PedsCases: Pediatric Education Online
469 episodes - English - Latest episode: 17 days ago - ★★★★ - 119 ratingsPediatric educational resource developed by learners for learners. Founded at the University of Alberta. Podcasts, Videos, Infographics, Cases.
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Dehydration in Children
August 29, 2010 00:53 - 20 minutes - 9.38 MBThis podcast gives medical students an approach to identifying and correcting dehydration, plus calculating fluid requirements, in pediatric patients. It was written by Michelle Bischoff and Dr. Melanie Lewis. Michelle is a medical student at the University of Alberta and Dr. Lewis is a General Pediatrician and Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the Stollery Children’s Hospital and University of Alberta. These podcasts are designed to give medical students an overview of key topics in ped...
Seizure Types and Epilepsy
August 29, 2010 00:20 - 19 minutes - 9.18 MBThis podcast gives medical students an overview of seizure types seen in pediatrics (focusing on the clerkship objectives) and management of epilepsy. It was written by Michelle Bischoff, Dr. Francois Bolduc and Dr. Melanie Lewis. Michelle is a medical student at the University of Alberta. Dr. Bolduc is a Pediatric Neurologist and Assistant Professor and Dr. Lewis is a General Pediatrician and Associate Professor of Pediatrics, both at the Stollery Children’s Hospital and University of Albe...
Status Epilepticus in Children
August 28, 2010 23:48 - 12 minutes - 5.7 MBThis podcast gives medical students an approach to managing status epilepticus in pediatric patients. It was written by Michelle Bischoff and Dr. Melanie Lewis. Michelle is a medical student at the University of Alberta and Dr. Lewis is a General Pediatrician and Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the Stollery Children’s Hospital and University of Alberta. These podcasts are designed to give medical students an overview of key topics in pediatrics. The audio versions are accessible on iTu...
Evaluation of Limp
August 15, 2010 17:29 - 19 minutes - 9.13 MBThis podcast gives students an approach to the evaluation of limp in children and provides an oveview of a number of common or serious causes of limp. This podcast was written by Peter MacPherson and Dr. Janet Ellsworth. Peter is a medical student at the University of Alberta. Dr. Ellsworth is the Divisional Director of pediatric rheumatology at the Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton and a Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Alberta. These podcasts are designed to give medic...
Failure to Thrive
August 15, 2010 15:18 - 9 minutes - 8.76 MBThis podcast gives medical students a basic framework about how to understand failure to thrive and helps them develop an approach to the history and physical examination of a child presenting with failure to thrive. A "shotgun" approach to investigations is discouraged. This podcast was written by Dr. Melanie Lewis. Dr. Lewis is a general pediatrician at the Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton. She is also the Year 3 Clerkship Director for Pediatrics at the University of Alberta. These...
Altered Level of Consciousness
August 04, 2010 17:46 - 15 minutes - 6.77 MBThis episode covers an approach to children with altered level of consciousness. We present an approach to the initial management in these cases, with a focus on the ABC and DFG approach. Investigations and imaging are discussed. Some specific causes of altered LOC are covered. This episode was written by Peter MacPherson and Dr. Melanie Lewis. Peter is a medical student at the University of Alberta. Dr. Lewis is a general pediatrician and an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the Univer...
Pediatric Clerkship Survival Guide
June 22, 2010 20:23 - 9 minutes - 4.47 MBThis podcast is a brief guide to enable your survival and success during your pediatric clerkship. This podcast will give you an overview of the pediatric clerkship and explain why children are not tiny adults. We'll also give you some pearls that will make you look like (and be) a star on the wards and in the clinics. This podcast was written by Dr. Melanie Lewis, a general pediatrician and the Clerkship Director at the University of Alberta. Related Content: Podcast: Pediatric History ...
Acute abdominal pain
June 22, 2010 19:35 - 13 minutes - 6.09 MBThis episode covers an approach to children with acute abdominal pain. The podcast covers an approach to history, an approach to physical examination, discusses investigations and lists indications for a surgical consult. This episode was written by Peter MacPherson and Dr. Melanie Lewis. Peter is a medical student at the University of Alberta. Dr. Lewis is a general pediatrician and an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Alberta and Stollery Children's Hospital. She is al...
Chronic Abdominal Pain
June 22, 2010 19:05 - 13 minutes - 6.15 MBThis podcast addresses chronic abdominal pain in children. It gives medical students an approach to the history and physical examination in chronic abdominal pain and discusses the role of investigations. 'Red Flag' findings on history and physical exam are stressed. We specifically discuss Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Peptic Ulcer Disease, Constipation, Lactose Intolerance and Functional Abdominal Pain. This episode was written by Peter MacPherson and Dr. Melanie Le...
Evaluation of Proteinuria
January 03, 2010 18:25 - 14 minutes - 6.67 MBThis podcast addresses the topic of proteinuria in children. The podcast helps students develop an approach to the evaluation of proteinuria. There is a brief overview of common causes of proteinuria in children. This podcast was written by Peter Gill and Dr. Verna Yiu. Peter is a medical student at the University of Alberta. Dr. Yiu is a pediatric nephrologist at the Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. These podcasts are designed to give medical students an overview o...
Evaluation of Hematuria
January 03, 2010 18:12 - 15 minutes - 7.05 MBThis podcast addresses the topic of hematuria in children. The podcast helps students develop an approach to the evaluation of hematuria. There is a brief overview of common causes of hematuria in children. This podcast was written by Peter Gill and Dr. Verna Yiu. Peter is a medical student at the University of Alberta. Dr. Yiu is a pediatric nephrologist at the Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. These podcasts are designed to give medical students an overview of key ...
Evaluation of Murmur
September 29, 2009 00:35 - 14 minutes - 6.57 MBThis podcast addresses the evaluation of heart murmurs in children. The clinical features that distinguish an innocent murmur from a pathologic murmur are discussed. Common innocent and pathologic murmurs are addressed and audio examples are provided. Lastly, some suggestions are offered for explaining innocent murmurs to parents. This podcast was written by Dr. Andrew Mackie, a pediatric cardiologist at the Stollery Children's Hospital. Dr. Mackie is an Assistant Professor in the Department...
Child Sexual Abuse
September 28, 2009 17:48 - 15 minutes - 7.22 MBThis 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. She is also the Program Director of the Pediatri...
Evaluation of Stridor
September 28, 2009 17:41 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBThis podcast deals with stridor. Five common causes of acute stridor are discussed, along with the appropriate management in each case. This podcast was written by Chris Gerdung and reviewed by Dr. Melanie Lewis. Chris is a medical student at the University of Alberta. Dr. Lewis is a general pediatrician at the Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton. She is also the Year 3 Clerkship Director for Pediatrics at the University of Alberta. These podcasts are designed to give medical students a...
Developmental Assessment
September 17, 2009 00:44 - 18 minutes - 8.76 MBThis podcast helps students develop an approach to developmental assessment . This podcast was written by Peter Gill and Dr. Debbi Andrews. Peter is a medical student at the University of Alberta. Dr. Andrews is a developmental pediatrician at the University of Alberta Stollery Children’s Hospital and Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. These podcasts are designed to give medical students an overview of key topics in pediatrics. The audio versions are accessible on...
Kawasaki Disease
September 05, 2009 16:19 - 10.7 MBThis podcast addresses the diagnosis and management of Kawasaki disease. It was written by Chris Gerdung and reviewed by Dr. Melanie Lewis. Chris is a medical student at the University of Alberta. Dr. Lewis is a general pediatrician at the Stollery Children's Hospital. These podcasts are designed to give medical students an overview of key topics in pediatrics. The audio versions are accessible on iTunes. You can find more great pediatrics content at www.pedscases.com. Related Content: Ca...
Adolescent Medicine
September 05, 2009 15:35 - 14 minutes - 6.64 MBThis podcast provides an approach to adolescent history taking. Tips for broaching sensitive topics with an adolescent patient are then provided. This podcast was written by Lauren Kitney and reviewed by Dr. Melanie Lewis and Dr. Cathleen Steinegger. Lauren is a medical student at the University of Alberta. Dr. Lewis is a general pediatrician at the Stollery Children's Hospital. Dr. Steinegger is an adolescent medicine specialist at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto. These podcasts a...
Physical Abuse of Children
September 05, 2009 15:27 - 17 minutes - 8.06 MBThis podcast deals with the physical abuse of children. Injuries concerning for physical child abuse will be discussed including: bruising, fractures, burns, and head trauma (aka shaken baby syndrome). This podcast was written by Dr. Melanie Lewis. Dr. Lewis is a general pediatrician at the Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton. She is also the Program Director of the Pediatric Forensics fellowship program and the Year 3 Clerkship Director for Pediatrics at the University of Alberta. Thes...
Short stature
September 04, 2009 04:25 - 12 minutes - 5.9 MBThis podcast episode helps medical students develop an approach to the evaluation of short stature in a child. This podcast was written by Dr. Seth Marks. Dr. Marks is pediatric endocrinologist at the Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton. This is one of many podcasts from Pedscases.com. These podcasts are designed to give medical students an overview of key topics in pediatrics. The audio versions are accessible on iTunes. You can find more great pediatrics content on www.pedscases.com. ...