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A Better Quality of Life: Hayden's Story
Meet Hayden After driving nearly three hours to the hospital with an imminent snowstorm, 13-year-old Hayden Murnahan, his parents and his doctors all waited anxiously to find out if his life-changing...
Truths about the top 5 excuses for not getting a flu shot
The first cases of seasonal influenza have been reported. We are expecting a severe flu season nationally this year. To put it in perspective, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reporting...
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.
Cancer Center Annual Reports
Cancer Center Annual Reports Children's Mercy Cancer Care Annual Reports are carefully written with a purpose to provide hope as we reach new medical advancements. See how our treatment has evolved over...
Food Allergy Patient Family Advisory Council
Mission PFAC Food Allergy Logo The Food Allergy Patient Family Advisory Council will work in partnership with the Children’s Mercy Food Allergy Center staff members to advocate on behalf of parents and...
Evidence Based Strategies: Timing of Elective Surgical Procedures in Children with Upper Respiratory Infections
Children experience on average three to six upper respiratory tract infections (URIs) per year, mostly in the fall and winter.1 As a result, many pediatric patients scheduled for anesthesia or sedation...
Child fever management: What every parent should know
Discover essential child fever management advice, including when to call a doctor and practical home care tips for your child's health.
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...
AGE 2024: C. diff
Clostridioides difficile Infection Risk Factors Testing Antibiotic use within the past 12 weeks Highest risk: fluoroquinolones clindamycin third-generation cephalosporins exposure to multiple...
Your Impact: Research
As a champion for children, learn about the impact of your gift on research at Children's Mercy.
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.
Dr. Mark Connelly Receives NIH Grant to Study Preventive Mind-Body Treatment for Pediatric Migraine
Dr. Connelly’s study is testing a nonpharmacological, noninvasive brain-computer interface that delivers a mind-body treatment aimed at modifying cortical excitability — a key vulnerability factor for...
Lice treatment: Understanding head lice
Learn effective lice treatment tips and how to identify and prevent lice in kids. Don't let these pests stress you out!
Laceration: Tetanus Vaccine and Immunoglobulin Post-Exposure Prophylaxis Recommendations (excludes animal bites)
<!--StartFragment--> Regardless of wound type, no vaccination is needed for patients who have completed the primary vaccine series and the last dose was administered less than 5 years ago (CDC...
Understanding Pharmacogenetic Testing Results
Understanding Pharmacogenetic Testing Results Para ver esta página en Español haga clic aquí Pharmacogenomic (PGx) testing looks at how your genes affect your response to certain medications.
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...
Frequently Asked Questions
Will my child have a seizure again? 75% of children will not have any further seizure activity. Could my child die from a seizure? Death after a first-time, unprovoked seizure is very rare. Does brain...
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the chance of my child having another febrile seizure? It is hard to predict if your child will have another febrile seizure. If your child does have another febrile seizure, it will likely be like...