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Urology Education Modules for Patients and Families
These modules were developed to help patients and families understand urologic conditions and the treatments that have been prescribed by our team. Urology Education Modules for Patients and...
Hyperhidrosis
is excessive sweating that can occur in specific, local areas of the body such as palms, feet, armpits, or all over (while people are awake). Often, sweat is visible on the palms, fingertips, and soles of...
Understanding the teen brain
The teenage years are such an important time in life for teens to learn independence, set a foundation for the future and learn about themselves. It’s also a time the brain is still growing. If you are a...
Closed Reduction
Closed reduction, or resetting and restoring the bone alignment, is a procedure in which a trained member of the Orthopedic team will attempt to restore acceptable bone alignment without an incision or any...
Artificial Intelligence And Disparities In Pediatric Type 1 Diabetes Care: Predictive Model Performance Varies By Age And Sex
Authors: Diana Ferro, David D. Williams, Susana R. Patton, Ryan McDonough, Mark A. Clements We can use predictive models to intensify care among youth with type 1 diabetes (T1D) who are predicted to...
Halo Gravity Traction
American College of Surgeons Verified Center Halo gravity traction is a technique of applying traction to the spine pre-operatively through a metal ring (halo) that is attached to your child’s head. Not...
Hypoplastic left heart syndrome: Taylor's story
Although 16-year-old Taylor was born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS), a complex heart condition, she is charting her own course forward as an athlete.
Parenting in the social media age.
Talk to any parent about what challenges they face raising kids and teens in today’s world, and social media is sure to come up. Many moms and dads worry about the ways social media could be affecting...
News & Features
New things are always developing at Children's Mercy Kansas City. This page is a resource for updates about new research studies, clinical breakthroughs and other information about GOLDILOKS. News &...
When your child’s ‘winter blues’ become something more serious
As much as so many of us complain about daylight saving time, it’s always a shock to the system when it ends. Soon we’ll start preparing ourselves for shorter days, leaving work when it’s already dark and...
Nephrotic Syndrome Transplant: Julio's Story
Close to home: after transplant, Julio finds convenient care Living with illness is all that 10-year-old Julio Garcia has known, according to his mother, Nicole Garcia. Until Julio was two years old...
Research and Advanced Education - Pediatric Nephrology Fellowship
Fellows may choose a project in either basic, translational, or clinical science with dedicated research blocks to allow their research interests to develop and mature. A primary mentor will be assigned...
Cryoablation for Pain Control in Children Undergoing Pectus Bar Surgery
Children’s Mercy found that hospital length of stay and postoperative pain medication need was shorter in those who underwent cryoablation when compared to both epidural and IV narcotics.
Brain Tumor Treatment
The Children's Mercy Brain Tumor Program offers specialized care for children diagnosed with malignant brain tumors. Our clinical team focuses on treating a full range of conditions related to brain tumors...
Pediatric Ophthalmology
Description: The pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus rotation combines both clinic and operating room exposure over four weeks. The clerkship provides training including describing exam findings...
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Severe Penicillin Allergy
For patients at high risk for severe delayed reaction to penicillins, do not administer beta-lactams. See alternatives here. For patients at high risk for IgE-mediated reaction to penicillins: Cystitis...
AOM – Tympanic Membrane Perforation
Images for AOM Tympanic Membrane Perforation: Children’s Mercy Providers Providers without Children’s Mercy privileges These pathways do not establish a standard of care to be followed in every...
PCA Orders and APS Consult
Hydromorphone PCA (provide demand only if the patient received methadone or IT morphine) Start in PACU & to be discontinued on POD 1 Ketorolac IV 0.5 mg/kg (Max 15 mg) q6 hrs scheduled Alternate with...