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Wide World of Vaccines May 2022
I recently watched an episode of 20/20 featuring children who developed OCD, outbursts and tantrums, seizures, catatonia, and paranoia following a diagnosis of streptococcal pharyngitis. Some of the...
Testicular Torsion - Evidence Based Strategies - July 2022
Details on initial history and physical presentation can help identify testicular torsion and avoid impaired testicular function.
Heat-Related Illness - Hot Topics - August 2022
During summer months, heat-related illness in children is a significant medical concern. While heat stroke is the extreme of heat-related illnesses, many other medical conditions are seen in hot and humid...
Acute Chest Syndrome: Reference List
Chou, S. T., Alsawas, M., Fasano, R. M., Field, J. J., Hendrickson, J. E., Howard, J., Kameka, M., Kwiatkowski, J. L., Pirenne, F., Shi, P. A., Stowell, S. R., Thein, S. L., Westhoff, C. M., Wong, T. E., &...
Acute Chest Syndrome: Prepare for Exchange Transfusion
Prepare for exchange transfusion in the PICU if pt. presents with severe or rapidly progressing Acute Chest Syndrome or Hgb>10 gm/dL: Alert PICU and pheresis team Automated RBC exchange preferred Labs...
Acute Chest Syndrome: Definition
A patient with sickle cell disease who has a new infiltrate on CXR, in addition to at least one of the following: chest pain, fever, hypoxia or respiratory symptoms (shortness of breath, wheezing...
Shunts (Neurosurgical): Infection and Malfunction
Clinical Pathways promote evidence based, safe, and high-value care for patients by providing clinical recommendations and standard processes. They are developed by multidisciplinary committees of subject...
Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome
Clinical Pathways promote evidence based, safe, and high-value care for patients by providing clinical recommendations and standard processes. They are developed by multidisciplinary committees of subject...
Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Clinical Pathways promote evidence-based, safe, and high-value care for patients by providing clinical recommendations and standard processes. They are developed by multidisciplinary committees of subject...
Toddler Tibia Fracture
Clinical Pathways promote evidence-based, safe, and high-value care for patients by providing clinical recommendations and standard processes. They are developed by multidisciplinary committees of subject...
Critical Care Transport: Paizlee's Story
Saturday, July 14, 2018, was just another busy summer day in Ft. Scott, Kan., for the Crumby family. Mom Stephanie was playing in a softball game, and her team was up to bat. “My daughters, Paizlee and...
Pediatric Bioethics Certificate Program Application
Application for the Pediatric Bioethics Certificate Program at Children's Mercy Kansas City.
Organizational Coaching
The Culture and Language Coaching Program coaches at Children's Mercy consult with leadership and staff at the centers where providers work to review current policies and practices related to language...
Critical Care Transport: Parker's Story
Born six and one-half years ago at only 23 weeks, 5 days of gestation, and weighing l pound, 12 ounces, Parker McElroy’s mother, Kylie, said he is alive today thanks to the Children’s Mercy Neonatal...
Neonatology Review: Isolette to Crib Podcast
Children’s Mercy neonatologists Joti Sharma, MD, and Julie Weiner, DO, discuss neonatal medicine topics to help prepare for boards and provide tiny tips for those who care for the most vulnerable neonates.
Play Healthy KC Podcast from the Children's Mercy Sports Medicine Center
Experts from the Children's Mercy Sports Medicine Center discuss comprehensive care for student-athletes including training, mental therapy and nutrition.
Wise Use of Antibiotics April 2021
I recently watched an episode of 20/20 featuring children who developed OCD, outbursts and tantrums, seizures, catatonia, and paranoia following a diagnosis of streptococcal pharyngitis. Some of the...
Wise Use of Antibiotics May 2022
I recently watched an episode of 20/20 featuring children who developed OCD, outbursts and tantrums, seizures, catatonia, and paranoia following a diagnosis of streptococcal pharyngitis. Some of the...
Evidence-Based Strategies for Common Clinical Questions February 2022
As was discussed in last month’s LINK column on evidence-based practice, children are disproportionately affected by secondhand smoke, and this exposure is detrimental to children’s health. The Surgeon...
Outbreaks, Alerts and Hot Topics July 2021
Clinicians should be aware of recent human brucellosis cases in the United States caused by an antibiotic-resistant RB51 bovine vaccine strain and related to raw milk consumption.