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Automatic Reflex Aerobic Eye Culture Recommendations
The Conjunctivitis Team along with the Red Book and the Children's Mercy Department of Infectious Diseases recommends eye culture in the low risk group for GC, Chlamydia, and HSV. This recommendation is...
Constipation: RED FLAGS for Underlying Disease Causing Constipation
RED FLAGS to consider: Meconium not passed in first 48 hours as a newborn. Family history of Hirschsprung disease. Blood in the stools with fever. Failure to thrive (chronically low weight for height).
Mental Wellness for Student-Athletes
Children’s Mercy offers a team of sports medicine mental health professionals to help student-athletes cope with the emotional challenges of participating in sports, whether they’re at the top of their game...
Outbreaks, Alerts and Hot Topics: Malaria
Many readers will have seen the report of locally acquired malaria in Florida and Texas earlier this year. So, far, a total of eight cases have been identified, seven in Florida (all in Sarasota County)
How moms are celebrating Father's Day!
In life they are often called our coaches, mentors and superheroes. But the most cherished name they go by is dad! A father’s strength and role in the family never goes unnoticed. That’s why it’s important...
Message from the Directors of Clinical Training
Thank you for visiting our website about the Psychology Training Programs available at Children’s Mercy. We hope this site provides you with useful information about our training program, our hospital and...
Clinical Experience - Pediatric Anesthesiology Fellowship
The patient population includes children of all ages from premature infants to young adults. Children's Mercy has a level IV NICU, PICU and CICU. The fellows participate in high acuity pediatric patients...
Apply for the Pediatric Epilepsy Fellowship
The epilepsy fellowship program applicants preferably will have completed a child neurology residency program prior to starting the fellowship. All candidates must have passed Step 3 prior to being...
Apply for the Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship
The Children's Mercy Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship Program is sponsored by the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine. Prospective candidates should apply through the Electronic...
Faculty - Pediatric Orthopedic Fellowship
Our Orthopedic Fellowship Program offers comprehensive clinical training along with excellent didactic and research experience. Program Director Caroline Tougas, MD, FRCSC Associate Program Director John...
Valproic Acid
In the pediatric patient diagnosed with refractory migraine, is valproic acid an effective treatment? Plain language summary from the office of evidence based practice Migraine in the ED Team...
Abstract: Impact of Moderate-to-vigorous Physical Activity on Continuous Glucose Monitor-derived Metrics in Youth with Type 1 Diabetes
Kelsey Panfil1, Erin M. Tallon1, Brent Lockee1, David D. Williams1, Susana R. Patton2, Mark A. Clements1 1Children’s Mercy (Kansas City, MO), 2Nemours Children's Health, (Jacksonville, FL) Background...
Necrotizing Fasciitis
Swollen limb with pain out of proportion history or exam Frequently with overlying warmth on palpation, +/- cellulitis or ecchymosis Surgical emergency: debridement in OR necessary Consult Infections...
Autism and/or Developmental Delay: AAP Guidelines
AAP Clinical Report – Autism Spectrum Disorder: https://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/145/1/e20193447 AAP Developmental Surveillance and Screening Guidelines...
Contraindications to Alteplase IV for Acute Stroke in Childhood
Patient last seen well more than 4.5 hours previously. Patients in whom time of symptom onset is unknown. Prior stroke, major head trauma or intracranial surgery within the last 3 months. History of prior...
Sumatriptan
In the pediatric patient diagnosed with refractory migraine is sumatriptan an effective treatment for refractory migraine in the ED? Plain language summary from the office of evidence based practice: Based...
Indications For Hematology Consultation
Initiation of therapy for patients: Age < 30 days Baseline INR ≥ 1.2 prior to initiation of warfarin Impaired renal function Maintenance of anticoagulation therapy with: Delay in reaching therapeutic...
Recommended Partner Notification
Recommend that the patient notify sexual partners by: Partner notification card OR TellYourPartner.org Health Department involvement: Can assist with partner notification for Gonorrhea and Chlamydia upon...
Discharge
Can the patient be discharged? After each medication intervention the patient should be assessed to determine if the patient meets the following discharge criteria: Headache pain score ≤3 or decrease...
Troubleshooting Neurosurgical Shunts for Malfunction
Shunt malfunction may occur at ANY TIME after shunt placement with the risk of malfunction being the highest in the first 6 weeks post shunt surgery. Patient's symptoms are usually progressive, rarely...