The Cribsiders

With the recent forced displacement of communities from Afghanistan, Ukraine, and beyond, it is more important than ever to understand how to care for refugee populations. Dr. Jamie Robinson and Dr. Mark Troyer discuss components of initial intake and medical screening upon entry to the United States, including: the long and vetted road to refugee resettlement, the importance of trauma-informed mental health screening and oral health, and the rewarding nature of their work.

Feeling (beta-) blocked when trying to figure out how to care for your pediatric patients with acute or recurrent headaches? Hoping to prevent them from taking an unnecessary trip(tan) to the ER? Shade your eyes, because Dr. Gaitanis is about to shed some light on the key aspects of evaluating, diagnosing, and managing various types of pediatric headaches!

Weight weight…don’t tell me!! Dr. Channing Brown joins us for this data-filled, practice-changing episode on countering weight-stigma while providing evidence-based nutrition and preventive health counseling for our pediatric population. Using frameworks drawn from a Health At Every Size model, Dr. Brown teaches us to focus on nutrition and activity, not number on a scale; how to use weight-neutral language in counseling patients and families; and most importantly evidence-based ways to support overall pediatric health. 

Recap and review the top pearls from episodes #16 Kawasaki Disease, #19 Concussion, and #20 Acute Otitis Media 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.

This episode covers the essential tools for non-psychiatry pediatric providers to use in their everyday practices. We discuss the fundamentals of proper screening, diagnosis, initial treatment of patients with depression and, importantly, when to seek help. With Dr. Nadia Zaim, a pediatrics-trained child and adolescent psychiatrist as your guide, you will leave this episode feeling confident to care for patients with depression.

There comes a time when we all grow up, and puberty is where all the hormonal magic happens. Puberty can be at different times for everyone, but when should pediatricians get concerned that it is too late, or too early? Join us with our guest Dr. Juanita Hodax, Pediatric Endocrinologist, to discuss hormone pathways, Tanner stages, and approaching puberty in a gender inclusive way.

Join the Cribsiders and our double-board certified guest, Dr. Jonathan Levin, as we discuss Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD). We learn about everything from epidemiology and pathophysiology to diagnosis and treatment of this common respiratory illness. If you’ve ever been lost in the NICU wondering whether your patient has “chronic lung disease,” “evolving BPD,” or “BPD,” wonder no-more!

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.