Pediacast Cme

Dr Rajan Thakkar stops by the studio as we consider pediatric burns and their care. We review burn classification, initial and ongoing management, surveillance for complications and anticipatory guidance for families referred to a comprehensive burn center. We hope you can join us!

Our panel of experts consider the management of pediatric asthma. We explore diagnosis and treatment, environmental interventions, educational tools and community programs aimed at supporting children and families challenged by this common condition. Free Category 1 CME for our listeners. We hope you can join us!

Dr Julie Lange stops by the studio with an eye update for pediatricians. We explore the ins and outs of vision screening, dacryostenosis, strabismus, amblyopia, conjunctivitis and ocular injuries. We cover diagnosis, treatment tips and when to consult the service of your friendly neighborhood ophthalmologist. We hope you can join us!

Dr Dara Albert visits the studio as we discuss seizures and epilepsy. We cover the new classification system for seizures and the causes, diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy. Learn management of acute seizures in the primary care office and anticipatory guidance for families impacted by these conditions. We hope you can join us!

Dr Marc Leder and James Robinson return to the studio as we consider splints of the lower extremity. We cover materials, indications, application, pitfalls, home going instructions and typical follow-up for a variety of splints. In addition to the podcast, you’ll find videos of splint application in the show notes! We hope you can join us!

Dr Marc Leder and James Robinson visit the studio as we consider splints of the upper extremity. We cover materials, indications, application, pitfalls, home going instructions and typical follow-up for a variety of splints. In addition to the podcast, you’ll find videos of splint application in the show notes! We hope you can join us!

Dr Pablo Sanchez visits the studio as we explore congenital CMV infection. This condition is a leading cause of hearing loss. Early treatment may save hearing, but few states promote testing when newborns fail their hearing screen. We’ll cover lots more detail, including the cause, presentation, diagnosis, management and prevention of this disease. We hope you can join us!

May is Neurofibromatosis Awareness Month! Dr Murugu Manickam (Clinical Geneticist) and Emily Sites (Genetics Counselor) joins us in the studio as we discuss recognizing NF1, providing anticipatory guidance for families and coordinating care. We hope you can join us!

Dr Charles Elmaraghy stops by the studio with an ENT update for pediatricians. We explore the ins and outs of ear tube surgery, current thinking on tongue tie, reasons for taking tonsils out and what to expect after the surgery. We also cover foreign bodies in the ears and nose. Plus, a summertime favorite… swimmer’s ear! We hope you can join us.

Dr Kris Reber visits the studio as we explore neonatal abstinence syndrome. An increasing number of babies are born to mothers with opioid-use disorder, which results in drug withdrawal. We cover the pathophysiology, symptoms, diagnosis, management and long-term outcomes of affected infants. We hope you can join us!

Dr Stacy Fischer (Sports Medicine) and Jessica Buschmann (Sports Dietician) visit the studio as we consider helping student athletes maintain adequate nutrition and hydration. We also explore the syndrome of Low Energy Availability, which can affect the health of athletes now… and down the road. We hope you can join us!

We all know quality and safety are important in pediatric practice. But how do we choose something to improve? What are best strategies for designing, executing and evaluating a QI project? And how can we effectively communicate our findings with others? Quality and safety pioneer, Dr Rick McClead, visits the studio as we explore answers to these questions and more. We hope you can join us!

Dr Ujjwal Ramtekkar visits the studio as we consider providing behavioral health services in the medical home. We discuss the office-based management of anxiety, depression, self injury and suicidal ideation… and we explore referral and tele-medicine options available for families in need of additional expertise. We hope you can join us!

This week we explore the importance of reaching millennials with evidence-based health and wellness information on social media. We consider best practices for engagement, as well as benefits and pitfalls. Dr Todd Wolynn and Chad Hermann share their experience with an organized anti-vax social media attack and help us establish a “rapid response plan” should we become the next target. We hope you can join us!

Dr Dave Stukus visits the studio as we consider drug allergies and the importance of getting them right. Missing a drug allergy can lead to a life-threatening reaction, while over-calling one may prevent appropriate treatment down the road. We discuss what to do when a rash develops while taking medicine… and how to confirm or deny an allergy when the truth is in question. We hope you can join us!

Dr Ihuoma Eneli and Dr Marc Michalsky visit the PediaCast Studio to discuss the medical and surgical management of pediatric and adolescent obesity.

Drs Jennifer Mitzman and Brandon Kozar visit the PediaCast Studio as we explore the concept of the second victim. Healthcare professionals involved in patient harm often suffer chronic emotional trauma. We shed light on this condition and discuss ways of preventing second victim syndrome and supporting providers as they heal.

Dr David Stukus visits the PediaCast Studio as we consider seasonal (and year-round) allergies. We explore common causes, diagnosis, evidence-based treatment strategies, prevention and the latest topics in allergy research. We hope you can join us!

Dr Steven Cuff stops by the PediaCast Studio to discuss sports-related concussions. We explore diagnosis and the management of short-term and long-term symptoms, along with school implications and return-to-play guidelines. We also consider state laws related to concussions in student athletes. We hope you can join us!

Dr Eric Sigel, from Children’s Hospital Colorado, visits the PediaCast studio to talk about violent death in American youth. We describe the scope of the problem and explore risk factors, screening, counseling, referral and advocacy efforts aimed at preventing violent death. We hope you can join us!