Charting Pediatrics

Charting Pediatrics

Author: Children's Hospital Colorado Language: English Episodes: 50
For those dedicated to the health of children, Charting Pediatrics serves as a vital, ongoing conversation directly from the front lines of pediatric care. Produced by the multidisciplinary experts at Children's Hospital Colorado, this weekly podcast delves into the nuanced realities of modern medicine for young patients. Each episode moves beyond textbook summaries to explore the practical application of groundbreaking research, emerging innovations, and essential educational resources. The discussions are candid, often tackling the complex challenges that clinicians face daily, from evolving treatment protocols to systemic issues within the healthcare community. Now in its eighth season, the program has established itself as a trusted source for physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals seeking to deepen their knowledge and refine their practice. Listening to this podcast feels like gaining direct access to a roundtable of specialists, all focused on a single goal: empowering medical providers with the context and confidence needed to make the best decisions for their patients. The tone is collegial and insightful, transforming the latest evidence and clinical experience into actionable understanding. It’s where the science of pediatrics meets the art of its application, fostering a supportive dialogue for anyone committed to advancing child health.
Episodes
When is a Curve a Sign of Scoliosis? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:51
The human spine is designed to support, balance and adapt through a lifetime of growth. But what happens when that growth starts to bend in an unexpected direction? Scoliosis often emerges during periods of rapid develop…
Helping Parents With Discipline [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:34
When most people hear the word "discipline", they think consequences, punishments or stopping bad behavior in the moment. But what if we've been thinking about discipline too narrowly? We are reframing discipline in todd…
Making Sense of BRUE [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:48
It's one of the most unsettling calls a pediatrician can get: a baby who turned blue, stopped breathing or suddenly went limp, only to appear completely normal moments later. Welcome to the clinical gray zone of BRUE (Br…
New Drowning Prevention Guidance [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:03
For many families, water represents joy, summer afternoons, swimming lessons, beach vacations, backyard pools and time spent together. But in pediatrics, we also know that water can become dangerous in seconds, often qui…
Atypical Anorexia: Looking Beyond the Scale [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:01
What if the patient you're least worried about is the one most at risk? In pediatrics, we're trained to look for red flags such as low weight, failing growth curves and visible signs of malnutrition. But atypical anorexi…
Heart Murmurs: Red Flags and Reassurance [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:10
Heart murmurs are one of the most common findings in pediatric practice, but determining which ones warrant further evaluation can be challenging. While many murmurs are innocent, others may signal underlying structural…
Ebola in 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:47
Ebola has a way of cutting through the noise of the news cycle. Its name alone can shift conversations in exam rooms and on living room couches. But what's circulating in headlines is not always what's circulating in rea…
The Latest on Child Abuse in Pediatrics [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:27
There's a moment in a pediatrician's day that doesn't show up on the schedule. It's the bruise that doesn't quite match the story, or the awkward pause after a parent answers a question just a little too quickly or the c…
Hantavirus Beyond the Headlines [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:07
When a rare disease suddenly dominates headlines, questions spread quickly and so does anxiety. Over the past few weeks, hantavirus has re-entered the national conversation, leaving many families wondering how concerned…
The Pediatric UTI Playbook [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:06
Pediatric urinary tract infections, or UTIs, don't always follow a script. While they're one of the most common diagnoses, they're also one of the most nuanced. They can be subtle, inconsistent and easy to over — or unde…