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Cold weather car seat safety
Though we all want to stay inside where it’s cozy during the cold winter months, we still have places to go – kiddos included. While making sure our children are warm in the car, it’s also important to be...
New Year’s resolutions your whole family can enjoy
New Year’s resolutions are always made with the best of intentions – but when life gets busy, they can be hard to follow through. But what if you had your whole family as accountability partners? While you...
What's the Diagnosis?: Periorificial Dermatitis
Column Author: Sean Reynolds, MBBCH | Associate Program Director, Pediatric Dermatology Fellowship Column Editor: Angela L. Myers, MD, MPH | Division Director, Infectious Diseases...
The Link - December 2024
Our December issue features the latest news and updates on pediatric care from Children's Mercy clinicians. The Link - December 2024 Evidence Based Strategies: Febrile Seizures by the Numbers...
Dr. Stephani Stancil and Dr. Mollie Walton Receive P30 MPRINT Grants
Dr. Stephani Stancil and Dr. Mollie Walton both received grants for their studies that are working to better the lives of sick children. Dr. Stancil's study explores drug disposition in the brain and...
Stories that inspired us in 2024
What a year! As 2024 comes to a close, we, like most of you, are looking back on our favorite memories from this year and found ourselves being inspired by the stories shared by patients and families who...
Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleed in the ED (acute)
Clinical Pathways promote evidence-based, safe, and high-value patient care by providing clinical recommendations and standard processes. They are developed by multidisciplinary committees of subject...
Li Fraumeni Syndrome
Li-Fraumeni syndrome (LFS) is a rare hereditary condition that increases your risk of developing multiple cancers, often at an early age. It is caused by a change or mutation in a gene that can be passed...
Making the most of being inpatient and resources to make the most of your stay
As a mom, the last thing you want to hear your child’s doctor say is “I think you should be admitted to the hospital.” My 13-year-old son is generally a healthy boy, but he does have a medical diagnosis...
Soft Palate Fullness/Bulging Images
Compare to tonsillitis (bilateral enlargement): Photos courtesy of Dr. Laura Neff, MD, MPH, Children's Mercy Otolaryngology These pathways do not establish a standard of care to be followed in every case.
Important Considerations
History Description of blood loss: Upper vs. lower GI bleed Time of onset Quantity of blood loss Hematochezia: Bright red blood vs melena; streaks vs. mixed with stool vs. clots Hematemesis: Bright red...
Additional National Tobacco Cessation Resources for Adolescents
SmokeFree SmokeFreeTeen SmokeFreeWomen SmokeFree- Quit Vaping Smokefree TXT for Teens: Text QUIT to 47848 or Sign up online National Quitline Call 1-800 QUIT NOW Truth Initiative text...
Quit Plan
Printable Quit Plans (PDF) English version Spanish version Children's Mercy providers may also order these through the Children's Mercy Printing Portal These pathways do not establish a...
Pharmacotherapy
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...
Modeling inclusivity this holiday season
Children notice what we do, how we respond, how we treat others and who we include. This time of year can be jam-packed with anxiety. Our schedules get full, sometimes we overload our resources and...
December
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Training the Next Generation: Creating Opportunities for Tomorrow’s Researchers
To build on its successes today, Children's Mercy Research Institute (CMRI) recognizes the importance of creating a career pathway for tomorrow’s researchers who will drive future medical...
Vaccine Update: Vaccination Precautions and Contraindications
Column Author: Christine Symes, MSN, CPNP-PC Column Editor: Angela L. Myers, MD, MPH | Division Director, Infectious Diseases; Medical Director, Center for Wellbeing Providing vaccines...
Differential Diagnosis
Age Upper GI Bleed Lower GI Bleed All ages Gastric/duodenal ulcer Foreign body ingestion Coagulopathy / bleeding disorder Disseminated intravascular coagulation (including in the setting...
Dealing with parenting peer pressure? Our providers have been there, too.
Parenting is hard, and is even harder when friends, family or even your children have opinions on your parenting choices. If you’ve ever felt this way you're not alone – experts in the pediatric health...