Exploring The PedsCases Website And Its Resources

PedsCases “Pediatrics For Medical Students” [Link to Home Page] is a great podcast series.

And here are other links from the site:

Podcasts is the link to a 20 page list of podcasts going back to 2009. There are approximately two hundred podcasts covering almost every aspect of pediatrics.

Cases is the link to a 10 page list of case studies relating to all the topics covered in the podcasts.

Videos is the link to a three page list of video podcasts.

Categories is the link that organizes all the PedsCases Resources by Clinical Presentation and by Specialty Area

Clinical Presentation

Specialty Area

Guidelines is the link to a two page list of pediatric guidelines from the Canadian Paediatric Society.

Links is the link to a great list of pediatric learning websites outside of the PedsCases website.

Websites

Podcasts

  • Emergency Medicine Cases (Pediatric Podcasts) – Emergency Medicine podcast developed at the University of Toronto. Covers many pediatric topics at a level appropriate for staff physicians, residents, or senior medical students.
  • PedsRAP – Subscription-based CME podcast targeted at staff physicians or residents in Pediatrics. They release 3 hours of content per month with 1-2 chapters available for free as a sample.
  • Surgery 101 (Pediatric Surgery) – Surgery podcast developed at the University of Alberta for medical students. Includes many topics in pediatric surgery.

Apps

  • CANImmunize – App allowing users to track their personal vaccination records, that also includes links to the vaccination schedule for each province and territory, and information about each vaccine.
  • PediaApp – Pediatric app developed in Egypt including growth curves, bilirubin nomograms, drug dosing and more.

You can use the PedsCases search function to quickly find a podcast on your topic of interest. It is on every page.

So I went through the list of podcasts and picked out and linked to some I wanted to listen to and here’s the list:

 Invasive Group A Streptococcal Infections – CPS Podcast

Author: Ola.Rydz

Published: Apr 15, 2019

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.

 Physical Examination in a Patient with a Suspected Systemic Rheumatic Disease

Author: Erin_Dockery

Published: Mar 08, 2019

This podcast will go over the signs and symptoms, approach to physical exam, and differential diagnosis for suspected rheumatic disease.

I’ve reviewed this podcast and the accompanying script. I’d recommend quickly skimming the script rather than listening to the podcast.

The podcast mentions using a good resource,  the pGALS in children to screen for rheumatic diseases. Here is a link to the PDF of pGALS – A SCREENING EXAMINATION OF THE MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM IN SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN from The Royal Children’s Hospital Of Melbourne.

And here is a link to a valuable learning resource, Paediatric Musculoskeletal Matters Internation.

Advocacy 101: Part 1 Generating a “Good” Idea

Author: Amelia.Kellar

Published: Jan 30, 2019

This podcast, the first of a three part series, introduce you to the concept of public policy advocacy.  This podcast was created by Dr. Amelia Kellar, Dr. Katie Boone and Dr. Laura Betcherman, pediatric residents at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto and Dr. Charlotte Moore-Hepburn, a pediatrician at SickKids and the Canadian Pediatric Society Director of Medical Affairs.

I’d suggest skimming the script and going to Part 3 below.

Advocacy 101: Part 2 Designing and planning your project

Author: Katie.Boone

Published: Feb 06, 2019

This episode will address how to better understand the various levels of government and how to design your advocacy project. More specifically, it will discuss how to develop a strategy to implement your project through stakeholder analysis, power mapping, and goal setting.

I’d suggest skimming the script and going to Part 3 below.

Advocacy 101: Part 3 Implementing and Evaluating Your Project

Author: Laura.Betcherman

Published: Feb 17, 2019

This is the third part in a three-part series on advocacy developed by Dr. Katie Boone, Dr. Laura Betcherman and Dr. Amelia Kellar, pediatric residents at the Toronto Hospital for Sick Children. In this episode, we will address how to develop a campaign and evaluate your project.

Of the above three podcasts on advocacy, this is the one that has the most useful lists of to dos. Lots of practical advice practical. Review the script of Advocacy 101 Part 3 – Implementing And Evaluating Your Team.

Constipation

Author: Harrison.Anzinger

Published: Dec 27, 2018

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.

Diabetic Ketoacidosis

Author: A.Carly.Rumley

Published: Dec 23, 2018

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.

Developmental Regression

Author: Annie.Poon

Published: Dec 14, 2018

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

Neonatal Brachial Plexus Injuries

Author: Anonymous

Published: Dec 02, 2018

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.

Neurocutaneous Disorders

Author: Jennifer.Weekes

Published: Nov 24, 2018

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.

Necrotizing Enterocolitis

Author: Arun.Dhir

Published: Oct 31, 2018

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.

Primary Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP) – CPS Podcast

Author: Stephanie.Zachary

Published: Oct 26, 2018

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.

Global Developmental Delay & Intellectual Disability – CPS Podcast

Author: Meghan.Pike

Published: Aug 17, 2018

This podcast will go over the new Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS) position statement on this topic and discuss the diagnosis and management of global developmental delay (GDD) and intellectual disability (ID).

Approach to Chronic Diarrhea

Author: Katie.Girgulis

Published: Jul 26, 2018

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

Approach to Acute Diarrhea

Author: Katie.Girgulis

Published: Jul 26, 2018

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.

Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Author: Steffany.Charles

Published: Nov 28, 2017

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.

Approach to Pediatric Syncope

Author: vishal.puri

Published: Sep 23, 2017

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.

Approach to Pediatric Periorbital Edema

Author: Monique.Jarrett

Published: Jul 18, 2017

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.

Approach to Lymphadenopathy

Author: Anna.Whalen-Browne

Published: Feb 15, 2017

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.

Approach to Bronchiolitis

Author: Tahereh.Hajihttps://www.pedscases.com/approach-bronchiolitis

Published: Jan 19, 2017

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.

Acute Management of Croup – CPS Podcast

Author: Alia.Sunderji

Published: Jan 06, 2017

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.

Brief Resolved Unexplained Events (Part 1)

Author: Larissa.Shapka

Published: Dec 05, 2016

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.

Brief Resolved Unexplained Events (Part 2)

Author: Larissa.Shapka

Published: Dec 05, 2016

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.

An Approach to Intussusception

Author: Kieran.Purich

Published: Nov 12, 2016

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.

Approach to Hirschsprung Disease

Author: Kieran.Purich

Published: Oct 18, 2016

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.

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

Author: ashlee.yang

Published: Oct 02, 2016

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.

Approach to Acute Leukemia in Children

Author: amarjot.padda

Published: Sep 03, 2016

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.

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