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Drug-Resistant Seizures: Derek’s Story
Meet Derek Thirteen-year-old Derek Ahlstedt just wants to do what other teens his age do—play baseball with his friends, go to scout camp, and one day, drive a car. But a lifetime of epileptic seizures put...
Preparing for a Renal Scan
A renal scan provides pictures of your child's kidneys to see how the kidneys are working, including size, shape, position, and urinary flow. The following information will help prepare you and your child...
Coarctation of the Aorta
Coarctation of the aorta involves narrowing of the large blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood out of the heart to the body. Learn how Children’s Mercy treats this condition in its Heart Center.
Application examples
Examples and information that will help you complete your STAR 2.0 Program Application SECTION 1 Questions you will have to answer on the electronic application form: • Tell us why you are interested in...
Child and Adolescent Epilepsy: Video Resources
Our pediatric epilepsy specialists have a library of video resources to learn more about epilepsy and how it can be treated and managed in children.
Manifestations of GAS Other Than Pharyngitis
Manifestations of Group A Streptococcus Other Than Pharyngitis The majority of GAS manifestations do NOT represent complications of GAS pharyngitis Manifestations, Non-invasive Scarlet fever1...
Obtain CT or rMRI and Shunt Series
If possible, it is preferable to be consistent with imaging when evaluating for ventricular changes (such as if the patient had a prior CT, then obtain CT now or if patient had a prior rMRI...
Biostatistics and Epidemiology
Biostatisticians publish research papers, serve as mentors, work as investigators, review manuscripts and provide statistical support on collaborative projects.
Pairing hearing aids
Help you and your child learn how to better utilize your hearing aids. Below you will find resources to different hearing aid companies on how to pair your hearing aids to phones and other Bluetooth...
Endometriosis: Taylor’s Story
Meet Taylor Meet Taylor photo Thirteen-year-old Taylor Stewart looks like the picture of health, but looks can be deceiving. Behind her big, beautiful smile and bubbly personality is a teen who once...
Swallowed Magnets: Elijah's Story
Meet Elijah Photo: Elijah at Xmas Elijah is an energetic three-year-old who lives with his mom, Jenna, in Topeka, Kan. He loves having his picture taken and running really, really fast. “He’s always...
Spanish-Speaking Cancer Clinic
Clinica de Hematologia/Oncologia: Puente de Esperanza (HOPE Clinic) Clear communication between families and care providers leads to much better health results for children. That’s why Children’s Mercy...
Common questions before surgery
Thank you for choosing Children’s Mercy for your child’s surgery. We perform procedures that require anesthesia at Children's Mercy Adele Hall Campus and Children’s Hospital Mercy Kansas. We look forward...
Crohn's Disease: Leah's Story
Leah Steinacker was a busy, active high school senior when sudden, severe stomach pain landed her in the hospital at Children’s Mercy. Her experience receiving care for Crohn's disease inspired her...
Rasburicase Administration Considerations
Administration of rasburicase beyond 5 days is not recommended by the manufacturer. In fact, a single dose of rasburicase has been shown to rapidly reduced hyperuricemia and multiple doses are rarely...
AOM – Moderate/Severe Bulging of Tympanic Membrane (TM)
These pathways do not establish a standard of care to be followed in every case. It is recognized that each case is different, and those individuals involved in providing health care are expected to use...
Fast Facts
Low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) is the anticoagulant of choice for most pediatric patients Advantages include: Minimal monitoring requirements Reduced interference of other drugs and diet Reduced...
Treatment/Plan Greater than 3 Days
If unsure at 24-48 hours, it is not necessary to obtain a trough level before 72 hours. Reassess entire patient daily for any changes that may lead down a different pathway in the algorithm.
Elevated Serum Creatinine
1) An increase of >0.5mg/dL from baseline OR 2) Greater than or equal to 50% increase in serum creatinine from baseline OR 3) Any patient with an elevated serum creatinine based on normal range for patient...
Bivalirudin Dosing
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