Calla Isaac, a fourth-year medical student at the University of Alberta. This podcast was produced in collaboration with Dr. Erika Persson, a Pediatric Sports Medicine Physician, and Dr. Karen Forbes, professor of pediatrics and medical educator in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Alberta. This podcast will provide a comprehensive approach to the diagnosis and management of knee injuries in young athletes

A mother brings her 4-year old daughter Sarah to the emergency department. She explains that at school the previous day, her daughter was reported to trip over a class-mate and fall.

Kennedy, a previously well 6-year old boy is brought to your general pediatric clinic with left knee swelling and difficulty weight bearing. 

A 12 y/o male is brought to the ED with his mother because of an 8 day history of pain in the left groin. 

This PedsCases Note provides a one-page infographic on the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). It was developed by Alicia Synette, a medical student from Memorial University, in collaboration with Dr. Todd Lambert, a pediatrician from Memorial University in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.

This PedsCases Note provides a one-page infographic on Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE). It was created by Timber Gillis, a medical student at the University of Alberta, with the help of Dr. Michelle Noga, Professor of Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging at the University of Alberta.

This PedsCases Note provides a one-page infographic on Pediatric Elbow Radiographs. It was created by Timber Gillis, a medical student at the University of Alberta, with the help of Dr. Michelle Noga, Professor of Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging at the University of Alberta.

Lymphadenopathy

This podcast addresses the diagnosis and management of Kawasaki disease.

This podcast describes an approach to lymphadenopathy in children. Listeners will learn about the  definition of lymphadenopathy, the differential diagnosis, and key considerations for history, physical exam, and investigations. The podcast was written by Anna Whalen-Browne with the help of Dr. Melanie Lewis. 

This is part 1 of the two part series which will discuss the differential diagnosis, history, physical exam, and initial investigations for a child presenting with an abdominal mass. 

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 PedsCases Note provides a one-page infographic on Streptococcal Pharyngitis, including an approach to diagnosis and management in children.

This PedsCases Note provides a one-page infographic on Cervical Lymphadenopathy, including the history, red flags, differential diagnosis, investigations, and management. It was created by Katharine Jensen with illustrations by Alexander Perry, both medical students at the University of Alberta, in collaboration with Dr. Hayley Turnbull, a pediatrician and clinical lecturer at the University of Alberta.

This PedsCases Note provides a one-page infographic on the clinical presentation, investigations, lab findings, and management of Kawasaki Disease. It was created by Katharine Jensen, a medical student at the University of Alberta, in collaboration with Dr. Hayley Turnbull, a pediatrician and clinical lecturer at the Stollery Children's Hospital and University of Alberta.

Neonatal Jaundice

This is the first podcast in a 3 part series on neonatal jaundice. This episode reviews the definition of neonatal jaundice as well as its consequences and risk factors. It was written by Dr. Brittnee Kegler with the help of Dr. Melanie Lewis. Dr. Kegler is a Family Medicine Resident at Queen’s University, and Dr. Lewis is a General Pediatrician and Professor at the University of Alberta and the Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton. Stay tuned for Part 2 and Part 3. They will be released over the next couple of weeks and discuss the differential diagnosis, clinical approach, and treatment of neonatal jaundice. 

This is the second podcast in a 3 part series on neonatal jaundice. If you have not already, check out part 1 of this series! This episode reviews the differential diagnosis of neonatal jaundice. It was written by Dr. Brittnee Kegler with the help of Dr. Melanie Lewis. Dr. Kegler is a Family Medicine Resident at Queen’s University, and Dr. Lewis is a General Pediatrician and Professor at the University of Alberta and the Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton. 

This is the third and final podcast in a 3 part series on neonatal jaundice. If you have not already, check out part 1 and part 2 of this series! This episode discusses the clinical approach to neonatal jaundice as well as its treatment. It was written by Dr. Brittnee Kegler, a Family Medicine Resident at Queen's University, with the help of Dr. Melanie Lewis, a General Pediatrician and Professor at the University of Alberta and the Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton.

This podcast reviews the definition, pathophysiology, and common etiologies of conjugated hyperbilirubinemia. Listeners will also learn approach to the diagnosis and management of conjugated hyperbilirubinemia, with a focus on biliary atresia. The episode was written by Jennifer Ng with the help of Dr. Jason Silverman.

This podcast discusses management of infants that are large for gestational age (LGA) and infants of diabetic mothers (IDM). It was developed by Manisha Tilak, a medical student at Queen’s University, and Dr. Robert Connelly, a neonatologist and Head of the Department of Pediatrics at Queen’s University. 

Jason, an newborn boy, presents to the emergency room with marked jaundice

This PedsCases Note provides a one-page infographic on Neonatal Jaundice, including the types and causes of physiologic and pathologic jaundice, as well as management. This infographic was created by Katharine Jensen, a medical student at the University of Alberta, in collaboration with Dr. Jillian Popel, a pediatrician and clinical lecturer at the Stollery Children's Hospital and University of Alberta.

This video discusses management of infants that are large for gestational age (LGA) and infants of diabetic mothers (IDM). It was developed by Manisha Tilak, a medical student at Queen’s University, and Dr. Robert Connelly, a neonatologist and Head of the Department of Pediatrics at Queen’s University. 

Newborn

This episode outlines the risk factors for neonatal head extra-cranial head injuries, classifies the major types of these injuries, and discusses their management and prognosis.

This episode describes how to assess the status of a newborn using the APGAR scoring system and some of the basic interventions that can be done to assist with ventolation.

This episode is designed to give students an approach to sudden infant death syndrome, or SIDS. SIDS is the leading cause of post-neonatal infant death. Learn about the incidence, risk factors, as well as prevention of this complex multifactorial disorder. This podcast was develop by Ashlee Yang, a medical student at the University of Alberta with the help of Dr. Melanie Lewis, a general pediatrician and Professor at the University of Alberta and Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. 

This podcast outlines an approach to Hirschsprung disease in children. Listeners will learn to identify clinical features, develop a differential diagnosis, and appropriately investigate and manage patients with Hirschsprung disease. This podcast was developed by Kieran Purich with the help of Dr. Ioana Bratu.

This episode is the first in a two-part series on Brief Resolved Unexplained Events (BRUEs), previously referred to as apparent life-threatening events​ (ALTEs). Part 2 can be found here. This podcast describes the clinical presentation of a BRUE and develops a differential diagnosis of these events based on etiology. 

This episode is the second in a two-part series on Brief Resolved Unexplained Events (BRUEs), previously referred to as apparent life-threatening events (ALTEs). Part 1 can be found here. This podcast reviews appropriate investigations and management for a child with presenting with a BRUE. 

This is the first podcast in a 3 part series on neonatal jaundice. This episode reviews the definition of neonatal jaundice as well as its consequences and risk factors. It was written by Dr. Brittnee Kegler with the help of Dr. Melanie Lewis. Dr. Kegler is a Family Medicine Resident at Queen’s University, and Dr. Lewis is a General Pediatrician and Professor at the University of Alberta and the Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton. Stay tuned for Part 2 and Part 3. They will be released over the next couple of weeks and discuss the differential diagnosis, clinical approach, and treatment of neonatal jaundice. 

This is the second podcast in a 3 part series on neonatal jaundice. If you have not already, check out part 1 of this series! This episode reviews the differential diagnosis of neonatal jaundice. It was written by Dr. Brittnee Kegler with the help of Dr. Melanie Lewis. Dr. Kegler is a Family Medicine Resident at Queen’s University, and Dr. Lewis is a General Pediatrician and Professor at the University of Alberta and the Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton. 

This is the third and final podcast in a 3 part series on neonatal jaundice. If you have not already, check out part 1 and part 2 of this series! This episode discusses the clinical approach to neonatal jaundice as well as its treatment. It was written by Dr. Brittnee Kegler, a Family Medicine Resident at Queen's University, with the help of Dr. Melanie Lewis, a General Pediatrician and Professor at the University of Alberta and the Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton.

This video is designed to give medical students an organized approach to the physical exam finding of leukocoria, or an abnormal red reflex in children. This podcast was developed by Dr. Chris Novak, a pediatric resident at the University of Alberta with the help of Dr. Melanie Lewis, a general pediatrician and Professor at the University of Alberta and Dr. Natashka Pollock, a pediatric ophthalmologist at the Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta.

This podcast was made in conjunction with PedsCases and the Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS) to summarize the recently published 2017 CPS Practice Point: Management of Infants born to Mothers who have used Opioids during pregnancy. Listeners will learn about the presentation, assessment treatment and discharge planning of an infant with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS). The podcast was developed by Dr. Maya Dhahan, a second-year Paediatrics Resident, in collaboration with Dr. Thierry Lacaze, staff Neonatologist and Section Chief for the Department of Neonatology at the University of Calgary, and the lead author of the CPS statement.

This podcast covers infants at risk, signs and symptoms, screening, diagnosis, and management of neonatal hypoglycemia.

This podcast covers the principles of neonatal resuscitation and reflects the updated 7th Edition Neonatal Resuscitation Program Guidelines released in 2016. This podcast was developed by Drs. Julia DiLabio, Emer Finan, Colin Siu, and Chloe Joynt.

This podcast will provide an approach to bronchopulmonary dysplasia and was developed by Dr. Kevin Gipson, a pediatric pulmonology fellow at the Massachusetts General Hospital and Dr. Anna Cook, a pediatric pulmonologist at MGH, and an instructor in Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School. 

This podcast discusses management of infants that are large for gestational age (LGA) and infants of diabetic mothers (IDM). It was developed by Manisha Tilak, a medical student at Queen’s University, and Dr. Robert Connelly, a neonatologist and Head of the Department of Pediatrics at Queen’s University. 

This podcast covers necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC).  This podcast was developed by Arun Dhir, a fourth year medical student at the University of British Columbia and Dr. Mandeep Mahal of the UBC Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics. 

This podcast covers the new CPS position statement on neuroprotection from acute brain injury in preterm infants.  This podcast was developed by Dr. Larissa Shapka, a pediatric resident at the University of Toronto with Drs. Michelle Ryan,Thierry Lacaze-Masmonteiland Khorshid Mohammad, the principal authors of the statement.

This podcast covers neonatal hypotonia (floppy baby).  It was created by Dr. Nikytha Antony, a Pediatrics resident at the University of Calgary, in collaboration with Dr. David Callen, a Pediatric Neurologist at the McMaster Children’s Hospital and Dr. Kim Smyth, a Pediatric Neurologist at the University of Calgary. 

This podcast covers congenital syphilis.  It was developed by Stephanie Unrau, a third year medical student at the University of Alberta with Dr. Joan Robinson, a pediatric infectious disease specialist at the Stollery Children's hospital in Edmonton, Alberta.

This podcast will review the clinical features, management, complications, comorbidities, and epidemiological data of abdominal wall defects (umbilical hernia, omphalocele, and gastroschisis) in fetuses and newborns. It was developed by Zachary Rumlow, a fourth-year medical student at Rocky Vista University, in collaboration with Dr. Paul Dube (Rocky Vista University) and Dr. Melanie Lewis (University of Alberta).

This podcast covers neonatal hypothermia, including a case presentation and general overview of risks, symptoms, consequences, and management.  It was developed by Mekala Neelakantan, a fourth-year medical student at Western Michigan University Homer Styrker M.D. School of Medicine with neonatologist Dr. Paulomi Chaudhry, Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics within the Section of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine at the Indiana University School of Medicine.  

In this podcast, we will talk about the NICU, but from a parent's perspective. We are very lucky to have Jennifer Degl, who is a parent of an NICU baby and an important advocate for maternal and neonatal health, here with us to share her experience. This podcast was developed by Jennifer Degl with Jenn Bhatla, a medical student at the University of Alberta. 

This podcast is a review of the Canadian Pediatric Society's position statement on postnatal corticosteroids to prevent or treat bronchopulmonary dysplasia in preterm infants.  It was developed by Dr. Amélie Cyr, a pediatric resident at the University of Saskatchewan with Drs. Brigitte Lemyre, Michael Dunn, Bernard Thébaud, the principle authors of the statement.

This podcast presents an introduction to newborn circumcision. In it, the listener will learn some of the pros and cons of circumcision, its indications, contraindications, financial implications, timeline, and a suggested approach to counseling parents on the care of their child’s uncircumcised penis. The podcast was developed by Thomas Kellner, a third-year medical student at the University of Alberta, in collaboration with Dr. Darcie Kiddoo, a pediatric urologist at the University of Alberta.

Part 1 of this 3-part podcast series on Single Ventricle Physiology presents an approach to the management of tricuspid atresia in the neonate. In this episode, listeners will learn about the anatomy-associated anomalies, pathophysiology, and clinical presentation of tricuspid atresia as well as an approach to its diagnosis and management. The podcast was developed by Dr. Sabine Laguë, a pediatrics resident at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada in collaboration with Dr. Shreya Moodley, a pediatric cardiologist at BC Children's Hospital in Vancouver.

In this podcast, the listener will learn about the risk factors, classification, presentation, and management of brachial plexus palsy. The podcast is based on the CPS statement of the same title and was created by Morgan Gregg, a medical student at the University of Alberta, with support from Dr. Vibhuti Shah, a neonatologist at Mount Sinai Hospital and the first author of the CPS statement.

This podcast presents an approach to the diagnosis and management of phenylketonuria. This podcast was developed by Jennifer Butler and Umairah Boodoo, medical students at McMaster University, in collaboration with Dr. Hannah Geddie, Assistant Professor and Pediatric Endocrinologist at the Division of Pediatric Endocrinology in the Department of Pediatrics at McMaster University.

In this podcast, the listener will learn to differentiate various types of neural tube defects, to discuss the etiology and risk factors of spina bifida, and to describe the fundamentals of the workup and management for spina bifida.  The podcast was created by Quin Pon and Brianna Salverda, both medical students at the University of Alberta, with support from Dr. Cynthia Gunaratnam, a general pediatrician at the Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta.

In this podcast, the definition, pathophysiology, signs, investigations, and management of congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) are discussed. Additionally, the difference between classic and non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia and signs of a salt-wasting adrenal crisis are highlighted. This podcast was created by Dr. Kimberly Young, a first-year Paediatric resident at the University of Toronto, with support from Dr. Diane Wherrett, a Paediatric Endocrinologist at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto.

This podcast will provide listeners with an understanding of Maple Syrup Urine Disease, its clinical signs and symptoms, and management. This podcast was developed by fourth year medical student Angela Messer in collaboration with Dr. Shailly Jain, an Associate Professor in the Department of Medical Genetics at the University of Alberta.

This podcast on breastfeeding was developed by Jennifer Butler, a medical student at McMaster’s School of Medicine in Ontario for pedcases.com, with guidance from Dr. Melanie Lewis, Professor and Pediatrician in the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry at the University of Alberta.

This podcast will discuss the approach to a newborn born to a mother with limited antenatal care. The podcast was created by Surabhi Sivaratnam, a fourth-year medical student at the McMaster University, with the support of Dr. Matthew Purser, a pediatrician at Grand River Hospital and Cambridge Memorial Hospital.

This PedsCases podcast describes approach to neonatal thrombocytopenia, going over key history findings, clinical manifestation and management. It was made by Justin Park, a medical student at the University of British Columbia in collaboration with Dr. Aisha Bruce, associate professor in the Division of Pediatric Hematology & Oncology at the University of Alberta.

The following multiple choice questions are designed to test learner's knowledge after listening to the PedsCases podcast on the Apgar Scoring System.

The following multiple choice questions are designed to test learner's knowledge after listening to the two-part podcast series on an approach to Brief Resolved Unexplained Events (BRUEs) Part 1 and Part 2. Please note BRUEs were formerly known as apparent life-threatening events (ALTEs). 

This case works through the presentation of a neonate with cyanosis, including presentation, differential diagnosis, history, investigations, and management.  It was developed by Dr. Sam Nordlund, a pediatric resident, and Dr. Michael Khoury, a pediatric cardiologist.  

This PedsCases Note provides a one-page infographic on Neonatal Jaundice, including the types and causes of physiologic and pathologic jaundice, as well as management. This infographic was created by Katharine Jensen, a medical student at the University of Alberta, in collaboration with Dr. Jillian Popel, a pediatrician and clinical lecturer at the Stollery Children's Hospital and University of Alberta.

This PedsCases Note provides a one-page summary of best practices regarding breastfeeding and infant formula preparation. It reviews the benefits, challenges, and contraindications to breastfeeding, and compares the different types of commercial formula available.

This PedsCases Note provides a one-page infographic on an approach to infant feeding (up to the first 12 months of life), including when to introduce allergenic and complementary foods, as well as pasteruized milk. It was developed by Michelle Schneeweiss, a medical student at McMaster University, in collaboration with Dr. Jason Silverman, a pediatric gastroenterologist at the Univerisity of Alberta.

This PedsCases Note provides a one-page infographic on circumcision, including the indications, contraindications, benefits, and risks. It was developed by Sarah Park, a medical student at the University of Alberta, in collaboration with Dr. Peter Metcalfe, a pediatric urologist at the Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton.

This PedsCases Note provides a one-page infographic on hypothyroidsm. It was created by Gillian Nearing, a medical student at the Northern Ontario School of Medicine, in collaboration with Dr. Jonathan DellaVedova, a general pediatrician at the Northern Ontario School of Medicine.

This PedsCases Note provides a one-page infographic on Neonatal Hypothermia. It was created by Morgan Gregg, a medical student at the University of Alberta, in collaboration with Dr. Nicole Anderson, a Neonatal-Perinatal Fellow at the University of Alberta.

This PedsCases Note provides a one-page infographic on Neonatal Hypotonia. It was created by Morgan Gregg, a medical student at the University of Alberta, in collaboration with Dr. Nicole Anderson, a Neonatal-Perinatal Fellow at the University of Alberta.

This PedsCases Note provides a one-page infographic on Necrotizing Enterocolitis. It was created by Chelsea gilbert, a medical student at the University of Alberta, with the help of Dr. Bryan Dicken, a pediatric general surgeon at the University of Alberta.

This PedsCases handout provides a one-page overview on cleft lip and palate. 

This video is designed to give medical students an organized approach to the physical exam finding of leukocoria, or an abnormal red reflex in children. This podcast was developed by Dr. Chris Novak, a pediatric resident at the University of Alberta with the help of Dr. Melanie Lewis, a general pediatrician and Professor at the University of Alberta and Dr. Natashka Pollock, a pediatric ophthalmologist at the Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta.

This episode is the first in a two-part series on Brief Resolved Unexplained Events (BRUEs), previously referred to as apparent life-threatening events (ALTEs). Part 2 can be found here. This podcast describes the clinical presentation of a BRUE and develops a differential diagnosis of these events based on etiology. 

This episode is the second in a two-part series on Brief Resolved Unexplained Events (BRUEs), previously referred to as apparent life-threatening events (ALTEs). Part 1 can be found here. This podcast reviews appropriate investigations and management for a child with presenting with a BRUE. 

This video discusses management of infants that are large for gestational age (LGA) and infants of diabetic mothers (IDM). It was developed by Manisha Tilak, a medical student at Queen’s University, and Dr. Robert Connelly, a neonatologist and Head of the Department of Pediatrics at Queen’s University. 

This two-part video and podcast series provides an overview of prematurity, considerations surrounding stabilization of preterm infants, and a systems-based approach to common conditions associated with prematurity. In this first part, the definition of prematurity and its epidemiology in Canada, as well as risk factors and characteristics of extremely preterm, very preterm, and term infants are covered. This video and podcast were developed by Jhanahan Sriranjan, a medical student at McMaster University, with the support of Dr. Kristin Inch, a pediatrician at the Special Care Nursery at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Hamilton Ontario.

This is the second part of a two-part video on approach to prematurity. This podcast will be focusing on the initial stabilization of a premature infant, as well as providing the learner with a systems-based approach to managing common short-term complications associated with prematurity.This video and podcast were developed by Jhanahan Sriranjan, a medical student at Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine at McMaster University, with the support of Dr. Kristin Inch, a pediatrician.

Pallor (Anemia)

This podcast is the first in a two-part series on pediatric anemia. 

This podcast is the second in a two-part series on pediatric anemia. 

This episode presents an approach to acute leukemia in children. Listeners will learn about the epidemiology, etiology, and pathogenesis of acute leukemia. Listeners will also develop an approach to the clinical presentation and initial management of acute lymphoblastic leukemia. This podcast was developed by Amarjot Padda in collaboration with Dr. Bev Wilson, a Pediatric Oncologist at the Stollery Children’s Hospital. 

This is the first podcast in a two part series reviewing an approach to thalassemia. Listeners will learn about the basic physiology of hemoglobin and hemoglobinopathies. The diagnosis and management of alpha and beta thalassemia will also be discussed. The series was developed by Ann Tran with the help of Dr. Corriveau-Bourque. 

This is the second podcast in a two part series reviewing an approach to thalassemia. Listeners will learn about the basic physiology of hemoglobin and hemoglobinopathies. The diagnosis and management of alpha and beta thalassemia will also be discussed. The series was developed by Ann Tran with the help of Dr. Corriveau-Bourque. 

This podcast covers infants at risk, signs and symptoms, screening, diagnosis, and management of neonatal hypoglycemia.

Part one of acyanotic congenital heart lesions defines congenital heart disease, the pathophysiology of left-to-right shunts and reviews septal defects and patent ductus arteriosus. This podcast was developed by Herman Bami, a medical student at the University of Western Ontario and Dr. Michael Grattan, a pediatric cardiologist at the London Health Sciences Center.

Part two of the series on acyanotic congenital heart lesions describes the pathophysiology of obstructive acyanotic heart lesions. This podcast was developed by Herman Bami, a second year medical student at the University of Western Ontario and Dr. Michael Grattan, a pediatric cardiologist at the London Health Sciences Center.

This CPS podcast gives an organized approach to neonatal hypoglycaemia, the most common metabolic problem in neonates and the leading cause of admissions to the NICU. This podcast is based on the 2019 Canadian Paediatric Society Statement, "The screening and management of newborns at risk for low blood glucose."

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. Aisha Bruce, a pediatric hematologist at the Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton.

This podcasts covers an approach to sickle cell including pathophysiology, diagnosis, history, physical exam, investigations and treatment.  It was developed by Noha Elsherbini a fourth year medical student with Dr. Surabhi Rawal, a Pediatric Hematologist Oncologist.

You are a third year medical student doing your emergency rotation when you meet 17-month-old Paul, presenting with pallor. Mom states his appetite is also poor and he is more irritable than usual.

The following multiple choice questions are designed to test learner's knowledge after listening to the two-part podcast series on Approach to Pediatric Anemia Part 1 and Part 2.

This PedsCases Note provides a one-page infographic on an Overview of Sickle Cell Disease. It overviews the pathophysiology, presentation, and management for children presenting with SCD. 

This PedsCases Note provides a one-page infographic on Acute Complications of Sickle Cell Disease. It reviews stroke, sepsis, splenic sequesteration, vaso-occlusive crisis, and acute chest syndrome. 

This PedsCases Note provides a one-page infographic on Hemolytic Anemia. It was created by Morgan Gregg, a medical student at the University of Alberta, with the help of Dr. Corriveau-Bourque, a pediatric hematologist at the University of Alberta.

Pediatric Basics

This podcast will give you an overview of the pediatric clerkship and explain why children are not tiny adults.

This episode presents an approach to pediatric vital signs. 

This podcast presents an approach to pain management in the pediatric population. At the end of this podcast, you should have an understanding of the importance of adequate pain management in the pediatric population, recognize and assess pain in both the verbal and non-verbal child, and manage pain using the 3 P’s: physical, phsycological, and pharmacological methods.

This episode is an introduction to pediatric surgery for medical students. In this podcast, we will review the process of a surgical referral, the consultation, the operation as well as post-op and follow-up considerations from the perspective of a pediatric surgeon and a general pediatrician.

The goal of this podcast is to leave you with a cursory understanding of the Canadian Healthcare system as we explore many of its facets, including: who supplies healthcare funding; which groups are responsible for setting guidelines and regulations; who is insured under Canadian Healthcare; what aspects of care are, and are not, covered; and the role of Private Insurance in Canadian Healthcare. Please go to pedscases.com for the script to this podcast.

This episode presents an approach to writing admission orders in a hospital setting.  While the podcast is focused on Pediatrics, the same approach can be applied to admitting patients in almost any specialty.

The episode presents an approach to pediatric history taking for medical students. This podcast includes a basic framework for a pediatric history as well as tips and tricks from various Pediatricians. 

This episode is Part 1 of a two part series on social history taking in the pediatric population. This podcast was developed by Laura Kerr, a medical student at Dalhousie University, with the support of Dr. Sarah Gander, a General Pediatrician at the Saint John Regional Hospital. 

This episode is part 2 of a two part series on social history taking in the pediatric population. This podcast was developed by Laura Kerr, a medical student at Dalhousie University, with the support of Dr. Sarah Gander, a General Pediatrician at the Saint John Regional Hospital.

This podcast was produced by PedsCases and the Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS), discussing the new CPS position statement on cross-cultural communication. Listeners will learn about the LEARN model for cross-cultural communication in pediatrics. This podcast was developed by Dr. Sarah Johnson and Dr. Tehseen Ladha.

This podcast provides listeners with an overview of pediatric trauma. Components of the initial hospital assessment will be discussed, including triage, primary, and secondary surveys. This episode was developed by Breanne Paul with the help of Dr. Melissa Chan. 

In this episode, we will be discussing sexually transmitted infections, or STIs, in the adolescent population.

This podcast covers the principles of neonatal resuscitation and reflects the updated 7th Edition Neonatal Resuscitation Program Guidelines released in 2016. This podcast was developed by Drs. Julia DiLabio, Emer Finan, Colin Siu, and Chloe Joynt.

This podcast reviews the recently published Canadian Paediatric Society position statement on medical decision making and was created by Dr. Allyson Shorkey and Dr. Kevin Coughlin.

This podcast provides an approach to chronic diarrhea and the development of a differential diagnosis. It was developed by Katie Girgulis a medical student at the University of Alberta, Dr. Chris Novak, a pediatric resident at the University of Alberta, and Dr. Karen Forbes, a pediatrician and medical educator at the Stollery Children’s Hospital

 

This podcast reviews the CPS practice point on the medical assessment of fractures in suspected child maltreatment: infants and young children with skeletal injury.  This podcast was developed by Dr. Dominique Piché, Dr. Laurel Chauvin-Kimoff, Dr. Claire Allard-Dansereau and Dr. Margaret Colbourne.

This podcast covers the pediatric eye exam in primary care, including vision developmental milestones, how to perform a focused history and age appropriate eye exam, signs and symptoms of eye conditions, and when to refer to a pediatric ophthalmologist. This podcast was developed by Jennifer Ling, a medical student at the University of British Columbia, Harry Liu, a medical student at the University of Alberta and Dr. Ian MacDonald, an ophthalmologist and professor at the University of Alberta.

This podcast presents an approach to management of diabetic ketoacidosis in children. In this episode, listeners will learn signs and symptoms, diagnostic criteria, and the differential diagnosis for triggers of diabetic ketoacidosis. This podcast was created by Dr. Carly Rumley with Dr. Jessica Foulds at the University of Alberta in Edmonton.

This podcast covers gender dysphoria in adolescents and general principles of care for transgender youth. This podcast was developed by Dr. Ashlee Yang, Dr Amy Robinson, Dr. Stephen Feder, Dr. Karine Khatchadourian and Dr. Melanie Lewis.

This podcast on transgender health brings in personal stories and experiences and provides tips for inclusive care.  This podcast was developed by L.A. Jennings, Jenn Bhatla, a medical student, Dr. Simone Lebeuf, a pediatrician and an adolescent medicine fellow, and Dr. Jorge Pinzon, an adolescent medicine pediatrician.

This podcast covers the new CPS Position Statement “Managing Pain and Distress in Children Undergoing Brief Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures.” It was created by Dr. Anastasia Zello, a second-year pediatrics resident with the authors of the statement, Dr. Evelyne Trottier, pediatric emergency physician and assistant clinical professor as well as Dr. Samina Ali, a pediatric emergency physician and professor of Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine. 

This podcast covers domestic violence, a prevalent, but often difficult issue to address in the clinical Pediatric setting.  It was developed by Ambreen Surmawala, a 4th year medical student at the University of Alberta with Dr. Melanie Lewis, a Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Alberta. 

This podcast presents an approach to delivering life-altering news in a pediatric setting using the 6-step SPIKES protocol. The podcast was developed by Geraldine Huynh, a fourth-year medical student at the University of Alberta, in collaboration with Dr. Debra Andrews, a developmental pediatrician at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta.

This podcast summarizes the recently published CPS Practice Point titled "Beta-lactam allergy in the paediatric population." It was developed by Dr. Larissa Shapka, a paediatric resident at the University of Toronto, with guidance from Dr. Elissa Abrams, one of the authors of this practice point and President of the Allergy Section of the CPS.

This podcast summarizes the new CPS position statement “A proposal to increase taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages in Canada”. It was developed by Dr. Sandra Botros Gouda, a first-year pediatric resident at the University of Alberta, in collaboration with Dr. Catherine Pound, a pediatrician and researcher at the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario in Ottawa.

This podcast on transgender health brings in personal stories and experiences with a focus on hormone replacement therapy.  This podcast was developed by Linden, Jenn Bhatla a third year medical student at the University of Alberta, Dr. Simone Lebeuf, an adolescent medicine pediatrician at the Stollery Children’s Hospital, and Dr. Jorge Pinzon, an adolescent medicine pediatrician at the Alberta Children’s Hospital.

This podcast is the first of a three-part series on climate change and the health of the pediatric population. This podcast was developed by Marc Beaudin, a third-year medical student from the University of Alberta who did a post-doctoral fellowship in environmental engineering, Stephanie Unrau, a third-year medical student from the University of Alberta, with Dr. Melanie Lewis, Pediatrician and Professor at the University of Alberta.

This podcast is the second of a three-part series on climate change and the health of the pediatric population. This podcast was developed by Marc Beaudin, a third-year medical student from the University of Alberta who did a post-doctoral fellowship in environmental engineering, Stephanie Unrau, a third-year medical student from the University of Alberta, with Dr. Melanie Lewis, Pediatrician and Professor at the University of Alberta

 

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 podcast was developed by Ashton Cox in collaboration with Dr. Shailly Jain, Associate Professor in the Department of Medical Genetics at the University of Alberta.

This podcast presents an approach to nutrition support as it pertains to parenteral nutrition. In this episode, listeners will learn about indications, routes of administration, and formula types used in parenteral nutrition. This podcast was developed by Sierra Casey in collaboration with Dr. Jason Silverman, a Pediatric Gastroenterologist at the Stollery Children's Hospital, and an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Alberta.

This podcast will provide an overview of the Rourke Baby Record (RBR) and how to use it in clinical practice through a case example with a focus on the 18-month well-child visit. This podcast is based on the CPS statement of the same title and was developed by Katherine Goren, a medical student at the Schulich School of Medicine, in collaboration with Dr. Leslie Rourke, family physician and creator of the RBR. 

In this CPS podcast, the listener will learn about the benefits and risks of screen media in children under the age of 5, the evidence based guidelines on early media experiences , and an approach on how to implement these guidelines. This podcast was created by Mattea Lee, a second-year medical student at the University of Calgary, with the help of Dr. Ponti, chair of the CPS Pediatric Digital Task Force, and Dr. Jackman, a pediatrician at the Alberta Children's Hospital.

This podcast covers an approach to assessing a child with recurrent fractures by exploring common pathologic etiologies and touching on management options for recurrent fractures. It was developed by Liyana Kukkadi, a final year medical student from Chatham, Ontario in the 6 year accelerated medicine program at the Royal College of Surgeons in Dublin, Ireland, under the guidance and supervision of Dr. Gina Catena, a pediatrician and clinical fellow in child maltreatment, and Dr. Erin Boschee, a pediatric hospitalist and child maltreatment pediatrician at the Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta.

 

This podcast provides an approach to identification of the different types of cleft malformations, outlines the management of orofacial clefts and timing of surgical repair and discusses the genetic syndromes, sequences and associations linked with cleft lip and palate.  It was developed by Julie Le, a first year Family Medicine resident at Queen’s University with the help of Dr. Regan Guilfoyle, a pediatric plastic surgeon at the University of Alberta.

This podcast will present an overview on cranial nerves. It will cover cranial neuropathies, the etiology, clinical manifestations, investigations and management of various cranial nerve disorders, and examination of cranial nerves in children. This podcast was created by Alekhya Nimmagadda, a medical student at the Apollo Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, with the help of Dr. Janette Mailo, a Pediatric Neurologist at the University of Alberta.

This podcast will discuss an approach to drowning in the pediatric population. The podcast was created by Angie Salomon, a 4th year medical student at Queen’s University and Dr. David Jerome, a rural family physician with faculty positions at NOSM University and the University of Alberta

This podcast describes the different types of transfusion reactions, their pathogenesis, and clinic presentations as well as provides an approach to assessing and managing patients with acute transfusion reactions. It was created by Bryan Ng and Justin Park medical students at University of British Columbia in collaboration with Dr. Kate Chipperfield, the Head of the Division of Hematopathology at BC Children’s Hospital. 

This PedsCases Podcast aims to summarize the recent 2021 Canadian Pediatric Society (CPS) statement written by Dr. Shaw on promoting early literacy in the healthcare setting. This podcast was created by Emily Cheung, a first-year medical student at McMaster University with the help of Dr. Mel Lewis, a pediatrician in Edmonton, in conjunction with PedsCases and the CPS.

The following multiple-choice questions are designed to test learner's knowledge after listening to the podcast Approach to Pediatric Vital Signs

A two-week-old premature neonate boy presents to NICU. The NICU staff discusses the necessity of screening for retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) with you.

The following questions are designed to test learners' knowledge of leukocoria. In this case, you are asked to see a 1 month old girl, Sara, for a routine visit. 

This PedsCases Note provides a one-page infographic on Pediatric Vital Signs and covers the age-based variation in normal reference ranges.

This PedsCases Note provides a one-page infographic on Neonatal Discharge Counselling. It outlines several aspects of safe practices to review with parents, such as safe sleeping habits and child-proofing the home.

This PedsCases Note Provides a one-page infographic on dehydration and fluid replacement. It was created by Grace Georgopoulos, a medical student at the University of Alberta, in collaboration with Dr. Chris Novak, a Pediatrician at the Alberta Children's Hospital.

This PedsCases Note provides a one-page infographic on breastfeeding. It was created by Jennifer Butler, a medical student at McMaster University, with the help of Dr. Melanie Lewis, a pediatrician at the University of Alberta.

This PedsCases Note provides a one-page infographic on seborrheic dermatitis. It was created by McKenzie Van Eaton, a medical student at the University of Saskatchewan, with the help of Dr. Racehl Asinwasis, a pediatrician at the University of Saskatchewan.

This PedsCases Note provides a one-page infographic on global developmental delay. It was created by Dirusha Moodley, a medical student at Western University, with the help of Dr. Hema Gangam, a pediatric neurologist at Western University.

This PedsCases Note provides a one-page infographic on probiotic use in pediatrics. It was created by Eileen TU, a medical student at the University of Alberta, with the help of Dr. Karen Forbes, pediatrician at the University of Alberta.

This PedsCases Note provides a one-page infographic on Childhood and Adolescent Obesity. It was created by Mikayla Gray, a medical student at the University of Alberta, with the help of Dr. Harvey-Blankenship, a pediatrician at the University of Alberta.

This PedsCases Note provides a one-page infographic on Pediatric History-taking. It was created by Annabelle Wong, a medical student at the University of Alberta, with the help of Dr. Heidi Wilkes, a Pediatric Psychiatrist at the University of Alberta.

This PedsCases Note provides a template the Psychiatric Evaluation. It was created by Annabelle Wong, a medical student at the University of Alberta, with the help of Dr. Heidi Wilkes, a Pediatric Psychiatrist at the University of Alberta.

This PedsCases note provides a one-page handout on sun and insect safety.

This PedsCases note provides a one-page overview on normal pubertal develoopment. It was developed by Selina Chow, a medical student at the University of Toronto with the help of Dr. Rhea D’Costa, a developmental pediatrician at the University of Toronto.

This PedsCases note provides a one-page summary of the top 10 Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS) guidelines for pediatric clerkship.

This PedsCases note provides the CPS position statement regarding the top 10 PedsCases notes that may be useful for medical students as well as some helpful PedsCases podcasts on clinical approaches and key conditions.

This video presents an approach to acid-base disturbance. The pathophysiology, common causes, and acute management will be reviewed, as well as arterial blood gases. This video was developed by Katie Girgulis and Dr. Karen Forbes.

This video covers the pediatric eye exam in primary care, including vision developmental milestones, how to perform a focused history and age appropriate eye exam, signs and symptoms of eye conditions, and when to refer to a pediatric ophthalmologist. This video was developed by Jennifer Ling, a medical student at the University of British Columbia, Harry Liu, a medical student at the University of Alberta and Dr. Ian MacDonald, an ophthalmologist and professor at the University of Alberta.

This video will review techniques on consoling and bundling infants. It was developed by medical students Cary Ma and Shirley Guan, and pediatric hospitalist Dr. Forbes.

This video/podcast is part I in a series of three podcasts on Indigenous child health in Canada. The first video/podcast focuses on the historical context contributing to the state of Indigenous child health in Canada today. It was developed by Nikita-Kiran Singh, a 4th-year medical student at the University of Alberta, in collaboration with Dr. Lola Baydala, Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Alberta, and Sherri Di Lallo, Indigenous Child Health Nurse Coordinator at the Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta.

This video reviews the supine pediatric splenic examination with demonstrations of palpation and percussion. It was created by Geraldine Huynh and Nicholas Brochez, pediatric residents at the University of Alberta and Dr. Hien Huynh, a pediatric gastroenterologist at the University of Alberta.

Rash

This podcast addresses the diagnosis and management of Kawasaki disease.

This podcast presents an approach to the classification and diagnosis of rashes in children.

This podcast is an introduction to Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. The objectives include recognize the signs and symptoms suggestive of SLE, list the 11 classification criteria for SLE, elicit a focused history, demonstrate a pertinent physical exam, and discuss investigations and management for patient with SLE. This podcast was developed by Tara McGrath a pediatrics resident at the University of Alberta with the help of Dr. Dax Rumsey a Pediatric Rheumatologist at the University of Alberta. 

This video/podcast presents and approach to the diagnosis and management of viral rashes in children. Listeners will learn the classic presentations of common viral exanthems and enanthems in infants and children and specific features of some viral rashes to help differentiate between them.

This Podcast will outline the management of food allegies in children. Listeners will learn an approach to the history and physical examination, diagnosis and treatment of a child with an allergic reaction to food, as well as learn long term risk reduction strategies. 

This is the first of a 2-part series of videos discussing acne in pediatric patients. Acne is one of the most common skin complaints in children. This series will discuss the clinical presentation, complication as well as an approach to management of acne. This podcast has been developed by Laura Soong, a medical student at the University of Alberta, with the help of Dr. Loretta Fiorillo, Pediatric Dermatologist, University of Alberta. 

This is the second of a 2-part series of videos discussing acne in pediatric patients. Acne is one of the most common skin complaints in children. This series will discuss the clinical presentation, complications, as well as an approach to management of acne. This podcast has been developed by Laura Soong, a medical student at the University of Alberta, with the help of Dr. Chris Keeling, Assistant Clinical Professor and Community Dermatologist at the University of Alberta.

This podcast presents a general approach to purpura. Listeners will learn about symptoms, history and physical exam findings, and the differential diagnosis for purpura in children. This podcast has been developed by Dr. Samantha Lam with Dr. Melanie Lewis at the University of Alberta.

This podcast is designed to give you an overview of urticaria. Listeners will learn about urticaria presentation, the pathophysiology, different classifications, how to diagnose it and management options.

This podcast presents an approach to juvenile dermatomyositis. This podcast was developed by Josh Koegler, a third year medical student at the University of Alberta working with Dr. Dax Rumsey, a Paediatric Rheumatologist at the Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta.

This podcast covers acute rheumatic fever, including presentation, diagnosis, investigations and management. This podcast was developed by Mahabba Smoka, a medical student at the University of Alberta and Dr. Dax Rumsey, a Pediatric Rheumatologist at the University of Alberta and Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton, Canada.

This podcast is an overview of the newly published 2018 Canadian Pediatric Society (CPS) statement on the Diagnosis and Management of typical, newly diagnosed primary immune thrombocytopenia of childhood. It was developed by Stephanie Zachary and Sarah Weicker, medical students at the University of British Columbia, along with Dr. Jeremy Friedman and Dr. Carolyn Beck, who are the lead authors of this CPS statement, as well as Dr. Lauren Kitney.

This podcast covers an overview of neurocutaneous disorders including etiology, presentation, inheritance patterns, and surveillance needs for affected children. It was developed by Jen Weekes and Harry (Chaocheng) Liu, medical students at the University of Alberta, with the guidance from Dr. Helly Goez, a pediatric neurologist at the Stollery Children's Hospital and Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital in Edmonton, AB, Canada.

This podcast will review the CPS practice point "Timing and introduction of allergenic solids for infants at high risk". It was developed by Dr. Nicole Arseneau, Dr. Elissa Abrams, and Dr. Edmond Chan.

This podcast will review the CPS Practice Point "Invasive group A streptococcal disease: Management and chemoprophylaxis" published April 15, 2019. It was developed by Dr. Ola Rydz, fourth-year general pediatrics resident at the Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta, with Dr. Dorothy Moore, Associate Professor of Pediatrics at McGill University in Montreal, Canada.

This podcast presents an approach to infantile hemangioma, the most common benign tumor of infancy. It was developed by Lauren Z, a medical student at the University of Alberta, in collaboration with Dr. Don McConnell, a pediatrician specializing in pediatric dermatology in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

This podcast covers diaper dermatitis, including comparing and contrasting three common causes of diaper dermatitis, identifying key questions on history, physical exam, and management.  This podcast was developed by Annie Poon, a third year medical student and Dr. Jessica Foulds, a pediatrician, at the University of Alberta.

This podcast summarizes the recently published CPS Practice Point titled "Beta-lactam allergy in the paediatric population." It was developed by Dr. Larissa Shapka, a paediatric resident at the University of Toronto, with guidance from Dr. Elissa Abrams, one of the authors of this practice point and President of the Allergy Section of the CPS.

This podcast will provide an organized approach to understand pediatric psoriasis. It was created by Dr. Harry Liu, a dermatology resident at the University of British Columbia, and David Jung, a medical student at the University of British Columbia, in collaboration with Dr. Joseph Lam, a pediatric dermatologist practicing in Vancouver, BC, Canada.

This podcast presents an approach to the diagnosis and management of molluscum contagiosum in children. Listeners will be able to describe the morphology and treatment of molluscum contagiosum along with indications to refer to a dermatologist.

This podcast will review an approach to common warts in paediatric patients, including the morphology, management, indications for vaccines, and when to refer to dermatology for the common wart. It was developed by Aryan Riahi, a 4th year medical student at the University of British Columbia, in collaboration with Dr. M.B. Shokravi, a dermatologist in Vancouver, BC.

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 pediatric rheumatologist at the University of Alberta’s Stollery Children’s Hospital.

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 Columbia, under the guidance of  Dr. Wingfield Rehmus, a pediatric dermatologist at BC Children’s Hospital and the University of British Columbia, Dr. Jennifer Tam, a pediatric infectious disease specialist at BC Children’s Hospital and the University of British Columbia, and Dr. Laura Sauvé, a pediatric infectious disease specialist at BC Children’s Hospital and the University of British Columbia, and the chair of the CPS Infectious Diseases committee.

 

In this podcast, you will hear about different tinea infections in children, with a specific focus on tinea corporis, and develop an approach to these presentations. The podcast was created by Jessica Hesthammer, a fourth year medical student at the University of Alberta, and Dr. Melanie Lewis.

This CPS Podcast describes Lyme disease in Canada. It was created by Katie Girgulis, a Pediatric Resident at Dalhousie University and Stephanie Zahradnik, a Paediatric Infectious Diseases Resident at the University of Toronto. This podcast was created in collaboration with Dr. Nicole Le Saux, a Pediatric Infectious Disease physician at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario in Ottawa and an author of this Canadian Pediatric Society practice point.

By the end of this podcast, learners should be able to recognize the risks of PIVIE injuries in the pediatric population, distinguish between an extravasation injury and an infiltration injury, and develop an appropriate management plan for different types of PIVIE injuries. It was developed by Alexander Perry, a medical student at the University of Alberta in collaboration with Dr. Courtney Wilkes, Dr. Jaret Olson, and Dr. Chris Novak.

This podcast will discuss Neurofibromatosis Type 1 or NF1, a congenital neuro-oculocutaneous disease. The podcast was created by Miles Jaques, a fourth-year medical student at the University of British Columbia with the support of Dr. Jennifer Ling, an ophthalmology resident at the University of British Columbia, and Dr. Gardiner, a pediatric ophthalmologist at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, BC.

This podcast will give you an approach to staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSSS), a blistering skin infection that is seen mainly in infants and young children. The podcast was created by Jasmine Gill, a third year medical student at the University of Alberta, in collaboration with Dr. Melanie Lewis, a Professor and General Pediatrician from the Stollery Children’s Hospital.

This podcast on Kawasaki disease (KD) is an update to our 2009 podcast and further discusses the definition of KD, its differential diagnosis including Multi-system Inflammatory Syndrome, and how to manage KD. It was created by Dr. Annie Cheung, NHS Scotland, and Dr. Mercedes Chan a pediatric rheumatologist at BC Children’s Hospital.

Owen has a five-day history of fever. That's all! 

The following questions are designed to test learners’ knowledge after listening to the podcast on Viral Rashes in Children

The following multiple-choice questions are designed to test learner's knowledge after listening to the podcast on Urticaria written by Daynae Jeong. 

The following questions are designed to test learners’ knowledge of infantile hemangioma (IH). This case was prepared by Chaocheng (Harry) Liu, a medical student at the University of Alberta, and Xiaoning (Shirley) Guan, a medical student at the University of British Columbia, with the guidance from Dr. Joseph Lam, a pediatric dermatologist practicing in Vancouver, BC, Canada.

The following questions are designed to test learners’ knowledge of neurocutaneous disorders. This case was prepared by Jen Weekes and Harry (Chaocheng) Liu, medical students at the University of Alberta, with the guidance from Dr. Helly Goez, a pediatric neurologist practicing at the Stollery Children's Hospital and Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital in Edmonton, AB, Canada.

This PedsCases Note provides a one-page infographic on Molluscum. It outlines the steps to recognize, diagnose, and manage a child who presents with this common skin condition. 

This PedsCases Note provides a one-page infographic on the clinical presentation, investigations, lab findings, and management of Kawasaki Disease. It was created by Katharine Jensen, a medical student at the University of Alberta, in collaboration with Dr. Hayley Turnbull, a pediatrician and clinical lecturer at the Stollery Children's Hospital and University of Alberta.

This PedsCases Note provides a one-page infographic on Viral Rashes. It outlines the most common viral rashes seen in the pediatric population and reviews prodrome, transmission, and a description of the appearance of the rash. 

This PedsCases Note provides a one-page infographic on Warts. It reviews the clinical presentation, management, and prevention for this common pediatric condition.

This PedsCases Note provides a one-page infographic on Approach to Warts. It reviews the etiology, presentation, course, and management of common, flat, and anogenital warts. It was created by Colton Jensen, a medical student at the University of Alberta, in collaboration with Dr. Miriam Weinstein, a pediatrician and dermatologist at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto.

This PedsCases Note provides a one-page infographic on atopic dermatitis, including the clinical presentation, pathophysiology, differential diagnosis, and management. It was created by Selena Osman (medical student at the University of Calgary) and Dr. Harry Liu (dermatology resident at the Univerisity of British Columbia), with Dr. Michele Ramien (pediatric dermatologist at the University of Calgary).

This PedsCases Note provides a one-page infographic on an approach to thrombocytopenia, including the presentation, investigations, differential diagnosis, and management considerations for ITP and DIC. It was developed by Usman Ahmed, a medical student at the University of Alberta, in collaboration with Dr. Mark Belletrutti, a pediatric hematologist at the University of British Columbia.

This PedsCases Note provides a one-page infographic on Adolescent Acne Vulgaris. It was created by Colton Jensen, a medical student at the University of Alberta, in collaboration with Dr. Miriam Weinstein, a Pediatrician and Dermatologist at the Hospital for Sick Children.

This PedsCases Note provides a one-page infographic on Juvenile Dermatomyositis. It was created by Morgan Gregg, a medical student at the University of Alberta, with the help of Dr. Dax Rumsey, a Pediatric Rheumatologist at the University of Alberta.

This is the first of a 2-part series of videos discussing acne in pediatric patients. Acne is one of the most common skin complaints in children. This series will discuss the clinical presentation, complication as well as an approach to management of acne. This podcast has been developed by Laura Soong, a medical student at the University of Alberta, with the help of Dr. Loretta Fiorillo, Pediatric Dermatologist, University of Alberta. 

This is the second of a 2-part series of videos discussing acne in pediatric patients. Acne is one of the most common skin complaints in children. This series will discuss the clinical presentation, complications, as well as an approach to management of acne. This podcast has been developed by Laura Soong, a medical student at the University of Alberta, with the help of Dr. Chris Keeling, Assistant Clinical Professor and Community Dermatologist at the University of Alberta.

This video/podcast presents and approach to the diagnosis and management of viral rashes in children. Listeners will learn the classic presentations of common viral exanthems and enanthems in infants and children and specific features of some viral rashes to help differentiate between them.

This video covers an overview of neurocutaneous disorders including etiology, presentation, inheritance patterns, and surveillance needs for affected children. It was developed by Jen Weekes and Harry (Chaocheng) Liu, medical students at the University of Alberta, with the guidance from Dr. Helly Goez, a pediatric neurologist at the Stollery Children's Hospital and Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital in Edmonton, AB, Canada.

This video presents an approach to varicella (commonly known as chickenpox). The clinical presentation, pathogenesis, prevention, and treatment of varicella will be covered. It was developed by Dr. Gauri Shah and Dr. Joan Robinson from the Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton, Canada.

This video covers diaper dermatitis, including comparing and contrasting three common causes of diaper dermatitis, identifying key questions on history, physical exam, and management.  This podcast was developed by Annie Poon, a third year medical student and Dr. Jessica Foulds, a pediatrician, at the University of Alberta.

This video will provide an organized approach to understand pediatric psoriasis. It was created by Dr. Harry Liu, a dermatology resident at the University of British Columbia, and David Jung, a medical student at the University of British Columbia, in collaboration with Dr. Joseph Lam, a pediatric dermatologist practicing in Vancouver, BC, Canada.

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 Alberta.

Respiratory Distress / Cough

Cette baladodiffusion est produite par PedsCases et la Société canadienne de pédiatrie (qu’on appelle aussi la SCP) pour résumer le document de principes de la SCP sur la prise en charge du croup chez les jeunes enfants publié à la fin de 2016. Vous pouvez lire le document de principes complet de la SCP dans le site Web www.cps.ca et la transcription de cette balado dans le site www.pedscases.com.

This podcast deals with stridor. Five common causes of acute stridor are discussed, along with the appropriate management in each case. 

This podcast gives medical students an approach to pertussis, also known as whooping cough. We’ll describe the clinical presentation and stages of the infection, build an approach to diagnosis and choice of antimicrobial therapy, and discuss the benefits of pertussis immunization.

This episode covers an approach to the acute cough. This podcast covers the common & emergent causes, key history questions & physical findings, investigations, and management of the acute cough.

This episode covers an approach to the chronic cough. This podcast covers the common causes, key history questions & physical findings, investigations, and management of the  chronic cough.

This episode discusses sleep physiology and common sleep disorders in children. By the end of the podcast, you should be able to describe sleep physiology and stages, list the sleep needs for different age groups, describe the best practices for sleep hygiene and understand common sleep disorders. 

 

This podcast was produced by PedsCases and the Canadian Paediatric Society, and aims to summarize the recently published 2015 Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS) statement on the management of uncomplicated pneumonia in healthy Canadian children and youth. 

This episode will focus on diagnosis and management of acute asthma exacerbations in the pediatric patient with a known previous diagnosis of asthma. 

This podcast outlines an approach to anaphylaxis in children. Listeners will learn to identify clinical features, understand the pathophysiology, and appropriately manage patients presenting with anaphylaxis.

This podcast outlines an approach to respiratory distress in children. Listeners will learn to identify clinical features, develop a differential diagnosis, and appropriately investigate and acutely manage patients in respiratory distress. This podcast was developed by Sarah Buttle with the help of Dr. Tom Kovesi.

This podcast was produced by PedsCases and the Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS), and aims to summarize the recently published 2017 CPS Practice Point on the acute management of croup in the emergency department.

This episode reviews an approach to bronchiolitis in the infant. At the end of the podcast, listeners will be able to recognize the signs and symptoms of bronchiolitis, list the risk factors for severe bronchiolitis, review the appropriate investigations and discuss the key principles of management. This podcast was developed by Tahereh Haji, a medical student atUniversity of Saskatchewan, in collaboration with Dr. Susanna Martin, a pediatrician and Associate Professor at the University of Saskatchewan.

Cette baladodiffusion est produite par PedsCases et la Société canadienne de pédiatrie (qu’on appelle aussi la SCP) pour résumer le document de principes de la SCP sur la prise en charge du croup chez les jeunes enfants publié à la fin de 2016. Vous pouvez lire le document de principes complet de la SCP dans le site Web www.cps.ca et la transcription de cette balado dans le site www.pedscases.com.

This Podcast will outline the management of food allegies in children. Listeners will learn an approach to the history and physical examination, diagnosis and treatment of a child with an allergic reaction to food, as well as learn long term risk reduction strategies. 

This podcast presents an approach to the management of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in children. Listeners will learn about the pathophysiology, common causes, the role of a PSG in diagnosing, as well as treatment options for OSA. This podcast was developed by Steffany Charles in collaboration with Dr. Joanna MacLean, a pediatric Respirologist and Sleep Specialist at the Stollery Children’s Hospital and the University of Alberta. 

Part one of acyanotic congenital heart lesions defines congenital heart disease, the pathophysiology of left-to-right shunts and reviews septal defects and patent ductus arteriosus. This podcast was developed by Herman Bami, a medical student at the University of Western Ontario and Dr. Michael Grattan, a pediatric cardiologist at the London Health Sciences Center.

Part two of the series on acyanotic congenital heart lesions describes the pathophysiology of obstructive acyanotic heart lesions. This podcast was developed by Herman Bami, a second year medical student at the University of Western Ontario and Dr. Michael Grattan, a pediatric cardiologist at the London Health Sciences Center.

This podcast reviews the basic principles of non-invasive ventilation (NIV), the different types of NIV—including high-flow nasal cannula, CPAP and BiPAP— and common indications for NIV in pediatric medicine today.

This podcast will provide an approach to bronchopulmonary dysplasia and was developed by Dr. Kevin Gipson, a pediatric pulmonology fellow at the Massachusetts General Hospital and Dr. Anna Cook, a pediatric pulmonologist at MGH, and an instructor in Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School. 

This podcast presents an approach to acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). This podcast was developed by Dr. Michael Prodanuk, a Pediatrics resident at the University of Toronto, with the help of Dr. Tanya Holt and Dr. Gregory Hansen, both Pediatric Intensivists at Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon and the University of Saskatchewan.

This podcast discusses management of infants that are large for gestational age (LGA) and infants of diabetic mothers (IDM). It was developed by Manisha Tilak, a medical student at Queen’s University, and Dr. Robert Connelly, a neonatologist and Head of the Department of Pediatrics at Queen’s University. 

This podcast will review the CPS practice point "Timing and introduction of allergenic solids for infants at high risk". It was developed by Dr. Nicole Arseneau, Dr. Elissa Abrams, and Dr. Edmond Chan.

Cette baladodiffusion couvre les contenus du document de principe de la Société canadienne de pédiatrie sur la prise en charge de la pneumonie non compliquée chez les enfants et les adolescents canadiens en santé. Il révise les critères diagnostiques, les traitements, complications et le suivi de la pneumonie non compliquée.

This CPS podcast gives an organized approach to neonatal hypoglycaemia, the most common metabolic problem in neonates and the leading cause of admissions to the NICU. This podcast is based on the 2019 Canadian Paediatric Society Statement, "The screening and management of newborns at risk for low blood glucose."

This podcast summarizes the recently published CPS Practice Point titled "Beta-lactam allergy in the paediatric population." It was developed by Dr. Larissa Shapka, a paediatric resident at the University of Toronto, with guidance from Dr. Elissa Abrams, one of the authors of this practice point and President of the Allergy Section of the CPS.

This podcast provides an understanding of congenital tracheoesophageal malformations, including the clinical presentation, physical exam, investigations, management, and complications. It was developed by Shawn Dodd, a third-year medical student at the University of Alberta, in collaboration with Dr. Bryan Dicken, a pediatric surgeon at the University of Alberta.

This podcast covers how to recognize common toxidromes, develop an initial management plan, as well as order appropriate investigations for pediatric ingestion presentations. It was developed by Dr. Breanne Paul, a rural family medicine resident at the University of Alberta, in collaboration with Dr. Andrea Robb, a pediatric emergency medicine physician and Assistant Clinical Professor at the Stollery Children's Hospital and University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada.

This podcast presents an approach to asthma in preschoolers. Listeners will learn how asthma is defined, review the importance of early diagnosis, and master the diagnostic criteria of asthma in a preschooler in the setting of either an acute exacerbation or a non-acute care visit. Further, the recommended appropriate asthma treatment strategies in preschool children will be discussed, as well as when to consider a trial of cessation of asthma controller in preschool children. This podcast was developed by Dr. Dayae Jeong, a pediatrics resident at the University of Toronto, and Dr. Francine Ducharme, pediatrician and past co-chair of the Asthma Assembly of the Canadian Thoracic Society.

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, etiology, presentation, diagnosis and screening of CF in newborns through a case-based approach. This podcast was developed by Dr. Rose Sun, a second-year Paediatrics resident at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, with support from Dr. Tamizan Kherani, a pediatric respirologist in Edmonton, and Dr. Mariam Ayed, a neonatologist and clinical epidemiologist in Kuwait.

This podcast discusses the presentation, investigations, and management of COVID-19 in children. It was created by Dr. Gauri Shah, a pediatrician who completed a fellowship in pediatric infectious diseases at the University of Alberta, with close support from Dr. Joan Robinson, a pediatric infectious diseases specialist at the Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton, Canada.

This podcast presents an approach to pneumothorax in children. It was created by Ryerson Seguin, a third year medical student, in collaboration with Dr. Bryan Dicken, Pediatric Surgeon and Associate professor at the University of Alberta.

In this podcast, the listener will learn an approach to mediastinal masses in pediatric patients, including the key points in the history, physical exam, and initial investigations. The differential diagnosis, distinguishing features and management of the most common causes of mediastinal masses in children is also highlighted. This podcast was created by Kieryn Houlder, a medical student at the University of Alberta, with the help of Dr. Beverly Wilson, a pediatric oncologist at the Stollery Children’s Hospital.

This CPS Podcast will present an introduction to vaping, explain how to approach the topic with adolescents in the clinic, and provide some brief information about treatment for problematic usage. The podcast was created by Kaylee Novack, a medical school graduate and current master’s student at the University of Montreal and Dr. Chadi, a clinical assistant professor in the department of Pediatrics at the University of Montreal and a clinician-scientist specialized in adolescent and addiction medicine working at the Sainte-Justine University Hospital Center for children.

This podcast will discuss an approach to vocal cord dysfunction in children. The podcast was created by Aleena Amjad Hafeez, a fourth-year medical student at the University of Alberta, Caseng Zhang, a third-year undergraduate student at McMaster University, and Dr. Elizabeth Anne Hicks. A pediatric pulmonologist at the Stollery Children’s Hospital.  

A boy is in in the general pediatrics clinic presenting with a history of chronic cough and recurrent pneumonias

A 4 year old male is noticeably distressed and presents with a 2 hour history of breathing difficulties.

You are a medical student on a NICU elective. You are paged to be present at the delivery of a fetus with polyhydramnios of unknown cause.

A previously healthy 13 year old male presents to the ER with fever, cough and shortness of breath.

A 14 month old boy presents with the history of sudden onset of cough and respiratory distress.

An 11 month old girl has a fever and cough for 6 days. Her clinical status suddently worsens with increased coughing after choking on a carrot. 

Allison is a 4 year old girl who presents to you with a 5 day history of high fever, coughing, sneezing, and a runny nose. 

Craig is a 12 year old boy who presents to you at the Emergency with worsening stridor, light-headedness, urticaria, pruritis and a numb sensation in his mouth.

Your preceptor asks you to see Austin, a 3 year old male who has presented with a fever and sore throat.

Your preceptor asks you to see Hanna, a 28 month old female who been having a runny nose, coughing, and complaining of a sore throat. 

A 4-year-old boy is brought in by his mother presenting with an acute onset of dyspnea and pruritic rash. 

A 10 year old boy presents to the emergency department with severe shortness of breath and wheezing. 

A 12 month old boy presents to the Emergency Department with a 1 hour history of a dry cough, increased work of breathing, lethargy and irritability. 

The following questions are designed to test learners' knowledge after listening to the podcast or video on Approach to Acid Base Disturbance by Katie Girgulis.

This PedsCases Note provides a one-page infographic on Community-Acquired Pneumonia (CAP), including an approach to diagnosis and management in children.

This PedsCases Note provides a one-page infographic on the acute management of croup, based on the CPS Practice Point guideline. It describes common symptoms of mild, moderate, and severe presentations of croup along with a treatment and management flowchart.

This PedsCases Note provides a one-page infographic on managing acute asthma exacerbations. It reviews PRAM scoring and gives an overview of a management algorithm that can easily be used on the wards. 

This PedsCases Note provides a one-page infographic on Cystic Fibrosis, reviewing clinical manifestations, investigations, and management. 

This PedsCases Note provides a one-page infographic on atopic dermatitis, including the clinical presentation, pathophysiology, differential diagnosis, and management. It was created by Selena Osman (medical student at the University of Calgary) and Dr. Harry Liu (dermatology resident at the Univerisity of British Columbia), with Dr. Michele Ramien (pediatric dermatologist at the University of Calgary).

This PedsCases Note provides a one-page infographic on foreign body ingestion. It was created by Summer Hudson, a medical student at the University of Alberta, with the help of Dr. Hien Huynh, a pediatric gastroenterologist at the University of Alberta, and Dr. Alex Hudson, a pediatric GI fellow at the University of Alberta.

This PedsCases Note provides a one-page infographic on pneumothorax. It was created by Morgan Gregg, a medical student at the University of Alberta, with the help of Dr. Jessica Foulds, an Assistant Professor in the Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine at the University of Alberta.

This video discusses management of infants that are large for gestational age (LGA) and infants of diabetic mothers (IDM). It was developed by Manisha Tilak, a medical student at Queen’s University, and Dr. Robert Connelly, a neonatologist and Head of the Department of Pediatrics at Queen’s University. 

Seizure/Paroxysmal event

This podcast gives medical students an overview of seizure types seen in pediatrics (focusing on the clerkship objectives) and management of epilepsy. 

This podcast gives medical students an approach to managing status epilepticus in pediatric patients.

This podcast presents an approach to the identification, diagnosis, and management of febrile seizures. 

This episode is the first in a two-part series on Brief Resolved Unexplained Events (BRUEs), previously referred to as apparent life-threatening events​ (ALTEs). Part 2 can be found here. This podcast describes the clinical presentation of a BRUE and develops a differential diagnosis of these events based on etiology. 

This episode is the second in a two-part series on Brief Resolved Unexplained Events (BRUEs), previously referred to as apparent life-threatening events (ALTEs). Part 1 can be found here. This podcast reviews appropriate investigations and management for a child with presenting with a BRUE. 

This episode presents an approach to the pediatric patient presenting with syncope. Both benign and life-threatening causes will be discussed. Listeners will be able to recognize red flags on history, examination and investigations. This podcast has been developed by medical student Vishal Puri with the help of Dr. Joseph Atallah and Dr. Mel Lewis. Dr. Joseph Atallah is a pediatric cardiologist and Dr. Mel Lewis is a general pediatrician, both staff at the Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta. 

This podcast covers infants at risk, signs and symptoms, screening, diagnosis, and management of neonatal hypoglycemia.

Part two of the series on acyanotic congenital heart lesions describes the pathophysiology of obstructive acyanotic heart lesions. This podcast was developed by Herman Bami, a second year medical student at the University of Western Ontario and Dr. Michael Grattan, a pediatric cardiologist at the London Health Sciences Center.

This podcast covers an overview of neurocutaneous disorders including etiology, presentation, inheritance patterns, and surveillance needs for affected children. It was developed by Jen Weekes and Harry (Chaocheng) Liu, medical students at the University of Alberta, with the guidance from Dr. Helly Goez, a pediatric neurologist at the Stollery Children's Hospital and Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital in Edmonton, AB, Canada.

This CPS podcast gives an organized approach to neonatal hypoglycaemia, the most common metabolic problem in neonates and the leading cause of admissions to the NICU. This podcast is based on the 2019 Canadian Paediatric Society Statement, "The screening and management of newborns at risk for low blood glucose."

This podcast presents an approach to adrenal insufficiency, including the general physiology, etiologies, diagnosis, and management of the condition in the pediatric population. It was developed by Rebecca Quilty, a 4th-year medical student from Memorial University, in collaboration with Dr. Heather Power, a pediatric endocrinologist at Memorial University.

This podcast presents an approach to the assessment, diagnosis, and multidisciplinary management of psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (PNES) in the pediatric population. It was developed by Vivienne Beard, a second-year medical student at the University of British Columbia (UBC), in collaboration with Dr. Mary Connolly (Department of Pediatrics, UBC) and Dr. Andrea Chapman (Department of Psychiatry, UBC).

This podcast reviews the 2021 CPS practice point “Emergency management of the pediatric patient with convulsive status epilepticus.” The podcast was developed Dr. Larissa Shapka a pediatric resident at the University of Toronto, Dr. Chris Novak, a pediatrician in Calgary and Dr. Kyle McKenzie, a pediatrician in Red Deer, Alberta, and one of the authors of the practice point.

A 4 year old male is brought into the Emergency Department because he started seizing approximately 30 minutes 

The following multiple choice questions are designed to test learner's knowledge after listening to the two-part podcast series on an approach to Brief Resolved Unexplained Events (BRUEs) Part 1 and Part 2. Please note BRUEs were formerly known as apparent life-threatening events (ALTEs). 

The following questions are designed to test learners’ knowledge of neurocutaneous disorders. This case was prepared by Jen Weekes and Harry (Chaocheng) Liu, medical students at the University of Alberta, with the guidance from Dr. Helly Goez, a pediatric neurologist practicing at the Stollery Children's Hospital and Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital in Edmonton, AB, Canada.

Test your knowledge on pediatric brain tumors as you work through this case created by medical student Katharine Jensen with the help of Dr. Beverly Wilson.

 

This PedsCases Note provides a one-page summary of the management of epilepsy in the pediatric population. It explains various types and causes for seizures, as well as outlining common childhood epilepsy syndromes and their management. 

This PedsCases Note provides a one-page infographic on status epilepticus. It summarizes types and common etiologies, along with what to look for on history and physicla exam for presentations of status epilepticus. The Note also gives an overview on investigations and management strategies.

This PedsCases Note provides a one-page infographic on Pediatric Hypocalcemia. It was created by Dr. Madeline Parker, a resident at the University of Saskatchewan, with the help of Dr. Munier Mour, a Pediatric Endocrinologist at the University of Saskatchewan.

This episode is the first in a two-part series on Brief Resolved Unexplained Events (BRUEs), previously referred to as apparent life-threatening events (ALTEs). Part 2 can be found here. This podcast describes the clinical presentation of a BRUE and develops a differential diagnosis of these events based on etiology. 

This episode is the second in a two-part series on Brief Resolved Unexplained Events (BRUEs), previously referred to as apparent life-threatening events (ALTEs). Part 1 can be found here. This podcast reviews appropriate investigations and management for a child with presenting with a BRUE. 

This video covers an overview of neurocutaneous disorders including etiology, presentation, inheritance patterns, and surveillance needs for affected children. It was developed by Jen Weekes and Harry (Chaocheng) Liu, medical students at the University of Alberta, with the guidance from Dr. Helly Goez, a pediatric neurologist at the Stollery Children's Hospital and Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital in Edmonton, AB, Canada.

Sore Ear

Cette baladodiffusion a été produite par PedsCases et la Société canadienne de pédiatrie. Elle résume le document de principes sur "La prise en charge de l’otite moyenne aiguë chez les enfants de six mois et plus" publié en 2016. 

This podcast summarizes the 2016 Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS)​ position statement on the "Management of acute otitis media in children six months of age and older." In this episode, listening will learn about the pathogenesis, etiology, and risk factors of acute otitis media. They will also learn to diagnose and to manage uncomplicated acute otitis media, depending on the clinical situation and presence of severity criteria. 

Cette baladodiffusion a été produite par PedsCases et la Société canadienne de pédiatrie. Elle résume le document de principes sur "La prise en charge de l’otite moyenne aiguë chez les enfants de six mois et plus" publié en 2016. 

A mother brings in her 15 months old son Connor to the emergency department.  She says that he has had a fever for about a week and is concerned because it doesn't seem to be resolving.  

This video highlights an approach to otoscopy

Sore Throat/Mouth

This episode presents an approach to sore throat in children. Objectives of this podcast include becoming familiar with the differential diagnosis of sore throat, as well as building an approach to diagnosis and management. 

This podcast covers acute rheumatic fever, including presentation, diagnosis, investigations and management. This podcast was developed by Mahabba Smoka, a medical student at the University of Alberta and Dr. Dax Rumsey, a Pediatric Rheumatologist at the University of Alberta and Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton, Canada.

This podcast will review the CPS Practice Point "Invasive group A streptococcal disease: Management and chemoprophylaxis" published April 15, 2019. It was developed by Dr. Ola Rydz, fourth-year general pediatrics resident at the Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta, with Dr. Dorothy Moore, Associate Professor of Pediatrics at McGill University in Montreal, Canada.

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 pediatric rheumatologist at the University of Alberta’s Stollery Children’s Hospital.

This podcast provides an overview of deep neck infections with a focus on the 3 most common deep neck infections: peritonsillar abscess, retropharyngeal abscess and parapharyngeal infections. It was created by Owen Sieben, fourth-year medical student at the University of Alberta, and Dr. Hamdy El-Hakim, a pediatric otolaryngologist. 

Your preceptor asks you to see Austin, a 3 year old male who has presented with a fever and sore throat.

Your preceptor asks you to see Hanna, a 28 month old female who been having a runny nose, coughing, and complaining of a sore throat. 

This PedsCases Note provides a one-page infographic on Streptococcal Pharyngitis, including an approach to diagnosis and management in children.

Sore/Red Eye

This podcast presents an approach to the diagnosis and management of the different subtypes of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis.

This Podcast will discuss an approach to pediatric periorbital edema including the key differential diagnoses and an approach to the history, physical exam, and diagnostic studies used. This podcast was written by Monique Jarrett, a medical student at the University of Alberta, in collaboration with Dr. Melanie Lewis, a Pediatrician and Professor at the University of Alberta, and Dr. Catherine Morgan a Pediatric Nephrologist and Associate Professor at the University of Alberta. 

This podcast will go over an approach to glaucoma in children. It was developed by Jenny Ma, a medical student at the University of Alberta in collaboration with Dr. Chris Novak, a pediatric resident at the University of Alberta, and Dr. Natashka Pollock, a pediatric ophthalmologist at the University of Alberta.

In this Pedscase, we will explore an approach to pediatric uveitis through the discussion of clinical cases related to acute and chronic uveitis that may appear in your practice. This podcast was developed by Virginia Goetz, a second year medical student at the University of Alberta, alongside Dr. Dax Rumsey, a Pediatric Rheumatologist at the Stollery Children's Hospital. By the end of this podcast, the learner will be able to generate a differential diagnosis and differentiate a child presenting with sudden-onset acute uveitis and insidious chronic uveitis, describe the diagnosis and management of a child presenting with either acute or chronic uveitis, and delineate the prognosis for both acute and chronic uveitis.

This podcast covers an approach to chalazia and styes, two ocular issues commonly found in children.  It will cover diagnosis, management, and also the ability to distinguish them from other possible diagnoses.  It was developed by John Liu, current research fellow in ophthalmology at the University of Toronto, and Dr. Nawaaz Nathoo, an ophthalmologist in Vancouver, BC. 

This podcast provides an organized approach to understand pigmented cutaneous and ocular lesions and melanoma in pediatric populations. Learn how to generate a differential diagnosis for pigmented lesions on the eye and skin especially for pediatric populations, the key features for presentations, and treatment options. This podcast was created by Dr. Harry Liu, a dermatology resident at the University of British Columbia, and Jennifer Ling, a fourth-year medical student at the University of British Columbia, with the help of Dr. Miriam Weinstein, a pediatric dermatologist at SickKids, and Dr. Conor Mulholland, a pediatric ophthalmologist at BC Children’s Hospital.

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 pediatric rheumatologist at the University of Alberta’s Stollery Children’s Hospital.

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, etiologies, most common presentations, red flags, therapies, discharge criterion and follow-up plans for periorbital and orbital cellulitis. This podcast was developed by Zach Rumlow, a fourth-year medical student at Rocky Vista University in Colorado, with support from Dr. Peter Gill  from the University of Toronto. Alexandra Moody, a second-year medical student at Rocky Vista University, is credited for the anatomical illustrations.

This podcast will cover an approach to conjunctivitis, or pink eye. The podcast was created by Kim Papp, a fourth-year medical student at the University of Alberta, and Dr. Matthew Benson, an Ophthalmologist from Edmonton, Alberta.

A 10 year old boy presenting to his pediatrician with a 3 day history of progressive left eye swelling, pain and decreased vision.

This PedsCases Note provides a one-page infographic on the clinical presentation, investigations, lab findings, and management of Kawasaki Disease. It was created by Katharine Jensen, a medical student at the University of Alberta, in collaboration with Dr. Hayley Turnbull, a pediatrician and clinical lecturer at the Stollery Children's Hospital and University of Alberta.

This PedsCases Note provides a one-page infographic on the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). It was developed by Alicia Synette, a medical student from Memorial University, in collaboration with Dr. Todd Lambert, a pediatrician from Memorial University in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.

This PedsCases Note is a one-page handout on periorbital and orbital cellulitis. It was created by Katharine Jensen, a pediatric resident, with the help of Dr. Alexander Perry, a plastics resident, and Dr. Karen Forbes, Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Alberta.

This video will go over an approach to glaucoma in children. It was developed by Jenny Ma, a medical student at the University of Alberta in collaboration with Dr. Chris Novak, a pediatric resident at the University of Alberta, and Dr. Natashka Pollock, a pediatric ophthalmologist at the University of Alberta.

Urinary complaints

The podcast helps students develop an approach to the evaluation of proteinuria.

The podcast helps students develop an approach to the evaluation of hematuria.

This episode covers 8 key pediatric urologic emergencies including  testicular torsion, paraphimosis, disorders of sexual differentiation, nephrolithiasis antenatal hydronephrosis, incarcerated inguinal hernias, hydroceles, and major abdominal birth defects.

This episode covers an approach to Type 2 diabetes. The objectives for this podcast are to review the presentation and diagnosis, overall management, potential complications, and prevention strategies for the pediatric patient with Type 2 diabetes. 

This podcast presents an approach to the investigation and management of enuresis in children. 

In this episode, we will be discussing sexually transmitted infections, or STIs, in the adolescent population.

This podcast reviews the Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS) position statement "Urinary tract infections in infants and children: Diagnosis and management."  This podcast was developed by Dr. Chris Novak, a third-year pediatric resident at the Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton, AB, and Dr. Joan Robinson, a pediatric infectious disease specialist at the Stollery Children's Hospital and the lead author of this position statement.

In this podcast, the listener will learn to differentiate various types of neural tube defects, to discuss the etiology and risk factors of spina bifida, and to describe the fundamentals of the workup and management for spina bifida.  The podcast was created by Quin Pon and Brianna Salverda, both medical students at the University of Alberta, with support from Dr. Cynthia Gunaratnam, a general pediatrician at the Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta.

This podcast will discuss Diabetes Insipidus. The podcast was developed by Harleen Cheema, a medical student at the University of Alberta, in collaboration with Dr. Elizabeth Rosolowsky, a pediatric endocrinologist at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Alberta.

A mother brings her 7-month old infant to the emergency room with 3 days of high fever that has persisted despite regular tylenol (acetaminophen).

A 14-year-old female presents with 2-week history of fatigue, polydipsia, polyphagia, and polydipsia.

This PedsCases Note provides a one-page infographic on Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), including an approach to diagnosis and management in children.

This PedsCases Note provides a one-page infographic on the common causes of scrotal pain including testicular torsion, epididymitis, torsed appendix testis, and incarcerated inguinal hernia. It was created by Sarah Park, a medical student at the University of Alberta, in collaboration with Dr. Peter Metcalfe and Dr. Mark Assmus, urologists at the University of Alberta and Indiana University respectively.

This PedsCases Note provides a one-page infographic on Testicular Torsion. It outlines presentation, diagnosis, and management of this surgical emergency. It also reviews using the TWIST score to guide your risk stratification.

This PedsCases Note provides a one-page overview of type 1 diabetes mellitus. It outlines key steps in diagnosis and management, along with acute and long term complications to screen for.

This PedsCases Note provides a one-page infographic on circumcision, including the indications, contraindications, benefits, and risks. It was developed by Sarah Park, a medical student at the University of Alberta, in collaboration with Dr. Peter Metcalfe, a pediatric urologist at the Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton.

This PedsCases Note provides a one-page infographic on the evaluation of enuresis including epidemiology, presentation, and investigations.

This PedsCases Note provides a one-page infographic on the counselling and management of enuresis. It is the final Note in our 2-part series on enuresis. The link for part 1 (Enuresis: Evaluation) can be found below. This Note was developed by Sarah Park, a medical student at the University of Alberta, in collaboration with Dr. Peter Metcalfe, a pediatric urologist at the Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton.

Vomiting

This podcast is the first in a two part series on pediatric vomiting. This podcast develops an approach to vomiting by discussing the differential diagnosis to pediatric vomiting and highlighting the key causes of vomiting in both the newborn and pediatric patient.

This podcast is the second in a two part series on pediatric vomiting. This podcast develops an approach to vomiting by discussing a clinical approach to pediatric vomiting via history taking and investigations. 

This episode is an introduction to pediatric surgery for medical students. In this podcast, we will review the process of a surgical referral, the consultation, the operation as well as post-op and follow-up considerations from the perspective of a pediatric surgeon and a general pediatrician.

This podcast outlines an approach to Hirschsprung disease in children. Listeners will learn to identify clinical features, develop a differential diagnosis, and appropriately investigate and manage patients with Hirschsprung disease. This podcast was developed by Kieran Purich with the help of Dr. Ioana Bratu.

This episode will discuss an approach for a child in whom you suspect idiopathic intussusception. This podcast was developed by Kieran Purich a medical student at the University of Alberta, with the help of Dr. Ioana Bratu, a pediatric surgeon and Associate Professor at the University of Alberta.

This podcast gives an overview of the pathophysiology of diarrhea and an approach to acute diarrhea. It was developed by Katie Girgulis a medical student at the University of Alberta, Dr. Chris Novak, a pediatric resident at the University of Alberta, and Dr. Karen Forbes, a pediatrician and medical educator at the Stollery Children’s Hospital.

This podcast reviews the CPS guideline on salmonella infection in Canadian children. It was developed by Dr. Michael Prodanuk, a pediatric resident at the University of Toronto and the Hospital for Sick Children and Dr. Joan Robinson, a pediatric infectious disease specialist at the University of Alberta and author of the practice point.

At the end of this podcast, listener will learn the definitions of gastroesophageal reflux and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, red flag signs, and management of a child with GERD. This podcast was developed by Viane Faily, a medical student at the University of Alberta, with guidance from Dr. Jackie Lee, a general pediatrician at the Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

This podcast presents an approach to adrenal insufficiency, including the general physiology, etiologies, diagnosis, and management of the condition in the pediatric population. It was developed by Rebecca Quilty, a 4th-year medical student from Memorial University, in collaboration with Dr. Heather Power, a pediatric endocrinologist at Memorial University.

This podcast will cover an approach to acute pediatric gastroenteritis. It was created by Melissa Chiu, a fourth-year medical student at the University of British Columbia, in collaboration with Dr. Anne Feng, a pediatrician at BC Children’s Hospital.

This podcast presents an approach to diagnosing and managing an important pediatric emergency, pediatric bowel obstruction. Compared to adults, pediatric bowel obstructions have a much broader differential diagnosis, present in a variety of ways and at various ages, and require surgical management in most scenarios. This podcast was developed by Dr. Kevin Verhoeff in collaboration with Dr. Simon Byrns, a pediatric surgery fellow, and Dr. Bryan Dicken, a staff pediatric surgeon.

This podcast will take you through an overview of adolescent pregnancy including the epidemiology, identification and management of adolescent pregnancy. This podcast was developed by Delphine Hansen, a third-year medical student at McGill University, in collaboration with Dr Giuseppina Di Meglio, adolescent medicine physician and pediatrician at the Montreal Children Hospital and professor at McGill University Faculty of Medicine.

This podcast will discuss tumor lysis syndrome (TLS) in pediatric patients, including the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, risk factors, and interventions for TLS. It was developed by Stephanie Unrau and Marc Beaudin, 4th year MD students at the University of Alberta, with Dr. Bev Wilson, medical director of the Northern Alberta Children's Cancer Program at the Stollery Children's Hospital.

This podcast covers episodic syndromes that may be associated with migraine in children.  It was developed by Stephanie Unrau, a fourth-year medical student from the University of Alberta with Dr. Thilinie Rajapakse, an Assistant Professor at the University of Alberta and Pediatric Neurologist specializing in Headache and Facial Pain at the Stollery Children’s Hospital. 

This podcast presents an approach to infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis (IHPS). It reviews a case presentation and general overview of risks, symptoms, consequences, and management.

Check out our newest podcast on pediatric acute kidney injury (AKI)! It was developed by Aspen Lillywhite and Aisha Farooq, who are medical students at the University of Alberta, with the help of Dr. Emma Ulrich, a pediatric nephrologist at Stollery Children’s Hospital, Edmonton Alberta.

A 4 month old girl presents with 2 day history of colicky abdominal pain, vomiting, abdominal distention, bloody stools, and increasing lethargy.

A mother has brought in her four-week old baby boy for complaints of vomiting. She explains that over the past couple days, the child has been throwing up, and more recently the vomit nearly “hit the wall.” 

A six-year old girl is brought into the pediatric emergency room by her father. She has a had a 3 day history of low grade fever and vomiting.

Mrs. X presents to your pediatric clinic with her 4 month old son. She tells you that her son was a previously happy and healthy baby, whose only issues included the occasional “spit-up” episode. However, she has recently noticed that he has become more irritable and vomits after most of his feeds. 

Mr. and Mrs. Flint bring in their 6 week old baby boy, Charlie, to the Emergency Department (ED) with a week long history of post-parandial emesis.

The following questions are designed to test learners' knowledge after listening to the podcast or video on Approach to Acid Base Disturbance by Katie Girgulis.

Part 2 of our two part case series on Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus, this part begins with a 15 year old female with gastroenteritis symptoms and hyperglycemia, who you are concerned may have developed DKA. 

This PedsCases Note provides a one-page infographic on Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), including an approach to diagnosis and management in children.

This PedsCases Note provides a one-page infographic on Community-Acquired Pneumonia (CAP), including an approach to diagnosis and management in children.

This PedsCases Note provides a one-page infographic on Hirschsprung Disease. It reviews clinical presentation, investigations, and treatment for this critical condition.

This PedsCases Note provides a one-page handout on Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis. It was created by Morgan Gregg, a medical student at the Universtity of Alberta, in collaboration with Dr. Jessica Foulds, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Alberta.