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Further Work-Up in the Acute Care Setting is Not Indicated: Resources
Brugman, J., Solomons, R. S., Lombard, C., Redfern, A., Du Plessis, A. M. (2020). Risk-stratification of children presenting to ambulatory paediatrics with first-onset seizures: Should we order an urgent...
Oncology
Hematology/oncology adult provider list 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...
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.
Kidney Transplant Team
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Dr. Scott Younger Receives $3.1 Million NIH R01 Grant to Better Distinguish Genetic Variants that Cause Congenital Birth Defects
Dr. Younger’s project, “Systematic Identification and Phenotypic Characterization of Causal Genetic Variants in Rare Disease-Associated Birth Defects,” looks to distinguish specific genetic variants that...
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Clinical Pathways promote evidence-based, safe, and high-value care for patients by providing clinical recommendations and standard processes. They are developed by...
Orthopedics Research Experience Program
The Orthopedic Research Experience Program was created to give medical students the opportunity to gain meaningful research experience within orthopedics. The program offers students the chance to work...
Two Children’s Mercy Investigators Receive Braden’s Hope Grants for Cutting-Edge Pediatric Cancer Research
Two Children’s Mercy researchers received Braden’s Hope for Childhood Cancer grants, totaling $399,664. Both research studies focus on learning more about the cutting-edge chimeric antigen receptor T-cell...
Test Page
Clinical Pathways promote evidence-based, safe, and high-value patient care by providing clinical recommendations and standard processes. They are developed by multidisciplinary committees...
Celebrating uniqueness in children: A parent's guide
Explore ways of celebrating uniqueness in children. Teach them to embrace differences and build a positive self-image from an early age.
March 2026
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Co-parenting: Helping kids thrive after divorce
Explore co-parenting tips that ensure your child feels loved and secure, even during the challenges of divorce.
Boost heart health for kids with easy habits
Learn how to promote heart health for kids through fun activities, healthy snacks and positive role modeling in your family.
Seizure Rescue Medications
There are no clinical indications for one medication over another. The decision should be based on patient/family and provider preference References Samanta, D. (2021). Rescue therapies for...
Pediatric Orthopedic and Spinal Deformity Research Fellowship at Children's Mercy
The Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Children’s Mercy Hospital is offers a one-year, funded research fellowship designed for medical students or unmatched medical graduates with an interest in...
Why local pediatric care matters
When your child is sick, local pediatric care offers quick access to the specialists they need, reducing stress and improving health outcomes.
Understanding Pharmacogenetic Testing Results
Understanding Pharmacogenetic Testing Results Pharmacogenomic (PGx) testing looks at how your genes affect your response to certain medications. Genes are pieces of DNA that provide instructions to make...
IV Escalation Plan
References Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (2023). Immediate IV access, IV escalation plan. https://www.chop.edu/clinical-pathway/sepsis-immediate-iv-access-iv-escalation-plan-ed-inpatient-picu Weiss...
Fluid Resuscitation
Fluid Therapy Administer a LR or NS fluid bolus of 10-20 mL/kg if shock present Monitor response to fluids (Vital Sign Targets and Clinical Goals for Initial Resuscitation) Tailor fluid therapy to the...
Laboratory Studies
Consider Inflammatory Conditions That May Manifest With Fever and Shock Kawaski Disease While rare, shock may be present in children with Kawasaki disease (Çakan et al., 2016) Multisystem Inflammatory...