The Cribsiders

Epizode

• S7 Ep183: INTERN BOOTCAMP: Parenting for the Pediatrician Part 1: Infant Sleep, Picky Eating, & Potty Training 01.07.2026 1h 6min

  Get ready for a Nap-tastic episode that will feed your parenting knowledge and potty humor! Join us and expert guest Dr. Tanya Altmann (@DrTanyaAltmann) as we unravel the secrets of infant sleep, tackle the picky eating habits of little ones, and flush out the best tips for stress-free potty training. It's a diaper-changing experience you won't want to miss!Click here for show notes!
• S7 Ep182: INTERN BOOTCAMP: IV Fluids - Salty and Sweet 24.06.2026 1h 11min

  Come learn about the most prescribed medicine in pediatrics, IV fluids! Dr. Michelle Starr (Indiana) returns to teach us about maintenance fluids, adding electrolytes to fluids, and why Justin shouldn’t worry so much about his medical decision-making. Listen now to find out if you’d like to be a member of Team LR!Click here for show notes!
• S7 Ep181: INTERN BOOTCAMP: Go with the High Flow: Bronchiolitis with Dr. Brian Alverson 17.06.2026 59min

  Dive into one of the most common pediatric problems, bronchiolitis, with our guest Dr. Brian Alverson. In this episode, we review the workup of bronchiolitis, including the role of the chest x-ray, RPP, CBC, and more. We also discuss the evidence behind treatments such as albuterol, steroids, and high flow nasal cannula. Listen to hear more about this breathtaking topic.Click here for show notes!
• S7 Ep180: INTERN BOOTCAMP: Febrile Infants - When Babies Are Too Hot 10.06.2026 1h 16min

  Dr. Paul Aronson (Yale) joins the Cribsiders to help interpret the AAP’s new Febrile Infant Guidelines (July 2021) in this jam-packed episode. He teaches us about the new 22-28 day-old group, updated antibiotic recommendations, other major changes in the guidelines, and the evidence behind it all.Click here for show notes!
• S7 Ep179: INTERN BOOTCAMP: New Kids on the Block: Care of the Well Baby in the Newborn Nursery 03.06.2026 1h 23min

  Kim Schamel, medical director of the Newborn Assessment Nursery at Washington University/St. Louis Children’s Hospital, walks us through newborn nursery 101! She gives pointers for the newborn physical exam, counseling strategies for safe sleep, gives us a framework for evaluating neonatal weight loss, and so much more. From the golden hour to the discharge talk and everything in between, she reminds us that when it comes to healthy babies, just feed them, love them, and don’t shake them!Click here for show notes!
• S7 Ep178: Live! Transitions of Care: From Cribsiders to Curbsiders 20.05.2026 1h 9min

  How long are you planning to see your medically complex teen? 18, 26, 35, or even 60? Recorded live at the 2026 AMPP (Association of Med-Peds Physicians) National Conference, the team sits down with Dr. Megumi “Megi” Okumura (UCSF) to discuss Transitions of Care from pediatric to adult providers. Dr. Okumura unpacks the difference between transition and transfer, navigates the practical landmines around insurance and legal decision-making, and reminds us that the only wrong thing is to do nothing. Bring your bamboo — we’re bending, not breaking.
• S7 Ep177: Hip, Hip… Oh No! Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip 13.05.2026 55min

  Hip, hip, hooray - it’s time to click into developmental dysplasia of the hip! In this episode, the Cribsiders break down how to spot hips that slip, slide, or simply don’t sit right in the socket. From mastering your Ortolani to knowing when to harness the moment (hello, Pavlik), we’ve got you covered from newborn exam to walking woes. Tune in for can’t-miss pearls that will keep your hip exams on point and your clinical skills in alignment.
• S7 Ep176: Before Bile Stops: Biliary Atresia 06.05.2026 1h 19min

  In this episode, we break down biliary atresia from bilirubin metabolism basics and the differences between conjugated and direct bilirubin. We cover practical and novel screening tools for the primary care provider to ensure prompt diagnosis, as well as next steps for confirmatory diagnosis. We finally dive into the Kasai Procedure, which if done early, is a life saving procedure which can delay and even prevent liver transplantation. 
• S7 Ep175: Live! Small Doses, Big Changes: Updates in Obesity Medicine with GLP-1s 22.04.2026 1h 3min

  Recorded live at Grand Rounds at the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center—our first episode from the stage! In this episode, Dr. Stephanie Green joins the team to discuss the rapidly evolving treatment landscape for pediatric obesity. We discuss GLP-1 receptor agonists, focusing on how these medications work, when they should be used, and how clinicians can integrate them into comprehensive obesity care.
• S7 Ep174: Suicide Prevention and Safety Planning: Approaching Adolescent Mental Health Crises 15.04.2026 1h 30min

  Uh oh, your patient answered yes to Question #9 on the PHQ-9? We join John Ackerman, PhD, ABPP and Elizabeth Kleinhenz, MSW, MPH, LISW from the Center for Suicide Prevention and Research at Nationwide Children's Hospital to shed light on non-suicidal self-injury, suicide risk assessment, and safety planning in adolescents. From universal screening to individualized safety plans, this episode will leave you feeling more confident and equipped to handle mental health crises.
• S7 Ep173: Neuromuscular Bouquet (FFTC) 08.04.2026 56min

  Recap and review the top pearls from episodes #120: Muscular Dystrophy, #141: Cerebral Palsy from Birth to Adolescence & #126: Trisomy 21 with a few members of our production team! It’s Fables from the Cribside! (FFTC), our series providing a rapid review of recent Cribsiders episodes for your spaced learning.
• S7 Ep172: Getting Nosy About Nosebleeds: A Primer on Epistaxis 25.03.2026 57min

  Stop the bleed and master the mucosal nuances of pediatric epistaxis in this high-yield session! We are joined by Pediatric Otolaryngologist Dr. Jennifer Lavin to deconstruct everything from the superficial vessels of Kiesselbach’s plexus to the rare, high-stakes diagnosis of Juvenile Nasopharyngeal Angiofibroma. Discover how to avoid incorrectly applied pressure, how to effectively utilize oxymetazoline, and exactly when to pivot to absorbable packing. This episode delivers the durable reference tools you need to handle any nosebleed with total clinical confidence.
• S7 Ep171: Always Be PrEP-ared! HIV Prophylaxis in Adolescents 18.03.2026 1h 1min

  An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure! In this episode, we learn all about HIV prevention in adolescents with our guest, Dr. Alex Golec of Johns Hopkins Children’s Center. We break down the indications, treatment options, and monitoring of prescribing pre and post-exposure prophylaxis in the outpatient setting. We even talk about STI prevention with DoxyPEP! 
• S7 Ep170: Bridging the Gap: Integrated Behavioral Health in Primary Care 11.03.2026 1h 3min

  Overwhelmed by the youth mental health crisis? Join us this episode to discuss innovative opportunities to improve access to mental and behavioral health services across the lifespan. Addressing youth mental health is a team sport. To tackle this important and challenging topic, we’re joined by two special guests: Dr. Colette Desrochers (an experienced primary care pediatrician and educator) and Dr. Jen Mautone (an expert researcher and clinician in integrated behavioral health). We discuss current barriers to care, models for addressing these barriers, key outcomes, and considerations for implementation. Come join us in bridging the gap! 
• S7 Ep169: A Breath of Fresh Air: Non-invasive Respiratory Support 25.02.2026 56min

  Get ready to breathe easy with this lively Cribsiders episode on non-invasive respiratory support in pediatrics! We’re joined by the incredible Dr. Michelle Perez from Montefiore, who breaks down the fundamentals of CPAP, BiPAP and HFNC. From choosing the right modality to knowing when it’s time to escalate, this episode will help you support little lungs without jumping straight to the tube. 
• S7 Ep168: The (NICU) Graduate: Outpatient Follow-Up for High Risk Infants 18.02.2026 1h 15min

  Dr. Erdei is a triple board certified physician (neonatology, pediatrics, and developmental-behavioral pediatrics!) who talks us through high risk infant clinic! There is no one-size-fits-all approach to NICU follow-up, so Dr. Erdei draws on her years of experience to share the set-up of her own clinic. We talk about common challenges like evaluating adequate growth, preterm formulas/fortifiers, feeding intolerance, neurodevelopmental assessments and her expert advice for helping babies thrive in their family unit once they go home!
• S7 Ep167: Vascular Anomalies: Hemangiomas, Malformations, and More 11.02.2026 1h 9min

  In this episode, we are joined by pediatric dermatologist Dr. Sonal Shah to review vascular anomalies. Learn how to diagnose, evaluate, and treat lesions including infantile hemangiomas and capillary malformations.
• S7 Ep166: DEMystifying ADEM 28.01.2026 57min

  In this episode, Dr. Janetta Arellano (Children’s hospital of Orange County) joins us to take a deep dive into ADEM. We discuss the key features, diagnostic approach, and management of ADEM, with important pearls for distinguishing it from other neurologic emergencies.
• S7 Ep165: Pump it Up! Technology in Type 1 Diabetes Management 21.01.2026 1h 27min

  Hold onto your pancreas! Diabetes technology is rapidly evolving, so pump up your knowledge with med-peds endocrinologist and Type 1 diabetes superstar Dr. Rebecca Vitale (UNC Chapel Hill). This discussion about CGMs, insulin pumps, and automated insulin delivery systems hits the sweet spot!
• S7 Ep164: Notes on Neuroblastoma 14.01.2026 54min

  Join us this week for a fantastic discussion about neuroblastoma courtesy of our guest, Dr. Brittany Greene of Seattle Children’s Hospital. We discuss common presenting symptoms, work-up, and the nuance of stage-specific treatment!