Episodes
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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 when a child’s arm is pronated and pulled.Treatment of a nursemaid’s is through reduction - either by supinating and flexing the elbow (or) pronating, hyperextending, and then flexing the elbowImaging is not routinely indicated for highly suspicious nursemaid’s but should be considered if you have concern for fractureSources:
Pediatrics in Review 2013, https://doi.org/10.1542/pir.34-8-366Pediatrics 2002, https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.110.1.171Eur J Emerg Med 2009, https://doi.org/10.1097/MEJ.0b013e32831d796a
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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 detect hepatitis C infection in pediatric patients rather than waiting until 18 months of life when hepatitis C antibody testing can be done Hepatitis C positive moms can still breastfeed but should halt breastfeeding temporarily if breasts are cracked or bleedingSources:
CDC: CDC Recommendations for Hepatitis C Testing Among Perinatally Exposed Infants and Children — United States, 2023 | MMWR AAP Red Book 2024: Hepatitis C -
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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 such as coarctation of the aorta, single ventricle defects like hypoplastic left heart syndrome, Tetralogy of Fallot (ToF), pulmonary atresia, total anomalous pulmonary venous return (TAPVR), transposition of the great arteries (TGA), and tricuspid atresia (TA). CCHD screening does not detect atrial septal defects (ASD), ventricular septal defects (VSD), or atrioventricular septal defects (AVSD) CCHD screening is performed by checking the pulse oximeter of the right hand and either foot of a newborn. SpO2 less than 90% is an automatic fail. SpO2 differences of 3% or more or SpO2 91-95% should be repeated twice before counting as a fail. Failed CCHD’s should be followed up with an echocardiogram.Sources:
CDC: Clinical Screening and Diagnosis for Critical Congenital Heart Defects | Congenital Heart Defects (CHDs) | CDC BMC Pediatric 2021, Jullien S. Newborn pulse oximetry screening for critical congenital heart defects. doi:10.1186/s12887-021-02520-7 Pediatrics 2011, Kemper AR, Mahle WT, Martin GR, et al. Strategies for implementing screening for critical congenital heart disease. doi:10.1542/peds.2011-1317 -
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 misinformation.
Key Points:
The Phoenix sepsis score is based out of 13 points. 2 or more points meets sepsis criteria. The score is based on 4 categories: respiratory, cardiovascular, coagulation, and neurologic. The Phoenix sepsis score is better at predicting mortality than SIRS criteria but does not predict morbiditySources:
JAMA 2024, Schlapbach,“International Consensus Criteria for Pediatric Sepsis and Septic Shock”: doi: 10.1001/jama.2024.0179. Hospital Pediatrics 2023, Kusma, “Effect of Viral Illness on Procalcitonin as a Predictor of Bacterial Infection in Febrile Infants”: doi: 10.1542/hpeds.2022-007070 -
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 twoPneumonia can be diagnosed clinically based on exam or with a CXR. Lab work is not always necessaryTreatment of bacterial pneumonia depends on if you think it is community acquired (first line amoxicillin), atypical (first line azithromycin), or nosocomial/hospital acquired (consider antibiotics for pseudomonal or MRSA coverage)Sources:
AAP 2023, Pinto: https://doi.org/10.1542/aap.ppcqr.396216 Pediatrics in Review 2017, Messinger: https://doi.org/10.1542/pir.2016-0183 Pediatric Care Online 2016, Light: https://publications.aap.org/pediatriccare/book/348/chapter/5785224/Pneumonia-Chapter-315IDSA 2013: https://doi.org/10.1093/cid/cir531 -
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 new respiratory symptoms after initial improvement, or severe symptoms at onset lasting more than 3 days. First line antibiotic treatment for acute bacterial sinusitis is with amoxicillin or amoxicillin-clavulanateComplications include orbital or intracranial spread of infectionSources:
Pediatrics in Review 2013, Demuri and Wald: https://doi.org/10.1542/pir.34-10-429 AAP Pediatrics 2013, Wald et al: https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2013-1071 Pediatrics 2024, Conway et al: https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2023-064244 -
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 KSources/Supplemental Information:
AAP Pediatrics 2022, Hand: https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2021-056036CDC Vitamin K Handout: https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/vitamink/vitamin-k-fact-sheet-general.html
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Can someone with HIV breastfeed their child? You might be surprised at the answer!
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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 an undetectable viral load to breastfeed their child if they desire, whether or not they live in a developed or underdeveloped country. The risk for HIV transmission through breastmilk in these cases is 0.6% In the US, you can call the national perinatal HIV/AIDS hotline at 1-888-448-8765 for advice Sources
CDC 2023 Infant Feeding for Individuals with HIV in the US: https://www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding/breastfeeding-special-circumstances/maternal-or-infant-illnesses/hiv.html -
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.
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This episode was written by Dr. Tammy Yau and Dr. Lidia Park, with content support from Dr. Michelle Hamline. Drs. Tammy and Lidia take full responsibility for any errors or misinformation.
Key points:
A single RCT found similar risk of UTI recurrence in children who received a 5 day course vs 10 day course of antibiotics within the first 30 daysSources
Pediatrics 2024, Montini et al: https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2023-062598 BMJ 2007, Montini et al: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.39244.692442.55 Cochrane Rev 2012, Altamimi et al: https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD004872.pub3 JAMA Ped 2021, Pernica et al: https://doi.org/10.1001/jamapediatrics.2020.6735 JAMA Ped, 2022, Williams et al: https://doi.org/10.1001/jamapediatrics.2021.5547 -
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.
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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 is the incomplete fusion of the spine during development. Not all spinal dysphraphisms will have abnormal cutaneous manifestations that you can see on exam Diagnose spinal dysphraphisms with spinal ultrasound in young children and MRI in older children Sacral dimples can be normal but should be worked up if they are larger than 5 mm at the base, above 2.5cm from the anus, not midline, or if there are multiple dimplesSources
Pediatrics in Review 2019, Holmes and Li: https://doi.org/10.1542/pir.2018-0155 Peds in Review 2011, Zywicke and Rozzelle: https://doi.org/10.1542/pir.32-3-109 Hospital Pediatrics 2020, Aby et al: https://doi.org/10.1542/hpeds.2019-0264 -
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!
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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:
-Cats, undercooked meat, and raw seafood can lead to toxoplasmosis infection
-Findings of toxoplasmosis infection in utero include scattered intracranial calcifications and chorioretinitis
-Treat toxoplasmosis infection in neonates with pyrimethamine, sulfadiazine, and folinic acid
Sources:
AAP 2017 https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/139/2/e20163860/59988/Diagnosis-Treatment-and-Prevention-of-Congenital?autologincheck=redirected
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Learn about how the virus that causes cold sores can also cause serious complications in infants.
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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 previous infection
-Symptoms of neonatal HSV infection include seizures, vesicles, and irritability
-Diagnose HSV with viral culture or PCR of bodily fluids
-Use acyclovir to treat infants and pregnant people with HSV infection
Sources:
AAFP 2022 https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2002/0315/p1138.html
Redbook 2021 https://publications.aap.org/redbook/book/347/chapter-abstract/5752755/Herpes-Simplex?redirectedFrom=fulltext
Neoreview 2018 https://publications.aap.org/neoreviews/article/19/2/e89/87448/Neonatal-Herpes-Simplex-Virus-Infection
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Despite widespread vaccination, there are still breakthroughs of varicella (commonly known as chicken pox). Let's dive into this episode of our TORCH series.
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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 transmission can lead to congenital varicella syndrome which includes dermatomal rash, cicatrix, limb hypoplasia, microcephaly, and cataracts
-Use Acyclovir to treat neonates and pregnant people with active varicella infection. Congenital varicella syndrome does not require treatment.
-Varicella immunoglobulin can be used to prevent infection in certain cases including exposed neonates 5 days before delivery and 2 days after delivery.
Sources:
VZV in Newborns: Neoreviews (2016) 17 (9): e507–e514. https://doi.org/10.1542/neo.17-9-e507
TORCH infections: Pediatr Rev (2011) 32 (12): 537–542. https://doi.org/10.1542/pir.32-12-537
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This week on our series on TORCH infections, we are discussing syphilis, an increasingly prevalent disease in the pediatric population.
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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 asymptomatic. Less commonly will present with rash, snuffles, hepatosplenomegaly, anemia, and jaundice.
-Untreated disease can cause neurosyphilis and bone defects
-Compare mother's RPR titers to baby's and look for findings consistent with syphilis.
-Workup is based on whether mother was adequately treated and includes CBC, LP, skeletal survey, and LFTs.
-Treatment is with IV penicillin G for 10 days.
Sources:
AAP Red Book Syphilis chapter
Sankaran D, Partridge E, Lakshminrusimha S. Congenital Syphilis-An Illustrative Review. Children (Basel). 2023 Jul 29;10(8):1310. doi: 10.3390/children10081310. PMID: 37628309; PMCID: PMC10453258.
Fang J, Partridge E, Bautista GM, Sankaran D. Congenital Syphilis Epidemiology, Prevention, and Management in the United States: A 2022 Update. Cureus. 2022 Dec 27;14(12):e33009. doi: 10.7759/cureus.33009. PMID: 36712768; PMCID: PMC9879571.
https://www.cdc.gov/std/treatment-guidelines/STI-Guidelines-2021.pdf
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Part 2 of our TORCH series discusses CMV, the most common infectious cause of hearing loss in the US.
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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 calcifications, sensorineural hearing loss, and jaundice.
-Infection persists lifelong and treatment with valganciclovir is meant to prevent long term sequelae
-Monitor for myelosuppression with treatment.
-Frequent hearing screening is needed.
Sources:
AAP Red Book CMV chapter
Fowler KB, Boppana SB. Congenital cytomegalovirus infection. Semin Perinatol. 2018 Apr;42(3):149-154. doi: 10.1053/j.semperi.2018.02.002. Epub 2018 Mar 2. PMID: 29503048.
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We are starting our mini-series on TORCH infections with congenital rubella, a rare disease nowadays in the US but prevalent still worldwide.
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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 immigrant or under-immunized mothers.
-Findings include cataracts, retinopathy, PDA, hearing loss, blueberry muffin rash
-Treatment is supportive, with patients needing to isolate for at least several months.
-There is little evidence for immunoglobulin to prevent disease
Sources:
AAP Red Book chapter on Rubella
Lambert N, Strebel P, Orenstein W, Icenogle J, Poland GA. Rubella. Lancet. 2015 Jun 6;385(9984):2297-307. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(14)60539-0. Epub 2015 Jan 8. PMID: 25576992; PMCID: PMC4514442.
AAP 2010 Pediatrics in Review
https://publications.aap.org/pediatricsinreview/article-abstract/31/3/129/33128/Rubella?redirectedFrom=fulltext
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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.
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This episode was written by Drs. Victoria Tran, Katrina Marks, Tammy Yau, and Lidia Park, with content support from Dr. Moonjoo Han. Drs. Tammy and Lidia take full responsibility for any errors or misinformation.
Key points
Defining and differentiating SIRS, sepsis, and septic shock. Identifying the symptoms of sepsis is important for appropriate patient triage. SIRS comprises of constellation of symptoms. For SIRS criteria, 2 or more criteria must be met, which include hyper/hypothermia, leukocytosis/leukopenia, tachycardia/bradycardia, tachypnea. SIRS + infectious source = sepsisInitial management of sepsis includes broad-spectrum antibiotics and fluid resuscitation with isotonic fluids (typically 10-20 cc/kg)Sources:
Weiss, Scott L. MD, MSCE, FCCM (Co-Vice Chair) et al. Surviving Sepsis Campaign International Guidelines for the Management of Septic Shock and Sepsis-Associated Organ Dysfunction in Children. Pediatric Critical Care Medicine 21(2):p e52-e106, February 2020. | DOI: 10.1097/PCC.0000000000002198
Link: https://journals.lww.com/pccmjournal/Fulltext/2020/02000/Surviving_Sepsis_Campaign_International_Guidelines.20.aspx
Menon, Kusum et al. “A Prospective Multicenter Study of Adrenal Function in Critically Ill Children.” American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine: an official journal of the American Thoracic Society, medical section of the American Lung Association. 182.2 (2010): 246–251. Web.
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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 with IVIG and aspirin.
References:
AAP Pediatrics in Review
https://publications.aap.org/pediatricsinreview/article/39/2/78/35139/Kawasaki-Disease?autologincheck=redirected
Infliximab and Kawasaki
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352464221002704?via%3Dihub
Principles and Practices of Infectious Diseases, 6th edition
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Let’s briefly discuss the new 2023 AAP obesity guidelines in this episode.
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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 obesity should have lipid, A1c, and ALT checked.
-Children ages 2-9 with obesity should have lipid checked and potentially ALT
-Treatment is multimodal and includes lifestyle modification, medications, and surgery.
AAP 2023 obesity guidelines:
https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/151/2/e2022060640/190443/Clinical-Practice-Guideline-for-the-Evaluation-and
NPR: AAP’s new childhood obesity guidance raises worries over the risk of eating disorders
https://www.npr.org/2023/02/15/1155521908/eating-disorder-obesity-guidance-risk-weight-loss
USA Today: Weight loss drugs and surgery- for kids? Why new obesity guidance is drawing scrutiny
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2023/01/19/aap-childhood-obesity-guidelines-scrutiny/11039166002/
2012 Dyslipidemia Screening
https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/146/1_MeetingAbstract/636/4732/Pediatric-dyslipidemia-screening-by-pediatricians
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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.
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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:
-Family centered rounds should involve the patient, family, and all relevant medical team members. Allow space for everyone to be heard and opportunity for questions.
-Make sure to include all the same important information as a traditional presentation, but without medical jargon. Direct your presentation at the patient and family
Sources:
2021 AAP Hospital Pediatrics: https://publications.aap.org/hospitalpediatrics/article/11/7/679/179865/Implementing-Family-Centered-Rounds-in-Hospital?autologincheck=redirected 2018 AAP Pediatrics: https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article-abstract/141/3/e20171883/37598/Families-Experiences-With-Pediatric-Family?redirectedFrom=fulltext2022 Michigan Medicine: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK582289/
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