Episodes

Get a real ear-full of information today when we talk about the 2nd most common diagnosis in the pediatric emergency department, acute otitis media (AOM)! This episode was written by Dr. Tammy Yau and Dr. Lidia Park with content support from Dr. Lena Van der list. Drs. Tammy and Lidia take full responsibility for any errors or misinformation. Key Points: Ear pain with a red bulging tympanic membrane and decreased tympanic membrane mobility is our diagnosis for acute otitis media. AOM can be ...

In today’s episode, you’ll learn how to recognize and reduce this common pediatric orthopedic injury on your own and even teach parents if needed! This episode was written by Dr. Tammy Yau and Dr. Lidia Park with content support from Dr. Emily Andrada. Drs. Tammy and Lidia take full responsibility for any errors or misinformation. Key Points: Nursemaid’s elbow, subluxation of the radial head, or annular ligament displacement all refer to the same injury of the elbow that occurs most often whe...

Learn how research continues to change our ability to detect and treat pediatric patients with hepatitis C in today’s episode. This episode was written by Dr. Lidia Park and Dr. Tammy Yau with content support from Dr. Daniel Dodson. Drs. Lidia and Tammy take full responsibility for any errors or misinformation. Key Points: Perinatal hepatitis C exposure is the most common cause of pediatric hepatitis C infection NAT testing for hepatitis C RNA can be done as early as 2 months of life to dete...

Ever wonder what CCHD meant on a newborn discharge summary? Learn about how we screen for Critical Congenital Heart Defects in newborns (and which ones we miss!) in this episode. This episode was written by Dr. Lidia Park and Dr. Tammy Yau with content support from Dr. Heather Siefkes. Drs. Lidia and Tammy take full responsibility for any errors or misinformation.  Key Points: Critical Congenital Heart Defects (CCHD) screening looks for heart defects that can be life threatening in infancy ...

Did you know that if you exercise while you have a fever, you probably meet SIRS criteria? The new Phoenix sepsis scoring systems aims to better categorize sepsis through specific categories based on the patient’s vitals, labs, and medications. Learn with us as we walk through this new scoring system in today’s episode. This episode was written by Dr. Lidia Park and Dr. Tammy Yau with content support from Dr. Alexis Toney. Drs. Lidia and Tammy take full responsibility for any errors or misinfor...

Learn how to classify and manage pneumonia in today’s episode! This episode was written by Dr. Tammy Yau and Dr. Lidia Park with content support from Dr. Natasha Nakra. Drs. Tammy and Lidia take full responsibility for any errors or misinformation. Key Points: Pneumonia can be due to bacteria or viruses and there is no reliable way to distinguish the two Pneumonia can be diagnosed clinically based on exam or with a CXR. Lab work is not always necessary Treatment of bacterial pneumonia depen...

Prolonged viral upper respiratory symptoms or is it actually sinusitis in disguise? Join us as we discuss all things sinusitis in this episode! This episode was written by Dr. Tammy Yau and Dr. Lidia Park with content support from Dr. Natasha Nakra. Drs. Tammy and Lidia take full responsibility for any errors or misinformation. Key Points: Acute bacterial sinusitis can be clinically diagnosed based on persistent respiratory symptoms lasting more than 10 days without improvement, worsening or ...

This episode was written by Dr. Tammy Yau and Dr. Lidia Park, with content support from Dr. Lisa Rasmussen. Drs. Tammy and Lidia take full responsibility for any errors or misinformation. Key points: Vitamin K is important in preventing early and late onset bleeding in newborns (up to 6 months of age), most importantly, intracranial bleeding. Intramuscular vitamin K is most effective but oral vitamin K regimens are used outside of the US and are better than not giving any vitamin K Sources/S...

Can someone with HIV breastfeed their child? You might be surprised at the answer! Follow us on Twitter/X @Pediagogypod and Instagram/Threads @pediagogy and connect with us at pediagogypod@gmail.com. This episode was written by Dr. Tammy Yau and Dr. Lidia Park, with content support from Dr. Laura Kair. Drs. Tammy and Lidia take full responsibility for any errors or misinformation. Key points: New guidelines from the CDC recommend allowing mothers with HIV on antiretroviral therapy (ART) with...

Stay up to date with new research on shortening antibiotic treatment duration for urinary tract infections (UTIs) with our episode today where we review a recently published randomized control trial (RCT). Learn how to critically analyze study data and what key points we take away. Follow us on Twitter/X @Pediagogypod and Instagram/Threads @pediagogy and connect with us at pediagogypod@gmail.com. This episode was written by Dr. Tammy Yau and Dr. Lidia Park, with content support from Dr. Michel...

Ever seen a tuft of hair over the lower back or a sacral dimple? Learn how to recognize and manage normal vs abnormal back and spinal findings in our episode today. Follow us on Twitter/X @Pediagogypod and Instagram/Threads @pediagogy and connect with us at pediagogypod@gmail.com. This episode was written by Dr. Tammy Yau and Dr. Lidia Park, with content support from Dr. Laura Kair. Drs. Tammy and Lidia take full responsibility for any errors or misinformation. Key points: Spinal dysraphism ...

Toxoplasmosis is a parasitic TORCH infection that is often associated with cats but did you know owning a cat is not associated with increased prevalence? Learn more on how the disease is actually acquired and how to prevent infection in this episode! Follow us on Twitter/X @Pediagogypod and Instagram/Threads @pediagogy and connect with us at pediagogypod@gmail.com. This episode was written by Dr. Tammy Yau and Dr. Lidia Park, with content support from Dr. Ritu Cheema. Drs. Tammy and Lidia tak...

Learn about how the virus that causes cold sores can also cause serious complications in infants. Follow us on Twitter/X @Pediagogypod and Instagram/Threads @pediagogy and connect with us at pediagogypod@gmail.com This episode was written by Dr. Tammy Yau and Dr. Lidia Park, with content support from Dr. Ritu Cheema. Drs. Tammy and Lidia take full responsibility for any errors or misinformation. Key points: -First time HSV infection in pregnancy is higher risk to infants than reactivation of...

Despite widespread vaccination, there are still breakthroughs of varicella (commonly known as chicken pox). Let's dive into this episode of our TORCH series. Follow us on Twitter/X @Pediagogypod and Instagram/Threads @pediagogy and connect with us at pediagogypod@gmail.com This episode was written by Dr. Tammy Yau and Lidia Park, with content support from Dr. Ritu Cheema. Drs. Tammy and Lidia take full responsibility for any errors or misinformation. Key points: -Transplacental varicella tra...

This week on our series on TORCH infections, we are discussing syphilis, an increasingly prevalent disease in the pediatric population. Follow us on Twitter/X @Pediagogypod and Instagram/Threads @pediagogy and connect with us at pediagogypod@gmail.com This episode was written by Dr. Tammy Yau and Dr. Lidia Park, with content support from Dr. Elizabeth Partridge. Drs. Tammy and Lidia take full responsibility for any errors or misinformation. Key points: -Most congenital syphilis is asymptomat...

Part 2 of our TORCH series discusses CMV, the most common infectious cause of hearing loss in the US. Follow us on Twitter/X @Pediagogypod and Instagram/Threads @pediagogy and connect with us at pediagogypod@gmail.com This episode was written by Dr. Tammy Yau and Dr. Lidia Park, with content support from Dr. Dean Blumberg. Drs. Tammy and Lidia take full responsibility for any errors or misinformation. Key points: -Findings include blueberry muffin rash, microcephaly, periventricular calcific...

We are starting our mini-series on TORCH infections with congenital rubella, a rare disease nowadays in the US but prevalent still worldwide. Follow us on Twitter/X @Pediagogypod and Instagram/Threads @pediagogy and connect with us at pediagogypod@gmail.com This episode was written by Dr. Tammy Yau and Dr. Lidia Park, with content support from Dr. Dean Blumberg. Drs. Tammy and Lidia take full responsibility for any errors or misinformation. Key points: -Think of this disease in infants of im...

In this *shocking​* episode, we discuss identifying and managing sepsis and septic shock in the pediatric population. This episode features two of our 2nd year pediatric residents, Victoria and Kat. We are so excited to have them join us and teach us about this very common chief complaint, especially for patients getting admitted to the hospital. Follow us on Twitter/X @Pediagogypod and Instagram/Trheads @pediagogy and connect with us at pediagogypod@gmail.com This episode was written by Drs. ...

In this episode, we have some special guests, Dr. Daniel Dodson, and one of our medical students, Aneri Patel, talk to us about Kawasaki disease. Special thanks to Dr. Natasha Nakra for content review. Key points: -Vasculitis with the clinical features in the mnemonic CRASH and Burn -Incomplete Kawasaki has lab features including elevated ESR and CRP, thrombocytosis, hypoalbuminemia, anemia, elevated ALT, leukocytosis, and sterile pyuria. -Treatment is to prevent coronary artery aneurysms wi...

Let’s briefly discuss the new 2023 AAP obesity guidelines in this episode. Follow us on Twitter/X @Pediagogypod and Instagram/Threads @pediagogy and connect with us at pediagogypod@gmail.com This episode was written by Dr. Tammy Yau and Dr. Lidia Park, with content support from Dr. Sean Munoz. Drs. Tammy and Lidia take full responsibility for any errors or misinformation. Key points: -Obesity is now the most common chronic disease of childhood -Children 10 years of age and older with obesit...

Want to quickly become a pro at family centered rounds? Learn the basics as well as the tips and tricks on how to navigate presenting in a patient-first and family-friendly way. Follow us on Twitter/X @Pediagogypod and Instagram/Threads @pediagogy and connect with us at pediagogypod@gmail.com This episode was written by Dr. Tammy Yau and Dr. Lidia Park, with content support from Dr. Jessica Witkowski. Drs. Tammy and Lidia take full responsibility for any errors or misinformation. Key points: ...

Help my kid has a UTI! Does cranberry juice have any benefit for UTIs? Find out with us in today’s episode about urinary tract infections (UTIs)! Follow us on Twitter/X @Pediagogypod and Instagram/Threads @pediagogy and connect with us at pediagogypod@gmail.com This episode was written by Dr. Tammy Yau and Dr. Lidia Park, with content support from Dr. Natasha Nakra. Drs. Tammy and Lidia take full responsibility for any errors or misinformation. Key points: -A fever may be your only symptom i...

Seizures can be scary and fevers aren't fun but we'll teach you why simple febrile seizures aren't so bad in this episode! Follow us on Twitter @Pediagogypod and connect with us at pediagogypod@gmail.com This episode was written by Dr. Tammy Yau and Dr. Lidia Park, with content support from Dr. Shannon Liang, Dr. Lena van der List, and Dr. Su-Ting Li. Drs. Tammy and Lidia take full responsibility for any errors or misinformation. Key points: -Simple febrile seizures are generalized, less tha...

Learn about management of newborn jaundice in our 2-part series. Follow us on Twitter @Pediagogypod and connect with us at pediagogypod@gmail.com This episode was written by Dr. Tammy Yau and Dr. Lidia Park, with content support from Dr. Daphne Say, Dr. Lena van der List, and Dr. Su-Ting Li. Drs. Tammy and Lidia take full responsibility for any errors or misinformation. Key points: -Unconjugated bilirubin is fat soluble so can cross the blood brain barrier and cause kernicterus -Check bilir...