Podcast-Blood in Stool
Learning Objectives
At the end of this course, participants should be able to:
- Understand the differential diagnosis of hematochezia in pediatric patients
- Learn basic initial work up for most common causes of hematochezia
- Understand criteria for referring pediatric hematochezia to GI specialists
Intended Audience:
This online course is designed for pediatricians, family physicians, and pediatric gastroenterologists.
Abstract:
In this episode, Dr. Eyal Ben-Isaac is joined by Dr. Prashanthi Kandavel, a pediatric gastroenterologist at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, to provide a comprehensive overview of hematochezia in infants and young children. They discuss common causes such as anal fissures, food protein-induced allergic proctocolitis, food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome (FPIES), infectious colitis, juvenile polyps, Meckel’s diverticulum, and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The conversation includes guidance on diagnosis, management, and when to refer to a specialist. Dr. Kandavel emphasizes the importance of clinical history, dietary modifications, and appropriate testing in managing these conditions.
Assessment and Earning CME Credit:
This course in English is not CME-accredited. However, it provides valuable educational content that can enhance your knowledge and skills in the subject matter. To receive CME credit for this course in Armenia, you must take the course in Armenian and complete the post-course quiz. You have three chances to achieve a passing score of 70%. Once you pass the quiz, we will send your information to the Armenian Ministry of Health for credits.
Dr. Prashanthi Kandavel
Dr. Prashanthi Kandavel is a pediatric gastroenterologist and the Quality Improvement Champion for the Division of Gastroenterology at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. She serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the Keck School of Medicine of USC. Dr. Kandavel completed her medical degree at Rosalind Franklin University, followed by pediatric residency and a fellowship in Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition at the University of Michigan. She is board-certified in Pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics.
