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How to support families with critically ill kids
It’s easy enough to offer support to a family whose kiddo has the flu or a broken bone, but it can be a challenge to know how to be there for friends and family when a child is facing a more serious...
Fractures, Sprains and Dislocations
A fracture or “broken bone” mean the same thing. There are different kinds of fractures. Sprains are when the ligaments that hold joints together have been stretched and tear. A dislocation occurs when...
Pediatric Critical Care Sub-Internship
Description: Students electing to rotate through the PICU usually have a strong interest in the basic science of physiology/pathophysiology and a desire to care for critically ill children. Most students...
Cancer Center Annual Reports
Children's Mercy Cancer Care Annual Reports are carefully written with a purpose to provide hope as we reach new medical advancements. See how our treatment has evolved over the years as the Cancer Center...
Osteochondritis Dissecans: Gabe's Story
After noticing knee pain at 15, Gabe Keeton sought help from Children's Mercy. Pediatric orthopedic surgeon Kevin Latz, MD, diagnosed him with an articular cartilage defect called osteochondritis dissecans...
Population Health
The Population Health area of emphasis at the Children’s Mercy Research Institute (CMRI) aims to translate the possible into everyday reality; working to deliver the hospital’s considerable range of...
Anorectal Malformation surgery after care
Instructions and important information for families, caregivers and patients for caring for a child after anorectal malformation surgery.
Pediatric Radiology
Description: This elective is broken up into morning and afternoon tasks. These will include observing technologists obtain imaging studies, observing radiologists interpret and report studies, generating...
Admission Criteria
Eating Disorders Admission Criteria (The following evidence based criteria is used in medical decision making when considering admission to CMKC) Heart Rate/EKG < 50 bpm while awake, < 45 bpm while...
Ophthalmology and Optometry Exam Room Tools
Learn about the different tools the technicians and doctors use during exe exams in the Ophthalmology and Optometry Department at Children's Mercy Kansas City.
NEON Clinic
The NEON Infant Care Clinic (Neonatal Evaluation and Outcomes Network) provides care for babies who need complex medical and neurodevelopmental treatment. If your child is a NICU graduate who required...
Flat Feet (Pes Planus)
Pes planus, often called “flat feet,” refers to a condition where the medial (middle) arch of the foot is flattened.
Wet Wrap Therapy
Wet wraps are used to help moisturize and soothe the skin of patients suffering from eczema. In short, treatment involves wrapping children in wet clothing, which can ease the symptoms of eczema. What...
The No. 1 rule about cleaning out earwax
Let’s set the scene - you look over at your kid and there’s a bunch of earwax in their ear. You may feel immediate panic to clean it out. There’s no way you can let them walk around like that. So, you run...
Simulation Training
The Center for Excellence in Pediatric Resuscitation provides state-of-the-art resuscitation training for health care professionals working in acute pediatric care settings.
International Adoption Clinic
The International Adoption Clinic provides a full range of pre- and post-adoptive services to assist families address the unique health considerations of internationally adopted children. Pre-adoption...
Payday
Children’s Mercy’s pay periods are biweekly and begin on Sundays at 12 a.m. and end on Saturdays at 11:59 p.m. You are paid every two weeks on the Thursday following the end of the pay period. Your hours...
The Colorectal Center at Children’s Mercy
Children’s Mercy is home to one of a very few comprehensive colorectal centers in the nation. At our Comprehensive Colorectal Center, your child's team will include all the specialists your child might...
Fetal Cardiac FAQ
Learn about the reasons to have a fetal echocardiogram and what to expect during this important test for your baby's heart health.
Getting a Cast
What is a cast? A cast is a hard bandage that protects your bones and keeps them still while they heal. Why do you need a cast? You will need a cast: If you have a broken bone. After some types...