Seizure/Paroxysmal event

Pediatric Hypocalcemia

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.

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Status Epilepticus - CPS Podcast

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.


Psychogenic Non-epileptic Seizures (PNES) in Children and Youth

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).


Status Epilepticus

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. It was created by Katharine Jensen, a medical student at the University of Alberta, with help from Dr. Natarie Liu, a neurologist and epileptologist at the University of Alberta. 


Pediatric Epilepsy

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. It was created by Katharine Jensen, a medical student at the University of Alberta, with help from Dr. Natarie Liu, a neurologist and epileptologist at the University of Alberta. 

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Approach to Adrenal Insufficiency

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.


Neonatal Hypoglycaemia - CPS Podcast

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." It was created by Carina Lauzon, a fourth-year medical student, with Dr. Michael Narvey, co-author of this CPS statement, and neonatologist Dr. Marc-Antoine Landry.


Neurocutaneous Disorders

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.


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