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The Cribsiders

A Pediatric Podcast here to feed pediatric knowledge food to your adult-sized brain hole & provide weight-based dosings of fun.

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  • Avg 1 hr 7 min
  • English

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  • S8 · E197
    Wednesday · 1 hr 21 min

    S8 Ep197: #197: Out Like a light? Understanding Pediatric Sedation

    From ketamine to propofol and everything in between, we're diving into the art and science of pediatric procedural sedation! Join us as we break down medication choices, dosing strategies, and practical pearls to keep kids comfortable and safe during everything from laceration repairs to fracture reductions and MRIs. We'll also tackle sedation complications, airway emergencies, and the important considerations surrounding fasting and aspiration risk!

  • S8 · E196
    October 28 · 1 hr 3 min

    S8 Ep196: Psst… Do You Hear That? Understanding Cardiac Murmurs

    Does thinking about heart murmurs make your own heart skip a beat? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Colin Kane, a pediatric and fetal cardiologist to discuss cardiac murmurs. We work through how to tell innocent murmurs from pathologic ones, which red flags should prompt referral, what testing is (and isn’t) worth ordering, how to counsel worried families, and how to approach murmurs in the newborn nursery. Dr. Kane also shares how listening to murmurs is like listening to rock and roll music.

  • S8 · E195
    October 21 · 1 hr 11 min

    S8 Ep195: The Protruding Pinna: Pediatric Mastoiditis

    This week we take a closer look at the ear-resistible topic of Mastoiditis. Join us and pediatric ENT, Dr. Tali Lando, for an enlightening discussion regarding what exactly the mastoid bone is, how mastoiditis develops, and typical management, including both surgical and non-surgical options. You won’t want to miss this!

  • S8 · E194
    October 7 · 1 hr 22 min

    S8 Ep194: Pee-r Reviewed: New AAP UTI Guidelines!

    The latest UTI guidelines are giving pediatric clinicians plenty to think about - and a few things to rethink. Join pediatric hospitalist and guideline author Dr. Brian Alverson for a practical discussion of evaluating and treating UTIs in children from 8 days through 5 years of age. We’ll walk through when to test, how to collect and interpret urine samples, when waiting is reasonable, and why constipation should not be overlooked. Along the way, we’ll tackle shorter antibiotic courses, imaging decisions, prophylaxis, and strategies for avoiding overtreatment.

  • S8 · E193
    September 30 · 1 hr 4 min

    S8 Ep193: How Did That Get There? Foreign Bodies in Pediatric Patients

    Kids put everything everywhere. In this episode, we talk with pediatric emergency medicine physician Gabriel Devlin, MD, about the evaluation and management of pediatric foreign body ingestions and insertions from airway foreign bodies and button batteries to magnets, nasal beads, and bugs in the ear.

  • S8 · E192
    September 23 · 53 min

    S8 Ep192: Live! The Clot Thickens: DVT and DOACs in Children

    Don't let a clot catch you off guard! Recorded live at the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Pediatric Grand Rounds, we're joined by Dr. Hope Wilson (UAB) to untangle deep vein thrombosis. Dr. Wilson teaches us which veins actually count as "deep," prescribing DOACs to kids, and how anticoagulation duration has changed. Plus a rapid fire round on upper extremity clots, Lemierre's, and what to do when anticoagulation is off the table. Your enthusiasm for VTE is about to propagate.

  • S8 · E191
    September 9 · 1 hr 1 min

    S8 Ep191: Vaccine Preventable Illnesses, TWO

    Vaccine preventable illnesses have been on the run since the first smallpox vaccine was administered in 1789, however recent trends in vaccine uptake has led to resurgence of these infectious diseases. Today, each pediatrician must be able to recognize and combat pathogens like Bordetella pertussis, Strep pneumonia, and Haemophilus influenzae.

  • S8 · E190
    September 2 · 1 hr 10 min

    S8 Ep190: Trust Your Gut: It Might Be FPIES

    Trust your gut—it might be FPIES! Pediatric allergist Dr. Jessica Macdougall joins us to break down food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome (FPIES), from the vomiting infant in the ED to the baby with chronic GI symptoms and poor growth. Learn how to distinguish FPIES from IgE-mediated food allergy and “milk protein allergy” (FPIAP), recognize common triggers and mimickers, manage acute reactions, and safely navigate food reintroduction.

  • S8 · E189
    August 26 · 1 hr 1 min

    S8 Ep189: Let’s Talk About It: Speech & Language Delay

    Speech delay got you tongue-tied? We’ve got you covered! Join the Cribsiders and Dr. Lisa Spector as we talk through speech and language milestones, important red flags, and the many factors that can contribute to delayed communication. We discuss why every child with speech or language delay deserves a hearing evaluation, how to connect families with Early Intervention and speech-language pathology, and practical ways caregivers can support language development at home.

  • S8 · E188
    August 12 · 57 min

    S8 Ep188: On Infantile Spasms and Seizures

    Have you ever wondered when exactly you should be getting an EEG to capture an unusual baby movement? Featuring pediatric epileptologist Dr. Eva Catennacio of the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, this episode focuses on the intricacies of an infantile spasms syndrome diagnosis. Tune in to learn when to order an EEG, how to diagnose infantile spasms, and the benefits of early effective treatment.

  • S8 · E187
    July 29 · 1 hr

    S8 Ep187: Weight For It… New Guidelines on Faltering Weight!

    Failure to thrive is out, faltering weight is in! Join us as pediatric gastroenterologist and guideline author Dr. Praveen Goday weighs in on the new AAP guideline for faltering weight. Learn how to use z-scores to identify children at risk for malnutrition, when nutritional intervention should precede diagnostic testing, and practical strategies to support catch-up growth across the pediatric age spectrum. Tune in to learn how to tip the scales toward healthy growth while avoiding unnecessary testing.

  • S8 · E186
    July 22 · 1 hr 28 min

    S8 Ep186: INTERN BOOTCAMP: The EKG with Mike Fah-EY

    Pediatric cardiologist Dr. Mike Fahey returns to teach us about the EKG. In our most ambitious episode yet, we discuss the what, where, why, and how of an EKG on an AUDIO podcast. Learn about how to approach an EKG read, what the electrical signal represents, and common pathologies that present with abnormal findings. Click here for show notes!

  • S8 · E184
    July 8 · 1 hr 11 min

    S8 Ep184: INTERN BOOTCAMP: Infant Nutrition: Digestible Pearls with Dr. Joan Meek, MD

    Tie on your bib and get ready for some serious knowledge food about infant nutrition with Dr. Joan Meek! We discuss normal newborn feeding and voiding patterns, the benefits of breastfeeding, and how to counsel families about their options for supplementation. Dr. Meek also tells us about some of the origins of and existing structures driving disparities in breastfeeding. And don’t miss our feeding frenzy rapid fire questions at the end. You’ll leave this episode like an infant who just finished eating--burping yet satisfied! Click here for show notes!

  • S8 · E183
    July 1 · 1 hr 6 min

    S8 Ep183: INTERN BOOTCAMP: Parenting for the Pediatrician Part 1: Infant Sleep, Picky Eating, & Potty Training

    Get ready for a Nap-tastic episode that will feed your parenting knowledge and potty humor! Join us and expert guest Dr. Tanya Altmann (@DrTanyaAltmann) as we unravel the secrets of infant sleep, tackle the picky eating habits of little ones, and flush out the best tips for stress-free potty training. It's a diaper-changing experience you won't want to miss! Click here for show notes!

  • S7 · E182
    June 24 · 1 hr 11 min

    S7 Ep182: INTERN BOOTCAMP: IV Fluids - Salty and Sweet

    Come learn about the most prescribed medicine in pediatrics, IV fluids! Dr. Michelle Starr (Indiana) returns to teach us about maintenance fluids, adding electrolytes to fluids, and why Justin shouldn’t worry so much about his medical decision-making. Listen now to find out if you’d like to be a member of Team LR! Click here for show notes!

  • S7 · E181
    June 17 · 59 min

    S7 Ep181: INTERN BOOTCAMP: Go with the High Flow: Bronchiolitis with Dr. Brian Alverson

    Dive into one of the most common pediatric problems, bronchiolitis, with our guest Dr. Brian Alverson. In this episode, we review the workup of bronchiolitis, including the role of the chest x-ray, RPP, CBC, and more. We also discuss the evidence behind treatments such as albuterol, steroids, and high flow nasal cannula. Listen to hear more about this breathtaking topic. Click here for show notes!

  • S7 · E180
    June 10 · 1 hr 16 min

    S7 Ep180: INTERN BOOTCAMP: Febrile Infants - When Babies Are Too Hot

    Dr. Paul Aronson (Yale) joins the Cribsiders to help interpret the AAP’s new Febrile Infant Guidelines (July 2021) in this jam-packed episode. He teaches us about the new 22-28 day-old group, updated antibiotic recommendations, other major changes in the guidelines, and the evidence behind it all. Click here for show notes!

  • S7 · E179
    June 3 · 1 hr 23 min

    S7 Ep179: INTERN BOOTCAMP: New Kids on the Block: Care of the Well Baby in the Newborn Nursery

    Kim Schamel, medical director of the Newborn Assessment Nursery at Washington University/St. Louis Children’s Hospital, walks us through newborn nursery 101! She gives pointers for the newborn physical exam, counseling strategies for safe sleep, gives us a framework for evaluating neonatal weight loss, and so much more. From the golden hour to the discharge talk and everything in between, she reminds us that when it comes to healthy babies, just feed them, love them, and don’t shake them! Click here for show notes!

  • S7 · E178
    May 20 · 1 hr 9 min

    S7 Ep178: Live! Transitions of Care: From Cribsiders to Curbsiders

    How long are you planning to see your medically complex teen? 18, 26, 35, or even 60? Recorded live at the 2026 AMPP (Association of Med-Peds Physicians) National Conference, the team sits down with Dr. Megumi “Megi” Okumura (UCSF) to discuss Transitions of Care from pediatric to adult providers. Dr. Okumura unpacks the difference between transition and transfer, navigates the practical landmines around insurance and legal decision-making, and reminds us that the only wrong thing is to do nothing. Bring your bamboo — we’re bending, not breaking.

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