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Critical Care Transport: Paizlee's Story
Saturday, July 14, 2018, was just another busy summer day in Ft. Scott, Kan., for the Crumby family. Mom Stephanie was playing in a softball game, and her team was up to bat. “My daughters, Paizlee and...
Coarctation of the Aorta
Coarctation of the aorta involves narrowing of the large blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood out of the heart to the body. Learn how Children’s Mercy treats this condition in its Heart Center.
Manifestations of GAS Other Than Pharyngitis
Manifestations of Group A Streptococcus Other Than Pharyngitis The majority of GAS manifestations do NOT represent complications of GAS pharyngitis Manifestations, Non-invasive Scarlet fever1...
Obtain CT or rMRI and Shunt Series
If possible, it is preferable to be consistent with imaging when evaluating for ventricular changes (such as if the patient had a prior CT, then obtain CT now or if patient had a prior rMRI...
Pairing hearing aids
Help you and your child learn how to better utilize your hearing aids. Below you will find resources to different hearing aid companies on how to pair your hearing aids to phones and other Bluetooth...
Spanish-Speaking Cancer Clinic
Clinica de Hematologia/Oncologia: Puente de Esperanza (HOPE Clinic) Clear communication between families and care providers leads to much better health results for children. That’s why Children’s Mercy...
Rasburicase Administration Considerations
Administration of rasburicase beyond 5 days is not recommended by the manufacturer. In fact, a single dose of rasburicase has been shown to rapidly reduced hyperuricemia and multiple doses are rarely...
AOM – Moderate/Severe Bulging of Tympanic Membrane (TM)
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...
Fast Facts
Low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) is the anticoagulant of choice for most pediatric patients Advantages include: Minimal monitoring requirements Reduced interference of other drugs and diet Reduced...
Treatment/Plan Greater than 3 Days
If unsure at 24-48 hours, it is not necessary to obtain a trough level before 72 hours. Reassess entire patient daily for any changes that may lead down a different pathway in the algorithm.
Elevated Serum Creatinine
1) An increase of >0.5mg/dL from baseline OR 2) Greater than or equal to 50% increase in serum creatinine from baseline OR 3) Any patient with an elevated serum creatinine based on normal range for patient...
Bilirubin/Albumin Ratio
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...
Clinical Experience - Sleep Medicine Fellowship
The fellowship program is a one-year clinical training program. The sleep fellow will spend 60% in pediatric sleep medicine rotations at Children’s Mercy Hospital (CMH) and 40% in adult sleep medicine...
Clinical Experience - Child Abuse Pediatrics Fellowship
Clinical responsibilities of the fellow to the CARE Team at Children's Mercy Kansas City are: CARE-Clinic rotations Two clinics per week and two urgent response shifts per week Inpatient call 12 days per...
Academic Curriculum - Pediatric Orthopedic Fellowship
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery Specific Conferences Indications Conference Weekly conference where the cases for the week are presented by the resident or fellow assigned to the case. The faculty involved...
Spinal Muscular Atrophy: Daniel's Story
For Daniel Andersen and his younger brother, Samuel, both Beacon Program patients, being able to rely on the Beacon Program team to coordinate their medical care has made a tremendous difference in their...
COVID-19: Instructions for After Receiving the Vaccine
COVID-19 vaccination will help protect you from getting COVID-19. Read instructions to follow after you or your child receives the COVID-19 vaccine.
Rumination Syndrome in Children and Adolescents: A Mini Review
This review looks at literature surrounding rumination syndrome with a focus on neurotypical youth. Authors found higher prevalence in patients with other gastrointestinal (GI) issues. However, more...
Bylaws
Application process In order to achieve a diverse representation and work towards our mission the Council has created an application process for potential members. The Food Allergy Patient Family Advisory...
Language Assistance Amharic
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