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What's the Diagnosis - September 2022
A 3-year-old male is directly admitted to the hospitalist service for evaluation and management of an elevated lead level. Patient initially had a lead level of 58. Four weeks later, his level was 128...
AOM – Role for Oral Cephalosporins
The AOM guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics include enteral second and third generation cephalosporins, including cefdinir and cefpodoxime, as alternative agents for initial treatment of...
Epicondyle Fracture: Postoperative Management Clinical Pathway
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...
Questions?
Questions for the Sports Performance team? Get in touch here...
Strategies for smart screen time during COVID
With kids’ virtual learning and activities, remote work from home and video chats with family and friends, many of us find ourselves overwhelmed with screen time gone overboard. Data is showing that kids...
Myopia Control Program
Children's Mercy uses the latest myopia control strategies, including eye drops, special contact lenses, and glasses, to help prevent children from becoming myopic (nearsighted).
ACEs and Mental Health in Adolescents - Hot Topics - October 2022
A recent CDC study found that 73% of high school students experienced at least one ACE during the COVID-19 pandemic. As the number of ACEs increased, mental health worsened. Screening for depression in...
What the heck is social jet lag and why it’s harmful to your teen
Does this sound like your teenager – stays up late on the weekend and sleeps in the next day or takes frequent naps to “catch up” on some Zs.
Assure Pregnancy Test is Negative
LexiComp (2016) places valproic acid in Category X for migraine prophylaxis and Category D for all other indications when assessing Pregnancy Risk Factors. For medications that are in either category X or...
Bronchiolitis Family Engagement Education
Outpatient information Bronchiolitis Family Engagement: In the outpatient setting (PDF) Participación Familiar de Pacientes con Bronquiolitis: En el entorno ambulatorio (PDF) Inpatient...
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Symptoms of GERD heartburn regurgitation Other suggestive syptoms dysphagia hypersalivation globus sensation odynophagia nausea Symptoms of GERD complicating asthma may include increased asthma...
Visual Diagnosis: Eye Movement
A 4-year-old male is brought to the emergency department by his mother for further evaluation of ear pain and headache.
Celebrate a Milestone
Celebrate a milestone event such as a birthday, anniversary, wedding, graduation, or a holiday by hosting a fundraiser for Children’s Mercy.
Beacon Program National Resources
General health care: American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Healthy Children (AAP) Kids Health Medical Home News Specific disease: AACPDM (American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and...
Preparing for your first appointment with Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
It's nice to know what to expect when you are bringing your child to the Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Clinic at Children's Mercy. Below is some important information and reminders before your...
Dravet Syndrome: Tenley's Story
Tenley is a people-loving 10-year-old who adores roller coasters, swimming and cheerleading. “She’s definitely something,” Tenley’s mom, Hollie, laughed. “That crazy red hair will get you!” Tenley...
Medical Writing Center
The Medical Writing Center provides teaching and editing support to faculty, trainees, and research staff at Children’s Mercy. Our goal is to increase faculty productivity in scholarly publications...
Helping Kids Navigate Shooting Events
With our guidance, kids can find a safe space to process tragic events. Children's Mercy experts provide tips for how to help.
Bronchiolitis Management
This article reviews evidence surrounding the role of pulse oximetry and implications of hypoxemia in the setting of bronchiolitis.
Kids Misbehave
At some point, all kids misbehave and they do it because they want attention. To help keep them from acting out, fill up their “attention tank” with praise and play.