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Endocrine Disorders in Cancer Survivors
The Endocrine Disorders in Cancer Survivors (EDICS) clinic at Children’s Mercy cares for children with endocrine problems related to cancer treatments. While the overall survival rate for childhood cancers...
Intestinal Atresia
What is intestinal atresia? Intestinal atresia is a blockage in the intestine. It may occur when there is not enough blood flow to the intestines during development. Some sections of the intestine may...
Hodgkin lymphoma: Miqueas' Story
The moment Terrie Flatt, DO, MA, Director of the HOPE Clinic, the Children’s Mercy Spanish-Speaking Cancer Clinic, walked into the exam room where Miqueas Valdez Cisneros was waiting for him, he knew the...
Spine Care Consultations
Your child may be evaluated by a pediatric orthopedic surgeon, a pediatric orthopedic physician or an advanced practice pediatric orthopedic nurse. This team-based approach allows us to schedule and...
Survive & Thrive
Late effects of cancer may occur between two to five years after completion of treatment, but other late effects may not show up until more than 10 years after treatment. The Children's Mercy Section...
Critical Care Transport Safety
Safety is the top priority for Children's Mercy Critical Care Transport. Safety awareness is integrated into all aspects of the transport program. Each day people entrust the transport teams with their...
Inside Pediatrics: Season One
In the first season of Inside Pediatrics, Children's Mercy invites you to follow along the incredible and moving stories of families as they share their journey. Grow inspired by a brother-to-brother...
Teleradiology
Children’s Mercy is committed to supporting medical professionals and colleagues throughout the region with comprehensive, high-quality pediatric imaging services. Children’s Mercy offers diagnostic...
Abstract: Exploring Motivation Behind Engagement in Mealtime Bolus Behavior in Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D): A Behavioral Economics Approach
E. DeWit1, S. Tsai2,1, M. Clements2,1, B. Spartz1, L. Lartey1, K. Evans1, L. Sainz Y Diaz1, E. Hurley2,1 1Children’s Mercy, Kansas City, United States, 2University of Missouri Kansas City, Pediatrics...
Beta Thalassemia Major: Hadil's Story
Hadil Alkhatib was born half a world away with an inherited blood disorder called beta thalassemia major. The form of this disease that Hadil has reduces her body’s ability to produce hemoglobin, the...
Delayed Treatment Option
In children greater than 8 weeks with suspected bacterial conjunctivitis, is delayed treatment a valid option? We RECOMMEND based on low quality evidence consideration for delayed treatment or delayed...
Patient's Pain
Is the patient's pain assessed to be >3? Assess the patient's comfort level using an age and developmentally appropriate pain scale. Children's Mercy Kansas City uses the following pain...
Discharge Recommendations and Follow-up
If the patient meets the discharge criteria, discharge after providing the patient with the discharge information. The Headache Action Plan may be helpful in creating a discharge plan. The patient...
Infectious Diseases Clinic
Refer a Patient Although childhood infections are common, the majority are benign and most children make a speedy recovery. But in cases where a child has recurrent, prolonged or severe infections...
LMW Heparin Antidote
Antidote: Termination of the subcutaneous injection generally will terminate the anticoagulant effect. If immediate reversal is required protamine sulfate will result in partial neutralization. If the...
Alteplase Dosing
Low Dose Systemic Thrombolysis Alteplase 0.03-0.06 mg/kg/hr x 24 hours (max hourly dose 2 mg/hr) If on heparin: decrease heparin dose to 5-10 units/kg/hr If on direct thrombin inhibitor (DTI), decrease...
Rumination Disorder: Bobbi’s Story
Meet Bobbi Just try keeping up with Bobbi Horr. The junior at Holton High School, Holton, Kan., is on the school’s spirit squad, in band, plays volleyball, runs track, takes dance and gymnastics, and works...
Evaluating Menstrual Regularity in Adolescence
Column Author: Emily Paprocki, DO | Pediatric Endocrinologist, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics Column Editor: Amita Amonker, MD, FAAP| Pediatrics | Pediatric Hospitalist | Division Billing...
Hand Surgery Team
Request an Appointment Refer a Patient Hand Surgery Team Contact Us Patient Review (816) 234-3075...