Gastroesophageal reflux
Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) refers to the process by which gastric contents flow backward into the esophagus. It is a common physiological phenomenon in infants and children. However, when reflux leads to symptoms or complications, it is classified as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). GERD is a significant cause of morbidity in pediatric populations, with potential implications […]
Basic fluid and electrolyte management
The first step to understanding how to manage fluid and electrolytes in children is to understand their needs, which of course like so many other things in pediatric care, depend on a child’s age. How much free water does a child need? How much sodium? How much potassium? How much sugar (glucose)? While a detailed […]
Contraception
Contraception 101 https://vimeo.com/328494464?fl=pl&fe=sh (9:25 min.) Williams Gynecology Chapter 5: Contraception and sterilization Prescribing emergency contraception https://vimeo.com/328578800?fl=pl&fe=sh (8:58 min.) This is how I teach: SDM with LARC methods https://vimeo.com/188913147?fl=pl&fe=sh (4:18 min.) FAB module 1: Role in patient-centered care https://vimeo.com/365637415?fl=pl&fe=sh (10:09 min.) FAB module 2: Terminology, efficacy, and research https://vimeo.com/365637425?fl=pl&fe=sh (9:00 min.) FAB module 3: Fertility awareness–based […]
OBG reproductive health cases (Virtual): Medclin 642
MED CLIN 642 will engage students in a self-directed virtual course in topics pertaining to reproductive health. Topics covered include contraception, family planning, spontaneous abortion/pregnancy loss, induced abortion care, and health equity. Content is largely from Innovating Education in Reproductive Health (IERH) as well as Williams Gynecology textbook, APGO Basic Science Videos, the Global Health […]
Fever of unknown origin
Fever of unknown origin (FUO) refers to a prolonged fever (>3 weeks) that remains unexplained after an initial evaluation, including a thorough history, physical examination, and basic laboratory tests. In pediatric patients, FUO presents a diagnostic challenge, as it may be caused by a wide variety of infections, inflammatory disorders, malignancies, or other rare conditions. […]
Fever in neonates
Neonatal sepsis is a critical condition that is most often seen in infants 56 days of life or younger. Newborns with neonatal sepsis can show systemic signs, such as fever, poor feeding, poor perfusion, but often have more subtle clinical findings that make a high index of suspicion important. The specific types of infections of […]
Febrile seizures
Febrile seizures are one of the most common types of seizures in children, typically occurring between the ages of 6 months and 5 years. These seizures are associated with fever (100.4°F or higher) anytime within the prior 24 hours and can be a source of significant anxiety for parents. Understanding febrile seizures is crucial for […]
Critique of a qualitative study 2
In this journal club session, we will review qualitative research and critically appraise an ethnography paper that Dr. Kriegel mentioned in last week’s lecture. At the end of this session, you should better understand how qualitative research can be utilized. Learning goals Demonstrate respectful, constructive, adaptive interactions with peers and/or facilitators, including punctual attendance, advanced […]
Critique of a qualitative study 2 (Facilitator)
In this journal club session, we will review qualitative research and critically appraise an ethnography paper that Dr. Kriegel mentioned in last week’s lecture. At the end of this session, you should better understand how qualitative research can be utilized. Learning goals Demonstrate respectful, constructive, adaptive interactions with peers and/or facilitators, including punctual attendance, advanced […]
Qualitative methods 2
Learning Goals Define and apply qualitative analytic methods Define and distinguish between qualitative research paradigms, study designs, and data collection methods Identify strategies for rigor Evaluate and consume qualitative research Qualitative analysis and mixed methods Qualitative analysis When conducting qualitative analysis, no matter the analytic approach, we focus primarily on discovering patterns. These patterns can […]