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Traumatic head injury due to child mistreatment

This podcast reviews an approach to traumatic head injury due to child mistreatment. This episode will discuss relevant biomechanics, pathophysiology, features on history, physical examination findings, investigations and approach to management. This podcast was developed by Ojas Srivastava, a medical student at the University of Alberta, in collaboration with pediatrician Dr. Melanie Lewis and retinal specialist Dr. Matthew Tennant also from 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.

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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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Approach to Pediatric Toxicology and Ingestions

This podcast provides an approach to pediatric intoxication and how to recognize common toxidromes, develop an initial management plan, as well as order appropriate investigations for pediatric ingestion presentations. It was developed by Dr. Breanne Paul, a rural family medicine resident at the University of Alberta, in collaboration with Dr. Andrea Robb, a pediatric emergency medicine physician and Assistant Clinical Professor at the Stollery Children's Hospital and University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada.

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Domestic Violence

This podcast covers domestic violence, a prevalent, but often difficult issue to address in the clinical Pediatric setting.  It will discuss impacts, risk factors, how to identify signs of exposure, and develop an approach. It was developed by Ambreen Surmawala, a 4th year medical student at the University of Alberta with Dr. Melanie Lewis, a Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Alberta.

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The Medical Assessment of Fractures in Suspected Child Maltreatment: Infants and Young Children with Skeletal Injury - CPS Podcast

This podcast reviews the CPS practice point on the medical assessment of fractures in suspected child maltreatment: infants and young children with skeletal injury.  This podcast was developed by Dr. Dominique Piché, a third year paediatric resident at the IWK Health Centre in Halifax, NS, Dr. Laurel Chauvin-Kimoff, a staff paediatrician specializing in child maltreatment at the Montreal Children’s Hospital, Dr. Claire Allard-Dansereau of l’Hopital Ste Justine and Dr. Margaret Colbourne of BC Children’s Hospital.

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Physical Punishment of Children in Canada

This podcast will provide listeners with an overview of physical punishment in children including a comparison to physical abuse, current laws, other countries policies on physical punishment, and recommendations for parents on discipline. This podcast was developed by Michael Schlegelmilch, a medical student at the University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada in collaboration with the Child and Youth Protection (CYP) team at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) in Ottawa, Canada including Drs.

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Human Trafficking in the Pediatric Population in Canada

This podcast presents an approach to screening for human trafficking in the pediatric population in Canada.  Listeners will learn about the scope and impact of human trafficking in Canada, identify red flags for children at risk, and discuss approaches to intervention.  This podcast was developed by University of Alberta medical students Julianna Deutscher and Stephen Miazga with the support of Dr. Melanie Lewis and Dr. Helly Goez, Pediatricians at the University of Alberta, and Emma Herrington, a medical student from McMaster University.

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Child Sexual Abuse

This podcast deals with the child sexual abuse.This podcast outlines the physicians’ role and management in acute and historic child sexual assault cases. In addition, the physical findings associated with sexual assault are described. In general, very few physicians are comfortable managing child sexual assaults. This podcast was written by Dr. Melanie Lewis. Dr. Lewis is a general pediatrician at the Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton. 

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