Newborn

Neonatal Hypothermia

This PedsCases Note provides a one-page infographic on Neonatal Hypothermia. It was created by Morgan Gregg, a medical student at the University of Alberta, in collaboration with Dr. Nicole Anderson, a Neonatal-Perinatal Fellow at the University of Alberta.

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Approach to phenylketonuria

This podcast presents an approach to the diagnosis and management of phenylketonuria. This podcast was developed by Jennifer Butler and Umairah Boodoo, medical students at McMaster University, in collaboration with Dr. Hannah Geddie, Assistant Professor and Pediatric Endocrinologist at the Division of Pediatric Endocrinology in the Department of Pediatrics at McMaster University.


Hypothyroidism

This PedsCases Note provides a one-page infographic on hypothyroidsm. It was created by Gillian Nearing, a medical student at the Northern Ontario School of Medicine, in collaboration with Dr. Jonathan DellaVedova, a general pediatrician at the Northern Ontario School of Medicine.

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The evaluation and management of neonatal brachial plexus palsy – CPS podcast

In this podcast, the listener will learn about the risk factors, classification, presentation, and management of brachial plexus palsy. The podcast is based on the CPS statement of the same title and was created by Morgan Gregg, a medical student at the University of Alberta, with support from Dr. Vibhuti Shah, a neonatologist at Mount Sinai Hospital and the first author of the CPS statement.


Circumcision

This PedsCases Note provides a one-page infographic on circumcision, including the indications, contraindications, benefits, and risks. It was developed by Sarah Park, a medical student at the University of Alberta, in collaboration with Dr. Peter Metcalfe, a pediatric urologist at the Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton.

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Approach to Prematurity – Part I An Overview of Prematurity

This two-part video and podcast series provides an overview of prematurity, considerations surrounding stabilization of preterm infants, and a systems-based approach to common conditions associated with prematurity. In this first part, the definition of prematurity and its epidemiology in Canada, as well as risk factors and characteristics of extremely preterm, very preterm, and term infants are covered. This video and podcast were developed by Jhanahan Sriranjan, a medical student at McMaster University, with the support of Dr.


Infant Feeding

This PedsCases Note provides a one-page infographic on an approach to infant feeding (up to the first 12 months of life), including when to introduce allergenic and complementary foods, as well as pasteruized milk. It was developed by Michelle Schneeweiss, a medical student at McMaster University, in collaboration with Dr. Jason Silverman, a pediatric gastroenterologist at the Univerisity of Alberta. 

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Breastfeeding and Infant Formulas

This PedsCases Note provides a one-page summary of best practices regarding breastfeeding and infant formula preparation. It reviews the benefits, challenges, and contraindications to breastfeeding, and compares the different types of commercial formula available. It was created by Michelle Schneeweiss, a medical student at McMaster University, with the help of Dr. Jason Silverman, a pediatric gastroenterologist at the University of Alberta. 


Single-Ventricle Physiology Episode 1: Tricuspid Atresia

Part 1 of this 3-part podcast series on Single-Ventricle Physiology presents an approach to the management of tricuspid atresia in the neonate. In this episode, listeners will learn about the anatomy-associated anomalies, pathophysiology, and clinical presentation of tricuspid atresia as well as an approach to its diagnosis and management. The podcast was developed by Dr.


Neonatal Jaundice

This PedsCases Note provides a one-page infographic on Neonatal Jaundice, including the types and causes of physiologic and pathologic jaundice, as well as management. This infographic was created by Katharine Jensen, a medical student at the University of Alberta, in collaboration with Dr. Jillian Popel, a pediatrician and clinical lecturer at the Stollery Children's Hospital and University of Alberta.

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