The Cribsiders

Trying to hone your on-the-spot derm diagnoses? White knuckling your way through patient questions about random skin findings? Get ready, because pediatric dermatology expert Dr. Craig Rohan is back to shed some light on the diagnosis and management of hypo- and depigmented lesions in pediatric care!

Listen in for a great review with Dr. Sarah Wood (CHOP) about how to diagnose pelvic inflammatory disease, including tips on how to perform a pelvic exam, and what to do when your treatment for PID isn’t working. 

Calling all fungi fighters! It’s time to level up your dermatophyte identification and treatment skills. Learn to take down tinea like a dermatologist in this pearl-packed episode with the great Dr. Craig Rohan. Listen now to become a skin savior, up your azole advocacy, and rule out those pesky mycosis mimickers! 

Brain tumors can be intimidating, for families and providers alike! Tune into this episode as Dr. Trent Hummel, Pediatric Neuro-Oncologist, guides us through the red flags to look for, when to escalate care and how to approach discussions with families. This conversation will blow your mind!

We’re back for the second annual NephMadness Pod Crawl! Join us as our guest, Dr. AC Gomez, walks us through the life of the bean. We cover chronic kidney disease, medications to prevent complications, and how to successfully transition from pediatric to adult care. Don’t forget to check out the other podcasts in the pod crawl, featuring topics like IgA nephropathy, transgender health in CKD, and thrombotic microangiopathy. 8 podcasts. 8 regions. 1 Winner. Will it be you? Fill out yourbrackets today for NephMadness 2023

Do the terms “sweep” and “chatter” set you on edge? Uncertain how to interpret the countless monitors and labs for your patients on ECMO? Join us in a collaboration with the PedsCrit Podcast, as our guest, Dr. Karen Fauman, Pediatric Intensivist, Pediatric ECMO Medical Director, Director of Pediatric Palliative Care, Program Director of the PICU Fellowship at Comer Children’s Hospital, and ECMO Enthusiast, breaks down the basics of ECMO care! Listen as she outlines everything you need to know, from oxygen delivery to circuit liberation.

We got so excited to post our high-yield fluid episode with Dr. Michelle Starr (Indiana) that we left out one of the most important parts during our editing: the discussion regarding components of maintenance fluids! We'd like to continue to normalize mistakes and apologize for missing content. Although the original episode has been corrected, please tune in here for the missing segment (if you don't want to listen to the whole episode again).

Interpreting thyroid function tests got you feeling tired? Join us for an exciting episode with Dr. Meghan Fredette as she guides us through the ups and downs of thyroid hormone regulation and the management of congenital hypothyroidism. This is GOIT-er be a good one!

Dr. Rebecca Sadun, an expert rheumatologist from Duke, dives into the complexities of childhood-onset systemic lupus erythematosus. She sheds light on diagnostic challenges, emphasizing thorough history-taking and tailored laboratory tests. The discussion includes insights on effective treatment strategies, particularly the use of hydroxychloroquine and steroids. Dr. Sadun also addresses the importance of personalized care and the impact of socioeconomic factors on patient outcomes, making it clear that understanding lupus in pediatrics is crucial for better management.

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!__________________________________Announcement: Dear Listeners, we will be on a short break throughout the month of January. Please stay tuned for our next release on February 1. We hope everyone has a Happy New Year, thank you so much for listening to our show!