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. 

Anxious about autism? Join us for an exciting (m-)CHAT with Dr. Christopher Hanks, medical director of the OSU Center for Autism Services and Transition! Dr. Hanks provides practice pearls for pediatric clinicians to improve our ASD screening, recognize and address comorbidities, and provide high-level care in and outside of the clinic.

Dr. Nadir Yehya, an expert in pediatric respiratory failure at CHOP, shares invaluable insights on managing pediatric Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). He delves into the complexities of pediatric ARDS, contrasting it with adult cases and discussing unique diagnostic criteria. The conversation touches on innovative approaches to ventilation strategies and the importance of individualized care. Dr. Yehya also discusses treatment disparities in different regions and emphasizes the need for continued research into long-term recovery in children.

Does just thinking about SSRIs make you anxious? In the second part of a two episode series, Dr. Beth Brannan, a Triple Board Trained Physician, will talk with us about pharmacotherapy for anxiety disorders, including how she decides between medications, how to titrate, and which side effects to look out for.

How much anxiety is too much anxiety? In the first part of a two episode series, Dr. Beth Brannan, a Triple Board Trained Physician, will talk with us about diagnosing anxiety disorders and the role of exposure therapy in treating anxiety.

Does abdominal pain give you abdominal pain? Not to worry, Dr. Alex Hirsch, pediatric emergency medicine physician, and Dr. Prathima Nandivada, pediatric surgeon extraordinaire, are here to remind us what the appendix is, what happens when it goes wrong, how to manage it, and more in this gut-wrenching episode.

Anti-racism is a lifelong journey. Maybe you’re learning the foundations; maybe you want to re-center yourself to continue dismantling a racist medical system. Listen to our conversation with the one and only Dr. Ben Danielson as we talk about calling out and changing racism in medicine, the power of being present with patients, and the importance of remembering your own power. We promise you’ll leave inspired.

Dr. Travis Crook, an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Vanderbilt and director of the pediatrics clerkship, dives deep into the world of neck infections. He discusses how to differentiate infection sources using anatomy, the importance of imaging, and treatment strategies including drainage for peritonsillar abscesses. Listeners learn about the controversial role of steroids in treatment and the need for personalized care to avoid complications. Crook also shares his journey from sports to medicine, inspiring growth and resilience.

Time to start small as The Cribsiders take their first step into nephrology with Dr. Michelle Starr (Indiana).  For NephMadness 2022, we discuss Neonatal Acute Kidney Injury, including neonatal physiology, diagnosis of AKI, fluids, and dialysis for the tiniest babies. Urine for a real treat! ______________________________ Pod Crawl Release schedule Mon 3/14: The Curbsiders - Cardiorenal Syndrome. Listen on Apple or Spotify. Website: https://thecurbsiders.com Tues 3/15: The Drs. Washington - Inequities in Nephrology. Listen on Apple or Spotify. Website: https://www.drlatonyawashington.com/drswashingtonpodcast  Wed 3/16: The Cribsiders - Neonatal AKI. Listen on Apple or Spotify. Website: http://thecurbsiders.com/thecribsiders Thurs 3/17: Up My Nursing Game - Hemodialysis. Listen on Apple or Spotify. Website: www.upmynursinggame.com Fri 3/18: BS Medicine - Albuminuria, Basketball and the Great White North. Listen on Apple or Spotify. Website: https://therapeuticseducation.org/ Sat 3/19: Freely Filtered - Animal House. Listen on Apple or Spotify. Website: http://www.nephjc.com/freelyfiltered

Aren’t all babies a little jaundiced anyways? What’s up with those phototherapy lights? Come for the answers, stay for this de-light of a conversation with pediatrician Dr. Alison Holmes and neonatologist Dr. Tom Shimotake, both of whom have extensive experience with commonly used guidelines for neonatal hyperbilirubinemia. We will cover common and rarer etiologies of neonatal hyperbilirubinemia, the whens and hows of working up and screening, and the ins and outs of treatment.