Newborn

Approach to Prematurity – Part II - Initial stabilization and Short-Term Complications of Prematurity

This is the second part of a two-part video on approach to prematurity. If you have not already, please check out part one of this podcast that discusses an overview of prematurity. This podcast will be focusing on the initial stabilization of a premature infant, as well as providing the learner with a systems-based approach to managing common short-term complications associated with prematurity.


Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH)

In this podcast, the definition, pathophysiology, signs, investigations, and management of congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) are discussed. Additionally, the difference between classic and non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia and signs of a salt-wasting adrenal crisis are highlighted. This podcast was created by Dr. Kimberly Young, a first-year Paediatric resident at the University of Toronto, with support from Dr. Diane Wherrett, a Paediatric Endocrinologist at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto.


Neonatal Hypotonia

This PedsCases Note provides a one-page infographic on Neonatal Hypotonia. 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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Spina Bifida

In this podcast, the listener will learn to differentiate various types of neural tube defects, to discuss the etiology and risk factors of spina bifida, and to describe the fundamentals of the workup and management of spina bifida.  The podcast was created by Quin Pon and Brianna Salverda, both medical students at the University of Alberta, with support from Dr. Cynthia Gunaratnam, a general pediatrician at the Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta.


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.


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