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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20 episodes
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S7 Ep187: #187: 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.
Wednesday · 1 hr
S7 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!
July 22 · 1 hr 28 min
S7 Ep185: INTERN BOOTCAMP: BRUE’s Clues: Understanding Brief Resolved Unexplained Events with Dr. Tieder
Ever wonder whether it’s called “BREW” or “BRU-E”? Dr. Joel Tieder puts an end to this debate and provides other key pearls in risk stratification and workup for the infant who presents with a brief resolved unexplained event. Click here for show notes!
July 15 · 1 hr 2 min
S7 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!
July 8 · 1 hr 11 min
S7 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!
July 1 · 1 hr 6 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!
June 24 · 1 hr 11 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!
June 17 · 59 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!
June 10 · 1 hr 16 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!
June 3 · 1 hr 23 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.
May 20 · 1 hr 9 min
S7 Ep177: Hip, Hip… Oh No! Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip
Hip, hip, hooray - it’s time to click into developmental dysplasia of the hip! In this episode, the Cribsiders break down how to spot hips that slip, slide, or simply don’t sit right in the socket. From mastering your Ortolani to knowing when to harness the moment (hello, Pavlik), we’ve got you covered from newborn exam to walking woes. Tune in for can’t-miss pearls that will keep your hip exams on point and your clinical skills in alignment.
May 13 · 55 min
S7 Ep176: Before Bile Stops: Biliary Atresia
In this episode, we break down biliary atresia from bilirubin metabolism basics and the differences between conjugated and direct bilirubin. We cover practical and novel screening tools for the primary care provider to ensure prompt diagnosis, as well as next steps for confirmatory diagnosis. We finally dive into the Kasai Procedure, which if done early, is a life saving procedure which can delay and even prevent liver transplantation.
May 6 · 1 hr 19 min
S7 Ep175: Live! Small Doses, Big Changes: Updates in Obesity Medicine with GLP-1s
Recorded live at Grand Rounds at the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center—our first episode from the stage! In this episode, Dr. Stephanie Green joins the team to discuss the rapidly evolving treatment landscape for pediatric obesity. We discuss GLP-1 receptor agonists, focusing on how these medications work, when they should be used, and how clinicians can integrate them into comprehensive obesity care.
April 22 · 1 hr 3 min
S7 Ep174: Suicide Prevention and Safety Planning: Approaching Adolescent Mental Health Crises
Uh oh, your patient answered yes to Question #9 on the PHQ-9? We join John Ackerman, PhD, ABPP and Elizabeth Kleinhenz, MSW, MPH, LISW from the Center for Suicide Prevention and Research at Nationwide Children's Hospital to shed light on non-suicidal self-injury, suicide risk assessment, and safety planning in adolescents. From universal screening to individualized safety plans, this episode will leave you feeling more confident and equipped to handle mental health crises.
April 15 · 1 hr 30 min
S7 Ep173: Neuromuscular Bouquet (FFTC)
Recap and review the top pearls from episodes #120: Muscular Dystrophy, #141: Cerebral Palsy from Birth to Adolescence & #126: Trisomy 21 with a few members of our production team! It’s Fables from the Cribside! (FFTC), our series providing a rapid review of recent Cribsiders episodes for your spaced learning.
April 8 · 56 min
S7 Ep172: Getting Nosy About Nosebleeds: A Primer on Epistaxis
Stop the bleed and master the mucosal nuances of pediatric epistaxis in this high-yield session! We are joined by Pediatric Otolaryngologist Dr. Jennifer Lavin to deconstruct everything from the superficial vessels of Kiesselbach’s plexus to the rare, high-stakes diagnosis of Juvenile Nasopharyngeal Angiofibroma. Discover how to avoid incorrectly applied pressure, how to effectively utilize oxymetazoline, and exactly when to pivot to absorbable packing. This episode delivers the durable reference tools you need to handle any nosebleed with total clinical confidence.
March 25 · 57 min
S7 Ep171: Always Be PrEP-ared! HIV Prophylaxis in Adolescents
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure! In this episode, we learn all about HIV prevention in adolescents with our guest, Dr. Alex Golec of Johns Hopkins Children’s Center. We break down the indications, treatment options, and monitoring of prescribing pre and post-exposure prophylaxis in the outpatient setting. We even talk about STI prevention with DoxyPEP!
March 18 · 1 hr 1 min
S7 Ep170: Bridging the Gap: Integrated Behavioral Health in Primary Care
Overwhelmed by the youth mental health crisis? Join us this episode to discuss innovative opportunities to improve access to mental and behavioral health services across the lifespan. Addressing youth mental health is a team sport. To tackle this important and challenging topic, we’re joined by two special guests: Dr. Colette Desrochers (an experienced primary care pediatrician and educator) and Dr. Jen Mautone (an expert researcher and clinician in integrated behavioral health). We discuss current barriers to care, models for addressing these barriers, key outcomes, and considerations for implementation. Come join us in bridging the gap!
March 11 · 1 hr 3 min
S7 Ep169: A Breath of Fresh Air: Non-invasive Respiratory Support
Get ready to breathe easy with this lively Cribsiders episode on non-invasive respiratory support in pediatrics! We’re joined by the incredible Dr. Michelle Perez from Montefiore, who breaks down the fundamentals of CPAP, BiPAP and HFNC. From choosing the right modality to knowing when it’s time to escalate, this episode will help you support little lungs without jumping straight to the tube.
February 25 · 56 min
S7 Ep168: The (NICU) Graduate: Outpatient Follow-Up for High Risk Infants
Dr. Erdei is a triple board certified physician (neonatology, pediatrics, and developmental-behavioral pediatrics!) who talks us through high risk infant clinic! There is no one-size-fits-all approach to NICU follow-up, so Dr. Erdei draws on her years of experience to share the set-up of her own clinic. We talk about common challenges like evaluating adequate growth, preterm formulas/fortifiers, feeding intolerance, neurodevelopmental assessments and her expert advice for helping babies thrive in their family unit once they go home!
February 18 · 1 hr 15 min

The Cribsiders

S7 Ep187: #187: Weight For It… New Guidelines on Faltering Weight!

S7 Ep186: INTERN BOOTCAMP: The EKG with Mike Fah-EY

S7 Ep185: INTERN BOOTCAMP: BRUE’s Clues: Understanding Brief Resolved Unexplained Events with Dr. Tieder

S7 Ep184: INTERN BOOTCAMP: Infant Nutrition: Digestible Pearls with Dr. Joan Meek, MD

S7 Ep183: INTERN BOOTCAMP: Parenting for the Pediatrician Part 1: Infant Sleep, Picky Eating, & Potty Training

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

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

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

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

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

S7 Ep177: Hip, Hip… Oh No! Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip

S7 Ep176: Before Bile Stops: Biliary Atresia

S7 Ep175: Live! Small Doses, Big Changes: Updates in Obesity Medicine with GLP-1s

S7 Ep174: Suicide Prevention and Safety Planning: Approaching Adolescent Mental Health Crises

S7 Ep173: Neuromuscular Bouquet (FFTC)

S7 Ep172: Getting Nosy About Nosebleeds: A Primer on Epistaxis

S7 Ep171: Always Be PrEP-ared! HIV Prophylaxis in Adolescents

S7 Ep170: Bridging the Gap: Integrated Behavioral Health in Primary Care

S7 Ep169: A Breath of Fresh Air: Non-invasive Respiratory Support

S7 Ep168: The (NICU) Graduate: Outpatient Follow-Up for High Risk Infants