Pediatric Basics

Seborrheic Dermatitis

This PedsCases Note provides a one-page infographic on seborrheic dermatitis. It was created by McKenzie Van Eaton, a medical student at the University of Saskatchewan, with the help of Dr. Rachel Asinwasis, a pediatrician at the University of Saskatchewan.

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Orofacial Clefts

This podcast provides an approach to identification of the different types of cleft malformations, outlines the management of orofacial clefts and timing of surgical repair and discusses the genetic syndromes, sequences and associations linked with cleft lip and palate.  It was developed by Julie Le, a first year Family Medicine resident at Queen’s University with the help of Dr. Regan Guilfoyle, a pediatric plastic surgeon at the University of Alberta.


Breastfeeding

This PedsCases Note provides a one-page infographic on breastfeeding. It was created by Jennifer Butler, a medical student at McMaster University, with the help of Dr. Melanie Lewis, a pediatrician at the University of Alberta.

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Recurrent Fractures

This podcast covers an approach to assessing a child with recurrent fractures by exploring common pathologic etiologies and touching on management options for recurrent fractures. It was developed by Liyana Kukkadi, a final year medical student from Chatham, Ontario in the 6 year accelerated medicine program at the Royal College of Surgeons in Dublin, Ireland, under the guidance and supervision of Dr. Gina Catena, a pediatrician and clinical fellow in child maltreatment, and Dr.


Screen Time in Young Children - CPS Podcast

In this CPS podcast, the listener will learn about the benefits and risks of screen media in children under the age of 5, the evidence based guidelines on early media experiences , and an approach on how to implement these guidelines. This podcast was created by Mattea Lee, a second-year medical student at the University of Calgary, with the help of Dr. Ponti, chair of the CPS Pediatric Digital Task Force, and Dr. Jackman, a pediatrician at the Alberta Children's Hospital.


The Rourke Baby Record - An Overview - CPS Podcast

This podcast will provide an overview of the Rourke Baby Record (RBR) and how to use it in clinical practice through a case example with a focus on the 18-month well-child visit. This podcast is based on the CPS statement of the same title and was developed by Katherine Goren, a medical student at the Schulich School of Medicine, in collaboration with Dr. Leslie Rourke, family physician and creator of the RBR. 


Dehydration and Fluid Replacement

This PedsCases Note Provides a one-page infographic on dehydration and fluid replacement. It was created by Grace Georgopoulos, a medical student at the University of Alberta, in collaboration with Dr. Chris Novak, a Pediatrician at the Alberta Children's Hospital in Calgary, Alberta.

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Approach to Nutrition Support: Parenteral Nutrition

This podcast presents an approach to nutrition support as it pertains to parenteral nutrition. In this episode, listeners will learn about indications, routes of administration, and formula types used in parenteral nutrition. This podcast was developed by Sierra Casey in collaboration with Dr. Jason Silverman, a Pediatric Gastroenterologist at the Stollery Children's Hospital, and an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Alberta.


Approach to Newborn Screening

This podcast presents an approach to newborn screening in Canada. In this episode, listeners will learn about the conditions that are screened for across different regions. Additional details will be covered on the recognition and initial treatment of phenylketonuria and congenital hypothyroidism. This podcast was developed by Ashton Cox in collaboration with Dr. Shailly Jain, Associate Professor in the Department of Medical Genetics at the University of Alberta.


Neonatal Discharge Counselling

This PedsCases Note provides a one-page infographic on Neonatal Discharge Counselling. It outlines several aspects of safe practices to review with parents, such as safe sleeping habits and child-proofing the home. It was created by Heather Halperin, a medical student at the University of Alberta, with the help of Dr. Cynthia Gunaratnam, a pediatrician at the University of Alberta.

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