Scrotal Pain
Published: May 03, 2021
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.
Elevated Intracranial Pressure
Published: Apr 26, 2021
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.
Ambiguous Genitalia
Published: Apr 26, 2021
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.
Seborrheic Dermatitis
Published: Apr 25, 2021
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.
Approach to Blunt Ocular Trauma
Published: Apr 24, 2021
This podcast presents an approach to blunt ocular trauma with a focus on pediatrics. In this episode, listeners will learn a focused history and physical exam for blunt ocular trauma and how it should be managed including when urgent referral to ophthalmology is required.
Hemolytic Anemia
Published: Apr 22, 2021
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.
Warts
Published: Apr 18, 2021
This PedsCases Note provides a one-page infographic on Warts. It reviews the clinical presentation, management, and prevention for this common pediatric condition.
Approach to Immunodeficiency
Published: Apr 17, 2021
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.
Behcet's Disease
Published: Apr 10, 2021
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.
Viral Rashes
Published: Apr 08, 2021
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.