Best Royal Melbourne Hospital Podcasts (2024)

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Airways That Scare Me - Respiratory Instability w Robi Khemani 55:14

2M ago55:14

55:14

This season is about airway management or airways that scare me and this episode, we discuss the respiratory unstable patient or the patient who's a "physiologically difficult airway" because they have bad lungs. We were incredibly lucky to have the amazing Robi Khemani from CHLA, a world expert on respiratory disorders in #pedsICU, join us and be …

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Complex Airway Surgery - Airways That Scare Me 58:35

7M ago58:35

58:35

Children with complex airway surgery are airways that truly scare us. Though a small number of patients in pedsICU, they can stay a long time and are at risk of death and morbidity from their underlying conditions, co-existing conditions, their treatment and ICU acquired problems. Managing these patients requires a high level of understanding, comm…

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Airways That Scare Me - Shock Part 2 48:08

11M ago48:08

48:08

Airway Management remains the single highest risk time for our patients in pedsICU & pedsCICU. We've known about problems for long time, but finally gaining attention, new ways of thinking & new ways to use drugs & devices- there's a lot more gray then there used to be. We'll discuss resuscitation and airway management in child with cardiac disease…

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Challenging Scenarios in Pediatric ECMO with Peds Intensiva, PCICS and PediECMO 48:14

1y ago48:14

48:14

What are the pediatric #ECMO scenarios that even experts struggle with? "Challenging Pediatric ECMO Scenarios" Special Collaboration w @PCICS @ECMOPedi and @PedsIntensiva 3 cases covering what our expert hosts and panelists all decided were three of the HARDEST scenarios to deal with: 1. VA ECMO for respiratory support; 2. L heart decompression on …

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Airways That Scare Me in #pedsICU - Shock Part 1 48:27

1y ago48:27

48:27

Airway management remains the single highest risk time for our patients in pediatric ICU. We've known about these problems for a long time, but they're finally gaining the attention they deserve with registry projects and multicenter studies, new ways of thinking that move away from old dogmas and new ways to use our drugs and devices. One of the g…

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Culture & Practice Change for #pedsICU based rehabilitation 1:20:15

1+ y ago1:20:15

1:20:15

Culture and Practice Change are a vital element to implement ICU based rehabilitation in the pediatric ICU - because even when we know what to do it can be really hard to get our large and diverse teams on board and manage resource limitations, change fatigue and differing views. Here, experts from around the world discuss how they implemented chan…

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Pain and pain relief 11:02

1+ y ago11:02

11:02

Finding the cause of pain in children and what to do about it can be one of the trickiest things for parents to manage. In this episode, Anthea is joined by Dr Nadine Sharples from the Emergency Department at The Royal Children's Hospital to share lots of practical advice on pain and pain relief in kids. For more information RCH Kids Health Info fa…

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Hand, foot and mouth disease 11:40

1+ y ago11:40

11:40

Hand, foot and mouth disease is one of those things that seems to always be "going around". In fact, it's one of our most asked about topics. In this episode, Lexi speaks with Dr Gabrielle Haeusler, an infectious diseases specialist, to understand the signs of HFMD and discuss some prevention and treatment strategies. Click here to read our RCH Kid…

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Type 1 diabetes 30:20

2y ago30:20

30:20

When a child is diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, it has a profound impact on their life and family. Diabetes requires strict management every single day. Added to that burden is the confusion and misunderstanding that others might have about the disease and its cause. In this episode, Margie and Lexi are joined by Professor Fergus Cameron, Director …

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Chronic fatigue syndrome 29:24

2y ago29:24

29:24

Growing up can be tiring work. But what's the difference between general tiredness in children and young people, and relentless fatigue that turns the simplest things into a challenge? Dr Lexi Frydenberg is joined Dr Colette Reveley, a paediatrician in the Department of Adolescent Medicine at The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, to unpack the …

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Long term & technology dependent #pedsICU patients 1:12:25

2y ago1:12:25

1:12:25

Long term & technology dependent aka "chronic critically ill" #pedsICU patients with Dr Rob Graham @BostonChildrens @karen_choong @drgregkelly @drpetaalexander Our #ICUrehab season focussed on preventing PICU morbidities & improving recovery. Our successes in #pedsICU mean that most kids survive & we increasingly see survivors with chronic complex …

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Winter and viruses 16:33

2y ago16:33

16:33

Ah-choo! It feels like children everywhere are coughing and sneezing their way through this winter. So is it worse than usual? And what is 'RSV'? In this episode, Anthea and Margie are joined by paediatrician Dr Suzanne Boyce to chat about the most common respiratory viruses going around. They talk through the symptoms of COVID-19, RSV and flu, how…

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Fussy eaters 27:29

2y ago27:29

27:29

Mealtimes can be a stressful experience when you've got a little person who pushes away their plate. Especially when you've put a lot of effort into a wholesome meal or the rest of the family is ready to eat. In this episode, Lexi and Anthea are joined by special guest Dr Kathleen McGrath, a paediatric gastroenterologist with a special interest in …

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Sidelined by sports injuries 21:27

2y ago21:27

21:27

As more children return to fields, courts and ovals around the country, common sports injuries and accidents are on the rise. What is the best first aid for sports injuries and how do you know when to go to emergency? Margie and Anthea are joined by Dr Peter Barnett, an emergency doctor at the RCH with an interest in sports medicine and Greg Cull, …

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What to do with burns 29:34

2y ago29:34

29:34

Sadly, burns are still a common injury in childhood. To coincide with National Burns Safety Awareness Month, hosts Anthea and Lexi are joined by Warwick Teague, surgeon, clinical burns lead and Director of Trauma at The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne. Warwick gives us the absolute must-do when it comes to burns first aid (hint: it involves a …

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Post Intensive Care Syndrome in #pedsICU feat. Joseph Manning 1:13:51

2+ y ago1:13:51

1:13:51

There is a growing awareness of the broad range of problems that patients and their families can face after a stay in the #pedsICU which is now known as Post Intensive Care Syndrome - pediatrics Nurse researcher and clinician Joseph Manning developed the PICS-p framework and has deep experience in following up these patients and families after they…

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Flu is back. It's time to discuss the flu vaccine 14:09

2+ y ago14:09

14:09

Influenza, or the 'flu', has almost disappeared for the last two years. But it's back, and already bringing children to hospital for treatment. In this episode, Dr Anthea Rhodes is joined by Dr Margie Danchin as our expert guest to discuss the flu. As well as being a paediatrician at the RCH, and regular host of the this podcast, Margie is an exper…

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Brushing up on healthy teeth 28:51

2+ y ago28:51

28:51

Good dental health has huge benefits for our general wellbeing and quality of life, and it starts the moment that very first tooth pops through in babies. In this episode we're joined by special guest Dr Mihiri Silva, a paediatric dentist from The Royal Children's Hospital. If you've ever wondered when and how to start brushing teeth, how tooth dec…

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Making sense of seizures 26:31

2+ y ago26:31

26:31

Witnessing a seizure can be a frightening experience for parents and carers, and raises so many questions. What's going on when a child has a seizure and what could it mean for their ongoing health? Does it mean they have epilepsy? To make sense of seizures, Margie and Lexi are joined by Associate Professor Andrew Kornberg, Neurologist at The Royal…

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From snooze to snore - how children's breathing affects sleep 27:36

2+ y ago27:36

27:36

A restful sleep is so important for children’s health. But sometimes, a stuffy nose or blocked passages get in the way of a good sleep. In this episode we’re joined by Ear, Nose and Throat Surgeon, Dr Eric Levi, to find out why snooze turns to snoring, and what can be done to get children back on the path to sleep success. For more information, che…

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Getting back to school (face-to-face learning during COVID-19) 19:44

2+ y ago19:44

19:44

**a quick correction: During the conversation Margie says the twice-weekly rapid antigen testing will be for the first week of term. What Margie meant to say was that it will be for the first four weeks and then reassessed. We apologise for the confusion. As schools return to in-classroom learning next week, we know that students, families, and tea…

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An update on Omicron with Dr Sarah McNab 19:14

2+ y ago19:14

19:14

For many of us, the new year has not started as we had hoped. With the Omicron variant so prevalent in the community and the start to the school year just around the corner, many parents may be wondering what the latest news is with COVID-19 and children. In this podcast episode, host Dr Anthea Rhodes is joined by Dr Sarah McNab, Director of Genera…

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BONUS: Facebook Live - COVID-19 vaccinations for five to 11 year olds, your questions answered 59:12

2+ y ago59:12

59:12

Do you have questions about the COVID-19 vaccine for five to 11 year olds? Our latest RCH National Child Health Poll found that 30% of Australian parents of children aged five to 11 years were undecided about COVID vaccination for their child, with questions around the safety and efficacy of the vaccine. Following the Government’s approval of the C…

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Crying and unsettled babies 34:50

2+ y ago34:50

34:50

Have you had the experience of holding a baby and they just won’t stop crying? Soothing an unsettled baby can be a trying task for anyone, particularly new parents. Crying is a baby’s way of communicating with us, but when the crying doesn’t stop, how do we know when to seek help? In this episode we’re joined by expert paediatrician, Dr Valerie Sun…

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Autism - where to start 35:18

2+ y ago35:18

35:18

Many families have questions about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) but may not know where to start. It can be a complex topic, and because it is a spectrum, there is huge variation. In this episode we’re joined by expert Paediatrician Dr Deb Marks, who sees patients with Autism every day, to go through common questions about what Autism is, what sig…

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Those tricky times with toddlers 38:08

3y ago38:08

38:08

Toddlers and preschoolers bring so much joy and fun to family life. But there are also those times when their behaviour causes a lot of stress for everyone, whether it's in the supermarket aisle or at the dinner table! In this episode we unpack what's behind toddler tantrums, fussy eating and more, with Dr Billy Garvey, a developmental and behaviou…

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Fear of needles. What helps? 41:44

3y ago41:44

41:44

Whether it's for a vaccine or for medical care, nobody especially likes having needles. But for some children and teens, it can be a big hurdle to overcome. And now, with the COVID-19 vaccine being rolled out to more and more Australians, having an injection is something we're all too familiar with. In this episode, we're joined by two special gues…

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Latest news on COVID-19 in children with Dr Sarah McNab 7:32

3y ago7:32

7:32

In this episode, hosted by Dr Lexi Frydenberg, we bring you the latest on what's happening with children and COVID-19 in Victoria. Our special guest is Dr Sarah McNab, Director of General Medicine at The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne. Lexi and Sarah cover: the current situation with COVID-19 infections and hospitalisations how COVID-19 is af…

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All about allergies 30:26

3y ago30:26

30:26

It seems like allergies affect so many children these days. In fact, our home town of Melbourne is sometimes called the allergy capital of the world. So what really is an allergy, how does it show up, and what is anaphylaxis? And what does it all mean for children with an allergy? To answer these questions and more, we're joined by Dr Joanne Smart,…

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Analgesia & Sedation in #pedsICU feat. Jayashree Muralidharan 1:16:43

3y ago1:16:43

1:16:43

Analgesia and/or Sedation is provided to almost all the patients in the #pedsICU but it is something that often lacks precision. In this episode we speak to intensivist Prof Jayashree Muralidharan, #pedsICU nurse Sharon Prior and pharmacist Jonathon Wong Pediatrica Intensiva season 3 is guest edited by Professor Karen Choong from McMaster Universit…

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Understanding gender diversity 35:21

3y ago35:21

35:21

It’s common for children to experiment with gender roles throughout childhood. However, up to two per cent of Australians identify as transgender or gender diverse. Being trans or gender diverse is part of the natural spectrum of human diversity. In this episode, we sit down with Associate Professor Michelle Telfer, Director the Gender Service at T…

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BONUS: Facebook Live webinar on COVID-19 and children's physical health 1:03:03

3y ago1:03:03

1:03:03

The Royal Children's Hospital recently streamed a live webinar on our Facebook page - all about the physical effects of COVID-19 in children. The webinar received so much positive feedback from the community, we're replaying it here on the Kids Health Info podcast. What's more, it features two of our podcast hosts - Dr Anthea Rhodes and Associate P…

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Is all wheeze asthma? 28:14

3y ago28:14

28:14

Asthma is one of the most common childhood conditions, in fact one in four children in Australia will be diagnosed with asthma. But are all breathing concerns in children, including wheeze, asthma? For this episode we're joined by Dr Shivanthan Shanthikumar, a paediatric respiratory specialist at the RCH, who helps decipher what exactly asthma is, …

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An in-depth talk about anxiety 55:48

3y ago55:48

55:48

Anxiety is a normal response to situations, in fact one in four people will experience anxiety at some point in their lives. But what do you do when your child or teenager is suffering from anxiety, and it isn’t going away? How do you help them when they won’t talk to you about it? In this episode we do a deep dive into anxiety in our teens and chi…

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Children and COVID-19 vaccines 42:24

3y ago42:24

42:24

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to dominate our lives, the focus has now shifted to the vaccine and its role in helping the world return to a new normal. On the back of the COVID-19 vaccine being approved in Australia for children aged 12 and over, right now is a timely opportunity to chat about the vaccine in kids. Is it safe? How does it work?…

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How harmful can vaping be? 26:38

3y ago26:38

26:38

With traditional cigarettes in decline, the e-cigarette or 'vape' has rapidly filled the void. Boasting attractive flavours and a promise of no harmful chemicals, vaping is sometimes perceived as a safe alternative to smoking. Is it? In this episode, Doctors Anthea Rhodes and Lexi Frydenberg are joined by Doctor Moya Vandeleur, a paediatric respira…

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Delirium in #pedsICU feat. Chani Traube & Deb Long 1:24:46

3y ago1:24:46

1:24:46

Delirium is a hugely important topic in the #pedsICU with up to 90% of some patient populations being affected and impacts on disease severity, length of stay and quality of life, even months after discharge. It is related to underlying disease, but also to the drugs and abnormal environment that we expose our patients to. Chani Traube and Deb Long…

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Is it healthy eating or an eating disorder? 35:02

3y ago35:02

35:02

Changes in eating habits can be very common in childhood but in some instances these changes can be the early signs of disordered eating and eating disorders. In this podcast episode we sit down with Dr Michele Yeo, a paediatrician at the RCH who specialises in adolescent health, and in particular eating disorders. Michele discusses how parents can…

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Was that bump a head injury? 31:16

3+ y ago31:16

31:16

In this episode, hosts Dr Margie Danchin and Dr Lexi Frydenberg tackle the big topic of head injuries and concussion with special guest Professor Vicki Anderson, neuropsychologist and Head of Psychology at The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne. Our expert team discuss the signs and symptoms of head injury, how it should be treated, and break dow…

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Early Mobilization in #pedsICU feat. Sapna Kudchadkar 1:05:55

3+ y ago1:05:55

1:05:55

Early Mobilization in the #pedsICU with groundbreaker Sapna Kudchadkar from Johns Hopkins Early Mobilization is enormously important because while survival continues to increase, so do the numbers of children who leave PICU with a new functional limitation. Survival is not enough anymore - it's all about the quality of survival Pediatrica Intensiva…

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