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History, Physical, and Initial Work-Up

History and Physical Prior acute chest syndrome Asthma Fever Respiratory symptoms (cough, shortness of breath, dyspnea) Recent history of sedation without prior transfusion Current chest pain Restrictive...

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 the appointment.   This type of Telemedicine visit is used when a...

Crafts for the uncrafty

Children are likely to spend more time on screens during the summer months. One way to get their minds working is…crafts! Stimulating activities like crafts can calm the mind, encourage creativity and...

22q11.2 ERAS: Discharge Recommendations

For children who had calcium values less than 8 mg/dL or ionized calcium less than 1.1 mmol/L following the procedure, continue the same dose of calcium and Calcitriol (if needed) at discharge.  Educate...

Dosing Options

Inpatient Metronidazole < 45 kg: 10 - 13 mg/kg (max 500 mg/dose) PO or IV q 8 hrs Inpatient, transition to oral therapies Metronidazole < 45 kg: 10 - 13 mg/kg (max 500 mg/dose) PO q 8 hrs Outpatient...

Patient/household Infection Control Instructions

Patient/household members should immediately quarantine at home (or continue quarantine if admitted) until contacted by the health dept. with further instruction (quarantine of 21 - 28 days is generally...

State of the Art Pediatrics: Not Just Another Picky Eater: Looking Out for Pediatric Eosinophilic Esophagitis

Column Author:  Rachel Chevalier, MD| Director of CMH Fellow's Grant Writing Curriculum, Department of Peds/GME; Medical Director of Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Diseases Program...

Outbreaks don’t come with a manual – but this can help

Let’s be real: parenting during an outbreak like the flu or measles is like trying to juggle flaming swords while riding a unicycle—on a tightrope—over a pit of Legos. It’s a lot. And while we can’t make...

July 2025

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Measles Postexposure Prophylaxis (PEP)

For Individuals who are NOT pregnant or immunocompromised <!--StartFragment--> Age Group Immune Status  Time Since Exposure Recommended PEP Home Quarantine Recommendations   All ages (≥ 6...

Children's Mercy Locations for MMR and Measles Immunoglobulin Administration

Children's Mercy sites administering measles immunoglobulin:  Adele Hall  Broadway Clinics CM Kansas  Children's Mercy sites administering MMR vaccine:  Adele Hall  CM...

Dr. Gina Jones Receives Funding to Establish Transition to Adulthood Program for Patients with Movement Disorders

The project is designed to redefine the current Children's Mercy transition program and make it more specific to the needs of patients with movement disorders. ...

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...

Planned Giving Council Spotlights

Discover more about the members of the Donald H. Chisholm Planned Giving Council (PGC) and the reasons behind their decision to join the council on this spotlight page.

Wise Use of Antibiotics: Management Strategies for Common Animal Bites

Column Author: Marsha A. Dannenberg, MD | Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine; Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University...

Musculoskeletal Infection: Empiric Antibiotics and Laboratory Monitoring

  Discuss with Infectious Diseases prior to initiation Order add-on test for baseline BMP and LFTs (to aid in antibiotic dosing)     IV    Clindamycin 13 mg/kg/dose IV q8hrs  ...

Recognition

We strive to give our patients and families top-tier health care and a warm and welcoming experience. If you received excellent care or had a wonderful experience with one of our team members, we want to...

Vaccine Update: Measles Vaccine Recommendations During Outbreaks

Column Author: Maria Martinez, RN, BSN, MSN, MBA, CPN | Immunization Program Manager Column Editor: Angela L. Myers, MD, MPH | Chief Wellbeing Officer We have now seen two deaths...

Foundations for the Future: 10 Years of Research at Children's Mercy Month

May 2025 marks 10 years of celebrating Research at Children's Mercy Month, the chance to recognize the many breakthroughs and discoveries that help kids heal, grow, and thrive.

Adulting 101: Helping your teen build a resume and land their first job

Watching your child take their first steps into the working world is both exciting and a little nerve wracking. Whether they’re looking for a summer job or starting to explore long-term career interests...