Talking Pediatrics

One year ago, we launched the Talking Pediatrics podcast, bringing the most up to date pediatric information, along with intriguing stories and guests, to pediatric clinicians everywhere. Over 18, 500 downloads later, we have had many amazing moments, incredible stories, silly slip ups and more and have been humbled by the overwhelming response to our podcast. Join our hosts and our production team for an anniversary conversation about the good, the bad and the surprising as we talk about what goes into bringing you Talking Pediatrics each week. And thanks to you, our listeners, for helping us grow and evolve this past year. We look forward to many more to come!
For the episode transcript, go here:
https://www.childrensmn.org/for-health-professionals/talking-pediatrics-podcast/talking-pediatrics-18000-counting-one-year-talking-pediatrics-podcast-10-1-21/

All providers are familiar with long, dubious allergy lists pointing to a rash around the time a medication was taken. Given the endless list of competing causes for rash, misattribution to medications is wildly common as many studies by pharmacists have shown. The result is “allergy jail”, where angry pop ups limit our treatment options, impact antibiotic stewardship, and often follow a child into adulthood. This week's case will investigate principles to correctly identify when rashes and other associated symptoms are (and more frequently are not) attributable to a medication taken.
For the episode transcript, go here:
https://www.childrensmn.org/for-health-professionals/talking-pediatrics-podcast/talking-pediatrics-crack-case-cutaneous-drug-reactions-mimics-escape-allergy-jail-9-24-21/

Using simulation for testing processes and systems enhances patient safety. In healthcare, there is constantly advancing technology and having a nimble way to keep up but maintain quality and patient safety is critical. Simulating parts of the design and implementation of a new process can not only keep our patients safer but can also help save money. Discovering gaps and making changes prior to implementation. Today we are speaking with Amy Gisslen, Medication Safety Pharmacist, on the implementation of a new medication safety software and Heidi Shafland, Clinical Nurse Specialist about improving the process of administering total parental nutrition (TPN) and Lipids.
For the episode transcript, go here:
https://www.childrensmn.org/for-health-professionals/talking-pediatrics-podcast/talking-pediatrics-simulation-sessions-simulation-medication-safety-9-17-21/

Caregivers of young infants are instructed to bring babies to the hospital for a fever. Why? On this episode of Talking Pediatrics guest host Dr. Gabi Hester will speak with Dr. Robert Pantell, Professor Emeritus of Pediatrics at the University of California San-Francisco and the lead author of the recently published “Evaluation and Management of Well-Appearing Febrile Infants 8 to 60 Days Old” guideline from the American Academy of Pediatrics. This guideline has been in the works since 2004 and is chock full of new information about how to best evaluate young babies with fever. Some of the recommendations may surprise you!
For the episode transcript, go here:
https://www.childrensmn.org/for-health-professionals/talking-pediatrics-podcast/talking-pediatrics-guidelines-gabi-febrile-infant-guideline-17-years-making-9-10-21/

For most teenagers, social media use has become an integrated part of their lives. According to recent research, 85% of teens have at least one active social media profile and almost half of teens are online “almost constantly”. Given that our patients are increasingly spending their time online, how do we leverage social media to help improve their health outcomes? This episode features Dr. Rose Marie Leslie, the “Tik Tok Doc”, who went viral in 2019 with her health education videos about vaping and EVALI. With close to 1 million followers, many of whom are teenagers, listen as Dr. Leslie talks to us about how to use social media for health education and what things clinicians should consider before venturing online to inform and interact with their patients.
For the episode transcript, go here:
https://www.childrensmn.org/for-health-professionals/talking-pediatrics-podcast/talking-pediatrics-going-viral-conversation-tik-tok-doc-8-27-21/

One of the greatest joys of pediatrics is being present to welcome a new baby into the world. And some of the most harrowing moments many pediatric clinicians experience is when something goes wrong in those earliest moments of a baby's life. Join this conversation with Dr. Tara Zamora, Medical Director of Children's NICU in Minneapolis, as we discuss what can be done when newborns are in distress and when and how to transfer unstable newborns to the NICU when needed. Learn tips from our NICU expert for handling unexpected premature deliveries and babies who experience distress during and immediately after birth.
For the episode transcript, go here:
https://www.childrensmn.org/for-health-professionals/talking-pediatrics-podcast/talking-pediatrics-oh-baby-handling-instability-newborns-8-20-21/

We talk a lot about health equity, but what do we really mean? And what would it look like for a healthcare organization to truly invest in the ways necessary to achieve equitable health outcomes? Join guest host James Burroughs, VP and Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer, as he interviews Duane Reynolds, national health equity leader, about removing systematic barriers to optimize health for all of our patients.
For the episode transcript, go here:
https://www.childrensmn.org/for-health-professionals/talking-pediatrics-podcast/talking-pediatrics-equity-actions-really-mean-really-take-achieve-health-equity-8-13-21/

Guest host Dr. Gabi Hester talks with Dr. Courtney Herring, Pediatric Hospitalist, about the diagnosis and management of skin and soft tissue infections.
For the episode transcript, go here: https://www.childrensmn.org/for-health-professionals/talking-pediatrics-podcast/talking-pediatrics-skin-deep-recommendations-skin-soft-tissue-infections-8-6-21/

After 34 years of blazing trails at Children's Minnesota, our beloved vaccinologist and infection prevention specialist, pediatric nurse practitioner Patsy Stinchfield, retired on July 1st, 2021. On this Trailblazers episode, we learn about the resilience it took to be one of the first nurse practitioners at Children's Minnesota, steadily plowing the field for those who would come after her. From her beginnings as a nurse practitioner in the Emergency Department, to her pioneering leadership of Children's first HIV program, to her fearless and steadfast guidance through multiple infectious disease outbreaks (including Ebola, H1N1, Measles and COVID) listen to what it took to pave the way with courage, optimism and gratitude.
For the episode transcript, go here: https://www.childrensmn.org/for-health-professionals/talking-pediatrics-podcast/talking-pediatrics-trailblazers-patsy-stinchfield-7-30-21/ .

Summer is upon us! And with the warm weather comes all sorts of summer fun....swimming, boating, jetskis, skateboards, ATVs, trampolines...and the associated accidents and trauma that often fill up pediatric emergency rooms and ICUs. Joining us to talk about summer trauma season and best practices for injury prevention is Dr. Andrew Kiragu, pediatric intensive care specialist and past president of the MNAAP. On this episode we review strategies for keeping kids safe while enjoying summer activities and also discuss how to protect kids from increased gun related injuries this time of year.