First Pediatrics

An Approach to a Seizing Patient

Responding to a seizing patient can be one of the more challenging situations in pediatric care, especially when it's your first time. In this episode, we will provide you with a framework for managing such cases, covering the abortive medications and their timing, along with strategies to ensure patient safety. We’ll also discuss how to effectively escalate care when necessary. Tune in to gain the confidence and tools you need to navigate this high-stakes scenario.

Pediatric Chest Pain

How do you determine when to be concerned or when to reassure a pediatric patient experiencing chest pain? In this episode, we’ll explore a systematic approach to evaluating chest pain in children. We’ll discuss how to distinguish between urgent and non-urgent causes, highlight key red flag symptoms that signal the need for follow-up testing, and review the workup for potential emergencies. Join us as we navigate these important topics to improve your clinical decision-making!
 
Attribution: 
Lemon and Melon by "https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/260783" Blue Dot Sessions 
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July 1st

July 1st is an exciting day for new doctors across the country. I am turning back the clock to my first day to reflect on an audio time capsule I made during my first day as an intern. I hope to share with you some things to consider during your first few weeks as a resident that will help you become the doctor you aspire to be.
 
Attribution: 
Dust Digger "https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/260819" by Blue Dot Sessions 
The Melt "https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/260820" by Blue Dot Sessions 
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New Cancer Diagnosis

This episode will cover a topic that is likely one of the most feared diagnoses in all of pediatrics, a new hematologic malignancy. We will discuss symptoms that are concerning for cancer and the differential for bruising. We will highlight the basic workup when seeing a patient with concerns for malignancy and how to communicate this with families. We will also review complications and considerations when taking care of a patient newly diagnosed with cancer.
 
Attributions: 
County Seat by "https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/251615" Blue Dot Sessions 
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Hyperbilirubinemia

Hyperbilirubinemia can be worrisome since it can range from being completely normal to life threatening. In this episode we are going to review the pathophysiology of bilirubin production, create a diagnostic schema for hyperbilirubinemia, and provide our management approaches to this problem. You might not know where to start, so let us give you some direction! 
 
Attributions: 
Greylock by "https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/230066" Blue Dot Sessions 
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Pediatric Sepsis

Sepsis has traditionally been difficult to understand as an early learner, which makes it all the more intimidating since we all know how serious it is. Our goal during this episode is for you to better understand what sepsis is, how to identify it quickly, and the checklists we follow to manage a patient meeting sepsis criteria. 
 
Attributions: 
Low Call by "https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/234084" Blue Dot Sessions 
A Palace of Cedar by "https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/234085" Blue Dot Sessions 
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Febrile Neutropenia

Imagine you are covering for the overnight heme/onc team and you learn that one of your patients developed a fever. What are the next steps you should take and what are some of the special considerations for this population? Join us as we discuss our approach to caring for an oncologic patient with febrile neutropenia. 
 
Attribution: 
Plasticity by "https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/234083" Blue Dot Sessions Mixkit Sound Effects
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Bronchiolitis

This is a great place to start since bronchiolitis might just be the most encountered diagnosis as a pediatric residents. If you are looking to get a better handle on how to approach a child in respiratory distress, go no further! 
 
Attribution: 
Hakodate Line by "https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/234079" Blue Dot Sessions
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First Moments -- Introduction to the Series

Welcome to the podcast! If you are a pediatric resident, this podcast was made with you in mind. I want to make it easier to be a resident by providing you with content geared towards your learning. So go ahead, sit back, and relax as I walk you though this short introduction to the series!
 
Attributions: 
Etude 3 Chessanta by "https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/234081" Blue Dot Sessions 
Tralaga by "https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/234080" Blue Dot Sessions 
RGift by "https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/234082" Blue Dot Sessions 
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