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Febrile Infants: CSF Studies
Cell count. Bacterial culture. Gram stain. Protein. Glucose. Enterovirus PCR (summer and fall) or evidence of viral meningitis. HSV PCR (if pleocytosis). These pathways do not establish a standard of care...
Constipation: Rome IV Criteria for Constipation
Neonate/Toddler Child/Adolescent 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...
Education
Children's Mercy inpatients: Direct patient education on LMWH will be provided and documented by Children's Mercy pharmacists for Children's Mercy inpatients. Education will include potential for...
Prochlorperazine With or Without diphenhydrAMINE
In the pediatric patient diagnosed with a refractory migraine, is prochlorperazine an effective treatment compared to ketorolac, metoclopramide, sodium valproate, IV magnesium? Plain language summary from...
Febrile Infant: HSV Risk
HSV risk factors: Less than 46 Days Old Ill appearance (off guideline) Prematurity: <37 weeks EGA - off guideline Maternal history of genital HSV lesions Maternal fever from 48 hours before...
Treatment Options
Hormonal Forms of Treatment Progesterone only method: Norethindrone Acetate 10 mg daily; does not act as contraception; goal is amenorrhea while taking Estrogen & Progesterone method: Sprintec...
Dacryocystocele 2023
Dacryocystoceles are typically noted shortly after birth and appear as a bluish swelling of the skin overlying the lacrimal sac and superior displacement of the medial canthal tendons. It is recommended...
Broad-Spectrum Antibiotics for Use in Fever and Suspected Neutropenia
If patient is ill-appearing or with signs of shock (i.e. hypotensive requiring > 60 ml/kg fluid resuscitation and/or critical care interventions)*** <!-- [if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--> <...
Research Administration
Research Business Operations provides oversight and support to clinicians and staff conducting research activities at Children’s Mercy.
Velopharyngeal Dysfunction Clinic
The Velopharyngeal Dysfunction (VPD) Clinic at Children’s Mercy helps children with velopharyngeal dysfunction (VPD), a condition where parts of the throat and soft palate do not work right during speech.
Supplemental Funding Supports COVID-19 Research
Five Children’s Mercy investigators have received supplemental funding to add a COVID-19 component to their current studies. ...
Kindness during unmasking
We have all been through a rough time these past two years of the COVID-19 pandemic. When you look at everything that has happened, and everything that has changed, there is no doubt that COVID-19 has left...
Tips to help your toddler communicate
Concerned about your child meeting language milestones? You’re not alone. I often work with children whose parents are really concerned their children are not yet talking. One thing I try and point out is...
5 harmless April Fool’s Day pranks to play on kids
Well, it’s that time of year again – April Fool’s Day. This year is a good time for some light-hearted, harmless pranks parents can play on kids.
Dr. Shayla Sullivant Receives Grant from Menorah Heritage Foundation to Expand Prepped and Ready Program
Prepped and Ready is a program to help equip parents for the transition into parenting teenagers. The goal is to empower parents and caregivers to address the hard topics that can be very uncomfortable.
How to talk with your kids about the “D” word
It’s the conversation no parent wants to have with their kids – the conversation about death. Death makes us uncomfortable and it can be hard to talk about, especially the first time your child brings it...
The Great Cover-Up
There are a lot of parents in the world. I don’t know the exact number or percentage but it’s a lot. We can all agree there are a lot of parents. And with parents come opinions. You’ll receive parenting...
Tips for celebrating the holidays safely during COVID-19
The holidays are generally a time for people to reconnect with family and friends, but it is important to remember you can spread illnesses, like the virus that causes COVID-19, even when you feel healthy.
Today’s forecast: Springtime storms and possible anxiety
April showers bring May flowers. But they can also bring bouts of anxiety. It’s normal for storms to be a little scary, but when does that become something to be concerned about?
How to stay safe this Halloween
Halloween is a great time of year for many children. Like many other activities, Halloween could look different this year during the COVID-19 pandemic as we all work to keep our families and community...