Category Archives: PediaCast
PECARN Prediction Rule for Pediatric Cervical Spine Injuries – PediaCast 564
Show Notes Description Drs Julie and Jeffrey Leonard visit the studio as we consider kids and teens with traumatic neck injuries. Do they all need X-rays? Or could we develop criteria that determine who needs films and who doesn’t? This […]
Using Virtual Reality to Manage Pediatric Pain – PediaCast 563
Show Notes Description Dr Henry Xiang visits the studio as we explore the use of virtual reality games in the management of pediatric pain. This approach has shown promise for reducing stress during painful procedures, such as burn dressing changes. […]
Pediatric Obesity: Weight Bias and Stigma – PediaCast 562
Show Notes Description Drs Matthew Paponetti and Eileen Chaves visit the studio as we consider the bias and stigma associated with pediatric obesity. We explore strategies for overcoming these problems so kids can get the help they need to live […]
Pediatric Sports Injuries – PediaCast 561
Show Notes Description Maggy Rule and Alycia Kingcade visit the studio as we consider sports injuries in student athletes. Injuries impact future participation and performance. We cover common types and discuss how to prevent, diagnose, and manage them. We hope you […]
Child Passenger Safety – PediaCast 560
Show Notes Description Drs David Kling and Morgan Wurtz visit the studio as we explore child passenger safety. Motor vehicle accidents are a leading cause of death for children 4 years of age and older. We review best practices for […]
Clinical Pathways: Improving Child Health with Science – PediaCast 559
Show Notes Description Drs Berkeley Bennett and Gerd McGwire visit the studio as we consider clinical pathways in pediatric medicine. Clinical pathways improve the delivery and efficiency of care, impact outcomes, contain costs, and boost family satisfaction. We explain how! […]
Down Syndrome Awareness Day – PediaCast 558
Show Notes Description Dr Mark Wells, Dr Murugu Manickam, and Kari Jones visit the studio as we celebrate World Down Syndrome Day on March 21. This year’s theme is “End the Stereotypes” and we will do that by answering questions […]
Keeping Little Eyes Safe During a Solar Eclipse – PediaCast 557
Show Notes Description Dr David Rogers visits the studio as we consider the total solar eclipse visiting Ohio on April 8th. The moon marching across the sun will be an amazing display, but how can we keep little eyes safe […]
Green Flags: Preventing Relationship Abuse and Violence – PediaCast 556
Show Notes Description Dr Megan Letson and Sheryl Clinger visit the studio as we explore teenage relationships and their potential for abuse and violence. Where’s the line between appropriate and abusive behavior? What are relationship red flags… and green flags? […]
Sports Nutrition for Student Athletes – PediaCast 555
Show Notes Description This week we consider sports nutrition for student athletes as guest host, Alycia Kingcade, chats with Sakiko Minagawa and Dr Tom Pommering. Discover the importance of food as fuel and energy availability. We also explore dietary supplements, […]
