Get ready for an influx of practice-changing pearls as the Cribsiders team shares what we learned at the AAP 2024 conference in Orlando, FL. Learn how to diagnose and manage GERD, common gynecologic disorders, murmurs, and hypertriglyceridemia. Find out what’s new in the newborn nursery and how to counsel on marijuana use.…

Does the thought of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome make your heart race? Dr. Kelsey Klaas (Adolescent Medicine at Mayo Clinic) teaches us how to walk with patients and families through a POTS diagnosis. We master the art of orthostatic vitals, learn about the importance of teamwork in POTS management strategies, and touch on the stigma a…

Join us for our latest episode - a conversation on newborn care essentials that can sometimes become a tricky topic: the hepatitis B vaccine and vitamin K injection. With the expertise of Dr. Ha Nguyen, we’ll explore why these tiny treatments pack a big punch, and how you can ease parental fears with facts. We’ll break down the concerns so you can …

Join this fantastic conversation with Dr. Julie Leonard (Nationwide Children’s) and Dr. Dan Corwin (CHOP) about the management of pediatric cervical spine injuries. This duo teaches us about the new PECARN clinical decision rule for cervical spine injuries as well as key pearls on physical exam and imaging in pediatric patients with blunt trauma.…

Join us for a fantastic conversation with an expert in the field of neuromuscular disorders, Dr. Kevin Flanigan. Dr. Flanigan is the director of the Center for Gene Therapy at Nationwide Children's Hospitals, which developed the first FDA-approved gene therapy to treat Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. He teaches us when to include muscular dystrophy in…

Join us and expert guest Dr. IJ Anosike (The Children’s Hospital at Montefiore) to dissect the complexities of diagnosing and managing Epstein-Barr virus! From sneaky symptoms to tricky tests, Dr. Anosike provides insight on identifying and tackling this troublesome virus. Don't miss this infectiously enlightening episode!…

PART 2. In our last episode, we discussed hyperkalemia management in an otherwise renally healthy patient. But what if your patient has chronic kidney disease? Are they okay if their potassium has been 5.9 for a long time? How does our management change? Nephrologist Dr. Jordan Symons returns to offer his advice on outpatient and inpatient manageme…

We’ve all been there - you’re woken up by a critical page and a bright red potassium number blares at you from the computer screen. How do you make sense of the number? What does it mean for a potassium to be hemolyzed? And what are the steps to treating it? Dr. Jordan Symons (Seattle), walks us through all this and more as we learn all about hyper…

In this episode, pediatric nephrologist Dr. Myda Khalid (Indiana) teaches us about hemolytic uremic syndrome. Join us as we learn about the clinical manifestations of HUS, different methods for stool testing, and the role of interventions including fluids, transfusions, and renal replacement therapy.…

Recap and review the top pearls from episodes #1 (AND #100) Cystic Fibrosis, #11 Pneumonia, and #104 Obstructive Sleep Apnea with a few members of our production team! It’s Fables from the Cribside! (FFTC), our series providing a rapid review of recent Cribsiders episodes for your spaced learning.Oleh The Cribsiders

A cerebral sinus venous thrombosis (CSVT) is a blood clot in the venous system of the brain that can result in headache, emesis, double vision, and even coma. Listen to this episode to hear more from Dr. Lauren Beslow about the key risk factors for CSVT, important findings on physical exam that suggest CSVT, and the best imaging to diagnose a CSVT …

Grab your goggles and U.S. Coast Guard approved life jacket as we plunge deep into another great episode! Our special guest, Dr. Mercedes Blackstone, a pediatric emergency medicine physician, makes a SPLASH in this episode on water safety, prevention of drowning, and management of the child who drowned. We learn who’s at risk for drowning, what hap…

U-r-ine for another urine episode, this time on proteinuria! We join the Kidney Chronicles Podcast, hosted by Drs. Emily Zangla and Annie Kouri, to discuss all scenarios proteinuria. They teach us about proteinuria in CKD, proteinuria in UTI, nephrotic range proteinuria, and why we should be ordering the urine protein to creatinine ratio!…

Respiratory failure is one of the scariest presentations in the clinic, ED, and hospital. How do you generate a differential and plan for the child who cannot breath? Pulmonologists Dr. Powell and Dr. Wyatt describe how we can use our physical exam and an anatomic approach as a framework for diagnosis and initial management of respiratory failure i…

Grab your Metformin and settle in for a sweet conversation as we chat with Dr. Nancy Crimmins, Pediatric Endocrinologist at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. Dr. Crimmins tells us about when to screen for type 2 diabetes, how to diagnose and our go-to treatment options. She won’t sugarcoat it!Oleh The Cribsiders

All is not frost, we’re back to talk through the Hypothermic Infant with Dr. Sriram Ramgopal (Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Lurie Children’s Hospital). How do we know if the baby is septic or is just two blankets short of euthermia? Dr. Ramgopal walks us through the latest research, a differential diagnosis, who needs an infectious workup, and how …

Eating disorders are among the most challenging and consequential mental health diagnoses in pediatric medicine. Join us and Dr. Abigail Donaldson, Medical Director of the Eating Disorders Program at Hasbro Children’s Hospital, as we tackle the complexities of anorexia nervosa and other restrictive eating disorders from a clinical perspective. Tune…

Extinguish any fears you have about pediatric burns with our great guest, Dr. Tam Pham. Dr. Pham is a board-certified surgeon and Director of the University of Washington Medicine Regional Burn Center and a Professor of surgery at UW. In our episode we cover: burn classification and triage, first aid of burns, and care for burns in different clinic…

Unlock prescriptions for parenting success in this episode as we delve into tips to address behavior concerns! Join us and expert guest Dr. Nakiya Showell (@NShowell) as we discuss unique challenges and opportunities for addressing everything from the 'terrible twos' to teenage tumult. Tune in to learn parenting pearls tailored for the pediatric pr…

Would you like to be a part of The Cribsiders? We’d love to have you! As we’re expanding, we’re looking to add to our production team. If you’re interested, please write to us at thecribsiders@gmail.com with a paragraph detailing why you would like to be on the show and a pilot script. The script should be a clinical vignette with approximately 10 …

Recap and review the top pearls from episodes #66 Constipation, #75 Reflux, & #89 Celiac with a few members of our production team! It’s Fables from the Cribside! (FFTC), our series providing a rapid review of recent Cribsiders episodes for your spaced learning.Oleh The Cribsiders

You won’t want to sleep through this eye opening review of Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea with our guest, Dr. Ignacio Tapia. He is the Chief of the Division of Pediatric Pulmonology and Batchelor professor of Cystic Fibrosis and Pediatric Pulmonology at the University of Miami.He is board certified in General Pediatrics, Pediatric Pulmonology an…

Dr. Buddy Creech of Vanderbilt teaches us the core signs and symptoms of tick-borne illnesses, the importance of geographic variation in making a diagnosis, why doxycycline is the drug of choice for treatment, and not just what but also why we see lab abnormalities in Ehrlichiosis.Oleh The Cribsiders

The Curbsiders and Cribsiders are back with a very special Med-Peds collaboration on RSV immunizations! Dr. Buddy Creech, Pediatric Infectious Disease at Vanderbilt, walks us through these breakthrough “vaccines" for both adults and kids. He teaches us about their mechanisms of action, eligibility criteria, and why it’s been so challenging to find …

Join us on this eye-opening episode as we explore the predicament of pediatric health in the face of a changing climate. From global changes to the impacts on tiny bodies, we'll delve into the health effects of climate change and opportunities to mitigate its impact. Get ready for a 'temperature checkup' on our planet and discover how we can create…

Check out this milestone episode as we return to Cystic Fibrosis from a more pediatric perspective! Don’t sweat it as Dr. Ina St. Onge returns to walk us through newborn screening, early clinic visits, and the nuances of CFTR modulator therapy.Oleh The Cribsiders

Get ready for a Nap-tastic episode that will feed your parenting knowledge and potty humor! Join us and expert guest Dr. Tanya Altmann (@DrTanyaAltmann) as we unravel the secrets of infant sleep, tackle the picky eating habits of little ones, and flush out the best tips for stress-free potty training. It's a diaper-changing experience you won't wan…

Rapid heart rate at a rapid response? Not to worry, this collaboration with PedsCrit will give you the confidence you need to take step right in. Join Dr. Nada Mallick as she takes us through Part 2 of our Rapid Response Series, highlighting calls for tachycardia in high risk patients!Oleh The Cribsiders

Rapid heart rate at a rapid response? Not to worry, this collaboration with PedsCrit will give you the confidence you need to take step right in. Join Dr. Nada Mallick as she takes us through Part 1 of our Rapid Response Series, highlighting calls for both respiratory distress and hypotension!Oleh The Cribsiders

Renowned pediatric nephrologist, Michelle Starr, returns to the podcast to help unravel and simplify the approach to pediatric hyponatremia, providing valuable insights into diagnosis and treatment strategies. Tune in to elevate your salt game to the next level!Oleh The Cribsiders

Don’t “break out” from the stress of treating acne! In this episode, pediatric dermatologist Dr. Brandi Kenner-Bell teaches us about the age distribution of acne, practical lifestyle tips to give patients, and how to step up therapy like a pro.Oleh The Cribsiders

Little league shoulder and gymnast’s wrist are extremely common diagnoses that can profoundly impact your patient’s training. Tune into this episode as Dr. Conde makes a comeback to walk us through the proper diagnosis and treatment of these overuse injuries.Oleh The Cribsiders

Here, we make complex care a little less complex by reviewing the key elements of history-taking for patients with medical technology. We discuss management of acute clinical presentations and the role of the complex care physician in providing excellent care for this unique patient population.Oleh The Cribsiders

Does hearing about your patient’s palpitations give YOU palpitations because you don’t know what to do next? Treat your tachycardia with this episode of the Cribsiders, as we talk with special guest Dr. Anna Kamp, a pediatric electrophysiologist at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, about her approach to stable arrhythmias in the outpatient setting. W…

Inhale the facts and exhale the myths about Airway Clearance! Dr. Ina St. Onge (UMass Chan) walks us through both pharmacologic and non pharmacologic airway clearance regimens, the patients who would benefit the most, and when to call your friendly neighborhood pulmonologist. After listening to this episode, you’ll never choke on airway clearance a…

In this episode, our guest Dr. Marissa Hauptman teaches us why we screen for lead exposure, what to do with an elevated lead level, and how to take an environmental exposure history. Dr. Hauptman is the co-director for the Boston Children’s Hospital Pediatric Environmental Health Center, where she provides care for children with lead, asthma, and o…

TTG IGA, DGP IGG, IGG EMA…do you ever feel like you’re making alphabet soup trying to diagnose Celiac Disease? Listen to our episode with our special guest, Dr. Dale Lee from Seattle Children’s, as he teaches us how to diagnose, manage, and treat Celiac Disease. Dr. Lee will teach us how almost any symptom can mimic Celiac, and why going gluten-fre…

Pediatric cardiologist Dr. Mike Fahey returns to teach us about the EKG. In our most ambitious episode yet, we discuss the what, where, why, and how of an EKG on an AUDIO podcast. Learn about how to approach an EKG read, what the electrical signal represents, and common pathologies that present with abnormal findings.…

Dr Travis Crook (Vanderbilt) shares his passion for teaching on this special Cribsiders-Teach Collab on the learner as educator. We cover the continuum of health-professions learners from undergraduate to graduate, including both direct teaching skills and education theory valuable for a career as a clinician educator. Whether you are looking for p…

Osgood Schlatter disease and Sever’s disease sounds scary, but they should not scare you or your patients. Tune into this episode as Dr. Conde (Pediatric Sports Medicine, Cincinnati) walks us through her approach to the knee and ankle musculoskeletal exams, then discusses common overuse injuries that can be treated in the primary care clinic!…

Does talking about the bird and the bees with teens give you the heebies jeebies? Don’t know where to start with discussion about sexuality with families? Join the Cribsiders and Dr. Tracey Wilkinson (assistant professor at Indiana University School of Medicine and general pediatrician) for this timely conversation on the importance of sexual healt…

Trying to hone your on-the-spot derm diagnoses? White knuckling your way through patient questions about random skin findings? Get ready, because pediatric dermatology expert Dr. Craig Rohan is back to shed some light on the diagnosis and management of hypo- and depigmented lesions in pediatric care!…

Listen in for a great review with Dr. Sarah Wood (CHOP) about how to diagnose pelvic inflammatory disease, including tips on how to perform a pelvic exam, and what to do when your treatment for PID isn’t working.Oleh The Cribsiders

Calling all fungi fighters! It’s time to level up your dermatophyte identification and treatment skills. Learn to take down tinea like a dermatologist in this pearl-packed episode with the great Dr. Craig Rohan. Listen now to become a skin savior, up your azole advocacy, and rule out those pesky mycosis mimickers!…

Brain tumors can be intimidating, for families and providers alike! Tune into this episode as Dr. Trent Hummel, Pediatric Neuro-Oncologist, guides us through the red flags to look for, when to escalate care and how to approach discussions with families. This conversation will blow your mind!Oleh The Cribsiders

We’re back for the second annual NephMadness Pod Crawl! Join us as our guest, Dr. AC Gomez, walks us through the life of the bean. We cover chronic kidney disease, medications to prevent complications, and how to successfully transition from pediatric to adult care. Don’t forget to check out the other podcasts in the pod crawl, featuring topics lik…

Do the terms “sweep” and “chatter” set you on edge? Uncertain how to interpret the countless monitors and labs for your patients on ECMO? Join us in a collaboration with the PedsCrit Podcast, as our guest, Dr. Karen Fauman, Pediatric Intensivist, Pediatric ECMO Medical Director, Director of Pediatric Palliative Care, Program Director of the PICU Fe…

We got so excited to post our high-yield fluid episode with Dr. Michelle Starr (Indiana) that we left out one of the most important parts during our editing: the discussion regarding components of maintenance fluids! We'd like to continue to normalize mistakes and apologize for missing content. Although the original episode has been corrected, plea…

Interpreting thyroid function tests got you feeling tired? Join us for an exciting episode with Dr. Meghan Fredette as she guides us through the ups and downs of thyroid hormone regulation and the management of congenital hypothyroidism. This is GOIT-er be a good one!Oleh The Cribsiders

Despite the catch phrase of a certain fictional physician, sometimes it really is Lupus! Dr. Rebecca Sadun (Duke) teaches us the fundamentals of how to recognize, evaluate and treat this complex disease.Oleh The Cribsiders