Fontanelle paediatric education
by Fontanelle
Welcome to Fontanelle, a paediatric educational podcast for trainees. I'm Caroline Storey, a paediatric consultant in Poole, and I'll be joined by wise friends, learned colleagues and leading lights from around the region and beyond to explore common presentations, sticky situations, what's fresh and new, and what's coming of age in paediatric medicine. So if you've got an open mind for learning and a soft spot for the world of paediatrics, you've come to the right place!
Episodes
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Bronchiolitis - Midwinter Repeat
By popular demand, we're re-releasing the snotty, wheezy bronchiolitis episode. Merry Sniffles and Good Tidings to all on the shortest, darkest day of 2024!
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Hypermobility and EDS with Dr Alice Leahy
Many of us see children with joint pain, some of whom are incredibly bendy. But have they "got hypermobility" or even EDS? Join Dr Alice Leahy and Marisa McMillan in their wide ranging discussion about EDS, hypermobility syndrome, arthritis, factors affecting how people perceive pain, and…
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Adolescent medicine and the HEEADSSS tool for psychosocial screening in ED and beyond.
A look inside the world of adolescent medicine and the benefits of the HEEADSSS tool with Dr David James, who explains to Marisa McMillan how we can be opportunistic in reaching the 10-22 year olds presenting to our ED departments. Check out the must-have HEEADSSS app on Google Play/Apple or...
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Constipation in children - a podcast for parents by Dr Tighe
Low appetite? Tired? Tummy ache? Perhaps your child is constipated. Let Dr Mark Tighe guide you through the essentials of constipation - what it is, what sets it off, and most importantly, what you can do about it. Go to eric.org.uk for excellent resources. Please review 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟Meet us online...
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Puberty - what's normal? What's not? When to investigate? When reassure? Dr McAulay is here to help!
Dr Antoinette McAulay, General Paediatrician in Poole talks to Dr Marisa McMillan, Wessex Paediatric Trainee, guest hosting on Fontanelle - Thank you Marisa and Antoinette! Refer to www.bsped.org.uk (British Society for Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes) for up to date guidelines. Get in…
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The world of ARCP and eportfolio in UK paediatric training
Dr Phil Parslow, training programme director for ST4-8 in Wessex Deanery guides us through the whole appraisal process, with plenty of advice and wisdom to light your way! Amazing nuggets on how to write an effective reflection....
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Food Allergies in Children - making a diagnosis using the EATERS method
Dr Mich Lajeunesse consultant in paediatric allergy takes us through using the EATERS method to take an allergy focused clinical history and help diagnose food allergies. EATERS stands for Exposure, Allergen, Timing, Environment, Reproducibility, Symptoms. Based on a 15 Minute Consultation in E&P...
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Oncology Emergencies in Paediatrics
Dr Amy Mitchell takes us through a real case looking at two oncological emergencies: hyperleucocytosis and tumour lysis syndrome. With reference to the PIER guidelines at piernetwork.org.uk Children's Cancer and Leukaemia Group cclg.org.uk stjude.org If you found it useful, leave a review on…
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The Unsettled Baby and Infantile Colic with Aude Cholet
Inconsolable crying. Is it CMPA? Transient lactose intolerance? GORD? Infantile colic? The majority of babies cry for 2-3 hours a day, and that's completely normal. It's just how babies express themselves! Aude Cholet, dietician who designed the Hampshire Infant Feeding Guidelines, joins me on…
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Sepsis in Children. Topic 7 of Healthier Together with Dr Sanjay Patel
Sepsis can be deadly, but difficult to spot. Sepsis is life threatening organ dysfunction characterised by altered physiology. Capilliary leak leads to tachycardia, tachypnoea, reduced oxygen saturations, poor peripheral perfusion, reduced urine output and altered level of consciousness. Sepsis...
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Abdominal Migraine. Part 2 of Abdo Pain in Children mini series. Topic 6b of Heathier Together - with Dr Charlie Powell
I'm joined by Dr Charlie Powell to discuss abdominal migraine and associated syndromes - cyclical vomiting and benign paroxysmal vertigo. Debilitating, recurrent abdominal pain which is central, associated with pallor and being withdrawn in an otherwise well, thriving child. Associated with poor...
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Abdo Pain in Children. Topic 6 of Healthier Together with Dr Mark Tighe
Abdominal pain is common in children and concerning for parents with a wide range of differentials. In this episode Dr Mark Tighe, paediatrician in Poole, takes us through some common acute presentations, including appendicitis, torsion and intussusception, as well as the differentials to be...
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Lymphadenopathy in Children Topic 5 of Healthier Together with Dr Phil Wylie
Lymphadenopathy in children is common and usually benign. How can we distinguish between harmless reactive lymphadenopathy and more sinister causes which might require treatment or further evaluation? Dr Phil Wylie takes us through the history and examination, showing us what to look out for so…
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Respiratory Tract Infections in Children with Dr Sanjay Patel. Topic 4 of Healthier Together
Respiratory tract infections in under 5s represent two thirds of all presentations to primary care and ED. But why do we see so many of them? What are parents looking for when they bring their children to see a doctor? Dr Sanjay Patel, consultant in paediatric infectious diseases, says the data...
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Healthier Together - A child health educational resource with Dr Sanjay Patel
I'm joined by Dr Sanjay Patel, consultant paediatrician and lead for Healthier Together, who describes the background and aims of this wonderful, innovative health education resource. Addressing the felt confusion and anxiety of parents, as well as the changing needs of our increasingly…
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D&V in kids with Dr Phil Wylie. Topic 3 of Healthier Together
D&V, or gastroenteritis, can usually be managed safely at home by parents with appropriate advice and safety netting. To help provide that information, Phil Wylie, consultant paediatrician in Dorset County Hospital joins me to talk about red flags, recognising and treating dehydration (think…
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UTI in children with Dr Phil Parslow. Topic 2 of Healthier Together
Dr Phil Parslow, Consultant Paediatrician with an interest in nephrology talks UTI - in primary and secondary care. Referencing Healthier Together www.what0-18.nhs.uk NICE Guidelines, InfoKid.org.uk and ERIC.org.uk. Thanks to Phil, please go to iTunes to rate ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and review, and please send any...
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Nutrition with Dr Sarah Williams. Highlights from PIER2018
Dr Sarah Williams, Consultant paediatrician with an interest in gastroenterology and nutrition, summarises her thoughts on important areas in nutrition such as managing patients in nutritional crisis, the importance of phosphate and tackling obesity. Reference is made to the very useful MARSIPAN...
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6. Bronchiolitis with Dr Clare Hollingsworth. Topic 1 of Healthier Together
In this episode, Dr Clare Hollingsworth, consultant general paediatrician, discusses our favourite topic for these winter months: bronciolitis. Reference is made to the Wessex Healthier Together material, an excellent resource for those in both primary and secondary care, which can be found here:...
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5. Staff Wellness - You Got This! with Dr Dan Magnus as heard at PIER 2018
Dr Dan Magnus, Paediatric Emergency Medicine Consultant at Bristol Children's Hospital came to the PIER Conference 2018 to talk about staff wellness and wellbeing. This was a tiny snapshot of some of the ideas he presented in his talk, but certainly gives you a taste of his motivation and ideas...
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4. Writing right for publication with Dr Mark Tighe. Highlights from PIER 2018.
I caught up with Dr Mark Tighe, consultant paediatrician and associate editor of Archives of Disease in Childhood. He shared some golden nuggets from his recent talk at PIER 2018 about writing right for publication. There are some super useful tips and ideas here, on how to prepare material in a...
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3. Nutrition with Prof Mark Beattie at PIER 2018
In this episode I talk to Professor Mark Beattie at PIER 2018 about his keynote speech on Nutrition - Everyone's Business. He lays out the principles of nutritional requirements in various stages of illness and remission, using Crohn's as a model to illustrate these stages. He also shares his...
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2. Professor Gary Connett on The PIER Conference 2018
At the PIER Conference 2018 I talked to Professor Gary Connett on what PIER is all about, as well as some highlights of the conference itself. www.piernetwork.org @pier_network
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1. PIER Conference 2018 - Sneak Preview
In this episode of Fontanelle, I'm super excited to be heading to the PIER Conference 2018 for two whole days of presentations, discussions and lively debate. We're recording as many of the talks as we can, and I'll be getting behind the scenes chat from organisers, speakers and delegates too....
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Fontanelle - Introduction
Fontanelle Paediatric Podcast - Introduction.
About this show
Welcome to Fontanelle, a paediatric educational podcast for trainees. I'm Caroline Storey, a paediatric consultant in Poole, and I'll be joined by wise friends, learned colleagues and leading lights from around the region and beyond to explore common presentations, sticky situations, what's fresh and new, and what's coming of age in paediatric medicine. So if you've got an open mind for learning and a soft spot for the world of paediatrics, you've come to the right place!
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