Circumcision
Published: Dec 29, 2021
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.
Approach to Prematurity – Part I An Overview of Prematurity
Published: Dec 29, 2021
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. Kristin Inch, a pediatrician at the Special Care Nursery at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Hamilton Ontario.
COVID-19 Vaccines
Published: Dec 28, 2021
This podcast discusses vaccines against COVID-19 as they pertain to pediatric patients. The podcast provides background information on vaccine development and types of vaccines, then answers many common questions about vaccines via an interview with Dr. Joan Robinson, a pediatric infectious diseases specialist at the Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta. The podcast was developed by Dr. Gauri Shah, a pediatrician who completed a fellowship in pediatric infectious diseases at the University of Alberta. Its development was supported by Dr. Robinson.
Paediatrics & Child Health Peer Review Process
Published: Dec 13, 2021
In this podcast, listeners will learn about the peer review process of Paediatrics & Child Health, the official journal of the Canadian Paediatric Society. This was developed by Louise Ing, a paediatric resident at the University of Calgary, Subhrata Verma, a paediatric resident at Western University in London, Ontario, and Katie Girgulis, a paediatric resident at the IWK Health Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia, along with Dr. Shazeen Suleman and Dr. Joan Robinson.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Published: Dec 12, 2021
This PedsCases Note provides a one-page handout on Inflammatory Bowel Disease which describes an approach to Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis.
Tinea Corporis in Children
Published: Dec 12, 2021
In this podcast, you will hear about different tinea infections in children, with a specific focus on tinea corporis, and develop an approach to these presentations. The podcast was created by Jessica Hesthammer, a fourth year medical student at the University of Alberta, and Dr. Melanie Lewis.
Approach to Structural Eye Anomalies
Published: Dec 09, 2021
In this podcast, the listener will review relevant anatomy, learn to identify common structural eye anomalies, and develop an approach to managing these anomalies. The podcast was created by Arjan Dhoot, a third-year medical student at the University of Toronto, with support from Dr. Michael Wan, an ophthalmologist at the University of Toronto and SickKids Hospital.
Approach to Pediatric Bradycardia (Part 2)
Published: Dec 03, 2021
This podcast is part two of a two-part series on pediatric bradycardia. This episode will discuss high-quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation, list pharmacologic interventions used in management of pediatric bradycardia with a pulse and poor perfusion, list rhythms that are shockable and rhythms that are non-shockable in pediatric pulseless arrest, list the key investigations in workup of pediatric bradycardia, and list indications for pacing in chronic pediatric bradycardia. This podcast was developed by Damian Feldman-Kiss, a medical student at the University of British Columbia, under the supervision of Dr. Aisling Young, a pediatric cardiologist at Victoria General Hospital, and Dr. Karen Forbes, a pediatrician and medical educator at the University of Alberta.
Lead Exposure in Children - CPS Podcast
Published: Dec 02, 2021
This podcast presents an approach to lead exposure in children. In this episode, listeners will learn how to recognize and prevent lead exposure in children, a relatively rare but important condition included on many differential diagnoses. This podcast was developed by Mikayla Gray in collaboration with Dr. Abbeir Hussein, a pediatrician at the Children's Environmental Health Clinic in Edmonton.
Management of COVID-19 in Children
Published: Nov 30, 2021
This podcast discusses the presentation, investigations, and management of COVID-19 in children. It was created by Dr. Gauri Shah, a pediatrician who completed a fellowship in pediatric infectious diseases at the University of Alberta, with close support from Dr. Joan Robinson, a pediatric infectious diseases specialist at the Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton, Canada.