The MCG Pediatric Podcast
The MCG Pediatric Podcast produces educational material on pediatric general and subspecialty topics to aid in everyday clinical practice. Discussions are led by pediatric residents alongside general or subspecialty faculty experts.
Episodes
Too Young to Sleep? What We Really Know About Anesthesia and the Developing Brain
Parents and clinicians are often faced with an important question: is anesthesia safe for young children? In this episode, medical student Kaavya Gudapati is joined by Dr. Maria Valeria Carrasquero and Dr. Ana Mavarez to review the current evidence on anesthesia exposure and the developing brain, and to provide practical guidance for clinical decision-making and family counseling. Specifically, th
Celiac Disease
Did you know that a single crumb of bread is enough to cause an autoimmune response in children with celiac disease? Dr. Pankaj Vohra, Professor of Pediatrics and Board-Certified Pediatric Gastroenterologist, joins medical student Andrea Smith to discuss the evaluation and management of celiac disease, as well as essential guidance for following a gluten-free diet. Specifically, they will:
Review
Acyanotic Congenital Heart Diseases
Did you know that congenital heart defects (CHDs) affect nearly 40,000 babies born in the United States every year?
On this episode, Pediatric Cardiologist Dr. Melissa Lefebvre and medical student Marina Hashim discuss the evaluation and management of common acyanotic congenital heart conditions. Specifically, they will:
Review the classification of CHDs as cyanotic versus acyanotic.
Discuss the
Adolescent Gynecology
Join medical students Binal Patel and Aashka Sheth as they discuss adolescent gynecology with pediatrician Dr. Shreeti Kapoor. Specifically, they will discuss:
What exactly is adolescent gynecology.
The proper approach to taking a comprehensive history for a pediatric patient with a gynecologic chief complaint.
The various causes of dysmenorrhea in the early menarche period and its presentation.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder in Pediatrics
Did you know that Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) affects approximately 1 in 200 children, with symptoms often emerging between the ages of 7 and 12? As pediatricians, you're likely the first to encounter these patients, making early recognition and intervention critical for achieving optimal outcomes. In this episode, we’ll provide you with the knowledge and tools nee ded to accurately diagno
Neonatal CMV and Universal Screening
Did you know that congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) is the most common congenital viral infection in newborns and a leading cause of non-genetic hearing loss? Despite its prevalence, awareness and screening for cCMV remain inconsistent across healthcare systems. In this episode, we dive into the critical importance of cCMV screening, early diagnosis, and intervention. Join our expert guests Dr. In
Contraception Counseling in Adolescents
The adolescent population is experiencing increasing pressure to take part in sexual activity. It is part of our role as pediatricians to counsel our patients appropriately & thoroughly through their sexual & reproductive health. Dr. Shreeti Kapoor, a general pediatrician, joins Pediatric Resident Dani Watson & MS3 Irielle Duncan to discuss contraception options & how to have those
Early Language Developmental Delay
Language delays are one of the most common concerns brought up in pediatric well visits. Dr. Jennifer Poon, a pediatric specialist in Development and Behavior, joins Dr. Sarah Straka and medical student Alisha Patel to discuss how to recognize and manage language delays. Specifically, they will:
Define and understand language delay.
Recognize the initial signs and symptoms of language delays.
Ide
Male Neonatal Circumcision
To Snip or Not to Snip - prepare for a “Cut” above the rest. On this episode of the MCG Pediatric Podcast, Dr. Bradley Morganstern, a Pediatric Urology physician, joins General Pediatrician Dr. Lauren Smith and Pediatric Resident Dr. My Duyen Vo to discuss the procedure of routine neonatal male circumcision, including benefits, potential complications, and contraindications. In this podcast, they
Specific Learning Disorders
Did you know that approximately 1 in 5 children experience learning and attention issues, but only a fraction of them receives an official diagnosis? In this episode of the MCG Pediatric Podcast, hosts Rishab Chawla and Dr. Jennifer Poon delve into the topic of Specific Learning Disorders (SLDs). They discuss the prevalence, diagnostic criteria, assessment methods, and treatment interventions for
Common Pediatric Eye Emergencies
Did you know that vision problems in children often go unnoticed until it's too late, potentially leading to irreversible vision loss? Dr. Steven Brooks, professor, and distinguished chair in ophthalmology at the Medical College of Georgia joins MCG students Emily Austin and Arjun Bhatt to uncover the hidden dangers of the 4 most common pediatric eye emergencies.
Review four basic pediatric eye em
LGBTQIA+ Health Care, Community Disparities and Closing the Knowledge Gap
There has long since been a knowledge gap in medical education regarding care of LGBTQIA+ patients. This has manifested itself in health disparities that detrimentally affect the LGBTQIA+ population. This podcast serves as a way to start bridging the gap on order to mitigate the effects of bias, discrimination, and prejudice that queer patients often face in health care. Research has shown that co
Cyberbullying
With the rise of social media, there has also been a rise in cyberbullying. Dr. Ruth Osondu, a child and adolescent psychiatry fellow joins Dr. Dale Peeples a child and adolescent psychiatrist and medical student Bailey Allen to discuss what pediatricians, parents, and teens should know about cyberbullying and suicide risks. Specifically, they will:
Educate the listener and general community on si
Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Did you know that the treatments used to cure pediatric cancers can potentially cause a life-threatening event known as tumor lysis syndrome (TLS)? Arfa Ul-Haque and Yazmin Reategui, two third-year medical students, are joined by Pediatric intensivist, Dr. Smitha Mathew, to discuss the evaluation and management for TLS so that it is promptly recognized and treated in the inpatient hospital setting
Developmental Dysplasia of The Hip
Did you know that undiagnosed developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is the most common cause of arthritis in women under 40? Dr. Melissa Allen, a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon, joins 3rd year Pediatric Resident Erica DeMaagd and 4th year medical student Jacob Weiser to discuss the evaluation and management for DDH. Specifically, they will teach how to:
Recognize common history and physical exa
Community Acquired Pneumonia in Children
Community acquired pneumonia is unfortunately a common condition seen in children of all ages. Dr. Jacob Eichenberger, an associate professor of pediatrics at MCG and a pediatric hospitalist at the Children's Hospital of Georgia, joins recently graduated pediatric resident, Dr. Fahim Thawer, and medical student Sara Attari to discuss the evaluation and management of community acquired pneumonia.
S
Cough in the Pediatric Patient
Coughs are one of the most common symptoms of childhood illness. But when should we start to get worried? What is a child’s cough trying to tell you? Dr. Sunil Kapoor, a Pediatric Pulmonology Physician, joins Dr. Rebecca Yang and medical student Aparna Prasad to discuss the evaluation and management of chronic cough in children. Specifically, they will:
Review the history and physical examinatio
Syncope in the Pediatric Patient
Did you know around 15 to 25% of children will have at least one syncopal episode before adulthood? Join medical students Sanya Dudani and Caleb Robertson, along with Pediatric Cardiologist Dr. John Plowden, as they discuss the evaluation and management of syncope in the pediatric patient. Specifically, they will:
Discuss the definition of syncope and its underlying pathophysiology
Recall the inc
Biliary Atresia and Considerations after the Kasai Procedure
Did you know that 80% of children with biliary atresia who undergo a Kasai procedure will still require liver transplant at some point in their life? Dr. Bade, a pediatric gastroenterologist, joins medical students Tucker Oliver and Sarah Chappell to discuss evaluation and management of infants with biliary atresia. Specifically, they will:
Discuss the presentation and diagnosis of biliary atresia
Salicylate Toxicity Management in Children
Did you know that salicylate containing substances alone were responsible for over 6,000 cases of pediatric poison exposures in 2020? Dr. Arden Conway, a Pediatric Critical Care Physician, joins Medical Students Morgan Franklin and Ifrah Waris to discuss the evaluation and management for salicylate overdose in a pediatric patient. Specifically, they will:
• Review the pathophysiology of salicylat
Catch Up Immunizations for Children
Immunizations are a critical component of the well child management in pediatric patients, as they are responsible for the prevention of numerous serious diseases with devastating consequences even if adequately treated. While many providers are well versed in the standard immunization schedule for children, the care and management of under-immunized children may present itself a challenge. Join D
Pollen-Food Allergy Syndrome (PFAS)
Have you ever eaten something and began feeling itchiness and tingling of your lips or throat? This could be due to PFAS, which stands for Pollen-Food Allergy Syndrome. PFAS is a hypersensitivity reaction that can occur in individuals who have seasonal allergic rhinitis. The symptoms are caused by a cross-reactivity between plant pollens and food proteins following the ingestion of certain fresh f
Nocturnal Enuresis
Nocturnal enuresis is a common problem for pediatric patients that can be quite distressing for children as well as their parents. In this episode join Madeline Snipes, a medical student at the Medical College of Georgia as she discusses nocturnal enuresis with Chief of Pediatric Urology at the Children's Hospital of Georgia, Dr. Bradley Morganstern, and Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Dr. Susa
The Early Days of the Newborn Infant
Bringing home and caring for a newborn can be overwhelming for a new caregiver, but proper guidance and education in the newborn nursery can alleviate many worries… and be lifesaving! Dr. Nirupma Sharma, a Pediatric Hospitalist, is joined by fourth year medical student, and future pediatrician, Grace Porter to discuss key educational areas of newborn care essential for pediatricians and caregivers
Noninvasive Respiratory Support
Noninvasive respiratory support is an important modality utilized in the pediatric critical care setting to treat respiratory failure without the use of an artificial airway. On today's discussion, pediatric critical care fellow, Dr. John-David Bruce joins pediatric hospitalist, Dr. Brynn Ehlers and Dr. Gene Fisher who is a pediatric intensivist that serves as the division chief of Pediatric Criti
Acetaminophen Toxicity
Did you know that household Tylenol is one of the most common causes of both intentional and unintentional toxicity in the pediatric population? Dr. George Hsu, a Pediatric Emergency Physician, joins Dr. Rebecca Yang and Medical Students Morgan Franklin and Ifrah Waris to discuss the evaluation and management for acetaminophen overdose in a pediatric patient. Specifically, they will:
Review the
Preventing Obesity Through Early Nutrition & Physical Activity
Over the past two decades the number of children with obesity has continued to rise. Obesity in childhood predisposes children to both immediate and future health risk. Dr. Rebecca Yang, a general pediatrician, joins community pediatrician Dr. Ashley Miller to discuss nutrition and physical activity recommendations throughout childhood. Specifically, they will:
Discuss the role nutrition and physi
Status Epilepticus
Status Epilepticus is one of the most common pediatric neurologic emergencies and requires prompt, targeted treatment to reduce patient morbidity and mortality. On this podcast, Pediatric Critical Care Physician, Dr. Renuka Mehta, Pediatric Resident Physician, Dr. Yvonne Ibe, and medical student, Emily Austin will discuss management for status epilepticus and rapid interventions that can be potent
Major Depressive Disorder
Amidst the battle of the mental health crisis, major depressive disorder stands out as an all-too-common reality for many children and adolescents, but the forces of science and medicine can stand against this foe. Dr. Christopher Drescher, a clinical child psychologist, joins pediatric resident Dr. Daniel Allen and medical student Vuk Lacmanovic to remove the cape from this increasingly common co
Lyme Disease
Lyme disease is the most common tick-borne disease in the US that can present in three different stages. Diagnosis is through a combination of a thorough history, review of systems, physical exam, as well as a two-tier serologic testing. Former Pediatric resident, Dr. James Davis, joins Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Dr. Susan Goldberg, to discuss the evaluation and management of Lyme Disease
Why Colds Are Uncool for Anesthesia
Did you know that a mild respiratory infection could be the culprit of an adverse respiratory event during a patient undergoing anesthesia? Dr. Pedro Solorzano and Dr. Ana Mavarez join Krishna Shah to discuss the evaluation and management of upper respiratory infections for patients undergoing anesthetic care. Specifically, they will:
Recall key aspects of the preoperative assessment performed b
Amblyopia
Did you know that the leading cause of monocular vision loss for people of all ages can only be prevented by intervening in early childhood? Amblyopia, or decreased vision from lack of visual stimulation, affects about 3-5% of children and can lead to permanent vision loss if not treated by the age of 8. Dr. Stephanie Goei, a pediatric ophthalmologist, joins medical students Lindsay Berman and Joa
Amenorrhea
Did you know that menstrual abnormalities affect up to 75% of adolescent females and account for a large portion of visits to the doctor as well as for missed school? Dr. Nirupma Sharma, a pediatric hospitalist with prior training in obstetrics and gynecology, joins medical students Mary Beth Mahaffey and Lauren Brewer to discuss evaluation of a common menstrual abnormality, amenorrhea, in a femal
HIV PrEP
Adolescents represent a portion of the fastest growing demographic for development of sexually transmitted infection. Studies have found that STIs have some of the highest rates in individuals aged 15-24, and 20% of new HIV diagnoses occur in people aged 13-24. Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is medicine people at risk for HIV take to prevent getting HIV from sex or injection drug use and is an ef
Childhood Vaccine Hesitancy
Vaccine development is considered one of the greatest achievements of public health and medical science with millions of lives saved worldwide from many once-deadly infectious diseases. Fortunately, most parents readily accept all vaccines recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). However, vaccine hesitancy is becoming increasingly prevalent. Pediatric Resident, Dr. Caroline Fu, j
Pediatric Non-Accidental Trauma
According to the US Department of Health and Human Services, in 2018, there were 7.8 million children evaluated nationally for child abuse. About 1700 of the cases were associated with fatalities. Did you know that the younger the child, the more likely for abuse to result in death? For this reason, it is the responsibility of the entire healthcare team and anyone who works with children to know
Animal and Human Bites
Did you know that there are an estimated 5 million human or animal bite wounds occur annually in the United States? Dog bite wounds are the most common, and infections rates can be as high as 50% for cat bite wounds. Today, pediatric resident, Dr. Jack Noel, joins pediatric emergency medicine physician, Dr. Jim Wilde, and pediatric emergency medicine fellow, Dr. Inna Kaminecki, to explore the comm
Failure to Thrive in Childhood
The commonly seen diagnosis of Failure to Thrive is an easily preventable disease state but when ignored, it can lead to serious complications. Dr. Rebecca Yang and Dr. Kathryn McLeod joins medical student Sheenu Chirackel to discuss the evaluation and management for failure to thrive in childhood. Listen to this week’s podcast to:
Recognize common history and physical exam findings associated wit
The Limping Child
Children frequently are brought to the emergency room for difficulty walking. In some cases, the cause is easily identified, but in others, the cause can be a sign of a more serious condition. Dr. George Hsu, a Pediatric Emergency Physician, joins Dr. Ohmed Khilji and Pediatric Resident Kristen Schmidbauer to discuss the evaluation and management of children presenting with a limp. Specifically,
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Welcome to the MCG Pediatric Podcast! Dr. April Hartman, an associate professor of Pediatrics and the Division Chief of General Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine at the Children’s Hospital of Georgia, is joined by Medical Student, Kayla Cooper to discuss pertinent topics surrounding individuals living with Autism with a pediatric lens. Specifically, they will:
Define, Explain the prevalence of, an
Lead Toxicity in Children
Lead toxicity continues to be a major public health concern in the United States. Children are particularly vulnerable to the potential toxicity of lead. Nicole Bisel, a medical student at the Medical College of Georgia is joined by pediatricians Dr. Tyrone Bristol and Dr. Rebecca Yang to to discuss the risk, evaluation and management of lead toxicity in children.
Specifically, they will:
Why lea
Sickle Cell Disease, Part 2
We are back with more information about Sickle Cell Disease with emphasis on adolescent health. Dr. Nnenna Badamosi, a Pediatric Hematologist, joins Dr. Zachary Hodges and Second Year Medical Student Kayla Cooper to discuss the important aspects that every pediatrician should know when treating patients with Sickle cell disease. Specifically, they will:
Recognize the important complications of SCD
Sickle Cell Disease, Part 1
We all have heard of Sickle cell disease, but have we discussed care across the lifespan for patients with this condition? Dr. Nnenna Badamosi, a Pediatric Hematologist, joins Dr. Zachary Hodges and Second Year Medical Student Kayla Cooper to discuss the important aspects that every pediatrician should know when treating patients with Sickle cell disease. Specifically, they will:
Recognize newborn
Online Technology Use for Children
We are living in a technology saturated world as we rely on smart devices for virtual learning, entertainment, completing work, and connecting with others. But how much is too much for our children? What are risks and benefits of technology use for children? And what is the pediatrician’s role in helping to educate their patients and parents?
Join Dr. Jacob Eichenberger and Dr. Kathryn Peralta as
Palliative Care with Dr. Sharon Beall (Part 2)
Palliative Care with Dr. Sharon Beall
Free CME Credit: Click Here
Participants:
Rachel Vaizer, MD
Sharon Beall, MD
Zachary Hodges, MD
Peer review by the MCG Pediatric Podcast Committee
About our guest:
Dr. Sharon Beall is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the Medical College of Georgia and the medical director for the Children’s Hospital of Georgia palliative care and hospice program.
Lear
Palliative Care with Dr. Sharon Beall (Part 1)
Palliative Care with Dr. Sharon Beall
Participants:
Rachel Vaizer, MD
Sharon Beall, MD
Zachary Hodges, MD
Peer review by the MCG Pediatric Podcast Committee
Free CME Credit: Click Here
About our guest:
Dr. Sharon Beall is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the Medical College of Georgia and the medical director for the Children’s Hospital of Georgia palliative care and hospice program.
Lear
Cystic Fibrosis- Nutrition and Exercise Considerations
Hosts:
Medical Student: Brooke Pace Quertermous
Faculty: Katie McKie, MD
Faculty: Ryan Harris, Ph.D
Peer Review: Rebecca Yang, MD; Janelle McGill, MD
During this episode, you will learn that Cystic Fibrosis is more than just a lung disease. Individuals with CF are also at risk for malabsorption, maldigestion, intestinal obstruction, exercise intolerance, and other systemic abnormalities.
Dr. Kati
Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome
Join medical student Rilee Racine and Dr. Brian Stansfield, a neonatologist at the Children's Hospital of Georgia discuss Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome, also known as NOWS.
After listening to this podcast, learners should be able to:
Define neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome
Apply knowledge of signs and symptoms of NOWS to recognize these infants early
Demonstrate general understanding of
Feedback with Dr. Lisa Leggio
Feedback with Dr. Lisa Leggio
Participants
Jameson Kenerly (MS4)
Jessica Davis, DO
Lisa Leggio, MD
Zachary Hodges, MD
Peer review by Dr. Andy Albritton and the MCG Pediatric Podcast Committee
About our guest:
Dr. Lisa Leggio is a professor of pediatrics here at the Medical College of Georgia and a practicing general pediatrician at the Children’s Hospital of Georgia. She is the director of the p
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) with Dr. Julisa Patel
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)
Participants
Christina Cho (MS3)
Julisa Patel, MD
Zachary Hodges, MD
Peer review by pediatric rheumatologist Dr. Rita Jerath and the MCG Pediatric Podcast committee.
About our guest:
Dr. Julisa Patel is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics and practicing pediatric rheumatologist here at MCG.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of listening to this episode, learne
Trisomy 13 & 18 Family Perspective with Wiley and Jenny Purcell (Part 2)
Trisomy 13 & 18—Family Perspective Wiley and Jenny Purcell
Participants
Wiley and Jenny Purcell
Zachary Hodges
All participants have no financial conflicts of interest to disclose.
Peer review by Dr. Paul Mann and the MCG Pediatric Podcast Committee
About our guests:
Wiley and Jenny Purcell have been gracious to share their story of their son Samul and their family’s experience with his diagnosis
Trisomy 13 & 18 Family Perspective with Wiley and Jenny Purcell (Part 1)
Trisomy 13 & 18—Family Perspective Wiley and Jenny Purcell
Participants
Wiley and Jenny Purcell
Zachary Hodges
All participants have no financial conflicts of interest to disclose.
Peer review by Dr. Paul Mann and the MCG Pediatric Podcast Committee
About our guests:
Wiley and Jenny Purcell have been gracious to share their story of their son Samul and their family’s experience with his diagnosis
Trisomy 13 & 18 Cardiac Surgery with Dr. James St. Louis
Trisomy 13 & 18 Cardiac Surgery with Dr. James St. Louis
Participants:
James St. Louis, MD
Zachary Hodges, MD
Peer review by Dr. Pushpa Shivaram and the MCG Pediatric Podcast Committee
About our Guest:
Dr. James St. Louis is the J. Harold Harrison, MD Distinguished Chair in Pediatrics, Surgery and Cardiothroacic Surgery at the Medical College of Georgia. He is the Chief of Pediatric Cardiothoraci
Breastfeeding
Did you know that in the U.S., only 50% of infants are being exclusively breastfed at 3 months of age or that breastmilk helps reduce the incidence of otitis media and sudden infant death syndrome? Dr. Rebecca Pierce, a general pediatrician and international board certified lactation consultant at the Children’s Hospital of Georgia is joined by pediatric resident Nicole Lock to discuss the importa
Trisomy 13 & 18 Ethical Considerations with Dr. Paul Mann
Trisomy 13 & 18 Ethical Considerations with Dr. Paul Mann
PARTICIPANTS:
Paul Mann, MD
Zachary Hodges, MD
About Our Guest:
Dr. Paul Mann is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Chief of the Division of Neonatology and practicing neonatologist at the Medical College of Georgia. He also is the Director of Clinical Ethics for the Augusta University Center for Bioethics and Health Policy.
Free CME Cr
Congenital Hypothyroidism
TITLE: Congenital Hypothyroidism
Last Updated: April 30, 2021
PARTICIPANTS:
Host: Dr. Zachary Hodges
Learner: Dr. John Baek
Specialist: Dr. Jacqueline Chan
PEER REVIEWERS:
Dr. Christopher Houk
MCG Pediatric Podcast Committee
Free CME Credit: https://mcg.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?P=0&EID=7771
Learning Objectives:
After listening to this podcast, learners should be able to:
Rec
Childhood Obesity
Did you know that 1 out of 5 children in the United States ages 6 to 19 are overweight or obese?
Dr. Jamie Lawson, a Pediatric Hospitalist, joins Pediatric Resident Ashley Miller to discuss the evaluation and management pediatric obesity. Specifically, they will:
Review the key history and physical exam findings associated with obesity.
Discuss the initial diagnostic approach to obesity
Identify a
E-cigarettes
Dr. Alice Caldwell, general pediatrician and member of the AAP Executive Committee on Tobacco Control joins pediatric resident Dr. Kate Peralta, to discuss E-cigarettes and vaping in adolescents.
In this episode we will discuss:
How national policy has shaped tobacco use and the shift from combustible cigarettes to vaping.
Why E-cigarettes have grown in popularity among youth and young adults
Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C)
TITLE: Multisystem Inflammatory Disease in Children (MIS-C)
Last Updated: January 22, 2021
PARTICIPANTS:
Hosts: Sonal Dugar, Zachary Hodges, Pushpa Shivaram, Julisa Patel
Peer Reviewer #1: Smitha Mathew
Peer Reviewer #2: Reda Bassali
By the end of listening to this podcast, learners should be able to:
Recognize the general clinical presentation of MIS-C.
Create a differential diagnosis for childr
One Pill Can Kill
Did you know that a single tablet from the medicine cabinet or ingestion of a teaspoon of a liquid household product can potentially cause morbidity and even death in a child?
Dr. Jennifer Tucker, a Pediatric Emergency Physician, joins Dr. Rebecca Yang and Pediatric Resident James Davis to discuss the evaluation and management for specific common but dangerous household medications and substan
IV Fluid Update
Pediatric intensivist, Dr. Will Cagle joins the show to discuss the AAP Maintenance IV fluid guidelines and considerations when choosing IV fluids for pediatric inpatients.
What do you need to know from the 2018 AAP maintenance IV fluid guideline?
How common is hyponatremia in hospitalized patients and why does it matter to your practice?
What is SIADH and how does it contribute to hyponatremia
Kawasaki Disease
Dr. Pushpa Shivaram, an assistant professor of pediatrics and pediatric cardiologist at the Medical College of Georgia, joins Dr. Zac Hodges and Sonal Dugar (M4) to discuss this very important topic in pediatric medicine.
What exactly is Kawasaki disease and why is this topic so important?
How do you make the diagnosis and what other diagnoses should you consider?
How can you diagnosis incomplete
Bronchiolitis
Dr. Reda Bassali, professor of pediatrics and pediatric hospitalist at the Medical College of Georgia, joins Dr. Zac Hodges and Gavriella Mendel (M3) to discuss this very important topic in pediatric medicine.
What exactly is bronchiolitis and why is this topic so important?
How do you make the diagnosis and what other diagnoses should you consider?
What treatments work, and more importantly, whic
Jude's Story & 22q11 Deletion Syndrome
Dr. Charles Scarborough joins the show to discuss the story of his son Jude, and his family's experience with his son's diagnosis with 22q11 deletion syndrome.
In addition to hearing about the Scarborough's personal experience, we talk about the genetic considerations and common clinical manifestations of 22q11.2 deletion syndrome.
How do you approach the general diagnostic testing and screening
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
Dr. April Hartman, Dr. Zachary Hodges, and MS4 Rachel Vaizer join the show to discuss adverse childhood experiences and screening for them in the pediatric clinic.
What are the key questions to ask?
What are adverse childhood experiences and how do they affect a child’s long-term health?
How do you bring up the concept of adverse childhood experiences with parents?
How do you screen for ACEs and w
Sleep Disorders in Children (Part 2)
Dr. Katie McKie, a pediatric sleep specialist at the Children's Hospital of Georgia, joins pediatrician Dr. Rebecca Yang to continue their discussion on sleep disorders in the pediatric population.
What are the clinical features of restless leg syndrome?
What are pharmacologic and alternative options for treatment?
When should a patient be referred to a speech specialist?
What is a sleep study an
Sleep Disorders in Children (Part 1)
Dr. Katie McKie, a pediatric sleep specialist at the Children's Hospital of Georgia, joins pediatrician Dr. Rebecca Yang on a two-part series to discuss the diagnosis and management of sleep disorders in the pediatric population.
What is the prevalence of sleep disorders in children?
How much sleep does a child need based on developmental stage?
How does the general pediatrician screen for s
Sports-Related Concussions
Dr. James Crownover, an assistant professor of Primary Care Sports Medicine and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Augusta University, joins Drs. Brynn Ehlers and Lauren Lim to discuss the management of pediatric concussions.
What exactly is a concussion and when should you be concerned for something more?
What are the must-not-miss symptoms and exam findings?
What tools are available for the
Respiratory Failure
Dr. Renuka Mehta, a pediatric intensivist at the Medical College of Georgia, joins Drs Matthew Smith and Zac Hodges to discuss the fundamentals of respiratory failure.
What is the structure of the initial evaluation of a critically-ill child?
What is exactly is respiratory failure?
What is the role of non-invasive respiratory support in pediatric patients?
What are the indications for emergency
Abdominal Pain
Dr. Aaron Worth and Dr. Havilah Sthole join the show to discuss the essentials of evaluating the child with abdominal pain in the pediatric clinic.
What are the key questions to ask?
How do we get a good physical exam with an anxious child?
They describe an approach to care for children suffering from common disorders in the pediatric primary care clinic but also include the must not miss findings
Teaching in the Healthcare Setting
Join pediatricians Lisa Leggio, Kathryn McLeod and Zac Hodges as they discuss the essentials of teaching in the healthcare setting.
What do you need to know before hosting a learner in the clinic?
What about the inpatient setting?
How can you work meaningful teaching points into a busy day?
Finish up with the basics on giving feedback and evaluating your learner.
All this and more on this episode
Sepsis
Pediatric intensivist Smitha Mathew, PICU fellow Katie Verdone and emergency physician Dan McCollum join Zac Hodges on this episode to discuss pediatric sepsis.
How do you effectively screen for sepsis and systematically evaluate septic children?
What are the initial steps to treat children diagnosed with sepsis and septic shock?
What do we we need to know from the Surviving Sepsis Campaign 2019 P
Constipation
Join general pediatrician Rebecca Yang and pediatric gastroenterologist Rami Arrouk as they discuss this common complaint in the general pediatric office.
What are the red flags on history and physical?
What are the best first-line strategies?
What patients need a work-up and referral for specialty care?
All of this and more from the Department of Pediatrics at the Medical College of Georgia.
Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Join adolescent medicine specialist Dr. Robert Pendergast and MCG pediatric resident Dr. James Davis as they discuss Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS).
What is ME/CFS?
How to make the diagnosis?
What comorbid conditions need to be considered?
How do we help patients with this uncommon but debilitating condition?
All of this and more on the next episode of the MCG Pediatr
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Join MCG pediatric intensivisit Christopher Watson, emergency physician Dan McCollum and pediatric resident Zac Hodges as they discuss the management of pediatric traumatic brain injury.
What should you look for on exam?
When is intubation appropriate?
How can you treat increased intracranial pressure?
Where should you send your patient if you are at a community emergency department?
We go be
Overuse Injuries
Join pediatrician Dr. Lauren Newhall and current pediatric resident & future pediatric rheumatologist Dr. Meghan Nelson as they discuss the diagnosis and treatment of overuse injuries encountered in the general pediatric clinic.
Meconium Aspiration & Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn (PPHN)
Dr. Brian Stansfield, a neonatologist at MCG and Children's Hospital of Georgia, joins host Zac Hodges to discuss a clinical approach to the undifferentiated hypoxic neonate. They also review the fundamentals and some added clinical pearls about meconium aspiration and persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn.
Sickle Cell Disease
Pediatric hematologist Eric Ring joins Dan McCollum and Zac Hodges to discuss what you need to know to care for many common presentations of children with sickle cell disease in the clinic or the emergency department.
Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
Listen now to learn from pediatric intensivist Chris Watson and emergency physician Dan McCollum as they discuss the fundamentals and notable recent publications on the diagnosis and management of DKA in pediatric patients with host Zac Hodges.
Febrile infants < 60 days of age
Listen now to hear MCG pediatric hospitalist Kathryn McLeod and EM physician Dan McCollum meet with host Zac Hodges as they discuss the fundamentals and new publications surrounding the management of febrile infants.
Music:
Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3976-life-of-riley
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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