The Education Hub - Conversation with the experts

CWTE: STIC, a framework for teaching when time is limited

This episode we will be discussing STIC, a framework for teaching when time is limited. Dr Amy Gray, a consultant paediatrician in the department of general medicine at The Royal Children’s Hospital with a focus on medical education and global health joins us to explain the framework.Resources:Medical education: STIC frameworkhttps://www.rch.org.au/meded/projects/sticaframeworkforteachingwhentimeislimited/ STIC Training for doctorshttps://www.rch.org.au/uploadedFiles/Main/Content/medicaleducation/STIC%20for%20training%20doctors.pdf One minute preceptorhttp://enhancingmeded.com/primed/#modal-text-02-a Active observationhttp://enhancingmeded.com/primed/#modal-text-02-b Teaching to different levels of learnershttp://enhancingmeded.com/primed/#modal-text-02

PP: Pneumonia - when to check inflammatory markers?

Long gone are the days when CRP and procalcitonin levels were ordered on most patients. But when might they still be good to order? Today's article could be used when discussing improper ordering with your team or referring colleagues. It may also help families understand why choose not to test a child's inflammatory markers when the diagnosis is certain.For the written summary of this paper and link to the original paper, please visit the Paediatric Papers websitePODCAST DISCLAIMER:This podcast has been produced by The Education Hub, a collaboration between the Royal Children's Hospital and the University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics.The producers have made considerable efforts to ensure the information contained in the podcast is accurate, evidence-based and up to date at the time of publication however t​he information and advice offered is intended as a guide only and does not replace the need for clinical expertise and the application of clinical judgment to each individual presentation.This podcast should not be reproduced without the written permission of The Education Hub (education.hub@rch.org.au​).

PP: Reflux - PPIs, antibiotics & allergies

A retrospective study has found that prescribing infants either acid-suppressant medicines or (even short courses of) antibiotics, may significantly increase their risk of developing allergic diseases. It provides us with some food for thought when prescribing these medicines and is a useful article to share with families when explaining your prescribing rationale.For the written summary of this paper and link to the original paper, please visit the Paediatric Papers websitePODCAST DISCLAIMER:This podcast has been produced by The Education Hub, a collaboration between the Royal Children's Hospital and the University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics.The producers have made considerable efforts to ensure the information contained in the podcast is accurate, evidence-based and up to date at the time of publication however t​he information and advice offered is intended as a guide only and does not replace the need for clinical expertise and the application of clinical judgment to each individual presentation.This podcast should not be reproduced without the written permission of The Education Hub (education.hub@rch.org.au​).

PP: Bronchiolitis - when to use high-flow?

This episode examines how a systematic review of the new research around bronchiolitis and the use of high-flow therapy has shaped what we do on the wards. When do we use it? How long is a 'trial of low flow' therapy? Why don't we use high-flow therapy straight away when a child with mild or moderate bronchiolitis presents to the Emergency Department?For the written summary of this paper and link to the original paper, please visit the Paediatric Papers websitePODCAST DISCLAIMER:This podcast has been produced by The Education Hub, a collaboration between the Royal Children's Hospital and the University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics.The producers have made considerable efforts to ensure the information contained in the podcast is accurate, evidence-based and up to date at the time of publication however t​he information and advice offered is intended as a guide only and does not replace the need for clinical expertise and the application of clinical judgment to each individual presentation.This podcast should not be reproduced without the written permission of The Education Hub (education.hub@rch.org.au​).

PP: UTIs - when to do a lumbar puncture?

This week we examine a large retrospective study from the US that looked at how often (or infrequently) well-looking febrile infants are found to have UTIs and meningitis. This article has helped mould our rubric for investigating infants with PUO (fever of unknown origin).For the written summary of this paper and link to the original paper, please visit the Paediatric Papers websitePODCAST DISCLAIMER:This podcast has been produced by The Education Hub, a collaboration between the Royal Children's Hospital and the University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics.The producers have made considerable efforts to ensure the information contained in the podcast is accurate, evidence-based and up to date at the time of publication however t​he information and advice offered is intended as a guide only and does not replace the need for clinical expertise and the application of clinical judgment to each individual presentation.This podcast should not be reproduced without the written permission of The Education Hub (education.hub@rch.org.au​).

PP: COVID-19 - don’t miss the associated inflammatory syndrome

Welcome to the first episode of the Paediatric Papers segment of our podcast! This week we delve into a case series of children with COVID-19 who developed the Paediatric Inflammatory Multisystem Syndrome - Temporally associated with SARS-Cov-2 (PIMS-TS). The article arms us with information on how to not-miss the syndrome and ways to distinguish it from other, very similar, conditions.For the written summary of this paper and link to the original paper, please visit the Paediatric Papers websitePODCAST DISCLAIMER:This podcast has been produced by The Education Hub, a collaboration between the Royal Children's Hospital and the University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics.The producers have made considerable efforts to ensure the information contained in the podcast is accurate, evidence-based and up to date at the time of publication however t​he information and advice offered is intended as a guide only and does not replace the need for clinical expertise and the application of clinical judgment to each individual presentation.This podcast should not be reproduced without the written permission of The Education Hub (education.hub@rch.org.au​).

CWTE: How to communicate with pre-schoolers

Honesty is the key to communicating with toddlers and children. This episode covers useful strategies for talking to toddlers truthfully about their illness, asking and answering questions, acknowledging their feelings and listening.Associate Professor Brigid Jordan is a social worker and infant mental health clinician, educator and researcher. Her research focus is the impact of early life stress on the health and mental health of infants. She has had a key role in developing the clinical field of infant mental health in Australia, and has served on the Board of Directors and Executive Committee of the World Association for Infant Mental Health.PODCAST DISCLAIMER:This podcast has been produced by The Education Hub, a collaboration between the Royal Children's Hospital and the University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics.The producers have made considerable efforts to ensure the information contained in the podcast is accurate, evidence-based and up to date at the time of publication however t​he information and advice offered is intended as a guide only and does not replace the need for clinical expertise and the application of clinical judgment to each individual presentation.This podcast should not be reproduced without the written permission of The Education Hub (education.hub@rch.org.au​).

CWTE: Normal infant crying, sleeping and feeding behaviours

Crying, sleeping and feeding are normal infant behaviours, so what are the signs that there might be a problem? Associate Professor Brigid Jordan and Dr Emily Littlejohn discuss this question and more about abnormal behaviour, the impacts on babies and their parents, and how healthcare workers can help.Brigid is a social worker and infant mental health clinician, educator and researcher. Her research focus is the impact of early life stress on the health and mental health of infants. She has had a key role in developing the clinical field of infant mental health in Australia, and has served on the Board of Directors and Executive Committee of the World Association for Infant Mental Health.PODCAST DISCLAIMER:This podcast has been produced by The Education Hub, a collaboration between the Royal Children's Hospital and the University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics.The producers have made considerable efforts to ensure the information contained in the podcast is accurate, evidence-based and up to date at the time of publication however t​he information and advice offered is intended as a guide only and does not replace the need for clinical expertise and the application of clinical judgment to each individual presentation.This podcast should not be reproduced without the written permission of The Education Hub (education.hub@rch.org.au​).

CWTE: Hospitalisation from a toddler’s point of view

The emotional development of our youngest patients can be disrupted by hospitalisation. In this episode, A/Prof Brigid Jordan provides us with a framework for understanding how toddlers react to illness, and explores the difference between tolerable stress and trauma.Brigid is a social worker and infant mental health clinician, educator and researcher. Her research focus is the impact of early life stress on the health and mental health of infants. She has had a key role in developing the clinical field of infant mental health in Australia, and has served on the Board of Directors and Executive Committee of the World Association for Infant Mental Health.PODCAST DISCLAIMER:This podcast has been produced by The Education Hub, a collaboration between the Royal Children's Hospital and the University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics.The producers have made considerable efforts to ensure the information contained in the podcast is accurate, evidence-based and up to date at the time of publication however t​he information and advice offered is intended as a guide only and does not replace the need for clinical expertise and the application of clinical judgment to each individual presentation.This podcast should not be reproduced without the written permission of The Education Hub (education.hub@rch.org.au​).

CWTE: Infant emotion and behaviour dysregulation

This is the first episode of a four part series on infant mental health, with expert guest Associate Professor Brigid Jordan AM interviewed by Dr Emily Littlejohn. The series covers the principles of emotional development of patients in the 0-5 age group, how this can be disrupted by hospitalisation and how we can support the mental health of our patients and families. Brigid is a social worker and infant mental health clinician, educator and researcher. Her research focus is the impact of early life stress on the health and mental health of infants. She has had a key role in developing the clinical field of infant mental health in Australia, and has served on the Board of Directors and Executive Committee of the World Association for Infant Mental Health.PODCAST DISCLAIMER:This podcast has been produced by The Education Hub, a collaboration between the Royal Children's Hospital and the University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics.The producers have made considerable efforts to ensure the information contained in the podcast is accurate, evidence-based and up to date at the time of publication however t​he information and advice offered is intended as a guide only and does not replace the need for clinical expertise and the application of clinical judgment to each individual presentation.This podcast should not be reproduced without the written permission of The Education Hub (education.hub@rch.org.au​).

LEAP: 5 senses

LEAP, Listen, Empower, Adapt, Perform. Mindfulness for health care workers by health care workers, developed and narrated by Dr Amanda Stock and Dr Anna Englin.Disclaimer: This podcast has been produced by The Education Hub, a collaboration between the Royal Children's Hospital and the University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics. The producers have made considerable efforts to ensure the information contained in the podcast is accurate, evidence-based and up to date at the time of publication however the information and advice offered is intended as a guide only and does not replace the need for clinical expertise and the application of clinical judgment to each individual presentation. This podcast should not be reproduced without the written permission of The Education Hub (Education.Hub@rch.org.au)

LEAP: For keeping the hands safe: an exercise for keeping the hands away from the face

This exercise will help you keep your hands safe and away from your face. It is most effective when the recording is listened to in a quiet space with the eyes closed or the gaze kept soft. LEAP, Listen, Empower, Adapt, Perform. Mindfulness for health care workers by health care workers, developed and narrated by Dr Amanda Stock and Dr Anna Englin.Disclaimer: This podcast has been produced by The Education Hub, a collaboration between the Royal Children's Hospital and the University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics. The producers have made considerable efforts to ensure the information contained in the podcast is accurate, evidence-based and up to date at the time of publication however the information and advice offered is intended as a guide only and does not replace the need for clinical expertise and the application of clinical judgment to each individual presentation. This podcast should not be reproduced without the written permission of The Education Hub (Education.Hub@rch.org.au)

LEAP: At the end of a shift: preparing for home - option 2

Exercises for processing difficult events at work. LEAP, Listen, Empower, Adapt, Perform. Mindfulness for health care workers by health care workers, developed and narrated by Dr Amanda Stock and Dr Anna Englin.Disclaimer: This podcast has been produced by The Education Hub, a collaboration between the Royal Children's Hospital and the University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics. The producers have made considerable efforts to ensure the information contained in the podcast is accurate, evidence-based and up to date at the time of publication however the information and advice offered is intended as a guide only and does not replace the need for clinical expertise and the application of clinical judgment to each individual presentation. This podcast should not be reproduced without the written permission of The Education Hub (Education.Hub@rch.org.au)

LEAP: At the end of a shift: preparing for home - option 1

Exercises for processing difficult events at work. LEAP, Listen, Empower, Adapt, Perform. Mindfulness for health care workers by health care workers, developed and narrated by Dr Amanda Stock and Dr Anna Englin.Disclaimer: This podcast has been produced by The Education Hub, a collaboration between the Royal Children's Hospital and the University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics. The producers have made considerable efforts to ensure the information contained in the podcast is accurate, evidence-based and up to date at the time of publication however the information and advice offered is intended as a guide only and does not replace the need for clinical expertise and the application of clinical judgment to each individual presentation. This podcast should not be reproduced without the written permission of The Education Hub (Education.Hub@rch.org.au)

LEAP: Keeping cool whilst wearing PPE

LEAP, Listen, Empower, Adapt, Perform. Mindfulness for health care workers by health care workers, developed and narrated by Dr Amanda Stock and Dr Anna Englin.Disclaimer: This podcast has been produced by The Education Hub, a collaboration between the Royal Children's Hospital and the University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics. The producers have made considerable efforts to ensure the information contained in the podcast is accurate, evidence-based and up to date at the time of publication however the information and advice offered is intended as a guide only and does not replace the need for clinical expertise and the application of clinical judgment to each individual presentation. This podcast should not be reproduced without the written permission of The Education Hub (Education.Hub@rch.org.au)

LEAP: Clear thinking in a crisis

Many of us have experienced the sensation of freezing during a crisis. This is because our thinking/rational mind is overwhelmed and shuts down. This exercise helps to interrupt the panic cycle and allows us to think clearly. This is best practised when you are feeling calm so it can be easily accessed during a crisis. LEAP, Listen, Empower, Adapt, Perform. Mindfulness for health care workers by health care workers, developed and narrated by Dr Amanda Stock and Dr Anna Englin.Disclaimer: This podcast has been produced by The Education Hub, a collaboration between the Royal Children's Hospital and the University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics. The producers have made considerable efforts to ensure the information contained in the podcast is accurate, evidence-based and up to date at the time of publication however the information and advice offered is intended as a guide only and does not replace the need for clinical expertise and the application of clinical judgment to each individual presentation. This podcast should not be reproduced without the written permission of The Education Hub (Education.Hub@rch.org.au)

LEAP: When you’re feeling overwhelmed

These exercises may help you when you feel overwhelmed. If possible, practise these in a calm setting so that you become familiar with them. LEAP, Listen, Empower, Adapt, Perform. Mindfulness for health care workers by health care workers, developed and narrated by Dr Amanda Stock and Dr Anna Englin.Disclaimer: This podcast has been produced by The Education Hub, a collaboration between the Royal Children's Hospital and the University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics. The producers have made considerable efforts to ensure the information contained in the podcast is accurate, evidence-based and up to date at the time of publication however the information and advice offered is intended as a guide only and does not replace the need for clinical expertise and the application of clinical judgment to each individual presentation. This podcast should not be reproduced without the written permission of The Education Hub (Education.Hub@rch.org.au)

LEAP: Preparing for a shift - option 2

This exercise may help more "visual" learners. Listen, Empower, Adapt, Perform. Mindfulness for health care workers by health care workers, developed and narrated by Dr Amanda Stock and Dr Anna Englin.Disclaimer: This podcast has been produced by The Education Hub, a collaboration between the Royal Children's Hospital and the University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics. The producers have made considerable efforts to ensure the information contained in the podcast is accurate, evidence-based and up to date at the time of publication however the information and advice offered is intended as a guide only and does not replace the need for clinical expertise and the application of clinical judgment to each individual presentation. This podcast should not be reproduced without the written permission of The Education Hub (Education.Hub@rch.org.au)

LEAP: Preparing for a shift - option 1

To enhance clear thinking and control anxiety. This exercise works very well in a group setting, such as a huddle or handover. Mindfulness for health care workers by health care workers, developed and narrated by Dr Amanda Stock and Dr Anna Englin.Disclaimer: This podcast has been produced by The Education Hub, a collaboration between the Royal Children's Hospital and the University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics. The producers have made considerable efforts to ensure the information contained in the podcast is accurate, evidence-based and up to date at the time of publication however the information and advice offered is intended as a guide only and does not replace the need for clinical expertise and the application of clinical judgment to each individual presentation. This podcast should not be reproduced without the written permission of The Education Hub (Education.Hub@rch.org.au)

LEAP: Introduction

LEAP, Listen, Empower, Adapt, Perform.Mindfulness for health care workers by health care workers, developed and narrated by Dr Amanda Stock and Dr Anna Englin.Disclaimer: This podcast has been produced by The Education Hub, a collaboration between the Royal Children's Hospital and the University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics. The producers have made considerable efforts to ensure the information contained in the podcast is accurate, evidence-based and up to date at the time of publication however the information and advice offered is intended as a guide only and does not replace the need for clinical expertise and the application of clinical judgment to each individual presentation. This podcast should not be reproduced without the written permission of The Education Hub (Education.Hub@rch.org.au)