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AOM – Otitis Externa
Otitis externa (“swimmer’s ear”) is inflammation of the external ear canal leading to severe otalgia and tenderness to palpation. Erythema, edema, drainage, and pruritis may be present. It is often preceded...
Abdominal Pain: Metronidazole
Do not take on an empty stomach Even a small amount of food will decrease the chances of getting nausea with the medication Avoid alcohol while taking the medication, as this can cause vomiting Be sure...
FDA Approved Long-Acting Reversible Contraception
These pathways do not establish a standard of care to be followed in every case. It is recognized that each case is different, and those individuals involved in providing health care are expected to use...
Anaphylaxis – Tryptase
Tryptase levels may be elevated in the setting of anaphylaxis. However, this lab is not rapidly available and is not useful in the immediate management of the patient. It may be useful in case of recurrent...
High Flow Nasal Cannula Holiday
This algorithm is part of the Children's Mercy High Humidity/High Flow Nasal Cannula Administration policy. Refer to policy for more information. These pathways do not establish a standard of care...
Febrile Infant: HSV Studies
HSV Studies: Less than 46 Days Old HSV blood PCR HSV CSF PCR HSV cutaneous lesions PCR – unroof one or more vesicular lesions and obtain vesicular fluid on an appropriate swab HSV surface swabs PCR – swab...
Febrile Infant: Ill Appearing Infant Workup and Treatment
Ill appearing infants require full evaluation for serious neonatal infections. We recommend obtaining the following studies and initiating empiric treatment: Diagnostic evaluation: CBC with differential, C...
Migraine
Clinical Pathways promote evidence based, safe, and high-value care for patients by providing clinical recommendations and standard processes. They are developed by multidisciplinary committees of subject...
Bladder Reconstruction and Mitrofanoffs ERAS
Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) pathways promote an evidence based, multidisciplinary approach to patient care aimed at facilitating faster recovery from surgery, decreasing hospital length of stay...
Tuition Assistance
Tuition discounts and academic advising available If you've considered starting school or finishing a degree, you should learn about the Tuition Assistance Program. Full-time and part-time employees...
Transformational Pediatrics Podcast
Interviews with physicians and researchers at Children’s Mercy Kansas City who are transforming pediatric care through genomic medicine, personalized therapeutics, health services and outcomes research...
Triosephosphate Isomerase Deficiency: Wyatt's Story
Four-year-old Wyatt Haney has been fighting for his life since the day he was born at a Joplin, Mo., hospital. “Within a few hours of Wyatt’s birth, he literally turned a ‘Shrek-like shade of green,’”
Outbreaks, Alerts and Hot Topics: Malaria
Many readers will have seen the report of locally acquired malaria in Florida and Texas earlier this year. So, far, a total of eight cases have been identified, seven in Florida (all in Sarasota County)
Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Training
Blood flow restriction training, also known as occlusion training, uses a specialized device to help athletes rehabilitate injured muscles and limbs.
CARE Workshops
Child-Adult Relationship Enhancement (CARE) Workshops CARE Workshops were developed for parents and caregivers of youth ages 2-18 who have experienced stressful or traumatic events in their lives, children...
Multidisciplinary Food Allergy Clinic
Food Allergy Resources The Multidisciplinary Food Allergy Clinic serves children who are diagnosed with two or more major food allergies or those with poor growth due to a food allergy. Your family can...
Areas of Emphasis
Four Areas of Emphasis foster high-quality research that delivers a positive impact on the health and well-being of children.
Physician Opportunities
Search open career opportunities across a broad range of clinical specialties and apply online. Individuals are limited to 15 application submissions per year, so please be sure to apply for jobs you're...
Experimental Therapeutics in Pediatric Cancer
These clinical trials test treatment methods that have not yet been used for a cancer diagnosis. Children's Mercy is the only pediatric hospital in the region that provides access to these trials.
Supporting Parents and Families
Keeping kids as healthy as possible is about more than ER visits. We want to be there for your parenting questions, too – from the breakfast table to your biggest fears. Because together, we can help every...