Pedscases.com: Pediatrics For Medical Students

The episode presents an approach to Pediatric History taking for medical students. This podcast includes a basic framework for a pediatric history as well as tips and tricks from various Pediatricians. This podcast was developed by Alanna Chomyn, a medical students at the University of Alberta, with the help of Dr. Karen Forbes, a pediatrician and medical educator at the University of Alberta and the Stollery Children’s Hospital.    Related Content Podcast: Social History Taking Part 1 and Part 2 Podcast: Admission Orders

This episode presents an approach to writing admission orders in a hospital setting.  While the podcast is focused on Pediatrics, the same approach can be applied to admitting patients in almost any specialty.  This podcast was written by Chris Novak, Dr. Peter Gill, and Dr. Melanie Lewis. Chris is a senior medical student at the University of Alberta. Dr. Gill is a pediatric resident at the University of Toronto. Dr. Lewis is a General Pediatrician and Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the Stollery Children’s Hospital and University of Alberta. Related Content: Podcast: Pediatric History Taking Podcast: Pediatric Clerkship Survival Guide Video: Interpretation of Abdominal X-Rays Video: Interpretation of Chest X-Rays

This podcast is an approach to diagnosis and management of FASD, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. This podcast was written by Ying Ling, a medical student at the University of Alberta with the help of Dr. Gail Andrew. Dr. Andrew is a professor in the Department of Pediatrics and the medical director of the FASD Clinical and Research Services at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital.  Related Content: Case: Possible dysmorphic features in a 15 day old neonate

This podcast presents an approach to the classification and diagnosis of rashes in children. Please go to pedscases.com for the script to this podcast. This podcast was written by Dr. Peter Gill and  Dr. Irene Lara-Corrales. Dr. Gill is pediatric resident at the University of Toronto. Dr. Lara-Corrales is a a pediatric dermatologist at The Hospital for Sick Children and Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto. 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: Video: Acne Part 1 and 2 Video: Viral Rashes in Children Case: Viral Rashes in Infants and School Age Children Case: Peri-anal warts in a 3 year old male Podcast: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

The goal of this podcast is to leave you with a cursory understanding of the Canadian Healthcare system as we explore many of its facets, including: who supplies healthcare funding; which groups are responsible for setting guidelines and regulations; who is insured under Canadian Healthcare; what aspects of care are, and are not, covered; and the role of Private Insurance in Canadian Healthcare. Please go to pedscases.com for the script to this podcast. This podcast was developed by Parker Vandermeer and Dr. Melanie Lewis. Parker is a third year medical student from the University of Alberta. Dr. Lewis is a general pediatrician and Associate Dean of Learner Advocacy and Wellness at the University of Alberta. 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 pediatric content at peds.cases.com

This episode is an introduction to pediatric surgery for medical students. In this podcast, we will review the process of a surgical referral, the consultation, the operation as well as post-op and follow up considerations from the perspective of a pediatric surgeon and a general pediatrician. This podcast was developed by Amarjot Padda, Chris Novak, Dr. Melanie Lewis, and Dr. Bryan Dicken. Amarjot and Chris are medical students at the University of Alberta. Dr. Melanie Lewis is a General Pediatrician and an Associate professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Alberta. Dr. Bryan Dicken is a Pediatric General Surgeon and an Associate professor of Surgery at the University of Alberta.  Related Content: Case: Acute abdominal pain in a 14 year old female Case: Rectal bleeding in an 8 year old male Case: Abdominal pain in a 4 month old female Case: Vomiting in a 6 week old male Case: Projectile vomiting in a 4 week old baby

This podcast presents an approach to the diagnosis and management of the different subtypes of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis. Please go to pedscases.com for the script to this podcast. This podcast was written by Brieanne Rogers and Dr. Janet Ellsworth. Brieanne is a senior medical student at the University of Alberta. Dr. Ellsworth is a Pediatric Rheumatologist and 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 iTunes. You can find more great pediatrics content at www.pedscases.com. Related Content: Case: Painful arm in a 4 year old female Case: Knee pain in a 6 year old male Podcast: Systemic lupus erythematosus Podcast: Evaluation of a Limp Podcast: Septic Arthritis Part 1 and 2  

This podcast is the second in a two-part series on pediatric anemia.  This podcast develops an approach to the interpretation of laboratory investgiations, and provides an introduction to management. Please go to www.pedscases.com for the script for this podcast. After listening you can test your knowledge with the Pediatric Anemia Self-Assessment Cases. This episode was written by Chris Novak, and Dr. Karen Forbes.  Chris is a senior medical student at the University of Alberta.  Dr. Forbes is a Pediatric Hospitalist 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 iTunes.  You can find more great pediatrics content at www.pedscases.com. Related Content: Case: Pallor in a 17 month old Case: Pediatric Anemia Self-Assessment Cases

This podcast is the first in a two-part series on pediatric anemia.  This podcast develops an approach to the differential diagnosis for anemia in childhood, as well as what to look for on history and physical exam. Please go to www.pedscases.com for the script for this podcast. This episode was written by Chris Novak, and Dr. Karen Forbes.  Chris is a senior medical student at the University of Alberta.  Dr. Forbes is a Pediatric Hospitalist 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 iTunes.  You can find more great pediatrics content at www.pedscases.com. Related Content: Case: Pediatric Anemia Self-Assessment Cases Case: Pallor in a 17 month old

This podcast will be addressing febrile seizures commonly presented in the pediatric population. Please go to pedscases.com for the script to this podcast. This podcast was written by Elma Raissi, Dr. Sinclair, and Dr. Lewis. Elma is a medical student at the University of Alberta. Dr. Sinclair is a pediatric neurologist at the Stollery Children’s hospital. Dr. Lewis is a general pediatrician and Associate Dean of Learner Advocacy and Wellness at the University of Alberta. 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: Case: Seizure in a 4 years old male Podcast: Status Epilepticus in Children  Podcast: Seizure Types and Epilepsy

This podcast presents an overview to the international adoption process. Particularly, we discuss some key points in the pre and post adoption consultation visit as well as some key issues to be aware of for long term follow-up. Please go to pedscases.com for the script to this podcast. This podcast was written by Jenny Shi and Dr. Cecilia Baxter. Jenny is a medical student at the Univeristy of Alberta. Dr.Baxter is a pediatrician at the Edmonton Adoption Clinic at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta. 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: Podcast: Social History Taking Part 1 and 2

This podcast presents an approach to pain management in the pediatric population. At the end of this podcast, you should have an understanding of the importance of adequate pain management in the pediatric population, recognize and assess pain in both the verbal and non-verbal child, and manage pain using the 3 P’s: physical, phsycological, and pharmacological methods. Please go to pedscases.com for the script to this podcast. This episode has been written by Adam Humble, Dr. Dawn Davies, and Kathyrn Reid. Adam is a medical student at the University of Alberta. Dr. Davies is the Medical Director of the Palliative Care Program at Stollery Children’s Hospital and Kathryn Reid a pediatrics chronic pain nurse practitioner 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. 

This episode gives an overview of the diagnostic criteria, clinical features, and management strategies for patients with Turner Syndrome. Please go to pedscases.com for the full script of this episode. This podcast was written by Rhea D’Costa and Dr. Mary Ann Thomas.  Rhea is a second year medical student at McMaster University. Dr. Thomas is an assistant professor with the Department of Medical Genetics at the University of Calgary. 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: Podcast: Short Stature

This episode reviews injury prevention strategies as outlined by the Canadian Paediatric Society. Please go to pedscases.com to download the script for this episode. This podcast was written by Carol Wang and Dr. Ioana Bratu. Carol Wang is a senior medical student at the University of Alberta who will soon be a resident in Internal Medicine at the University of Ottawa. Dr. Bratu is a General Surgeon and the Pediatric Trauma Medical Directory 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: Case: Acute Head Injury  Case: Abusive Head Injury  Podcast: Approach to Pediatric Head Injury Podcast: Pediatric Fractures

This episode presents an approach to pediatric vital signs. Be sure to go to pedscases.com to download the pediatric vital signs chart and script for this podcast. This podcast was written by Christopher Novak, Dr. Peter Gill, and Dr. Melanie Lewis. Christopher is a senior medical student at the University of Alberta. Dr. Gill is a pediatric resident at the University of Toronto. 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 iTunes. You can find more great pediatrics content at www.pedscases.com. Related Content: Case: Pediatric Vital Signs Self-Assessment Podcast: Approach to Pediatric Hypertension

This episode describes how to assess the status of a newborn using the Apgar scoring system and some of the basic interventions that can be done to assist with ventolation. This podcast was written by Brieanne Rogers and Dr. Chloe Joynt. Brieanne is a medical student at the University of Alberta. Dr. Joynt is a neonatologist at the Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta. 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: Case: Apgar Scoring System Self-Assessment Podcast: Neonatal Resuscitation Part 1 and 2

  This episode describes the the anatomy, classification, and management of common paediatric fractures. This podcast was written by Laura Vogels and Dr. Sukhdeep Dulai. Laura is a medical student at the University of Alberta. Dr. Dulai is a paediatric orthopaedic surgeon and assistant professor at the Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta. 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: Case: Groin Pain in a 12 year old male Case: Painful Arm in 4 year old female Case: Knee Pain in 6 year old male Podcast: Evaluation of a Limp

This episode outlines the risk factors for neonatal extracranial head injuries, classifies the major types of these injuries, and discusses their management and prognosis. This podcast was written by Nadia Moledina and Dr. Chloe Joynt. Nadia is a medical student at the University of Alberta. Dr. Joynt is a neonatologist at the Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta. 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: Podcast: Apgar Scoring System Podcast: Neonatal Rususcitation Part 1 and 2

  This episode defines the core features of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), provides an approach to screening and diagnosis, and discusses initial management strategies. This episode was written by Lauren Robinson, Dr. Lyn Sonnenberg, and Dr. Debra Andrews. Lauren is a senior medical student at the University of Alberta. Dr. Sonnenberg is the program director and Dr. Andrews is the divisional director for developmental pediatrics at the University of Alberta. 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: Case: Speech Delay in 2 year old male Case: A "very happy" 12 month old male Podcast: Developmental Assessment

This episode covers an approach to Type 2 diabetes in the pediatric patient. The objectives for this podcast are to review the presentation and diagnosis, overall management, potential complications, and prevention strategies for the pediatric patient with Type 2 diabetes. This episode was written by Raisa Kanji and Dr. Mary Jetha. Raisa is a medical student at the University of Alberta. Dr. Jetha is pediatric endocrinologist at the Stollery Chiildren's Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta. 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: Case: Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus in a 15 year old female Podcast: Type 1 Diabetes Part 1 and 2 Podcast: Pediatric Obesity