Pedscases.com: Pediatrics For Medical Students

This podcast presents a basic overview of the Pediatric Advanced Life Support protocol from the 2015 American Heart Association guidelines. It will review basics of pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation, bag-mask ventilation, advanced airways, defibrillation and post-cardiac arrest care. This podcast was written by Colin Siu with the help of Dr. Melissa Chan, a pediatric emergency physician and Clinical Lecturer at the University of Alberta.  These podcasts are designed to give medical students an overview of key topics in pediatrics.  The audio versions are accessible on iTunes.  You can find more great pediatrics content at www.pedscases.com.   Related Content: Podcast: Approach to Shock

This podcast presents and approach to suicidal ideation and behaviour in adolescent patients. This podcast was written by Colin Siu with the help of Dr. Melissa Chan, a pediatric emergency physician and Clinical Lecturer at the University of Alberta.  These podcasts are designed to give medical students an overview of key topics in pediatrics.  The audio versions are accessible on iTunes.  You can find more great pediatrics content at www.pedscases.com.  

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 was written by Colin Siu with the help of Dr. Melissa Chan, a pediatric emergency physician and Clinical Lecturer at the University of Alberta.  These podcasts are designed to give medical students an overview of key topics in pediatrics.  The audio versions are accessible on iTunes.  You can find more great pediatrics content at www.pedscases.com.   Related Content: Podcast: Approach to a Child in Respiratory Distress Podcast: Acute Cough Case: Breathing difficulty in a 12 year old boy Case: Respiratory distress in a 4 year old male Case: Shortness of breath in a 10 year old boy 

This podcast was produced by PedsCases and the Canadian Pediatric Society, and aims to summarize the recently published 2015 Canadian Pediatric Society (CPS) statement on the management of uncomplicated pneumonia in healthy Canadian children and youth. The script for this podcast can be downloaded here. A written summary of these guidelines can be found here. This podcast was developed by Dr. Mara Tietzen, Dr. Peter Gill and Dr. Nicole Le Saux. Dr. Tietzen is a first year paediatrics resident at BC Children's Hospital at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Dr. Peter Gill is a pediatric resident at the University of Toronto and Dr. Nicole Le Saux is a pediatric infectious diseases physician and Associate Professor at the University of Ottawa.  Dr. Le Saux is also the lead author on this guideline. These podcasts are designed to give medical students an overview of key topics in pediatrics.  The audio versions are accessible on iTunes.  You can find more great pediatrics content at www.pedscases

This is the final podcast in a three-part series on inborn errors of metabolism. This podcast reviews large molecule metabolic diseases including glycogen storage diseases, lysosomal and peroxisomal diseases and mucopolysaccharidoses. Please go to www.pedscases.com for the script for this podcast. After completing this series you can test your knowledge with a self-assessment quiz. This episode was written by Dr. Dustin Jacobson, a 2nd year pediatrics resident from the University of Toronto and Dr. Jonathan Kronick, a staff physician in the division of clinical and metabolic genetics at the University of Toronto.  These podcasts are designed to give medical students an overview of key topics in pediatrics.  The audio versions are accessible on iTunes.  You can find more great pediatrics content at www.pedscases.com.   Related Content: Podcast: Inborn Errors of Metabolism Part 1 and Part 2 Case: Inborn Errors of Metabolism Case Questions

This podcast is the second in a three-part series on inborn errors of metabolism.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. Please go to www.pedscases.com for the script for this podcast. This episode was written by Dr. Dustin Jacobson, a 2nd year pediatrics resident from the University of Toronto and Dr. Jonathan Kronick, a staff physician in the division of clinical and metabolic genetics at the University of Toronto.  These podcasts are designed to give medical students an overview of key topics in pediatrics.  The audio versions are accessible on iTunes.  You can find more great pediatrics content at www.pedscases.com.   Related Content: Podcast: Inborn Errors of Metabolism Part 1 and Part 3 Case: Inborn Errors of Metabolism Case Questio

This podcast is the first in a three-part series on inborn errors of metabolism. This podcast develops a general approach to inborn errors of metabolism, reviewing basic epidemiology, presentations, and initial investigations and management.Please go to www.pedscases.com for the script for this podcast. This episode was written by Dr. Dustin Jacobson, a 2nd year pediatrics resident from the University of Toronto and Dr. Jonathan Kronick, a staff physician in the division of clinical and metabolic genetics at the University of Toronto.  These podcasts are designed to give medical students an overview of key topics in pediatrics.  The audio versions are accessible on iTunes.  You can find more great pediatrics content at www.pedscases.com.   Related Content: Podcast: Inborn Errors of Metabolism Part 2 and Part 3 Case: Inborn Errors of Metabolism Case Questions

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. The podcast was written by Rhea D’Costa, a medical student at McMaster University, and Dr. Jennifer Couturier, an Assistant Professor with the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neuroscienes at McMaster University.   Related Content: Podcast: Failure to Thrive Case: Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus in a 15 year old female Case: Weight loss in an adolescent female

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 written by Nikytha Antony, a medical student at the University of Alberta, and Dr. Joanna MacLean. Dr. Joanna MacLean is a pediatric respirologist and a sleep medicine specialist at the University of Alberta.   Related Content: Case: Sleep Disorders Self Assessment Questions Podcast: Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

This podcast presents and approach to the investigation and management of enuresis in children. This podcast was written by Tasha Stoltz with the help of Dr. Melanie Lewis. Tasha is a medical student at McMaster University, and Dr. Lewis is a General Pediatrician and Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the Stollery Children's Hospital and University of Alberta.    Related Content Podcast: Developmental Assessment

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 podcast was developed by Alanna Chomyn, a medical students at the University of Alberta, with the help of Dr. Karen Forbes, a pediatrician and medical educator at the University of Alberta and the Stollery Children’s Hospital.    Related Content Podcast: Social History Taking Part 1 and Part 2 Podcast: Admission Orders

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.  This podcast was written by Chris Novak, Dr. Peter Gill, and Dr. Melanie Lewis. Chris is a senior medical student at the University of Alberta. Dr. Gill is a pediatric resident at the University of Toronto. Dr. Lewis is a General Pediatrician and Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the Stollery Children’s Hospital and University of Alberta. Related Content: Podcast: Pediatric History Taking Podcast: Pediatric Clerkship Survival Guide Video: Interpretation of Abdominal X-Rays Video: Interpretation of Chest X-Rays

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.  Related Content: Case: Possible dysmorphic features in a 15 day old neonate

This podcast presents an approach to the classification and diagnosis of rashes in children. Please go to pedscases.com for the script to this podcast. This podcast was written by Dr. Peter Gill and  Dr. Irene Lara-Corrales. Dr. Gill is pediatric resident at the University of Toronto. Dr. Lara-Corrales is a a pediatric dermatologist at The Hospital for Sick Children and Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto. These podcasts are designed to give medical students an overview of key topics in pediatrics. The audio versions are accessible on iTunes. You can find more great pediatrics content at www.pedscases.com. Related Content: Video: Acne Part 1 and 2 Video: Viral Rashes in Children Case: Viral Rashes in Infants and School Age Children Case: Peri-anal warts in a 3 year old male Podcast: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

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 podcast was developed by Parker Vandermeer and Dr. Melanie Lewis. Parker is a third year medical student from the University of Alberta. Dr. Lewis is a general pediatrician and Associate Dean of Learner Advocacy and Wellness at the University of Alberta. These podcasts are designed to give medical students an overview of key topics in pediatrics. The audio versions are accessible on iTunes. You can find more great pediatric content at peds.cases.com

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 was developed by Amarjot Padda, Chris Novak, Dr. Melanie Lewis, and Dr. Bryan Dicken. Amarjot and Chris are medical students at the University of Alberta. Dr. Melanie Lewis is a General Pediatrician and an Associate professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Alberta. Dr. Bryan Dicken is a Pediatric General Surgeon and an Associate professor of Surgery at the University of Alberta.  Related Content: Case: Acute abdominal pain in a 14 year old female Case: Rectal bleeding in an 8 year old male Case: Abdominal pain in a 4 month old female Case: Vomiting in a 6 week old male Case: Projectile vomiting in a 4 week old baby

This podcast presents an approach to the diagnosis and management of the different subtypes of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis. Please go to pedscases.com for the script to this podcast. This podcast was written by Brieanne Rogers and Dr. Janet Ellsworth. Brieanne is a senior medical student at the University of Alberta. Dr. Ellsworth is a Pediatric Rheumatologist and Professor of Pediatrics at the Stollery Children’s Hospital and University of Alberta. These podcasts are designed to give medical students an overview of key topics in pediatrics. The audio versions are accessible on iTunes. You can find more great pediatrics content at www.pedscases.com. Related Content: Case: Painful arm in a 4 year old female Case: Knee pain in a 6 year old male Podcast: Systemic lupus erythematosus Podcast: Evaluation of a Limp Podcast: Septic Arthritis Part 1 and 2  

This podcast is the second in a two-part series on pediatric anemia.  This podcast develops an approach to the interpretation of laboratory investgiations, and provides an introduction to management. Please go to www.pedscases.com for the script for this podcast. After listening you can test your knowledge with the Pediatric Anemia Self-Assessment Cases. This episode was written by Chris Novak, and Dr. Karen Forbes.  Chris is a senior medical student at the University of Alberta.  Dr. Forbes is a Pediatric Hospitalist and Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the Stollery Children's Hospital and University of Alberta. These podcasts are designed to give medical students an overview of key topics in pediatrics.  The audio versions are accessible on iTunes.  You can find more great pediatrics content at www.pedscases.com. Related Content: Case: Pallor in a 17 month old Case: Pediatric Anemia Self-Assessment Cases

This podcast is the first in a two-part series on pediatric anemia.  This podcast develops an approach to the differential diagnosis for anemia in childhood, as well as what to look for on history and physical exam. Please go to www.pedscases.com for the script for this podcast. This episode was written by Chris Novak, and Dr. Karen Forbes.  Chris is a senior medical student at the University of Alberta.  Dr. Forbes is a Pediatric Hospitalist and Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the Stollery Children's Hospital and University of Alberta. These podcasts are designed to give medical students an overview of key topics in pediatrics.  The audio versions are accessible on iTunes.  You can find more great pediatrics content at www.pedscases.com. Related Content: Case: Pediatric Anemia Self-Assessment Cases Case: Pallor in a 17 month old

This podcast will be addressing febrile seizures commonly presented in the pediatric population. Please go to pedscases.com for the script to this podcast. This podcast was written by Elma Raissi, Dr. Sinclair, and Dr. Lewis. Elma is a medical student at the University of Alberta. Dr. Sinclair is a pediatric neurologist at the Stollery Children’s hospital. Dr. Lewis is a general pediatrician and Associate Dean of Learner Advocacy and Wellness at the University of Alberta. These podcasts are designed to give medical students an overview of key topics in pediatrics. The audio versions are accessible on iTunes. You can find more great pediatrics content at www.pedscases.com. Related Content: Case: Seizure in a 4 years old male Podcast: Status Epilepticus in Children  Podcast: Seizure Types and Epilepsy