Pediatrics in Practice: A CME Podcast provides interviews with pediatric subspecialists on timely, relevant content for physicians and providers who care for children. This podcast series offers continuing education for some sessions. For additional information on CE availability and to claim CE
When Should Teen Fainting Trigger Cardiac Referral?
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Should a teen who fainted see a cardiologist? Syncope in adolescents is the issue, and Josh Holbert, DO, Medical Director, Cardiology Exercise Lab at Children's Mercy, explains which features merit urgent cardiac evaluation. Learn which red flags to watch for (no prodrome, exertional collapse, palpitations, family history), why a 12‑lead ECG and focused exam matter, and when primary care should refer for further testing.
Learn more about Josh Holbert, DO (https://team.childrensmercy.org/JoshuaHolbertDO/1184286270?loc=1&ref=C305)
29 Sept 2026
When Should You Repeat a Child's CBC?
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"I found an unexpected abnormal CBC — should I repeat it or refer?" This episode focuses on repeat testing and early steps for abnormal CBCs. Sara McElroy, MD, pediatric hematologist at Children's Mercy explains when mild changes can be safely rechecked versus urgent referral. She covers transient marrow suppression with infection, lab artifact and repeat timing (about 4–6 weeks), the role of return precautions, and when to escalate to hematology or the ER.
Learn more about Sara McElroy, MD (https://team.childrensmercy.org/SaraMcElroyMD/1023466463?ref=4690)
23 Sept 2026
When to Refer a Child with High Blood Pressure
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Should my child with persistent high BP see a specialist? Douglas Blowey, MD, Director of the Hypertension Clinic at Children's Mercy - Pediatrics in Practice - CME, outlines practical referral triggers for pediatricians. He discusses persistent or stage‑2 hypertension, symptomatic or emergency presentations, age under six, evidence of kidney disease or protein/blood on urinalysis, and failure of lifestyle changes — plus the initial tests primary care should obtain before referral.
Learn more about Douglas Blowey, MD (https://team.childrensmercy.org/DouglasBloweyMD/1609826908?ref=4092)
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