Spoonful of Medicine
Spoonful of Medicine is a Paediatric Medical Podcast hosted by Dr Nim Aithal (Paediatric Advanced Trainee). We aim to help you improve your paediatric knowledge one spoonful at a time! With fortnightly episodes, and occasional mini-sodes, you'll be able to build your knowledge and feel more comfortable working with the little humans we care for.
Find us on Instagram @spoonful.of.medicine
Contact us at spoonfulofmedicinepodcast@gmail.com.
Note: Information is for medical education; Not clinical advice. Check your local guidelines for specific clinical advice and recommendations.
Spoonful of Medicine Podcast © 2022 by Nimisha Aithal is licensed under Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 International. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
Episodes
67 episodes
S4 - Episode 4 - Tick Paralysis - A Tricky Tick-y
After seeing an interesting case, Nim shares all she learnt about Tick Paralysis. She covers presentation, investigations, pathophysiology and management, and ties them all together with a clinical scenario!
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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22:45
S4 - Episode 3 - The RACP Short Case (Revision Revisited)
By popular demand, in the first 3 episodes of the year we are revisiting the RACP Exam series. In Episode 3 of 3, join me and Dr Kriscara (now a Paediatric Renal Fellow) as we discuss how we approached the preparation towards the RACP Short Cas...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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29:13
S4 - Episode 2 - The RACP Long Case (Revision Revisited)
By popular demand, in the first 3 episodes of the year we are revisiting the RACP Exam series. In Episode 2, join me and Dr Kriscara (now a Paediatric Renal Fellow) as we discuss how we approached the lead up to the RACP Long Case Clinical exam...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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29:18
S4 - Episode 1 - The RACP Written Exam (Revision Revisited)
By popular demand, in the first 3 episodes of the year we are revisiting the RACP Exam series. In Episode 1, join me and Dr Kriscara (now a Paediatric Renal Fellow) as we discuss how we approached the lead up to the RACP written examination. Af...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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24:32
S3 - Episode 12 - Sickle Cell Disease - Crispy Cresent RBCs
In this episode, we’re focusing on Sickle Cell Disease, a genetic blood disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. We discuss the science behind the condition, complications that arise, and treatment options that patients have. It is a...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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26:11
S3 - Episode 11 - Osteogenesis Imperfecta - Little Brittle Breaking Bones
In this episode we are learning all about Osteogenesis Imperfecta—AKA "brittle bone disease." First, we explore its genetics and clinical features. Then, we’ll break down the management and prognosis. Tune in to get the scoop on this rare but i...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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18:35
S3 - Episode 10 - Blood Gas Interpretation - The BFG of Investigations
In this episode, we break down the art of blood gas interpretation into 4 simple steps! So join in for a high yield and insightful chat into understanding the parameters on a gas and how to make sense of those tricky compensation patterns. By t...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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18:43
S3 - Episode 9 - Neonatal Scalp Swellings - Baby's got a bump
In this episode, we explore neonatal scalp swellings including common causes like caput succedaneum, subgaleal haematoma, and cephalohematoma. Learn how to differentiate between these conditions, understand risk factors, and gain an understandi...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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16:19
S3 - Episode 8 - Kawasaki Disease PART 2 - Caring about the Coronaries
Join Nim for Part 2 of 2 about Kawasaki Disease. In this episode, we discuss the management approach to Kawasaki Disease, what medications we use and why, the complications, and the follow-up for a child after an episode of Kawasaki's. This epi...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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19:51
S3 - Episode 7 - Kawasaki Disease PART 1 - Crash and Burn
Join Nim for Part 1 of 2 about Kawasaki Disease. In this episode, we explore what Kawasaki Disease is, its presentation and diagnosis, the differentials, and the initial investigations in its workup. Whether you’re a clinician or a student, thi...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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23:31
S3 - Episode 6 - An Approach to The Sick Child - Don't be Scared
Whether you're a seasoned clinician or a healthcare student, understanding how to approach a sick child is crucial. So, join Nim as she breaks down the key steps in the initial assessment, highlights common pitfalls and shares some clinical pea...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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22:47
S3 - Episode 5 - Neonatal Hypoglycaemia - A sweet baby is a good baby!
Join Nim as she explores Neonatal Hypoglycemia! Learn why low blood sugar is critical for newborns, signs to watch, how it is prevented, how it's managed, and what it means to investigate it. It is an episode full of high yield learning p...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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31:35
S3 - Episode 4 - Paediatric Heart Failure - The tale of the tired ventricles
This episode explores Paediatric Heart Failure. We cover what it is, what are the causes, what the underlying pathophysiology is and how it is all managed. Useful for anyone seeing kids acutely or out in the community, it's ahigh yield episode ...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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29:26
S3 - Episode 3 - The RACP Short Case - The short and sweet treat [Guest: Dr Kriscara Singh]
Join Nim with special guest Kriscara as we discuss the RACP Clinical Exam Short Case. We chat about what the short cases are, what we did to prepare, what our study strategies were, and our tips for those sitting the exams now. Thi...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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27:48
S3 - Episode 2 - The RACP Long Case - To cut a long story short [Guest: Dr Kriscara Singh]
Join Nim with special guest Kriscara as we discuss the RACP Clinical Exam Long Case. We chat about what the long case is, how we felt leading into it, what we did to prepare, and what our reflections & advice is for those sitting it now.&nb...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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27:55
S3 - Episode 1 - Acute Rheumatic Fever & Rheumatic Heart Disease - Not so Noble GAS [Guest: Dr Felicity Honneff]
Season 3 kicks off and we are diving into the world of Acute Rheumatic Fever (ARF) and Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD). Listen along for a high yield adventure as we uncover the ins and outs - from their pathophysiology to the diagnosis and treat...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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27:03
Season 3 - Spoonful of Medicine Season 3 is Staring Soon!!
Grab your coffee cup, untangle your earphones, and recharge your speakers; Season 3 of Spoonful of Medicine starts soon! In the meantime, checkout our Instagram Page for some fun educational content and a link to all of the past ep...
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Season 3
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Episode 0
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2:23
S2 - Episode 13 - Apnoea of Prematurity - Babychinos for everyone!
This is the final segment in our 6 part prematurity series! Listen on as we discuss why caffeine helps the doctors and babies alike in the NICU in this episode all about Apnoea of Prematurity (AOP)!Why does it occur? How does a neonate ...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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20:53
S2 - Episode 12 - Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS) - Baby be Breathless
In part 5 of the Prematurity series, we revisit one of our season 1 episodes where we discuss all things RDS (Respiratory Distress Syndrome) aka. Hyaline Membrane Disease. What's the pathophysiology? What places a neonate at risk o...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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21:25
S2 - Episode 11 - Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) - Eye Spy with a Litte Eye
Join in for Part 4 of the Prematurity Series! Here we delve into Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) - a very well established complication of prematurity and one that many babies are screen for. Prepare to learn about what an ROP is,...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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16:57
S2 - Episode 10 - Intraventricular Haemorrhage (IVH) - Baby's got Blood on the Brain
Join Nim for Part 3 of the Prematurity Series! Here we delve into Intraventricular Haemorrhage (IVH) - one of the most common central nervous system complications seen in pre-term babies. We dive into what IVH is, the pathophysiolo...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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16:34
S2 - Episode 9 - Necrotising Enterocolitis (NEC) - Baby Bowel Gone Bad
Episode 2 of the Prematurity Series. Here we look at Necrotising Enterocolitis (NEC) - a feared and unfortunately not uncommon issue facing babies in the NICU. We dive into what NEC is, the pathophysiology, risk factors, prevention and...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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21:46
S2 - Episode 8 - Prematurity - The Early Bird Gets to Come to NICU!
Join Nim for episode 1 of our prematurity series. We look at what prematurity is, how it is defined, how common it is and what the main complications (short term and long term) that arise from it are.Over the coming weeks we will be rel...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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15:38
S2 - Episode 7 - Crohn's Disease - Game of Chrohn's [Guest: Dr Felicity]
Join Nim and Guest Dr Felicity for part 2 of our episodes discussing Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). Listen on and learn about Crohn's Disease, how it presents, how it differs from Ulcerative Colitis, how we diagnose it, how its ...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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27:51
S2 - Episode 6 - Ulcerative Colitis - UC What's Up with the Colon [Guest: Dr Felicity]
Join Nim and Special Guest Dr Felicity for this first of two episodes covering Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). We have a gut feeling you'll like this one!Listen on and learn about what Ulcerative Colitis (UC) is, how it presents, how ...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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29:40
