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Thread of Love – Rakhi: Aaradhya’s NICU Story Through the Eyes of Her Young Brother
Arjun wrote “Thread of Love” about his sister, Aaradhya, who spent time in the Children’s Mercy NICU. Rakhi is a Hindu festival celebrating the bond between siblings.
Survive & Thrive Care Team
The care team within the Survive & Thrive Clinic includes: Physicians/advance practice providers: Your child’s provider will complete physical exams, including labs, x-rays or other tests that may be...
Severe Delayed Reactions Resource Page
Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis (AGEP) VisualDx Images in Children (CMH users) AGEP is a severe cutaneous adverse reaction that appears rapidly, often within 2-3 days of exposure. The reaction...
Severe Delayed Reactions
Severe cutaneous adverse drug reaction (SCARS) Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) Toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) Acute generalized exanthematous...
Alternative Antibiotics for Patients with Penicillin Allergy
Note: While guidance is provided regarding available alternatives, specific choice of antibiotic should be based on clinical judgment and previous history of antibiotic use. (X) Risk of cross-reactivity due...
A Legacy of Love
Throughout their time as a patient family at Children’s Mercy, Planned Giving Council members, Terrence and Diane Gallagher, made friends and connections with volunteers, clinical staff and administrative...
Parenting in the age of AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept; it is a part of our daily lives. Whether it is the voice that answers your questions on a smart speaker or the app that recommends your next...
Pediatric Optometric Care Conference
Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your knowledge, expand your network, and stay at the forefront of optometric innovation, with the benefit of earning continuing education credits. When: Session 2...
Wise Use of Antibiotics: Tickborne Illnesses
Column Author: Morgan Vaughn, MD, FAAP | Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine; Education Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University...
Fetal Health Center and NICU: Birdie and Erika’s Story
First-time mom Erika has been through a lot with her daughter Birdie. From delivering in our Fetal Health Center to several months in the NICU and multiple surgeries, Erika knows the hospital so well that...
Differential Diagnoses
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Interventional radiology procedure process
The picture below demonstrates the catheter set-up for a thrombolysis procedure These pathways do not establish a standard of care to be followed in every case. It is recognized that each case is...
Home-Based Family Support Programs
The Team for Infants Exposed to Substance use (TIES) Program is an intensive home-based partnership with pregnant and postpartum women and their families affected by maternal substance use. Home visitors...
Appendicitis Surgery
Symptoms of appendicitis Appendicitis is most common in children and teens, usually between ages 8 and 20. About one in 15 people in the United States will get appendicitis during their lifetime, making it...
Congenital Heart Defects
Children's Mercy has worked closely with the National Pediatric Cardiology Quality Improvment Collaborative and families to provide support and resources throughout your child's heart journey. We've...
Community Garden
In March of 2018, a community garden was established at Children’s Mercy. Started in conjunction with the Hunger Free Hospital Council and led by Shelly Summar, program manager with the Kansas City...
4 Summer job ideas for kids
While many kids are looking forward to the summer break as a chance to relax and have fun, some might want to earn some play money. Summer jobs are usually thought of as lawn mowing and lifeguarding, but I...
Pediatric Orthopedics
Description: The Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery rotation is a four week experience with the orthopedic surgery department at CM. Students will learn about orthopedic conditions unique to children and...
Developmental and Behavioral Health Videos
Educational videos for patients and families from the Developmental and Behavioral Health Division at Children's Mercy Kansas City.
Tracheostomy Videos
Tracheostomy Education Videos How to perform manual ventilation How to change a trach tube How to suction a trach tube using an inline suction catheter How to suction a trach tube using an open suction...