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Alternative Second and Third-line Anti-seizure Medications
Route Drug Dose Max IV Fosphenytoin 20 mg PE/kg 2000 mg PE IV Lacosamide 5 mg/kg 400 mg IV Phenobarbital 20 mg/kg 1000 mg These pathways do not establish a standard of care to be followed in every case.
Emerging Principal Investigators: Dr. Ayanda Chakawa
Ayanda Chakawa, PhD, Developmental and Behavioral Health, is both a clinical psychologist who provides behavioral health care to youth and a researcher interested in improving access to that care.
Hepatobiliary Surgical Program
Meet the Team Children’s Mercy provides complex pediatric hepatobiliary (liver and bile tract) surgical interventions. We pride ourselves on the ability to customize comprehensive care for your child and...
The Link - April 2024
Our April issue features the latest news and updates on pediatric care from Children's Mercy clinicians. The Link - April 2024 Evidence Based Strategies: Guidance for Acute Gastroenteritis Read the...
Portal Hypertension
What is portal hypertension? Portal hypertension is when a child has increased pressure in the portal venous system that carries blood from the intestines and spleen to the liver. It is often a complication...
Congenital Portosystemic Shunt (Abernethy Malformation)
What is Abernethy malformation? Congenital portosystemic shunt, also called Abernethy malformation, is a rare problem with the blood vessels in the portal venous system. Children with this condition have...
Wise Use of Antibiotics: Animal and Human Bites … How Do You Manage?
Column Author & Editor: Rana El Feghaly, MD, MSCI | Director, Clinical Services | Director, Outpatient Antibiotic Stewardship Program | Associate Professor of Pediatrics, UMKC School of Medicine Now...
Thrive Program
The Thrive program provides comprehensive support for patients and families who are navigating the overwhelming emotions and complexities of coping with a heart condition. We understand that caring for...
Azadeh Wickham Receives PCS Research Grant to Study Clean Intermittent Catheterization Determinants and Adherence
The aim of this study is to describe the rate of clean intermittent catheterization adherence and correlate determinants to clean intermittent catheterization adherence in caregivers of pediatric patients...
Alternative First-line Anti-seizure Medications
Route Drug Dose Max IV Midazolam 0.1 mg/kg 5 mg IV Diazepam 0.2 mg/kg 10 mg Rectal Diazepam 6 - 11 months: 2.5 mg 1 - 5 years: 0.5 mg/kg (rounded to nearest 2.5 mg) 6 - 11 years: 0.3 mg/kg (rounded to...
Positive Urine Culture
Shaikh, N., Lee, S., Krumbeck, J. A., & Kurs-Lasky, M. (2023). Support for the use of a new cutoff to define a positive urine culture in young children. Pediatrics, 152(4). Positive Urine Culture...
Evidence Based Strategies: Guidance for Acute Gastroenteritis
Column Author: Brittany Moore, MD | Pediatric Resident Column Editor: Angela D. Etzenhouser, MD, FAAP | Associate Director, Pediatric Residency Program Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University...
Psychological Symptom Management
Symptoms Treatment Delirium Delirium is a disturbance in consciousness and cognition characterized by changes in mental status with impaired attention, awareness, and cognition. Hyperactive...
Fever Management
Fever is expected at the end of life but does not necessarily indicate infection or inflammation. Symptomatic treatment using antipyretics, cool sponges, and fans can help make the person more comfortable.
Dr. Robin Shook Receives Grant from The Kansas City Royals Foundation to Create a Central Repository for Youth Physical Activity
The project’s aim is to create a free, public facing, searchable central repository of youth physical activity programs in the Kansas City region. This comprehensive database will be available to all...
Refer a patient to Home Care
Children's Mercy Home Care is the only full-service pediatric home-health agency in the region. Our team provides continuity of care following inpatient stays and often instead of hospitalization. Home...
End of Life Cultural, Legal & Ethical Aspects of Care
CM policies to refer to: Disagreement Resolution Surrounding Redirection of Care Moral and Religious Objections to Care AAP Policy Statements for End of Life: Forgoing Life-Sustaining Medical Treatment...
Favorite children’s books for all ages
The saying goes “reading is good for the mind and soul.” Books can expand your imagination and transport you to new places, take you on adventures and teach lessons along the way. Below, see some...
Be safe during any summer plan!
It’s finally sweet, sweet summertime! You’ve likely spent the cold, dreary months looking forward to this time of year – vacations, pool days, campouts under the stars and much more. Don’t let injuries or...
End of Life Resources and Support
When a child dies booklet Guides for parents: End of life for your child: Preparing, Part 1 End of life for your child: What to expect, Part 2 Understanding nutritional needs These pathways do not establish...