The Education Hub - Conversation with the experts

The Education Hub - The Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne

This podcast is for any health professional wanting to learn more about how to provide best-practice clinical care for children and their families. In each episode, experts from The Melbourne Children’s Campus (a collaboration between The Royal Children’s Hospital, University of Melbourne and the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute) provide advice and insights, tips and tricks, and discuss latest research findings on a range of topics. As well as clinical and research-focused episodes, you will also find episodes that can help you and your team perform at your best in times of high stress. To help with navigation and to distinguish between episode types, we have used the following key in the episode titles: CWTE = Conversations with the expert (clinical topics) PP = Paediatric Papers (research) LEAP = Listen, Empower, Adapt, Perform - mindfulness for healthcare workers, by healthcare workers. To find out more about The Education Hub, please visit: education-hub.rch.org.au read less

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Vaccine administration insights

Vaccine administration insights

In this episode, we explore the intricacies of vaccine administration in community settings with Rachael McGuire, Education Nurse Coordinator at The Melbourne Vaccine Education Centre. This episode covers a range of topics, including optimal locations for childhood vaccinations, tips for immunisers, s-trategies for enhancing patient comfort and handling common concerns like allergies and illnesses. Rachael also shares valuable insights into professional collaboration, emerging trends in vaccination and essential resources for healthcare professionals.

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Vaccine administration insights

Vaccine administration insights

In this episode, we explore the intricacies of vaccine administration in community settings with Rachael McGuire, Education Nurse Coordinator at The Melbourne Vaccine Education Centre. This episode covers a range of topics, including optimal locations for childhood vaccinations, tips for immunisers, s-trategies for enhancing patient comfort and handling common concerns like allergies and illnesses. Rachael also shares valuable insights into professional collaboration, emerging trends in vaccination and essential resources for healthcare professionals.

Vaccine hesitancy

Vaccine hesitancy

Whilst many people can appreciate the importance of vaccinations, there exists a small percentage of the population who are hesitant to receive them. In this episode, we chat with Dr Jessica Kaufman about the rate the vaccination amongst children in Australia, the factors that contribute to vaccine hesitancy and some practical strategies to address those who are hesitant.

Involving LGBTIQA+ Communities in Research and Improvement

Involving LGBTIQA+ Communities in Research and Improvement

In this episode we speak with Ken Knight, Chair of the Melbourne Children's LGBTIQA+ Collective, about what it takes to be LGBTIQA+ inclusive in care, and in health and medical research. Anyone interested in joining the Campus LGBTQIA+ Collective can email ken.knight@mcri.edu.au MJA article - The kids are OK: it is discrimination not same-sex parents that harms children: https://www.mja.com.au/journal/2017/207/9/kids-are-ok-it-discrimination-not-same-sex-parents-harms-children Queers in Science: https://queersinscience.org.au/

Managing escalated behaviour in a paediatric setting

Managing escalated behaviour in a paediatric setting

Whilst the changing behaviours of patients in hospital can be caused by any number of reasons, one of these of course is due to dissatisfaction. This also occurs in some children when they are in hospital and can often be well misunderstood as to why it occurs and how it is managed. There are also adults; whether they are staff or families of patients, who may exhibit escalated behaviours. Christie and Kathy share their experiences and expertise around this topic.

ECG in the Paediatric Emergency Department

ECG in the Paediatric Emergency Department

Explore the world of ECG’s from the perspective of a paediatric emergency specialist, John Cheek. We discuss some key differences related to paediatric ECG’s in the ED such as indications, history taking tips and common paediatric pathologies.

Supporting the LGBTQIA+ Community – Part 1

Supporting the LGBTQIA+ Community – Part 1

In this episode we speak with Hannah Nicholls, a Radiographer at St. Vincents, about her experience coming out at work. She has driven change in how her organisation supports members of the LGBTQIA+ community and has made progress in creating more welcoming spaces.

Neurofibromatosis 1 (NF1)

Neurofibromatosis 1 (NF1)

How much do you know about Neurofibromatosis? In this episode, RCH Neurologist, Dr Gabriel Dabscheck takes us through this genetic condition as we explore its features, diagnosis, surveillance and treatment. Resources: https://www.ctf.org.au/ https://www.ctf.org/ https://nervetumours.org.uk/ https://www.flickerofhope.org.au/

Procedural holding of children

Procedural holding of children

Procedures can be invasive and uncomfortable. For children, this can, at times, be challenging and scary. In this episode, we chat with Stacey Richards from the RCH Procedural Holding Committee and Emma McDonald from the RCH Comfort Kids team. Stacey and Emma discuss procedural holding for children and provide some useful tips for ensuring children and comfortable and safe during procedures. Resources: For families (SR): Kids Health Information : About Kids Health Information (rch.org.au) Comfort Kids : For kids (rch.org.au) RCH TV : Be Positive (B+) For clinicians (EM): Clinical Guidelines (Nursing) : Procedure Management Guideline (rch.org.au) https://educationhubcwte.podbean.com/mf/play/q3ktap/show_13278_episode_923768.mp3 Podcasts : Essential Ethics (rch.org.au) https://www.megfoundationforpain.org/ For up to date information from the Procedural Holding Committee: Subscribe to Education Hub (confirmsubscription.com)

Non-specific abdominal pain in children

Non-specific abdominal pain in children

Abdominal pain can have a wide range of differential diagnoses and determining the right one can be very complex and stressful, particularly if the pain has a time critical cause. We are joined by Dr Amanda Stock from RCH Emergency who discusses the possible causes and sequelae of abdominal pain and describes the implications of functional abdominal pain.

Difficult airway management in children

Difficult airway management in children

In this episode we talk about managing children's airways under difficult circumstances. Dr Stefan Sabato and A/Prof Elliot Long from the RCH will explore multiple aspects of airway management, where difficulty may be encountered. The discussion includes anatomical difficulty, physiological difficulty and other circumstances where the situation in which the airway is being managed is difficult. The contributors to difficulty will be explored for each of these circumstances, as well as solutions and pitfalls. RCH Airway guideline: https://www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Emergency_airway_management/

Tonsil-adenoidectomy - PART 2 - Discharge education

Tonsil-adenoidectomy - PART 2 - Discharge education

Joining me today are Bec Marshall and Claire De Simone, whom are the Clinical nurse consultants for the ENT department. This is the second part of a 2-part series on Tonsil-adenoidectomy. In the outreach service we often deliver education about managing patients who have undergone Tonsil-adenoidectomy and receive many questions on what we teach children and families about the care at home. Bec and Claire discuss the importance of parent/family education, how this can lead to decrease admission rates and improve outcomes.

Tonsil-adenoidectomy - PART 1 - Oxygen Desaturation

Tonsil-adenoidectomy - PART 1 - Oxygen Desaturation

Joining us today are Bec Marshall and Claire De Simone who are the Clinical Nurse Consultants for the ENT department. Bec and Claire discuss the current management of oxygen desaturations following tonsil-adenoidectomy. In the following podcast (PART 2), we will talk about the discharge education given to families, following this procedure. This will cover what we teach children and families about the care at home.

Rapid Sequence Induction

Rapid Sequence Induction

Today we are joined by Dr. Rebecca McIntyre, staff anaesthetist at the RCH. Rebecca takes us through the management of Rapid Sequence Inductions for the paediatric patients undergoing anaesthesia.

Paediatric fasting for anaesthesia and surgery

Paediatric fasting for anaesthesia and surgery

Joining us today is the Deputy Director of Anaesthesia at the RCH. The wonderful Dr Philip Ragg. In this episode we discuss, perhaps the most requested and controversial topic; paediatric fasting for anaesthesia and surgery.

Bruising - Identifying bruising and next steps

Bruising - Identifying bruising and next steps

In this podcast, Dr Karen Dunn discusses bruising, petechia and purpura - the basics, general approach and what not to miss.

Cerebral palsy and Neurodisability

Cerebral palsy and Neurodisability

In this podcast, Dr Giuliana Antolovich hits the tip of the Cerebral Palsy iceberg – what it is, its prevalence, diagnosis, aetiology, risk factors and so much more. It’s a wonderful discussion with such a passionate individual.

Food allergies in children - IgE and Non-IgE mediated

Food allergies in children - IgE and Non-IgE mediated

Paulina Alhucema talks to us about food allergy in children and what IgE and Non-IgE means. Here are some resources around this: National Allergy Centre of Excellence - https://www.nace.org.au ASCIA - https://www.allergy.org.au/ Allergy and anaphylaxis Australia - https://allergyfacts.org.au/ Teenagers living with allergies - https://allergy250k.org.au/ IgE Mediated Food Allergy CPG https://www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Food_allergy_-_IgE_mediated_food_allergy/ Non IgE Mediated Food Allergy CPG - https://www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Non-IgE_mediated_food_allergy/

Psychological Trauma

Psychological Trauma

In this episode we are joined by Connie Montagner, a social worker, who will be discussing psychological trauma. She outlines the different types of trauma, explains psychological trauma and the possible responses to this trauma. Connie will also share some advice for health professionals to assist those showing signs of trauma. If this episode is triggering for you, please seek support or speak to someone. You can also talk to Beyond Blue beyondblue.org.au if you're in Australia. For global audiences, please speak to psychological support services in your area.

Benefits of premedications

Benefits of premedications

Today we speak with Dr Peter Squire. Peter is an anaesthetist who will share insights into premedication, how and when to use it and the benefits it can offer when a child is uncooperative.

Allergy pre-referral guidelines

Allergy pre-referral guidelines

In this first podcast of 2023, we speak to 2 amazing clinical nurse consultants. Debra Poole and Lilly Healy have over 30 years of combined experience in allergy consultation. We talk about what services they provide and how we disseminate pre-referral guidelines.