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Pediatric Bioethics: Misinformation, Misdiagnoses and Other Online Missteps
Recent data suggests that between 40% and 80% of parents search online about their child’s symptoms before going to the doctor. They may even come to their appointments with a preformed idea of what their...
Pertussis: Antibiotic Dosing
Medication Dosing Recommendations Special Considerations First-Line Azithromycin1 (oral, IV) <6 months: 10 mg/kg per day for 5 days > 6 months of age and children: 10 mg/kg (maximum: 500...
Katie's Story
For many teens, vaping seems like a safer alternative to smoking. But unfortunately, it can still lead to addiction and cause damage to young people’s lungs. Find out how our Adolescent and Young Adult...
What’s the Diagnosis? A New Facial Nodule
A 3-year-old girl presented with a solitary lesion below her right eye that had been present for approximately three months. The lesion initially appeared as a small, skin-colored bump that was thought to be...
Kid logic: Make it make sense (…it won’t)
Explore the humorous world of kid logic with examples that reveal how children think creatively and differently.
Antibiotic Recommendations with Penicillin or Cephalosporin Allergy
Determine risk stratification based on Penicillin ADR (HISTORICAL) Clinical Pathway Allergy Treatment Recommendations Notes Penicillin: Low risk OR High risk for IgE-mediated reaction (including prior...
Evidence Based Strategies: Primary Care, Lifelong Impact: Pediatricians’ Role in the Diagnosis of Hemophilia
Hemophilia is a common inherited bleeding disorder caused by the deficiency or absence of clotting factors. Hemophilia can be further broken down into hemophilia A, B and C. Factor VIII deficiency is known...
Dr. Tomi Pastinen and Dr. Elin Grundberg Receive Nearly $3.3 million NIH Grant to Study Rare Imprinting Diseases
The study will fill the gap of the understudied area of imprinting diseases by adding new detailed information on human genome variation. An imprinting disease can occur when a gene behaves differently...
Opioid Use Screening
Opioid Use Name What is the name of the medication or illicit drug you have been taking? (e.g., "percs") Amount How many pills or how much liquid have you been taking? How many times per day?
Cameron's Story
Cameron Christmas photo 24-year-old Cameron is a young man who is full of surprises. He may be quiet and shy when you first meet him, but if you mention one of his passions, like country music, bowling or...
Use of Advanced Technologies
Children’s Mercy seeks the best possible outcomes for our patients and families. In support of that goal, we may use carefully evaluated and validated advanced technology, including artificial...
Facilitated Telemedicine Visits at a Children’s Mercy Regional Outreach Clinic
Facilitated Telemedicine Visits at a Children’s Mercy Regional Outreach Clinic Children’s Mercy has Facilitated Telemedicine visits where the patient goes to a Children’s Mercy regional outreach clinic for...
Pediatric emergency visits: what parents need to know
Summertime is in full swing! It’s time to be active outdoors and take advantage of longer days with swimming, outdoor dining, bicycling and more. This also means it’s time to use extra care in preventing...
Evidence Based Strategies: Updates on the Management of COVID-19 Illness
Column Author: Brianna Hafenstine, MD| Pediatric Resident PGY 3 Column Editor: Kathleen J. Berg, MD, FAAP | Medical Director, Office of Evidence-Based Practice, Associate Professor...
Infection Prevention & Control Recommendations to Minimize Measles Exposure
Upon arrival and patient placement: Provide face masks for patients (2 years of age and older) and family before they enter the facility. Patients unable to wear a mask should be “tented” with a blanket or...
SMS Terms and Conditions
When you sign-up for text messages through Hello World/MyChart from The Children’s Mercy Hospital (“CMH”), you are signing-up to receive text messages related to your relationship with CMH, including...
About the Children's Mercy Research Institute
The Children’s Mercy Research Institute is creating an integrated research environment where no boundaries exist between science and medicine.
Mental Health: Music for the Mind
Column Author: Trent Myers, MD | Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Column Editor: Theodore Brisimitzakis, DO | Clinical Assistant...
Visiting Quick Tips
Provided by the Family Advisory Board Call ahead Families may need private time or have other visitors at the hospital when you arrive. Checking for the best time to visit shows respect for their family...
Animal Bites (Mammal): Post-Exposure Prophylaxis Vaccine and Immunoglobulin Recommendations
Pathogen Source of Bite Recommendations Post-Exposure Prophylaxis Dosing and Administration Rabiesa Dogs, cats, and ferrets Healthy domestic pets without initial signs of rabies (regardless of...