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 a...
Aug 15, 2024•7 min•Ep. 32
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 misinform...
Aug 01, 2024•11 min•Ep. 31
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 depends on...
Jul 15, 2024•8 min•Ep. 30
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...
Jul 01, 2024•12 min•Ep. 29
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/Suppl...
Jun 15, 2024•9 min•Ep. 28
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 an...
Jun 01, 2024•7 min•Ep. 27
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. Michelle...
May 15, 2024•7 min•Ep. 26
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 is ...
May 01, 2024•7 min•Ep. 25
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 take ...
Apr 15, 2024•11 min•Ep. 24
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 pre...
Apr 01, 2024•9 min•Ep. 23
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 transmi...
Mar 15, 2024•7 min•Ep. 22
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 asymptomatic. ...
Mar 01, 2024•12 min•Ep. 20
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 calcificatio...
Feb 15, 2024•7 min
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 immigr...
Feb 01, 2024•7 min•Ep. 19
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. Vi...
Jan 15, 2024•14 min•Ep. 18
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 I...
Dec 15, 2023•13 min•Ep. 17
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 obesity sho...
Nov 15, 2023•18 min•Ep. 16
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: -Fa...
Oct 15, 2023•14 min•Ep. 15
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 in a ...
Sep 15, 2023•17 min•Ep. 14
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 than 15...
Aug 15, 2023•10 min•Ep. 13
