Shows & Notes
Substance Use Disorder and Fentanyl Overdose in Teens – PediaCast 570
Show Notes Description Dr Scott Hadland visits the studio as we consider substance use disorder and fentanyl overdose in teenagers. Fentanyl deaths in teens are on the rise, with about 22 high school students dying each week in the United […]
Teen Driving Safety – PediaCast 569
Show Notes Description Dr Holden Elkhammas and Dr Leah Middelberg visit the studio as we consider teen driving safety. Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for teenagers in the United States, but most of these deaths are […]
22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome – PediaCast 568
Show Notes Description Dr Richard Kirschner, Dr Adriane Baylis, and Chaitali Amin visit the studio as we explore the 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome. We discuss this genetic condition’s cause, features, diagnosis, management, and long-term outlook. We hope you can join us! […]
Granting Wishes: The Magical Moments Foundation – PediaCast 567
Show Notes Description Dr Richard Kirschner and Krista Schrader visit the studio as we consider the Magical Moments Foundation. This organization supports children and families impacted by facial differences by encouraging kids to dream big… and then making those dreams […]
Heat-Related Problems in Student Athletes – PediaCast 566
Show Notes Description Dr Jonathan Napolitano, Annie Imber, and Eric Leighton visit the studio as we consider student-athletes training and playing in hot, humid weather. Having an emergency action plan in place can prevent problems as temperatures soar. Tune in […]
Butterfly Paws: Facility and Therapy Dogs for Kids – PediaCast 565
Show Notes Description The Butterfly Paws team visits the studio as we explore the role of facility and therapy dogs at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. These gentle, well-trained canines offer a healing touch and supportive care for kids who need it […]
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 […]
