Rashes can be one of the toughest things to tackle as a new pediatric provider. Over the next 2 weeks, we will talk about rashes that can be caused by medications. In this episode, we cover morbiliform drug eruption and serum sickness-like reaction. Join us next week as we discuss fixed drug eruption, acute urticaria and DRESS.…

Not only is hearing screening a board favorite, it's also an important part of well child care. In this episode we tackle newborn screening as well as the AAP recommendation for universal childhood screening.Kristine Sufcak, MD

A short follow-up to last week's episode, this week we discuss the physiology of pulmonary shunting. Hint - all those kids with transient desats after albuterol administration - this episode explains why that happens!Kristine Sufcak, MD

We are delighted to welcome Dr. Megan Simpson back to help us learn about the wild world of cardiac shunting. Today we cover topics such as: What is a cardiac shunt? What does it mean to be shunt dependent? And, what special precautions do we take when caring for shunt dependent patients?Kristine Sufcak, MD

Does everyone with Salmonella need antibiotic therapy? Nope. So who does? Join us as we discuss the different illnesses caused by Salmonella, treatment strategies and anticipatory guidance for families with Salmonella positive children.Kristine Sufcak, MD

Tinea corporis? Cruris? Pedis?! Just the names are overwhelming. This week we are doing a deep dive into all of the "tinea" rashes - how to diagnose them, how to treat them, and some complications to look out for.Kristine Sufcak, MD

Dr. Weisshappel joins me as we discuss newborn screening, with an emphasis on common false positive results.Kristine Sufcak, MD

For our season 2 finale we are joined by Dr. Anthony Cooley, a pediatric hospitalist and yoga instructor who has a strong interest in physician wellness. Medicine is a tough field, and prioritizing our personal wellbeing is paramount to having a successful and rewarding career. Visit mdnotified.com for the links and resources discussed in this epis…

Group B strep can be a sneaky disease process in our neonatal population. Come learn about how GBS is transmitted, how we care for at-risk infants in the nursery, and how to manage infants who go on to develop GBS disease.Kristine Sufcak, MD

We're back with Dr. David Greenky, a pediatric emergency medicine fellow who will walk us through the first steps in management of a pediatric trauma patient. This is a great episode for medical students and residents who want to learn how to get their hands dirty in a high acuity setting.Kristine Sufcak, MD

A little history mixed with a little pharmacology, finished off with some clinically relevant tips. Come learn a little more about one of the newest additions to the hospitalist repertoire.Kristine Sufcak, MD

Who qualifies for universal vs. targeted cholesterol screening? What comes on a lipid panel? Who should we refer to Cardiology, and how do the cardiologists manage these kids? Come learn all that and more with Pediatric Cardiology fellow Dr. Alyson Pierick.Kristine Sufcak, MD

BRUE is a hot area of research within pediatrics right now. While there are still a lot of things we don't know, in this episode we will discuss some of what we DO know - including how we have historically managed BRUE, how the 2016 AAP guideline changed our management, and recent literature on this topic.…

As we finish our Overnight Call series and move back into regular content, let's take this opportunity to get acquainted! Tune in to hear about who we are and why we do what we do here at MD Notified.Kristine Sufcak, MD

Our last episode in the Overnight Call mini series! This episode goes through SLOW BEATS, a mnemonic designed to help you think through overnight calls about bradycardia. Special shoutout to my guest, Dr. Subhendu De, for his contributions to this episode.Kristine Sufcak, MD

To be perfectly frank - PCAs are intimidating. Let's make them a little more approachable. Listen in to learn some tips and tricks from future PICU doc Dr. Nadine Najjar.Kristine Sufcak, MD

The management of pain, especially in nonverbal and very young patients, requires practice and skill. In this episode, we discuss our options for acute pain management with Dr. Nadine Najjar, future pediatric intensivist. Also - tune in next week for a follow up discussion on PCAs.Kristine Sufcak, MD

Building a strong foundation is all about starting with the basics. Here we discuss clinical considerations and side effects of two of our most well-loved medications.Kristine Sufcak, MD

Join pediatric emergency medicine fellow Dr. David Greenky and I as we discuss a foolproof approach to blood gas interpretation.Kristine Sufcak, MD

Other antiemetics exist that aren't Zofran - what?! Listen in to find out what they are and how to safely use them.Kristine Sufcak, MD

Emerging antibiotic resistance patterns prompted the CDC to release new guidelines on the management of gonorrhea in late 2020. This episode offers a brief history on gonorrhea treatment as well as a summary of the updated guidelines. The full CDC guideline can be located at: https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/69/wr/mm6950a6.htm?s_cid=mm6950a6_w…

Also known as IgA vasculitis, HSP is another common vasculitis that we see in pediatrics. Come learn all about how we diagnose and manage these kids. For bonus points, look up some photos of the HSP rash - it's impressive.Kristine Sufcak, MD

In Part 2, we discuss what Dr. Lantis refers to as "the pediatric hospitalist Super Bowl" - the treatment and management of Kawasaki Disease.Kristine Sufcak, MD

If you struggle to keep the criteria for KD straight, this is the episode for you. There is a LOT to know about Kawasaki disease, so this episode will be split into two parts: Diagnosis and Management. Join us next week as we discuss management with the wonderful Dr. Patricia Lantis.Kristine Sufcak, MD

Learn how to manage one of the most common pages of all time: the abnormal vital sign. In this episode we tackle high blood pressure - why we see it, how we think about it, and what medications we can use to fix it.Kristine Sufcak, MD

If the sheer volume of infant formulas available gives you a headache, this episode is for you. Don’t forget to download the QuickNotes page – a single-page review of the content covered in this episode.Kristine Sufcak, MD

Ever wondered why we sometimes use high dose amox and other times use low dose amox? Is TID dosing really better than BID dosing? Why? Come learn everything you ever wanted to know about our favorite bubble gum flavored antibiotic.Kristine Sufcak, MD

In this episode we are joined by Pediatric Cardiology fellow Dr. Megan Simpson, who helps provide insight into the diagnosis and management of myocarditis and pericarditis in pediatric patients.Kristine Sufcak, MD

Managing teenage acne is a common and often confusing problem, but we hope this episode clears things up. P.S. – The QuickNotes on this episode is great - check it out at mdnotified.com.Kristine Sufcak, MD

15 glorious minutes dedicated to pediatrics' hottest new biomarker: procalcitonin. Don't forget to check out the articles discussed in this episode - full source lists can be found on mdnotified.com.Kristine Sufcak, MD

Short episode alert! Come learn everything you need to know about basic croup management, plus a few pearls from recent literature. Special thanks to our guest this episode, Dr. Subhendu De.Kristine Sufcak, MD

In this episode we sit down with pediatric neurologist Dr. Ekta Bery to discuss the headache that is IIH (also known as pseudotumor cerebri) management. Pun intended. Don't forget to check out mdnotified.com for our QuickNotes and episode sources!Kristine Sufcak, MD

In December 2020, the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute released an update on its asthma guidelines - the first update since the original guidelines came out in 2007. Join Dr. Sufcak and Dr. Miller as we discuss how these guidelines impact our management of asthma as general practitioners. More information can be found on mdnotified.com.…

MD Notified is a podcast geared toward providing high yield, evidence based and clinically applicable pediatric medical education. Listen to find out how we got started & what we're all about. More information can be found online at mdnotified.com.Kristine Sufcak, MD