Podcasts about pediatric surgeon

This episode offers an overview of the recent ACS Leadership & Advocacy Summit, held in Washington, DC, including popular sessions on knowing your worth as a surgical leader and learning how to lead at every level. Michael J. Sutherland, MD, MBA, FACS, Senior Vice President of ACS Member Services, discusses these sessions and more with Kimberly M. Lumpkins, MD, MBA, FACS, the Dr. J. Laurance Hill Endowed Professor in Pediatric Surgery at the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore, and Joshua M. V. Mammen, MD, PhD, FACS,  the Merle M. Musselman Centennial Professor of Surgery at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha.     HOST: Michael J. Sutherland, MD, MBA, FACS, Senior Vice President, ACS Division of Member Services, Chicago, IL    GUESTS: Kimberly M. Lumpkins, MD, MBA, FACS, Pediatric Surgeon-in-Chief at the University of Maryland Children's Hospital and the Dr. J. Laurance Hill Endowed Professor in Pediatric Surgery at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD    Joshua M. V. Mammen, MD, PhD, FACS, Merle M. Musselman Centennial Professor of Surgery and Chief of the Department of Surgery at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE    Talk about the podcast on social media using the hashtag #HouseofSurgery 

In this heartfelt episode of Our Forever Smiles, host Laura Arroyo sits down with Kelley Bennett to discuss the emotional highs and lows of navigating the NAM treatment. Kelley opens up about the heartbreak of NAM adjustments—when helping your baby feels like hurting them. She shares the emotional toll of watching her little one cry through the process, knowing it's ultimately for their benefit, and how many cleft moms struggle with this difficult reality.   Kelley also reflects on learning to love her baby's face through every stage, cherishing the sweetness of cleft kisses, and the comfort she found in choosing a doula for labor and delivery. This episode is a must-listen for any parent walking the cleft journey, offering reassurance, raw honesty, and a reminder that love and strength go hand in hand. Links and Resources: Patreon Subscription Tiers for Exclusive Content Our Forever Smiles Merch Store ______________________________________________________________________________ Today's sponsor is sienna dawn media Integrated Marketing Agency  sienna dawn media is more than just a marketing agency—they are your partners in progress. Their mission is simple — to alleviate marketing bandwidth, allowing creative business owners to focus on what they set out to do: create. sienna dawn media empowers creatives to thrive without the burden of managing their own social media and marketing campaigns. So, if you're ready to set sail toward new horizons, let sienna dawn media chart the course and steer your business toward success. Visit siennadawnmedia.com.

I (finally) got a pediatric surgeon to come and talk on the show. Most importantly I was curious to know what he thinks about my Rule of 6. Listen to Dr. Erik Pearson and his wonderful advice. Here is the link to Erik's Website https://www.citizensurgeon.com/recourses     consider contributing to PEM Rules at https://ko-fi.com/pemrules And check out www.pemrules.com  Copyright PEM Rules LLC   DISCLAIMER By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use these resources as medical advice to treat any medical conditions in either yourself or others, including, but not limited to, patients that you are treating. Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having. This entire disclaimer also applies to any guests or contributors to the podcast or website. Under no circumstances shall PEM Rules, the PEM Rules podcast or any guests or affiliated entities be responsible for damages arising from their use. This podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including, but not limited to, establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the website or in the podcast.  

At a moment of increasing isolationism and xenophobia and -- for physicians – burnout, in a highly bureaucratic and profit driven health system, service in low resource high needs settings can be an antidote for what ails America and American medicine, at least for the individual clinician. John Lawrence has spent decades serving all over the globe as a pediatric surgeon, most recently in war torn Gaza and South Sudan.  He explains how he headed to college with plans to become a mathematician and then got diverted from that career trajectory while teaching math to Native American youth in Montana and seeing the consequences of poor access to needed healthcare.  As cliched as it may sound, physicians are supposed to serve humanity rather than just the well insured, and John exemplifies that point of view on a global scale.

Today are going to dive into Pediatric Surgery. Drs ⁠⁠Beltre⁠⁠, ⁠Filtz⁠, and ⁠⁠Mitchell⁠⁠ sit down with Dr Samantha Ahle to discuss why she choose general surgery and a career in pediatric surgery, some of the factors that go into choosing a pediatric fellowship, address some of the considerations with becoming a pediatric surgeon and, of course, touch on the often discussed work-life balance. Dr Ahle attended George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in Washington, DC for medical school. She did her residency training and completed a Masters in Med Ed at Yale School of Medicine in New Haven, CT. She then went on to do a pediatric surgery fellowship at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital in Chicago, IL If anyone would like to reach out to Dr Ahle about anything she discussed today or to talk more about pediatric surgery or surgical education, you can reach her at samantha.ahle@brownphysicians.org If anyone has ideas for topics to be covered in future episodes, please feel free to email me at kenneth_lynch@brown.edu

In this episode, Dr. Barry Newman, Pediatric Surgeon and former Director of Pediatric Surgery at Providence Health, discusses his efforts in reducing clinician burnout through healthcare informatics. He shares his insights on the challenges of electronic health records, the future of healthcare technology, and the importance of re-engaging clinicians to improve the healthcare system.

In this episode, Dr. Barry Newman, Pediatric Surgeon and former Director of Pediatric Surgery at Providence Health, discusses his efforts in reducing clinician burnout through healthcare informatics. He shares his insights on the challenges of electronic health records, the future of healthcare technology, and the importance of re-engaging clinicians to improve the healthcare system.

Pediatric Surgeon, Ala Stanford, shares ways to stay healthy as the Fall season approaches and school kicks back into gear. Also, a closer look into Puerto Rico's mission to save coral reefs. Plus, an exclusive sneak peek into this year's hottest holiday toys. And, chef Kwame Onwuachi puts a flavorful spin on a classic dish.

As Hospitals report challenges finding staff for general pediatric surgeon roles, we hear from a surgeon about a new model of care futureproofing the sector. Speaking to Anton this morning was Chair of the Working Group for the General Pediatric Surgery Model of Care, Co-lead of the National Clinical Programme in Surgery, and former President of RCSI.

For families facing a cleft lip and palate diagnosis, Nasoalveolar Molding (NAM) can feel like a mysterious first step. Join host Laura Arroyo as she welcomes Alexis Garcia, a parent who's walked the NAM path. Alexis will share her personal NAM experience, offering invaluable firsthand advice and highlighting the transformative power of this treatment. Whether you're about to embark on NAM or seeking reassurance, this episode equips you with knowledge and confidence. Want to share your story? Email us at ourforeversmiles@gmail.com. Want to be a show sponsor? Email us at ourforeversmiles@gmail.com Follow us @ourforeversmiles on social platforms We know you will have questions! Join our FB Community to discuss the weekly episode and speak directly to our guests. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1081522212884073/ This podcast is completely free for you, but if you'd ever consider supporting the show, we truly appreciate it. One way you can do that is by using our affiliate links. These are links to products we've mentioned on the show, and if you make a purchase through one of them, we might earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It's a great way to show your love for the podcast and help us keep creating content that educates, empowers, and strengthens the cleft lip and palate community! First Bottle to Purchase After Palate Repair - Post Palate Repair Straw Trainer Juselle's Cleft Palate Bottle - Pigeon Bottle Specialty Feeder Sippy Cup for Pre Palate Repair Prep - Munchkin 360 Weigh your Baby at Home - Weighted Feeds Scale Squeezable Straw Training Bottle - Honey Bear Straw Cup Free Flow Cup for Pre palate Repair Prep - Reflo Smart Cup Pacifiers that have Worked for Cleft Lip and Palate Babies - Itzy Ritzy Pacifiers that have Worked for Cleft Lip and Palate Babies - MAM Pacifiers that have Worked for Cleft Lip and Palate Babies - Itzy Ritzy Scar Cream Recommended by Alexis Garcia, Cleft Lip Mom - bioCorneum - Pricey**

Practitioners click here for free credit: CME Link:        https://cmetracker.net/UTHSCSA/Publisher?page=pubOpen#/getCertificate/10095128   Surgery for Underfunded Children? Yes, It Really Is Free! FACULTY: Ian Mitchell, MD is Pediatric Surgeon in Chief at University Hospital and the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.  Utica Gray, PhD, MSHSA, National Director for Fresh Start was also interviewed for this program.    OVERVIEW: Pediatrics Now Host and Executive Producer Holly Wayment talks with Dr. Mitchell and Ms. Gray about Fresh Start, free surgeries for children.   DISCLOSURES: Ian Mitchell, MD and Utica Gray, PhD have no financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.   The Pediatric Grand Rounds Planning Committee (Deepak Kamat, MD, PhD, Steven Seidner, MD, Daniel Ranch, MD and Elizabeth Hanson, MD) has no financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.    The UT Health Science Center San Antonio and Deepak Kamat, MD course director and content reviewer for the activity, have reviewed all financial disclosure information for all speakers, facilitators, and planning committee members; and determined and resolved all conflicts of interests.   CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION STATEMENTS: The UT Health Science Center San Antonio is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.   The UT Health Science Center San Antonio designates this live activity up to a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.   CREDITS: AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (1.00) Non-Physician Participation Credit (1.00)    

So, your baby is having surgery. Whether it's acute, routine or planned, pediatric surgeon Dr. Tory Meyer, shares what parents can expect, what questions to ask and how to approach the procedure with the best possible information.   In this episode, we chat about: What led you to pursue a career in pediatric surgery? What are the most common surgeries you perform? For planned surgeries, parents have time to prepare their child for the procedure. What can a parent expect at the appointments leading up to the surgery? What kinds of questions should a parent be asking of the surgeon and the surgical team? In your opinion, what makes for a successful surgical experience for both the child and the parent? For emergency surgeries it can often feel overwhelming and chaotic for both the child and the parent. How can a parent make the best decision with limited time? What questions should they be asking? Sometimes there is a clear answer for a family when making a surgical decision and other times, it's not as easy. How do you help families decide the right course for their situation? What's the best part about being a pediatric surgeon? Most challenging? What's your best advice to a parent who has an upcoming surgery and feels scared and overwhelmed?   Tory Meyer is a Pediatric Surgeon at Austin Pediatric Surgery. He is the past Chief of Staff and past Chairman of the Pediatric Leadership Board at Dell Children's Medical Center and is Clinical Affiliate Faculty at the Dell Medical School. Dr. Meyer is co-founding member of Operation KidDocs, a surgical mission group, and the present Vice Chairman of Westcave Outdoor Discovery Center.   The NICU is hard. We're here to help.   Hand to Hold is a national nonprofit dedicated to providing neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) parents with personalized emotional support, educational resources and community before, during and after their baby's NICU stay. NICU support is available at no cost to NICU parents in English and Spanish.   Connect with Hand to Hold: Learn more or get support at handtohold.org   Follow Hand to Hold on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/handtohold Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/handtohold/   Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/NICUHandtoHold YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/HandtoHold    The following music was used for this media project: Music: Thriving Together [Full version] by MusicLFiles Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/10332-thriving-together-full-version License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license   Music: Bright Colors Of Life by MusicLFiles Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/7855-bright-colors-of-life License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license  

Pediatric Surgeon, Dr. Donald Sorrells with Pediatric Surgical Associates, discusses the objects kids swallow that lead to emergency room visits.

Pediatric Surgeon, Dr. Donald Sorrells with Pediatric Surgical Associates, discusses the objects kids swallow that lead to emergency room visits.

Learn from Emerson Health surgeon Dr. Christopher Schlieve about pilonidal disease and the latest treatments to reduce pain and occurrence of this challenging condition.

Today's episode of Ask Dr Jessica features Dr Cathy Shin, a pediatric surgeon at Children's Hospital of Los Angeles.  In this episode, we talk about the most common reasons why children visit a pediatric surgeon--including skin bumps (6:58), lymph nodes (9:25),  appendicitis (13:28) and hernias (22:58).  She gives great advice on what to look for--what are reassuring signs and what are the signs to visit a doctor.  Dr Shin is also the director of the trauma program at Children's Hospital of Los Angeles---so we discuss ways that parents can help prevent common pediatric trauma--such as car safety (29:57),  swim safety (31:33), gun safety (33:23) and the importance of helmets (34:53).  Dr Shin is a very accomplished surgeon and it was an honor to have her speak on Ask Dr Jessica! Dr Shin is an Associate Professor of Surgery at USC and she is also the director of the Trauma Program.   She completed her Surgery Internship at the University of Chicago Medical Center, and her Surgery Residency at Children's Hospital of Los Angeles.   She then completed two fellowships---her ECMO Fellowship at Children's Hospital Cincinnati and her Pediatric Surgery fellowship at the Children's Hospital of Los Angeles.To contact Dr Shin, she is available by appointment: 323-361-2135 at CHLA.Get matched with a therapist by using Better Help! Give it a try---invest in your mental health: https://betterhelp.com/askdrjessica for 10% off your first month of therapy. Thank you to Better Help for supporting the Ask Dr Jessica podcast.Dr Jessica Hochman is a board certified pediatrician, mom to three children, and she is very passionate about the health and well being of children. Most of her educational videos are targeted towards general pediatric topics and presented in an easy to understand manner. Do you have a future topic you'd like Dr Jessica Hochman to discuss? Email Dr Jessica Hochman askdrjessicamd@gmail.com. Dr Jessica Hochman is also on social media:Follow her on Instagram: @AskDrJessicaSubscribe to her YouTube channel! Ask Dr JessicaSubscribe to this podcast: Ask Dr JessicaSubscribe to her mailing list: www.askdrjessicamd.comThe information presented in Ask Dr Jessica is for general educational purposes only. She does not diagnose medical conditions or formulate treatment plans for specific individuals. If you have a concern about your child's health, be sure to call your child's health care provider.

In this episode, Yael Dreznik, a pediatric surgeon and author of the book Twenty-Six, shares her personal story and insights into the life of a surgeon. From the early morning rituals to the fear of making mistakes, Yael provides an inside look into the world of medicine. She discusses the challenges of being a female surgeon and offers advice for aspiring doctors. Yael also shares the inspiration behind her book, which chronicles her experiences during her residency and the lessons she learned along the way. Yael Dreznik is a pediatric surgeon. She shares her story and discusses her book, Twenty-Six. The Podcast by KevinMD is brought to you by the Nuance Dragon Ambient eXperience. With so many demands on their time, physicians today report record levels of burnout. Burnout is caused by many factors, one of which is clinical documentation. Studies indicate physicians spend two hours documenting care for every hour spent with patients. At Nuance, we are committed to helping physicians do what you love – care for patients – and spend less time on clinical documentation. The Nuance Dragon Ambient eXperience, or DAX for short, is an AI-powered, ambient clinical intelligence solution that automatically captures patient encounters securely and accurately at the point of care. Physicians who use DAX have reported a 50 percent decrease in documentation time and a 70 percent reduction in feelings of burnout, and 83 percent of patients say their physician is more personable and conversational. Rediscover the joy of medicine with clinical documentation that writes itself, all within the EHR. VISIT SPONSOR → https://nuance.com/daxinaction SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST → https://www.kevinmd.com/podcast RECOMMENDED BY KEVINMD → https://www.kevinmd.com/recommended GET CME FOR THIS EPISODE → https://earnc.me/JHShsn Powered by CMEfy.

My guest is Pediatric Surgeon Dr. Julie Long who and our topic is pediatric trauma resuscitation. 

Dr. Zoran Bahtijarević is a Croatian doctor whose  journey started in small town, Zagreb, but now resides in Switzerland, where he serves as UEFA's chief medical officer. He has held many different roles within UEFA, and his prior work experience includes: 30 years of experience working as a pediatric surgeon and 20 years as the Croatian National Team doctor. UEFA Medical:https://www.uefa.com/insideuefa/protecting-the-game/medical/European football steps up to save lives:  https://www.uefa.com/insideuefa/news/027d-1733a9b7fbdb-b31c4323952c-1000--football-steps-up-to-save-lives/Follow for updates: https://www.instagram.com/physicaltherapy4athletes/https://twitter.com/taiwoadeshigbinMusic: Adding The Sun by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5708-adding-the-sunLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

In this episode, Dr. Gary Hartman, a Clinical Professor of Pediatric Surgery at Stanford University, shares his journey through medical school and into pediatric surgery. Dr. Hartman discusses the common conditions he sees in his practice today, including developmental maladies, where organs do not develop normally prior to birth. Operating on babies is much more challenging than operating on adults, as the margin of error is very limited in babies. Dr. Hartman will share the challenges and rewards of the work he is doing in caring for neonates. Read Transcript CME Information: https://stanford.cloud-cme.com/medcastepisode55 Claim CE: https://stanford.cloud-cme.com/Form.aspx?FormID=1443  

What's at the center of all the washing, assembling, and sterilizing in an SPD that keeps patients safe and surgeries moving forward? People. Skilled technicians who manage to get the job done regardless of the stressors, work environment, or available tools. As an industry, how to we recognize these sterilizing superheroes and help get them the tools and support they need? Dr. Peter Nichol, Pediatric Surgeon and industry advocate, joins us to discuss the general lack of peer-reviewed research in the Sterile Processing industry and what he is doing to change that. Discover how Dr. Nichol's Sterile Processing research could change the industry, and what you can do to get your surgeon partners involved in the conversation. You can connect directly with Dr. Nichol at https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-nichol-1a247a89/ Season 19 episodes are individually approved for 1 CE, so once you finish this interview, you can download your CE certificate immediately by passing the short quiz linked below each week. For access to this CE quiz and over 300 other free CE credits, visit our CE Credit Hub: https://lnkd.in/gtwXUapq #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty #SterileProcessing #Season19  

World-class pediatric surgeon, social scientist, and best-selling author of "Thirty Million Words" Dr. Dana Suskind's new book, "Parent Nation," helps parents recognize both their collective identity and their formidable power as custodians of our next generation.

When tiny lives are in the operating room, the superhero partnership between sterile processing and pediatric surgery makes a truly lifelong difference. On this Season 19 episode of "The Surgeons We Serve," a season focused on spotlighting the intersection of surgeons & surgical instruments, we are joined by Dr. Erik Pearson MD FACS, Pediatric Surgeon and founder of CITIZENSURGEON, to discuss the guardianship that comes from providing care in a patient's first moments.  Dr. Pearson describes how surgeons form partnerships with both parents and patients, explains how the accuracy of tray assembly saves lives, and highlights how pediatric surgery energizes the professionals in our industry. In this impactful episode, we connect the unique nature of pediatric surgery with moments that have defined our careers.  As we launch into a new year this is one conversation that, for the sake of the kids, will inspire you to take your knowledge and skills to the next level. Make sure to check out and subscribe to Dr. Pearson's CITIZENSURGEON on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@citizensurgeon  Or you can connect with him directly on Linkedin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikgpearson/ Season 19 episodes are individually approved for 1 CE, so once you finish this interview, you can download your CE certificate immediately by passing the short quiz linked below each week.  For access to this CE quiz and over 300 other free CE credits, visit our CE Credit Hub: http://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub

World-class pediatric surgeon, social scientist, and best-selling author of "Thirty Million Words" Dr. Dana Suskind's new book, "Parent Nation," helps parents recognize both their collective identity and their formidable power as custodians of our next generation.

Holly Neville, MD, FAAP, FACS is the Division Chief of Pediatric Surgery at Joe Di Maggio Children's Hospital and Associate Program Director for the Memorial Healthcare System Department of General Surgery.  Holly attended Emory University (92) where she received a BS in Biology and served as Co-Captain of the varsity swim team, followed by the University of Florida College of Medicine (96).  She completed her surgical residency at the University of Texas at Houston and Pediatric Surgery at the University of Texas Southwestern. She became a certified coach in wellness and well-being in 2021.  Holly serves nationally on various committees, including the Educational Committee and wellness committee for APSA, and is Lead Coach and co-director of the APSA coaching program.  Holly currently serves on the Board for the University of Florida College of Medicine and the Foundation for Joe Di Maggio Children's Hospital. Outside of work, Holly is the mom to 3 children: Zack (20), Camille (17) and Chloe (13). She is an avid sport enthusiast, enjoying paddle boarding, yoga, jogging, swimming, and Otillo racing.  She also is a home chef, and due to Celiac disease, specializes in gluten free and vegetarian cooking. Find out more about Holly and this episode at: www.nicupodcast.com______________________________________________________________________________________As always, feel free to send us questions, comments or suggestions to our email: nicupodcast@gmail.com. You can also contact the show through instagram or twitter, @nicupodcast. Or contact Ben and Daphna directly via their twitter profiles: @drnicu and @doctordaphnamd. enjoy!This podcast is proudly sponsored by Chiesi.

Barry E. LoSasso, M.D. was born in New York City and received his undergraduate degree from Yale University. He attended medical school at the University of Florida and completed his fellowship in pediatric surgery at Babies Hospital, Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center in 1984. Dr. LoSasso started his pediatric surgical career practicing at Kaiser Permanente Hospital in San Diego, California. From there he opened his private practice in 1987, which continues today. In early 2017, Dr. LoSasso joined the Pediatric Surgical Associates, P.A. in Paramus, New Jersey. In addition, Dr. LoSasso served as the Director of Trauma Services at Rady Children's Hospital- San Diego from February 1998 until June of 2006, Chairman for the Safe Kid's Coalition in San Diego from 2001 until 2006, and Scientific Coordinator for the Fourteenth Annual Pediatric Critical Care Colloquium in San Diego in October 2002. Dr. LoSasso has spent extensive time working with world renowned, Dr. Donald Nuss, creator of the Nuss Procedure, at the Children's Hospital of the King's Daughter in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. LoSasso has devoted much of his practice to the research and performance of the minimally-invasive Nuss Procedure for the correction of Pectus Excavatum( also known as sunken chest), developing the successful Center of Excellence for Pectus Deformities in 2006.

Author and world-class pediatric surgeon Dr. Dana Suskind will be sharing her expertise on Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People podcast! Anyone looking for a blueprint for how to build a brighter future for our children will find one in Parent Nation: Unlocking Every Child's Potential, Fulfilling Society's Promise. Informed by the science of foundational brain development as well as history, political science, and the lived experiences of families around the country, this book clearly outlines how society can and should help families meet the developmental needs of their children.

Prepare for an operation with a pediatric surgeon! Explore a career as a Doctor with Dr. Evan Kokoska of Peyton Manning Children's Hospital. As a surgeon that specializes in care for kids, Dr. Kokoska ensures that children under 18 get the procedures they need to feel better. MORE The Doctor STEM Career Lesson is from Computer Science Foundations 1. Learn more: https://www.codelicious.com/computer-science-foundations-first-grade Learn more about Peyton Manning Children's Hospital: http://www.peytonmanningch.org/

This podcast presents an approach to pneumothorax in children, including the differential diagnosis, clinical signs and symptoms, and management. It was created by Ryerson Seguin, a third year medical student at the University of Alberta, in collaboration with Dr. Bryan Dicken, Pediatric Surgeon and Associate professor at the University of Alberta.

Congenital heart disease can become a complex mix of physiology and anomalous anatomy so today, we discuss the basics with Dr. Colleen Pater - a cardiologist at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center.

As the world continues to be gripped by the pandemic, it's the hundreds of thousands of front line heroes that continue to pull us through. One of those first responders is Dr. Cornelia Griggs. She's a Pediatric Surgeon & Critical Care Specialist and mother.She came to national attention when her tweet went viral. “My babies are too young to read this now. And they'd barely recognize me in my gear. But if they lose me to COVID I want them to know Mommy tried really hard to do her job.” Hear the story behind this tweet , was she ready to say goodbye? And hear how she grappled with doing her job to try and save others at the risk of her own safety. The number patients pouring in and the devastation by covid 19 was punishing enough. But what was also exposed was the stark racial disparities that exist in an already broken healthcare system. Learn how Dr. Griggs' personal background helped her understand her own privilege, how close that injustice hits home for her and how she's reconciling her position. Despite the enormity and severity of the pandemic, how is she able to continue to fight for others? How did she combat that sense of helplessness?Each of these heroes have their own stories and we must remember the sacrifices they are making on our behalf. Here's one of those stories…Dr. Griggs' Twitter: https://twitter.com/CorneliaLG

A  prior guest on our podcast, Jonathan Groner is a pediatric surgeon and the medical director of the Center for Pediatric Trauma Research at Nationwide Children's Hospital who regularly treats Columbus children for gunshot wounds. For Groner, gun violence isn't some distant problem to debate from the comfort of his home. For him, it's very … Continue reading Gun violence–a pediatric surgeon's point of view →

Thank you to Dr. Sarah Crestian Cunha for joining us in this episode! Created and Recorded by Shawn Smallman. Produced and Edited by Paige Smallman. Music "Sun of Africa" by Robert Meunier

Today we are chatting about a topic that many have struggled with both male and female, young and old. Body Image! There are four aspects of body image:The way you see yourself (Perceptual) The way you feel about the way you look (Affective) The thoughts and beliefs you feel about your body (Cognitive) The things you do in relation to the way you look (Behavioural)  Research conducted in the U.S showed that around 25% of male children/adolescents were concerned about their muscularity and leanness, by expressing a greater desire for toned and defined musclesResearch has shown that around 50% of young 13-year-old American girls reported being unhappy with their bodies. This number grew to nearly 80% by the time girls reached 17 years of ageNearly 80% of young teenage girls report fears of becoming fatWe have some special guests joining us for this discussion. My lifelong friend Ruby also known as Tisha and her daughter my Goddaughter DeLeticia also known as Dayday. Ruby is a Brooklyn Knight residing in Virginia, She is the proud mother of 2. A Social Worker by trade, and currently working in the school system as a Virtual Teacher Assistant with the Special Education population. She loves working with children. In her downtime, she likes to read, interior decorates, watch television, and sleep. Ruby is also an Apostolic Evangelist and attends Labourers for Christ Center for Reconstruction Ministry in Williamsburg, Virginia. In this Ministry, God gifted her with Ruby's G.E.M.S and Gents which is an outreach mentoring program for youth and young adults from 9 to 21 years old. She also leads Warrior Brides a ministry for all...Men, Woman, and children to inspire them to love Christ, themselves and prepare themselves for Christ's army. Ruby's YouTube channel Warrior Brides Corner is up and running and there to inspire.   DeLeticia is a 20-year-old young lady born and raised in Williamsburg, Va. DeLeticia attends Labourers for Christ Center for Reconstruction in Williamsburg, Va. There you can find her assisting the youth with Sunday Children's church. DeLeticia is a freshman at Richard Bland College of William and Mary. She is working toward her ultimate goal of becoming a Pediatric Surgeon or Pediatric Doctor. DeLeticia is a Junior Mentor 

Our guest on the first episode of Trauma talk is Pediatric Surgeon and Pediatric Trauma Medical Director Dr. Kim Molik. We are also joined by Trauma RN and Pediatric Trauma Program Manager Meghan Landwehr as we discuss recognizing and treating hypotension in traumatic pediatric patients. 

Do you need to love children to be a pediatric surgeon? Dr. Lumpkins joins me to share her thoughts, talk lifestyle, training pathway, and more.

Dr. Paul K. Minifee reminisces about the importance of persistence, a dedication to academic excellence, family support and the encouragement of his African American teachers to achieving his goal. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome to the only HerniaTalk LIVE session with interactive questions and answers to all of your hernia and hernia-related questions. Here, we are jointed by Guest Panelist Dr. Todd Ponsky, pediatric surgeon and the US top hernia specialist for hernias. He treats children at Cincinnati Children's Hospital and Akron Children's Hospital. We discussed in great detail the evaluation and treatment of hernias of all sorts in children, ranging from newborns to teenagers. Each week we have even more interesting discussions. Please LIKE and SHARE. If you are interested to learn more, go to www.HerniaTalk.com or visit my webpage www.beverlyhillsherniacenter.com.Follow Dr. Towfigh on the following platforms:Youtube | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Short introductory talk on various options post MCh for a Pediatric Surgeon in India

Discussing how to keep the genitals clean, in girls and boys, common mistakes that we make. What is Phimosis, when does it NOT need to be treated, what are the treatment options, and when do we need surgery. Dr. Rajesh Nathani, Pediatric Surgeon from Nathani Clinic, Chembur, Mumbai, patiently explains all of this and more in this Covid Lockdown Zoom chat with your Personal Child Specialist Doctor from Charak Clinics, Mohali, Dr. Gaurav Gupta. Jump to what you want to know 1:48 Cleaning the female genitalia 4:15 Cleaning the male genitalia 6:10 What to use to clean the genitals 6:50 Cleaning the older male child genitals 8:00 What is normal (phsyiological phimosis) 8:50 Infant smegma - is it normal? 10:10 What is Phimosis? 12:40 Explaining phimosis in hindi 13:30 Problems with dai massage of genitals 15:50 Ballooning of Foreskin - what does it mean? 17:25 Steroid creams for Phimosis 20:48 Surgical treatment of Phimosis - Circumcision 23:43 Summary of all advice in Hindi 25:00 Religious & Ritual circumcision - when is a good time? 29:00 Long foreskin - what to do? 31:24 Closing comments with Dr. Rajesh Nathani DIRECT QUESTION by Whatsapp message at 9872303775. Charges INR (Rs.) 300 OR USD 5 per Question. Pay via Paytm/ Bhim UPI/ Google Pay. For Paypal email ID docgaurav@gmail.com Disclaimer This information is intended as a patient education resource only and should not be used for diagnosing or treating health problem as it is not a substitute for expert professional care. If you have or suspect you may have a health problem please consult your healthcare provider --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gaurav-gupta6/message

Dr. Beth Rymeski (Fetal Surgeon) and Dr. Rae Hanke (Pediatric Surgical Education Fellow) from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital bring you highlights from the 2019 International Fetal Medicine and Surgical Society (IFMSS) meeting. Part III includes interviews focusing on clinical studies. Special guests include: •Stephen Fenton, MD, Director of Fetal Center and Pediatric Surgeon at Primary Children’s Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA •Uchenna Kennedy, MD, Pediatric Surgeon at University Children’s Hospital Zurich, Switzerland, and previous Fellow at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA •Oluyinka Olutoye, MD, PhD, Surgeon-In-Chief at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Ohio, USA •Christina (Nina) Bence, MD, Pediatric Surgical Research Fellow at Milwaukee, Medical College of Wisconsin, USA IFMSS facilitates international collaboration, networking and exchange of ideas, with the goal of advancing the field of fetal diagnosis and therapy. Check out the Stay Current: Pediatric Surgery app at https://staycurrent.globalcastmd.com/download. Intro and outro tracks are adapted from "I dunno" by grapes, featuring J Lang, Morusque. Artist URL: ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626.

Dr. Beth Rymeski (Fetal Surgeon) and Dr. Rachel (Rae) Hanke (Pediatric Surgical Education Fellow) from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital bring you highlights from the 2019 International Fetal Medicine and Surgical Society (IFMSS) meeting. Part I includes interviews focusing on translational research and clinical trials. Special guests include: •Ueli Moehrlen, MD, Pediatric Surgeon at University Children’s Hospital Zurich, Switzerland •Benjamin Amberg, MD/PHD student at Monash University, Melbourne, Australia •Barbara Coons, MD, recent Research Fellow at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and General Surgery Resident at Columbia-Presbyterian, New York, USA •David Stitelman, MD, Pediatric Surgeon at Yale University, Connecticut, USA •Adele Ricciardi, MD/PhD student at Yale University, Connecticut, USA •Anna David, MD, Obstetrician and Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist and Director of the Institute of Women’s Health at the University College London Hospital, UK •Eric Jelin, MD, Pediatric Surgeon and Fetal Program Director at John’s Hopkins Children’s Center, Maryland, USA IFMSS facilitates international collaboration, networking and exchange of ideas, with the goal of advancing the field of fetal diagnosis and therapy. Check out the Stay Current: Pediatric Surgery app at https://staycurrent.globalcastmd.com/download. Intro and outro tracks are adapted from "I dunno" by grapes, featuring J Lang, Morusque. Artist URL: ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626.

Dr. Andrei Radulescu is a fellowship trained Pediatric Surgeon practicing at Loma Linda University Children's Health. His research focuses on treatments and eradication of Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC), a common disease of the intestinal tract, usually in premature babies, in which the tissue lining the intestine becomes inflamed, dies, and can slough off. You can learn more about NEC at https://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/nec/conditioninfo/causes. Listen to Dr. Radulescu describe the grit required of him to become a Pediatric Surgeon and his mental approach to surgery, including his extensive use of visual imagery and routine. We hope you are inspired by Performance, Persistence, and Passion, with Dr. Andrei Radulescu.

Dr. Pramod Puligandla, Pediatric Surgeon and Intensivist at Montreal Children’s Hospital, joins the Stay Current in Pediatric Surgery team to discuss the essentials on burn resuscitation. Podcast edited and narrated by Rachel (Rae) Hanke, MD at Cincinnati Children's Hospital. Intro and outro tracks are adapted from "I dunno" by grapes, featuring J Lang, Morusque. Artist URL: ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626.

Director of Interventional Radiology Innovation Dr. John Racadio and Pediatric Surgeon-in-Chief Dr. Daniel von Allmen of Cincinnati Children’s Hospital discuss their experiences in the Hybrid OR, how they built it, and how cross-specialty collaboration with pulmonary, urology, and orthopedic surgeons has greatly improved patient care. This episode is hosted by Dr. Aaron Fritts, interventional radiologist with Interventional & Vascular Care in Dallas, Texas. The BackTable Podcast is a resource for vascular and interventional specialists to learn tips, techniques, and the ins and outs of the devices in their cabinets. Find out more at https://www.backtable.com/podcast.

Dr. Jeremy Bauer explains what cerebral palsy is and how it affects the brain and body, the signs parents should look out for, the importance of early detection, and the services provided at Shriners Hospitals for Children-Portland.

How would you feel if one of your surgeons came down into your Sterile Processing department and it changed their mind about expectations, challenges, and opportunity for improvement for your team? On this throw-back episode from Season 1 (with new CE-approval!) we talked to Dr. Peter Nichol, Pediatric Surgeon at the University of Wisconsin Health and now Chief Medical Officer at Beyond Clean. This interview from nearly two years ago was our first introduction to Peter's passion for instrument processing, but it would not be the last. Tune in this week to hear where it all started! Complete The Exam For CE Credit! #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty #DrPeterNichol #TrayOptimization #Bioburden #WasteReduction #Surgery #Surgeon #SterileProcessing #SPD #CSSD #MDR #OR #CST #Passion #CMO #Challenges #SurgicalInstruments #SurgeryStartsHere #WeAreSPD  

This week Tina and Q tell you the fascinating and controversial story of Dr. Sam Sheppard. Sheppard was a neurosurgeon accused of killing his wife in the 1950s. This story has inspired many movies, books, and countless articles due to the bizarre nature of her death and the events surrounding it. They also talk about an article that says decision fatigue is something doctors struggle with toward the end of the day. The good doctor story is sad but also inspiring. A Chicago pediatric surgeon sacrificed his own life so that two children could live.

This episode is an interactive discussion about Unconscious Bias between Dr. Todd Ponsky, Dr. Julie Freischlag, Dr. Mary Brandt, Dr. Quinn Capers IV, Dr. Alejandra (Alex) Casar Berazaluce, Dr. Rachel (Rae) Hanke, and Dr. Alexander Gibbons. Dr. Julie Freischlag is CEO of Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center and Dean of Wake Forest School of Medicine. Dr. Mary Brandt is a Professor of Surgery, Pediatrics, and Medical Ethics at Baylor College of Medicine and a Pediatric Surgeon and Director of the Adolescent Bariatric Surgery Program at Texas Children’s Hospital. Dr. Quinn Capers IV is the Associate Dean for Admissions, Associate Professor of Medicine (Cardiovascular Medicine), and Program Director of the Interventional Cardiology Fellowship at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. Time stops: 00:01:06:17 Introduction 00:04:05:20 What is unconscious bias? How has it affected your career? 00:16:59:16 How does unconscious bias relate to social identity? 00:21:34:12 How do you approach a colleague putting together a manel? 00:23:23:09 How can we identify talent outside of our immediate group? 00:27:42:05 What can we do to counteract implicit bias? 00:40:05:08 What are your take home messages about discrimination in medicine? 00:50:10:09 How do we use and interpret the results of an Implicit Association Test? 00:51:45:14 How do we bring attention to unconscious bias without being labeled as radicals? 00:56:48:00 Closing remarks Music track is adapted from "I dunno" by grapes, featuring J Lang, Morusque. Artist URL: ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626

Dr. Mary Brandt is a Professor of Surgery, Pediatrics, and Medical Ethics at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas and is in full-time clinical practice as a Pediatric Surgeon at Texas Children's Hospital in the Texas Medical Center. She joins us to discuss the rapidly growing physician response to a tweet around gun violence in America and the #thisismylane movement. Key Learnings 1. The power of doctors sharing pictures of the aftermath of gun violence with #thisismylane, #itisourlane, #itisourlane 3. What really enraged physicians in the wake of the NRA's tweet about physicians and gun violence. 5. Using the power of these stories to move the conversation about gun violence from a political issue to a public health issue. 6. Stories of gun violence from a Pediatric Surgeon. 7. The disconnect between the perception and reality of what bullets do to a human body 8. How managing bullet trauma degrades physician wellness 9. The steps needed to push this movement forward in the right direction 10. The importance of setting a template of kindness around the conversation of gun control 11. Resolving the quandary raised by impulsive behavior, access to firearms, and gun-related death 12. What happens when a physician has a conversation around access to guns with their patients 13. Dr. Brandt creates the next viral hashtag! #asktosavealife Dr. Brandt's blog, www.wellnessrounds.org Here is the recent American College of Physician article on reducing firearm injuries & deaths in the United States. Per Gunviolencearchive.org on 11/14/2018: 12,746 deaths due to firearms in the United States We've tackled gun violence on Explore The Space before, here's ACP President Jack Ende in episode 63 

Dr. John Lawrence is has lived an interesting medical career. Currently a Pediatric Surgeon practicing at Maimonides Medical Center in New York, Dr. Lawrence has been with Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) or Doctors without Borders since 2009. He has visited the limits of the earth providing medical care abroad. We discuss his background, his career with MSF, and most importantly his profound experiences. Dr. Lawrence also walks us through performing a Caesarian section as part of Tips and Tricks. Something that is foreign to many current General Surgeons. Please join us for this interesting podcast and if you are interested in opportunities to help, follow the link below!! www.doctorswithoutborders.org/pedsurgery

The HOP gang explain how to figure out the timing of your next colonoscopy and talk to pediatric surgeon, Ben Padilla, about the challenges and rewards of operating on kids and the challenges of communication with patients and their parents. Send your questions and comments to hopquestions@gmail.com, or leave a voicemail at 408-444-6623.

This podcast is an interactive discussion about lymphatic malformations between Dr. Todd Ponsky, Dr. Belinda Dickie, Dr. Steve Fishman and Dr. Denise Adams. Dr. Belinda Dickie is an Assistant Professor of Surgery at Harvard Medical School and a Pediatric Surgeon at Boston Children's Hospital. Dr. Steven Fishman is the Co-Director of the Vascular Anomalies Center and Professor of Surgery at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Denise Adams is the Co-Director of the Vascular Anomalies Center at Boston Children's Hospital and Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical school.

This week we speak with Dr. Peter Nichol, Pediatric Surgeon and Chief Medical Officer of MedAware Systems Inc.  Dr. Nichol is a minimally invasive pediatric surgeon and Developmental biologist. He has helped develop the first and only mega-analytics platform to serve consumers, healthcare providers and the BioPharma/BioTech industry with the light speed analytics of the compendium of the entire clinical trials and clinical outcome literature. CE Credits -> https://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub Segment 1 (03:45) - Background to Optimization Discussion Segment 2 (28:40) - Reducing Bioburden & Set Optimization Click To Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify.

This week on Beyond Clean we speak with Lindsay Brown, Clinical Education Manager at Key Surgical. CE Credits -> https://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub Segment 1 - 02:10 Types of Brushes General Use Recommendations Proper Storage Segment 2 - 18:15 Brush Instructions for Use Brushes on the Clean Side Reusable Brushes Segment 3 - 36:20 Dangers of Improper Brushing Stainless Steel Versus Nylon Future of Brushes Join us next week when our guest will be Dr. Peter Nichol, Pediatric Surgeon and Chief Medical Officer of MedAware Systems Inc. #beyondclean Click To Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher

Abdominal pain is common; so are strongly held myths and legends about what is concerning, and what is not.   One of our largest responsibilities in the Emergency Department is sorting out benign from surgical or medical causes of abdominal pain.  Morbidity and mortality varies by age and condition.   Abdominal Surgical Emergencies in Children: A Relative Timeline General Advice Neonate (birth to one month) Necrotizing Enterocolitis Pneumatosis Intestinalis. Essentials: Typically presents in 1st week of life (case reports to 6 months in chronically ill children) Extend suspicion longer in NICU graduates Up to 10% of all cases of necrotizing enterocolitis are in full-term children Pathophysiology is unknown, but likely a translocation of bacteria Diagnosis: Feeding intolerance, abdominal distention Abdominal XR: pneumatosis intestinalis Management: IV access, NG tube, broad-spectrum antibiotics, surgery consult, ICU admission Intestinal Malrotation with Volvulus Essentials: Corkscrew Sign in Malrotation with Volvulus Bilious vomiting (80-100%) in the 1st month; especially in the 1st week May look well initially, then rapidly present in shock Ladd’s bands: abnormally high tethering of cecum to abdominal wall; peristalsis, volvulus, ischemia Diagnosis: History of bilious emesis is sufficient to involve surgeons Upper GI series: corkscrew appearance US (if ordered) may show abnormal orientation of and/or flow to superior mesenteric artery and vein Management: Stat surgical consult IV access, resuscitation, NG tube to decompress (bowel wall perfusion at risk, distention worsens) Hirschprung Disease Essentials: Problem in migration of neural crest cells Aganglionic colon (80% rectosigmoid; 15-20% proximal to sigmoid; 5% total colonic aganglionosis) colon (known as short-segment disease) Poor to no peristalsis: constipation, perforation, and/or sepsis Diagnosis: May be diagnosed early as “failure to pass meconium in 1st 48 hours” In ED, presents as either bowel obstruction or enterocolitis Contrast enema Beware of the toxic megacolon (vomiting, distention, sepsis) Management: Resuscitation, antibiotics, NG tube decompression, surgical consultation; stable patients may need rectal biopsy for confirmation Staged surgery (abdominoperineal pull-through with diverting colostomy, subsequent anastomosis) versus one-stage repair. Infant and Toddler (1 month to 2 years) Pyloric Stenosis Essentials: Hypertrophy of pyloric sphincter; genetic, environmental, exposure factorsString Sign in Pyloric Stenosis. Diagnosis: Hungry, hungry, not-so-hippos; they want to eat all of the time, but cannot keep things down Poor weight gain (less than 20-30 g/day) US: “π–loric stenosis” (3.14); pylorus dimensions > 3 mm x 14 mm UGI: “string sign” Management: Trial of medical treatment with oral atropine via NGT (muscarinic effects decrease pyloric tone) Ramstedt pyloromyotomy (definitive) Intussusception Essentials: Majority (90%) ileocolic; no pathological lead point Small minority (4%) ileoileocolic due to lead point: Meckel’s diverticulum, polyp, Peyer’s patches, Henoch-Schönlein purpura (intestinal hematoma) Diagnosis: Target Sign (Donut Sign). Ultrasound sensitivity and specificity near 100% in experienced hands Abdominal XR may show non-specific signs; used mainly to screen for perforation before reduction Management: Hydrostatic enema: contrast (barium or water-soluble contrast with fluoroscopy) or saline (with ultrasound) Air-contrast enema: air or carbon dioxide (with either fluoroscopy or ultrasound); higher risk for perforation than hydrostatic (1% risk), but generally safer than perforation from contrast Consider involving surgical service early (precaution before reduction) Traditional disposition is admission; controversial: home discharge from ED Young Child and Older (2 years and up) Appendicitis Essentials: Appendicitis occurs in all ages, but rarer in infants. Infants do not have fecalith; rather they have some other anatomic or congenital condition.  More common in school-aged children (5-12 years) and adolescents Younger children present atypically, more likely to have perforated when diagnosed. Diagnosis: Non-specific signs and symptoms Often have abdominal pain first; vomiting comes later Location/orientation of appendix varies Appendicitis scores vary in their performance Respect fever and abdominal pain   Management: Traditional: surgical On the horizon: identification of low-risk children who may benefit from trial of antibiotics If perforated, interval appendectomy (IV antibiotics via PICC for 4-6 weeks, then surgery) Obstruction SBO. Incarcerated Inguinal Hernia. Essentials: Same pathophysiology and epidemiology as adults: “ABC” – adhesions, “bulges” (hernias), and cancer. Diagnosis: Obstruction is a sign of another condition. Look for cause of obstruction: surgical versus medical Abdominal XR in low pre-test probability CT abdomen/pelvis for moderate-to-high risk; confirmation and/or surgical planning Management: Treat underlying cause NG tube to low intermittent wall suction Admission, fluid management, serial examinations   Take these pearls home: Consider surgical pathology early in encounter Resuscitate while you investigate Have a low threshold for imaging and/or consultation, especially in preverbal children   Selected References Necrotizing Enterocolitis Neu J, Walker A. Necrotizing Enterocolitis. N Eng J Med. 2011; 364(3):255-264. Niño DF et al. Necrotizing enterocolitis: new insights into pathogenesis and mechanisms. Nature. 2016; 13:590-600. Walsh MC et al. Necrotizing Enterocolitis: A Practitioner’s Perspective. Pediatr Rev. 1988; 9(7):219-226. Malrotation with Midgut Volvulus Applegate KE. Intestinal Malrotation in Children: A Problem-Solving Approach to the Upper Gastrointestinal Series. Radiographics. 2006; 26:1485-1500. Kapfer SA, Rappold JF. Intestinal Malrotation – Not Just the Pediatric Surgeon’s Problem. J Am Coll Surg. 2004; 199(4):628-635. Lee HC et al. Intestinal Malrotation and Catastrophic Volvulus in Infancy. J Emerg Med. 2012; 43(1):49-51. Martin V, Shaw-Smith C. Review of genetic factors in intestinal malrotation. Pediatr Surg Int. 2010; 26:769-781. Nehra D, Goldstein AM. Intestinal malrotation: Varied clinical presentation from infancy through adulthood. Surgery. 2010; 149(3):386-391. Hirschprung Disease Amiel J, Sproat-Emison E, Garcia-Barcelo M, et al. Hirschsprung disease, associated syndromes and genetics: a review. J Med Genet 2008; 45:1. Arshad A, Powell C, Tighe MP. Hirschsprung's disease. BMJ 2012; 345:e5521. Aworanti OM, McDowell DT, Martin IM, Quinn F. Does Functional Outcome Improve with Time Postsurgery for Hirschsprung Disease? Eur J Pediatr Surg 2016; 26:192. Clark DA. Times of first void and first stool in 500 newborns. Pediatrics 1977; 60:457. Dasgupta R, Langer JC. Evaluation and management of persistent problems after surgery for Hirschsprung disease in a child. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 2008; 46:13. De Lorijn F, Reitsma JB, Voskuijl WP, et al. Diagnosis of Hirschsprung's disease: a prospective, comparative accuracy study of common tests. J Pediatr 2005; 146:787. Doig CM. Hirschsprung's disease and mimicking conditions. Dig Dis 1994; 12:106. Khan AR, Vujanic GM, Huddart S. The constipated child: how likely is Hirschsprung's disease? Pediatr Surg Int 2003; 19:439. Singh SJ, Croaker GD, Manglick P, et al. Hirschsprung's disease: the Australian Paediatric Surveillance Unit's experience. Pediatr Surg Int 2003; 19:247. Suita S, Taguchi T, Ieiri S, Nakatsuji T. Hirschsprung's disease in Japan: analysis of 3852 patients based on a nationwide survey in 30 years. J Pediatr Surg 2005; 40:197. Sulkowski JP, Cooper JN, Congeni A, et al. Single-stage versus multi-stage pull-through for Hirschsprung's disease: practice trends and outcomes in infants. J Pediatr Surg 2014; 49:1619. Pyloric Stenosis Aspelund G, Langer JC. Current management of hypertrophic pyloric stenosis. Semin Pedaitr Surg. 2007; 16:27-33. Dias SC et al. Hypertrophic pyloric stenosis: tips and tricks for ultrasound diagnosis. Insights Imaging. 2012; 3:247-250. Kawahara H et al. Medical treatment of infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis: should we always slice the olive? J Pediatr Surg. 2005; 40:1848-1851. Mack HC. Adult Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis. Arch Inter Med. 1959; 104:78-83. Meissner PE et al. Conservative treatment of infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis with intravenous atropine sulfate does not replace pyloromyotomy. Pediatr Surg Int. 2006; 22:1021-1024. Mercer AE, Phillips R. Can a conservative approach to the treatment of hypertrophic pyloric stenosis with atropine be considered a real alternative to pyloromyotomy? Arch Dis Child. 2013; 95(6): 474-477. Pandya S, Heiss K, Pyloric Stenosis in Pediatric Surgery.Surg Clin N Am. 2012; 92:527-39. Peters B et al. Advances in infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis. Expert Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2014; 8(5):533-541. Intussusception Apelt N et al. Laparoscopic treatment of intussusception in children: A systematic review. J Pediatr Surg. 2013; 48:1789-1793. Applegate KE. Intussusception in Children: Imaging Choices. Semin Roentgenol. 2008; 15-21. Bartocci M et al. Intussusception in childhood: role of sonography on diagnosis and treatment. J Ultrasound. 2015; 18 Gilmore AW et al. Management of childhood intussusception after reductiion by enema. Am J Emerg Med. 2011; 29:1136-1140.:205-211. Chien M et al. Management of the child after enema-reduced intussusception: hospital or home? J Emerg Med. 2013; 44(1):53-57. Cochran AA et al. Intussusception in traditional pediatric, nontraditional pediatric, and adult patients. Am J Emerg Med. 2011; 523-527. Loukas M et al. Intussusception: An Anatomical Perspective With Review of the Literature. Clin Anatomy. 2011; 24: 552-561. Mendez D et al. The diagnostic accuracy of an abdominal radiograph with signs and symptoms of intussusception. Am J Emerg Med. 2012; 30:426-431. Whitehouse et al. Is it safe to discharge intussusception patients after successful hydrostatic reduction? J Pediatr Surg. 2010; 45:1182-1186. Appendicitis Amin P, Chang D. Management of Complicated Appendicitis in the Pediatrc Population: When Surgery Doesn’t Cut it. Semin Intervent Radiol. 2012; 29:231-236 Blakely ML et al. Early vs Interval Appendectomy for Children With Perforated Appendicitis. Arch Surg. 2011; 146(6):660-665. Bundy DG et al. Does This Child Have Appendicitis? JAMA. 2007; 298(4):438-451. Cohen B et al. The non-diagnostic ultrasound in appendicitis: is a non-visualized appendix the same as a negative study? J Pediatr Surg. 2015 Jun;50(6):923-7 Herliczek TW et al. Utility of MRI After Inconclusive Ultrasound in Pediatric Patients with Suspected Appendicitis. AJT. 2013; 200:969-973. Janitz et al. Ultrasound Evaluation for Appendicitis. J Am Osteopath Coll Radiol. 2016; 5(1):5-12. Kanona H et al. Stump Appendicitis: A Review. Int J Surg. 2012; 10:4255-428. Kao LS et al. Antibiotics vs Appendectomy for Uncomplicated Acute Appendicitis. Evid Based Rev Surg. 2013;216(3):501-505. Petroianu A. Diagnosis of acute appendicitis. Int J Surg. 2012; 10:115-119. Mazeh H et al. Tip appendicitis: clinical implications and management. Amer J Surg. 2009; 197:211-215. Puig S et al. Imaging of Appendicitis in Children and Adolescents. Semin Roentgenol. 2008; 22-28. Schizas AMP, Williams AB. Management of complex appendicitis. Surgery. 2010; 28(11):544-548. Shogilev DJ et al. Diagnosing Appendicitis: Evidence-Based Review. West J Emerg Med. 2014; 15(4):859-871. Wray CJ et al. Acute Appendicitis: Controversies in Diagnosis and Management. Current Problems in Surgery. 2013; 50:54-86 Intestinal Obstruction Babl FE et al. Does nebulized lidocaine reduce the pain and distress of nasogastric tube insertion in young children? A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Pediatrics. 2009 Jun;123(6):1548-55 Chinn WM, Zavala DC, Ambre J. Plasma levels of lidocaine following nebulized aerosol administration. Chest 1977;71(3):346-8. Cullen L et al. Nebulized lidocaine decreases the discomfort of nasogastric tube insertion: a randomized, double-blind trial. Ann Emerg Med. 2004 Aug;44(2):131-7. Gangopadhyay AN, Wardhan H. Intestinal obstruction in children in India. Pediatr Surg Int. 1989; 4:84-87. Hajivassiliou CA. Intestinal Obstruction in Neonatal/Pediatric Surgery. Semin Pediatr Surg. 2003; 12(4):241-253. Hazra NK et al. Acute Intestinal Obstruction in children: Experience in a Tertiary Care Hospital. Am J Pub Health Res. 2015; 3(5):53-56. Kuo YW et al. Reducing the pain of nasogastric tube intubation with nebulized and atomized lidocaine: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2010 Oct;40(4):613-20.  . Pediatric Surgery Irish MS et al. The Approach to Common Abdominal Diagnoses in Infants and Children. Pedaitr Clin N Am. 1998; 45(4):729-770. Louie JP. Essential Diagnosis of Abdominal Emergencies in the First Year of Life. Emerg Med Clin N Am. 2007; 25:1009-1040. McCullough M, Sharieff GQ. Abdominal surgical emergencies in infants and young children. Emerg Med Clin N Am. 2003; 21:909-935. Pepper VK et al. Diagnosis and Management of Pediatric Appendicitis, Intussusception, and Meckel Diverticulum. Surg Clin N Am. 2012   This post and podcast are dedicated to Mr Ross Fisher for his passion and spirit of collaboration in all things #FOAMed.  Thank you, sir!

In this episode, Dr. Sara Rasmussen talks about her job as a pediatric surgeon and why she is so driven to make a huge impact on so many children and their family's lives. Dr. Rasmussen shares: What inspired her to become a pediatric surgeon. How she spends her time each day. UVA recently partnered with the University of Pittsburgh Children's Hospital so more children can receive kidney and liver transplants. Dr. Rasmussen talks about how this relationship is mutually beneficial to both hospitals. Dr. Rasmussen talks about what qualifies a child for a liver transplant. She also talks about the feeling in the operating room during the first collaborative liver transplant and how partnering with University of Pittsburgh Children's Hospital is going to provide better care to more patients! Plus, she talks about monitoring patients that have had liver transplants. Moreover, she talks about the cases that she finds most difficult and how no procedure or case is uninteresting to her. Why G-Tubes often provide families with a huge sense of relief and benefit. Plus, she talks about parents supporting each other and taking care of themselves, while their child is in the hospital and after the child has been discharged. Finally, Dr. Rasmussen talks about her mindset and perspective when a child succumbs to their health challenges and how she helps the child's parents. Join us for this episode!

Well over a decade ago, pediatric surgeon Dr. John Densmore and his wife bought their first home. He had just started his residency at Children’s Hospital in Milwaukee. "You know what I remember fondly about it was that people looked out for each other," Densmore says. For instance, he’d come home after a long shift to find his walk shoveled. But, there were problems. "I remember on a run by a park near that house one day that a Hmong kid had been shot," he says. "Sort of being dumbstruck that that could happen so close to where I was living." Up until that point, Densmore had only encountered gunshot wound victims in the hospital. More than a decade later, two miles from Dr. Densmore’s first home - near 73rd and Mill road, there was another shooting. A shooting between two drug dealers. Darmequaye Cohill sold heroin. Kwesen Sanders stole Cohill’s cellphone number. He got it off Facebook and had Virgin Mobile make it his own. So, when Cohill’s clients wanted to buy they reached Sanders

Well over a decade ago, pediatric surgeon Dr. John Densmore and his wife bought their first home. He had just started his residency at Children’s Hospital in Milwaukee.

Keeping kids safe at home is a top priority.As a parent, it is important that you know what dangers to look out for that could be harmful to your children.  From TV tipovers, and window falls, you can prevent some of the scariest dangers to our children.Ian Neilson, MD a Pediatric Surgeon with Maine Medical Partners is here to discuss home safety for your children.

Keeping kids safe at home is a top priority.As a parent, it is important that you know what dangers to look out for that could be harmful to your children.  From TV tipovers, and window falls, you can prevent some of the scariest dangers to our children.Ian Neilson, MD a Pediatric Surgeon with Maine Medical Partners is here to discuss home safety for your children.

Dr. Susan Adelman, MD talks with Robert Rickover about her experiences as a student of the Alexander Technique and suggests a number of medical symptoms for which it may be useful. Susan now works as an artist in Ferndale, Michigan. Susan's website: artandjewelryofsue.com Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Website: alexandertechniquenebraska.com. More information about the Alexander Technique: alexandertechnique.com