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Food Guidelines
Do not discuss calories with patient Only parents or staff to choose food off meal plan No modifications to meal plan(s) - unless approved by the eating disorder team No outside food or drinks Remove all...
Supplemental Oxygen
The Bronchiolitis CPG Committee recommends using supplemental oxygen to maintain an oxygen saturation ≥ 90%, based on the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP, 2006) statement for the care of the patient...
CHAMP App
Our Children’s High Acuity Monitoring Program® (CHAMP) provides home monitoring for complex pediatric cardiology patients.
Pediatric Critical Care Sub-Internship
Description: Students electing to rotate through the PICU usually have a strong interest in the basic science of physiology/pathophysiology and a desire to care for critically ill children. Most students...
Early Intervention and Special Education Services
The Cardiac Neurodevelopmental Program’s goal is to assist children with heart disease and their families in reaching the best outcomes in all areas of development and quality of life. This includes...
Myelomeningocele: Indications for Ventriculoperitoneal Shunting
In an effort to standardize criteria for treating hydrocephalus surgically (shunt or endoscopic procedures) the criteria used in the MoMS trial will be used: At least two of the following: An...
Concussion Management and Follow-Up
Management and Follow-Up...
Recommendations for Inclusion or Exclusion from Daycare/School
There is no evidence based support for exclusion or isolation of children with bacterial or viral conjunctivitis. Arguments in support of isolation include reports of epidemic outbreaks in enclosed...
Curriculum - Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Fellowship
Pediatric Hematology/Oncology (PHO) fellowship conferences are a priority and fellows are expected to attend 75% of these required conferences. PHO core curriculum Weekly didactics presented by PHO fellows...
Apply for the Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics Fellowship Program
Prerequisites Qualified applicants must complete an ACGME-accredited, three-year pediatric residency program prior to beginning the fellowship. Certification in general pediatrics by the American Board of...
Modes of Transportation
Children's Mercy Critical Care Transport's ground fleet is comprised of 12 state-of-the-art ambulances designed and equipped especially for our specialty patients.
Your Baby’s Sign
Babies are born looking like their mother or father. Although, sometimes a stray great-great grandparent’s genes will surprise their way to the top of the gene pool because genetics are weird like that. As...
Critical Care Transport: Matthew's Story
First-time parents Natalie and Phillip Meznar breezed through pregnancy, labor and delivery without complications. But all that changed shortly following the birth of their son, Matthew. “At birth, we only...
Helping your child wear a mask
Since wearing a mask is currently required when social distancing isn't possible, it is important to help children understand why we're wearing masks and to help them feel as comfortable as possible.
Pulmonology
Adult pulmonary providers If you have commercial insurance, Medicare and Medicaid managed care plans or other state Medicaid insurance programs, you should ask about a list of in-network providers. If you...
Nephrology- 400th transplant John Paredes Story
After driving through the night with no sleep, John Paredes just wanted to get there. “I was nervous, excited, waiting for the car ride to be over.” The 19-year-old was traveling from Oklahoma City with...
Dermatology
Adult dermatology providers If you have commercial insurance, Medicare and Medicaid managed care plans or other state Medicaid insurance programs, you should ask about a list of in-network providers. If...
Teen Boards
Children's Mercy Hospital provides dedicated resources to meet the unique health care needs of adolescents. Our goal is to empower teenagers with the knowledge and confidence to take an active role in...
Criteria for Insulin Drip Discontinuation
Discontinue insulin when: Bicarbonate level is ≥17mmol/L. Anion gap is normalized. And/or blood ketones are negative to small. Once the insulin drip is stopped, discontinue D10NS with additives ...
Tracheostomy Resources
Families often find these resources helpful as they navigate their trach journey. Preparing for your trach placement at Children's Mercy Road Map to Home (pdf) Road Map to Home (pdf) - Spanish...