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Clubfoot
Learn about clubfoot, a congenital foot deformity, and its causes and treatment options at Children's Mercy Kansas City.
Community Giving Essential Through the Decades
Children’s Mercy was built on the generosity of community champions. The hospital has always held a special place in the hearts of Kansas Citians, who have invested in children and families in remarkable...
Pediatrics in Practice Podcast
Interviews with pediatric subspecialists on timely, relevant content for physicians and providers who care for children. Presented by Children's Mercy Kansas City.
Enhanced Recovery After Cesarean (ERAC) Protocol
If you're having a C-section, consider the ERAC protocol for a faster recovery. Shorter fasting times, better pain management, and improved bonding with your baby.
Evidence-Based Strategies for Common Clinical Questions February 2021
As was discussed in last month’s LINK column on evidence-based practice, children are disproportionately affected by secondhand smoke, and this exposure is detrimental to children’s health. The Surgeon...
State-of-the-Art Pediatrics September 2021
On March 29, 2019, Children’s Mercy hosted a remarkable series of lectures and presentations about immigrants, refugees and caring for children at the U.S.-Mexico border. The first presentation was at...
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Upper Arm (Humerus) Fractures
Children's Mercy treats fractures of the upper arm (humerus), including proximal and humeral shaft fractures.
Supporting Our Schools
Our commitment to do more for kids is at the heart of everything we do. That’s why we are dedicated to partnering with schools to help the kids in our community. From our Athletic Training Program to...
Spinal Cord Injuries
What is a spinal cord injury (SCI)? A spinal cord injury occurs when there is a disruption of the nerves of the spinal cord. This can happen in a variety of ways; some examples are: Trauma (ex. motor...
Sports concussions: 5 things parents should know
When parents think about sports concussions, football immediately comes to mind. Some parents may argue whether kids should even play football because of the risk. But it’s not just football, concussions...
Fibrinolysis as a Treatment for Empyema
Children's Mercy research shows how raising the threshold for surgical intervention and utilizing further nonoperative measures can avoid an operation in most children without increasing in-hospital length...
Healthy Homes Training Opportunities
Workshops for community groups and professional healthy home training courses for health workers, housing, public health and environmental professionals.
Mixed-gonadal Dysgenesis
Mixed-gonadal dysgenesis, or MGD, is a rare condition in which the paired internal gonads (testis or ovary) are different on each side. There is usually a functioning gonad (testis or ovary) on one side and...
High Acuity Readmission Risk Pediatric Screen (HARRPS) Tool
The High Acuity Readmission Risk Pediatric Screen (HARRPS) Tool helps ensure use of evidence-based tools in identification of pediatric patients at risk for readmission.
IV Fluids
Insertion of intravenous catheter for rehydration purposes: Normal Saline 20 mL/kg (maximum of 1 liter). Level of evidence: 5 (Consensus) These pathways do not establish a standard of care to be followed...
Visual Diagnosis: Eye Movement
A 4-year-old male is brought to the emergency department by his mother for further evaluation of ear pain and headache.
Academic Curriculum - Sleep Medicine Fellowship
In addition to teaching that occurs during clinical duties, the fellow will also participate in a monthly Pediatric Sleep Case Conference Series (international pediatric sleep webinar hosted by our...
Gymnast Wrist
Gymnast wrist (distal radial epiphysitis) is a term used to describe an overuse injury involving the growth plate of the radius (the forearm bone that connects to the wrist). This overuse has been...
Four Extremity Blood Pressure
The clinical diagnosis of coarctation of the aorta is initially on characteristic blood pressure findings. The characteristic findings are based on the location of the aorta coarct. Most commonly, systolic...