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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Jul 30, 2025 · 1 hr 33 min
S7 Ep147: Urine Good Hands: Evidence-Based Approaches to Enuresis
When it comes to enuresis, the answers aren’t always crystal clear. Join the Cribsiders and expert guest Carmen Tong, DO, as we flush out the nuances of nocturnal and daytime wetting. It’s time to streamline your approach with evidence-based insights.
Jul 16, 2025 · 1 hr 6 min
S7 Ep146: ITP - You’ll be cruising when you see bruising!
Join us in this episode with our expert guest the “platelet doctor” Dr. Beau Mitchell (The Children’s Hospital at Montefiore) to learn all about the complexities of diagnosing and managing ITP! From learning how to evaluate bleeding symptoms to the latest therapies for chronic refractory ITP, Dr. Mitchell provides insight on how to tackle this relatively common hematologic condition. After this episode you will be cruising when you see bruising – because you will know exactly what to do!
Jul 2, 2025 · 1 hr 35 min
S7 Ep145: The Great Imitator: Unmasking Congenital Syphilis
Join us for a great discussion on congenital syphilis with Dr. Ryan Rochat! We’ll shine a light on the darkfield of congenital syphilis and unmask The Great Imitator. We dive into the rationale for screening for syphilis in pregnancy, the testing available, and how the heck to interpret the screening algorithm. We also explore the comprehensive evaluation and follow-up of affected infants.
Jun 18, 2025 · 1 hr 15 min
S6 Ep144: Fun Facts for Factor VIII (or IX): Managing Hemophilia
Dive into hemophilia with three-peat guest Dr. Weyand, the Shematologist! In this episode, we break down the basics of hemophilia A and B, from inheritance and pathophysiology to the latest advancements in diagnosis and treatment. Factor in these practical tips for managing acute bleeding, counseling families, and navigating the complexities of prophylaxis—all while keeping kids safe and active. The pearls just kept flowing and flowing!
Jun 4, 2025 · 1 hr 12 min
S6 Ep143: Growing Orchids in a Dandelion World: Highly Sensitive Children
In this episode of The Cribsiders, we explore the world of Highly Sensitive Children with expert guest Dr. Caylin Riley, a pediatrician and newborn hospitalist. Dr. Riley breaks down what it means to be a highly sensitive child and offers practical strategies for supporting these kids at home and in clinical settings. We discuss how sensitivity can be a strength, how to recognize and respond to signs of overwhelm, and how to foster resilience. Tune in for a compassionate and insightful conversation that will leave you better equipped to care for the sensitive souls in your life.
May 21, 2025 · 54 min
S6 Ep142: Handle With Care: Firearm Safety in the Pediatric Population
Firearm Injuries have a significant impact on the wellbeing of our pediatric population, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic. Come and join us with our guest, Dr. Noé Romo for an insightful conversation regarding firearm safety in the inpatient and outpatient setting. In this episode, you will learn how to provide non-judgemental and seamless anticipatory guidance in well-child visits. In addition, you will gain insight in hospital based violence intervention programs and the multidisciplinary approach required in the primary prevention of firearm injuries.
May 7, 2025 · 1 hr 19 min
S6 Ep141: Cerebral Palsy from Birth to Adolescence - Some CPs (Clinical Pearls) for CP
Brace yourself! This week, we’re learning about cerebral palsy from Dr. Matthew MacCarthy, who is both a pediatric physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) specialist at Prisma Health in South Carolina AND a person with cerebral palsy. We’re talking NICU, Botox, and puberty, so get ready to stretch your knowledge with a thoughtful approach to CP diagnosis and management.
Apr 30, 2025 · 41 min
S6 Ep140: Acute Recurrent & Chronic Pancreatitis - When Belly Pain Persists
Join us for part 2 of our informative discussion with Dr. David Vitale, a pediatric pancreatologist at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. In this episode, we dive deep into acute recurrent and chronic pancreatitis, distinguishing the two, and exploring the causes, genetic predispositions, and available treatments. Whether you're a budding pancreatologist or a PCP, this episode offers valuable insights into managing and treating this challenging condition.
Apr 23, 2025 · 1 hr 11 min
S6 Ep139: Behind the Bellyache: Acute Pancreatitis
Do you develop acute belly pain when you think about pancreatitis? Grab your antiemetics and analgesics and stave off the belly pain for this inflammatory discussion! In this episode, we sit down with our expert pancreatologist, Dr. David Vitale, to discuss all things acute pediatric pancreatitis. He takes us through the causes, pathophysiology and treatment, as well as what the generalist should look out for.
Apr 9, 2025 · 1 hr
S6 Ep138: Hospice
Join us to learn from our expert guest Rebecca MacDonell-Yilmaz about the difference between palliative care and hospice, how to talk about death and dying, and what services home hospice can provide. Dr. MacDonell-Yilmaz is a pediatric palliative care attending and the director of a pediatric home hospice team.
Mar 26, 2025 · 1 hr 12 min
S6 Ep137: Connecting the Cafe au Lait Dots: Neurofibromatosis Type 1
Grab a cafe au lait and settle in for a nerve-rackingly good conversation with Dr. Carlos Prada, Pediatric Genetics specialist at Northwestern University’s Lurie Children’s Hospital. Dr. Prada walks us through the most common presentations of NF1, the recently updated diagnostic criteria, and important follow-up screening exams and treatment options. It’s an episode so good, even your nerves will be on edge!
Mar 19, 2025 · 1 hr 7 min
S6 Ep136: Vaccine-Preventable Illnesses - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, and Varicella: The Throwback Party Nobody Wanted
Are you missing cases of measles, mumps, rubella, or varicella in your clinical practice without even knowing it? With declining vaccine rates, it is more important than ever to spot vaccine-preventable illnesses, diseases you may have only ever seen on board questions! Dr. Walter Dehority, a pediatric infectious disease physician at the Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt and an expert in vaccines, walks us through need-to-know pearls about the MMR-V suite, including how to spot measles before your colleagues do and which complications should make you think mumps, even without the stereotypical swelling.
Mar 12, 2025 · 1 hr 5 min
S6 Ep135: GPT: Great Pediatric Tools! Harnessing the Power of AI in Pediatric Medicine
In this episode of The Cribsiders, we dive into the fascinating world of artificial intelligence (AI), large language models (LLM’s), and its implications for pediatric medicine. Our informatics expert and pediatric hospitalist, Dr. Tristan Nichols, discusses the current applications of AI in clinical practice on the ward, ethical considerations, and what the future may hold as AI continues to expand. Tune in to learn how AI is shaping the way we diagnose, treat, and care for our youngest patients.
Feb 26, 2025 · 1 hr 16 min
S6 Ep134: Tiny Tissues, Big Troubles: Navigating Allergies in Kids
Join us for an insightful conversation with board-certified allergist Dr. Jessica MacDougall (OHSU). In this episode, we dive deep into the world of seasonal, food, and drug allergies. Learn when you can diagnose and treat seasonal allergies, which foods to introduce early, and how to manage the common but confusing amoxicillin rash. Plus, discover key takeaways like why intranasal treatments are the first line for seasonal allergies and why Epinephrine Autoinjector two-packs should always stay together.
Feb 12, 2025 · 1 hr 10 min
S6 Ep133: Cleft Lip & Palate
Is there a large cleft in your knowledge of craniofacial anomalies? Dr. Matthew Blessing (Seattle Children's) joins us to break down this common condition, treatment strategies, and palate-able pearls for the PCP.
Feb 5, 2025 · 48 min
S6 Ep132: Puberty, Short Stature & Hypothyroidism: Rapid Review (FFTC)
It’s Fables from the Cribside! (FFTC), our series providing a rapid review of recent Cribsiders episodes for your spaced learning. Today, we’re taking a look back at three of our prior episodes with a focus on pediatric endocrine disorders - #56 Puberty, #70 Short Stature, and #78 Hypothyroidism.
Jan 29, 2025 · 59 min
S6 Ep131: New Kids on the Block: Special Care Nursery
Dr. Colleen Brennan, academic neonatologist at Washington University and director of neonatal outreach, walks us through the first few hours of a baby’s life when things don’t go as planned! She covers critical topics like recognizing respiratory distress and apnea in a neonate, practical tips for corrective steps in newborn resuscitation, how low is too low in neonatal blood glucose, and when to think about etiologies outside of normal transitional physiology!
Jan 23, 2025 · 37 min
S6 Ep130: It’s a Bundle: Pediatric Sepsis and the New Phoenix Criteria (Part 2)
Don’t let sepsis leave you feeling septic! Tune in to our next PedsCrit Podcast collaboration episode with Dr. Chris Horvat (Pittsburgh) as we diagnose the mysteries of pediatric sepsis, decode the Phoenix criteria, and treat you to a bundle of insights
Jan 15, 2025 · 1 hr 2 min
S6 Ep129: It’s a Bundle: Pediatric Sepsis and the New Phoenix Criteria (Part 1)
Don't let sepsis leave you feeling septic! Tune in to our next PedsCrit Podcast collaboration episode with Dr. Chris Horvat (Pittsburgh) as we diagnose the mysteries of pediatric sepsis, decode the Phoenix criteria, and treat you to a bundle of insights.
Dec 18, 2024 · 54 min
S6 Ep128: Hearts on Fire - Myocarditis
Does thinking about myocarditis make your chest hurt? In this episode, we have a fantastic heart-to-heart with Dr. Jessica Laks (Heart Failure and Transplant at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital). Together, we dive into the complexities of myocarditis - how to recognize the signs, how to triage patients, and what tests to order. Sit back, relax, and keep an open heart as she drops the heart facts about myocarditis.

The Cribsiders

S7 Ep147: Urine Good Hands: Evidence-Based Approaches to Enuresis

S7 Ep146: ITP - You’ll be cruising when you see bruising!

S7 Ep145: The Great Imitator: Unmasking Congenital Syphilis

S6 Ep144: Fun Facts for Factor VIII (or IX): Managing Hemophilia

S6 Ep143: Growing Orchids in a Dandelion World: Highly Sensitive Children

S6 Ep142: Handle With Care: Firearm Safety in the Pediatric Population

S6 Ep141: Cerebral Palsy from Birth to Adolescence - Some CPs (Clinical Pearls) for CP

S6 Ep140: Acute Recurrent & Chronic Pancreatitis - When Belly Pain Persists

S6 Ep139: Behind the Bellyache: Acute Pancreatitis

S6 Ep138: Hospice

S6 Ep137: Connecting the Cafe au Lait Dots: Neurofibromatosis Type 1

S6 Ep136: Vaccine-Preventable Illnesses - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, and Varicella: The Throwback Party Nobody Wanted

S6 Ep135: GPT: Great Pediatric Tools! Harnessing the Power of AI in Pediatric Medicine

S6 Ep134: Tiny Tissues, Big Troubles: Navigating Allergies in Kids

S6 Ep133: Cleft Lip & Palate

S6 Ep132: Puberty, Short Stature & Hypothyroidism: Rapid Review (FFTC)

S6 Ep131: New Kids on the Block: Special Care Nursery

S6 Ep130: It’s a Bundle: Pediatric Sepsis and the New Phoenix Criteria (Part 2)

S6 Ep129: It’s a Bundle: Pediatric Sepsis and the New Phoenix Criteria (Part 1)

S6 Ep128: Hearts on Fire - Myocarditis