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Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine
Children’s Mercy provides a place where adolescents ages 10 to 21 can meet with a specialist to address a wide range of physical and emotional issues that are unique to this age group.
Intracranial Hemorrhage on ECMO Neuromonitoring and Neuroprotection
Neuromonitoring Techniques to aid in the early recognition of worsening neurological function Neurological examination A comprehensive neurological examination, including assessment of pupillary reactions...
ECMO Management During Neurosurgical Procedure or Operation
Pre-procedure circuit considerations: Maintain venous flow as high as possible (at least > 500 mL) Maintain flow rate as high as possible (at least > 60 mL/kg/min) Have a clear primed circuit available...
“I don’t want to go to school:” What it really means – and how to help
As the new school year quickly approaches, many families are prepping for new routines —packing lunches, managing homework and adjusting to earlier bedtimes. But for some children, the return to school...
Critically Appraised Topics -- Evidence-based Practice Guidelines from Children's Mercy
Critically Appraised Topics synthesize literature that answer single questions related to a focused clinical care concern, patient safety issue, or a supply chain initiative.
Home Systemic Steroid Plan
If dexamethasone was administered, this may be adequate systemic steroid for the patient's asthma exacerbation. A second dose for home can be considered, but not strongly supported by evidence. If...
Severe Constipation: McKinley’s Story
McKinley went from repeated hospitalizations and weeks of school absences to playing travel-team softball — with patient-focused care at the Comprehensive Colorectal Center (CCC) at Children’s Mercy. With...
High Flow Nasal Cannula
If a patient is unable to tolerate nebulized medications via face mask due to behavioral discomfort with interface, albuterol may be nebulized through high flow nasal cannula (HFNC) at flows < 0.25...
10 Years of Clinical Whole Genome Sequencing at Children’s Mercy
Since its beginning, the CGGL has been part of hundreds of international collaborations and publications that further the field of genomics — and offer hope for kids everywhere. ...
What to Expect
Going to a new health care provider for the first time can be hard. We’ve put together some resources to help you feel more comfortable before your visit to the Adolescent and Young Adult Specialty Clinic.
Dr. Kate Kyler Receives NIH Grant to Study Role of Obesity in How Asthma Medicine Works
The goal of this study is to find out how having obesity affects how asthma medicine works in the body. To do this, Dr. Kyler and her team are comparing how the medicine moves through and affects the bodies...
Toddler Tibia Fracture
Clinical Pathways promote evidence-based, safe, and high-value care for patients by providing clinical recommendations and standard processes. They are developed by multidisciplinary committees of subject...
Shunts (Neurosurgical): Infection and Malfunction
Clinical Pathways promote evidence based, safe, and high-value care for patients by providing clinical recommendations and standard processes. They are developed by multidisciplinary committees of subject...
Severity of Asthma Exacerbation
<!--StartFragment--> Mild Moderate Severe Respiratory Rate 2-3 yrs: <34/min 4-5 yrs: <30/min 6-12 yrs: <...
Meet Tammy Basey
Tammy Basey, Clinical Research Coordinator, Emergency Medicine, talks about what drew her to her current research career, her career goals, and much more.
Tantrums 101
Tantrums. If you're a parent, you've likely encountered them—maybe in the cereal aisle, during bedtime or right before school. While they can be frustrating and exhausting, tantrums are a normal part...
How to transition infants from milk to solid foods
Every new phase of a baby’s life comes with a real mix of emotions. It’s exciting! It’s stressful! It’s joyful! It’s messy! The weaning stage is all of that and more. Before you feel too overwhelmed, take...
Financial Assistance
Financial Counselors may be able to help families find programs to help cover the cost of medical services. Children’s Mercy gives financial help to those who meet the requirements of the financial...
The Link - July 2025
Our July issue features the latest news and updates on pediatric care from Children's Mercy clinicians. The Link - July 2025 Vaccine Update: What Can We Expect for Fall Vaccines Read full article State...
Opioid Withdrawal Treatment
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...