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Sleep Tips
Sleep disorders in children The Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine team at Children's Mercy provides specialty services to help kids overcome sleep disorders. Contact our sleep specialists at...
High Flow Nasal Cannula Holiday
This algorithm is part of the Children's Mercy High Humidity/High Flow Nasal Cannula Administration policy. Refer to policy for more information. These pathways do not establish a standard of care...
Hirschsprung Disease in Children
Hirschsprung disease (also known as congenital aganglionic megacolon) is a birth defect in which nerve cells that naturally occur in the colon are missing. Pull-through surgery removes the portion of the...
Wrenley’s Story
Wrenley in car seat Late on August 8, Edo Bedzra, MD, MBA, congenital cardiac surgeon; William Gibson, DO, Surgical Director, Cardiac Transplantation; and James O’Brien, MD, FACS, Co-Director of the Ward...
Heart Beads Program
A program that helps children with heart differences honor their journey Through the Heart Beads Program, children and families can use colorful beads as symbols to share their unique experience at...
HearPlay App Reviews
"The HearPlay app made testing my 3-year-old patient super fast and easy! I was also able to perform in-situ testing on her hearing aid very easily and ensure a more appropriate fitting of her hearing...
Liver Transplant Program: Meet the Team
The Pediatric Liver Transplant Program at Children's Mercy Hospital provides a comprehensive approach to treating children with end-stage liver disease and/or failure.
Abstract: Examining the Glycemia Risk Index (GRI) as a Risk Biomarker for Elevated hemoglobin A1c in Individuals with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
B. Lockee1, J. Litwin1, C. Vandervelden1, D. Williams2, M. Barnes1, R. Mcdonough3, S. Patton4, K. Noland1, M. Clements5 1Children’s Mercy Hospital, Endocrinology, Kansas City, United States of America...
IBC Meeting Minutes
The Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) at Children’s Mercy Research Institute oversees research involving potentially hazardous biological agents as well as recombinant and synthetic nucleic acid...
Let them play: Why play is the secret ingredient to your child's wellbeing
As parents, we often prioritize our children’s health, education and safety—but what if one of the most powerful tools for their development is something as simple as play? ...
22q11.2 ERAS: Initial Calcium/Calcitriol Dose to Treat Hypocalcemia
Initial Dose Recommendations Calcitriol 0.025 mcg/kg/day PO/IV in 2 divided doses Calcium* Neonates: Ca++ (elemental) 75 mg/kg/day PO in 3 - 4 divided doses; not to exceed...
22q11.2 ERAS: Typical Calcium/Calcitriol Stress Dosing
Start calcium/calcitriol stress does as planned with endocrinologist the day prior to procedure Stress Dose Recommendations Calcitriol 0.04 mcg/kg/day PO/IV 1 dose evening prior (max 1mcg/dose) ...
Nuances to Consider for Pelvic Exam
<!--[endif]-->Indication and intent <!-- [if !supportLists]-->In suspected pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), the goal is to assess for the presence of cervical motion tenderness, uterine/adnexal...
Alternative Regimen
If cephalosporin allergy or history of penicillin anaphylaxis: Inpatient Clindamycin 13 mg/kg (max 900 mg) IV q 8 hrs - and - Gentamicin Preferred: 3 ‐ 5 mg/kg IV daily - or - Alternative: 2 mg/kg IV...
Dosing Options
Inpatient Metronidazole < 45 kg: 10 - 13 mg/kg (max 500 mg/dose) PO or IV q 8 hrs Inpatient, transition to oral therapies Metronidazole < 45 kg: 10 - 13 mg/kg (max 500 mg/dose) PO q 8 hrs Outpatient...
PCR by First Catch Urine
No void during the previous hour No genital cleaning 20 - 30 mL sample: do not overfill DO NOT order as an add-on unless an appropriate sample is confirmed by the lab These pathways do not establish a...
Measles Testing Guidance for Patients Seen Outside of Children's Mercy
PCR testing has the highest yield in the first 3 days from the onset of rash and decreases over time. The yield of IgM testing increases 3 or more days after the onset of the rash. Obtain all laboratory...
When a pet dies: How to help your child grieve
Pets play a significant role in many children’s lives. Kids who are actively engaged in pet care can form deep bonds that resemble human-to-human relationships. Pets can be companions, confidants, friends...
Heart Center Programs
Children's Mercy cares for the most complex patients with heart disease. In addition to our Heart Center experts, hundreds of health care providers from every pediatric specialty will stand by your side...
Measles Testing Guidance for Patients Tested at Children's Mercy
PCR testing has the highest yield in the first 3 days from the onset of rash and decreases over time. The yield of IgM testing increases 3 or more days after the onset of the rash. Obtain all laboratory...