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Abernethy Malformation: Dawson's Story
Dawson photo Dawson Berg spent his 18th birthday skiing with family and friends in Colorado. It’s supposed to be an annual spring tradition, but they’ve often had to cancel the trip due to hospital stays.
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...
Portal Hypertension: Taylor's Story
Taylor photo Meet Taylor Taylor has overcome more health challenges at 13 years old than most people face their entire lives. After an early fight against cancer as a toddler, she developed...
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...
Dr. Paprocki Receives Award from Foundation for Prader-Willi Research to Gather Data Surrounding Growth Hormone Therapy, Sleep Disturbances
Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is a genetic disorder that can cause intellectual disabilities, behavioral problems, sleep abnormalities, and obesity due to extreme hunger. In infancy, signs and symptoms...
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...
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...
Vaccine Update: Unpacking the Headlines: Key Takeaways from 2023-2024 RSV Season
Column Author: Yvonne M Carter, MSN, APRN II, FNP-C | Nurse Practitioner, Division of Hematology/Oncology/BMT Column Editor: Angela Myers, MD, MPH | ...
Pediatric Bioethics: Exploring Artificial Intelligence in Health Care: First Look
Column Author: Vanessa S. Watkins, MPH, FACHE, CHES | Bioethics Program Manager; Certificate Program Administrative Director Column Editor: Brian Carter, MD | Neonatal/Perinatal Medicine...
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...
Hepatobiliary Surgical Program
Meet the Team In addition to transplant surgery, Children’s Mercy Kansas City also provides complex pediatric hepatobiliary (liver and bile tract) surgical interventions. We pride ourselves on the ability...
State of the Art Pediatrics: Talking about Gender
Column Author: Seth Lamb, MD | Pediatric Resident, Children’s Mercy Kansas City Michelle Knoll, MD | Pediatric Endocrinologist, Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Kansas School...
Ovarian Torsion
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ADHD Services
Children's Mercy offers care for families with children who have complex ADHD. Our specialists include clinical psychologists, developmental pediatricians, behavior analysts, nurse practitioners and child...
Getting an MRI
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a safe and painless test that uses a powerful magnet and FM radio waves to produce detailed pictures of the body’s soft tissue organs and other structures.
Health Information
To submit the completed forms you can use mail, fax, or bring them in during your next visit. Our contact information is listed to the right. Authorizing Verbal Exchange of Information Patients, parents, or...
Payment Types Accepted
Please see the following payment options Children’s Mercy offers below: Payment Types Accepted What credit cards are accepted? How can I pay my bill? What types of Tap and Go or Wallet Payments does...
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...
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.
Bolus Dosing of Home Anti-seizure Medications
Route Drug Dose Max IV Lacosamide 2 - 6 mg/kg 200 mg IV Phenobarbital 5 - 10 mg/kg Use blood level to determine dose if available; 1000 mg max IV Valproic Acid 10 - 20 mg/kg Use blood level to determine...