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Skin and Soft Tissue Infections
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...
Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn (PPHN): Isaac’s Story
Isaac was born in Wichita with multiple medical challenges. Critical Care Transport, ECMO and NICU teams collaborated to get him to Children’s Mercy quickly to save his life.
Fees for Medical Records
Children’s Mercy strives to provide timely access to your or your child’s medical records. To do so, Children’s Mercy requires a valid authorization and must verify your identity and legal authority to...
EXIT Procedure: Farrah and Jordan's Story
A team of 40+ experts from our the Children's Mercy Fetal Health Center performed a unique prenatal surgery called an EXIT procedure to remove a large tumor that was pressing on baby Farrah’s lungs.
IBC Meeting Minutes
The Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) at Children’s Mercy Research Institute oversees research involving potentially hazardous biological agents as well as recombinant and synthetic nucleic acid...
Caring for Newborns in the Community
Newborns needing advanced care Children’s Mercy takes care of newborns in need of intensive care across the Kansas City metropolitan area through our METRO program. We partner with area hospitals by...
The Link - May 2025
Our May issue features the latest news and updates on pediatric care from Children's Mercy clinicians. The Link - May 2025 Vaccine Update: Vaccinate with Confidence: A Guide to Safe Immunization Practice...
Meet Aswini Betha
Aswini Betha, PhD, CLP, Senior Director, Technology Transfer & Commercialization, Office of Technology Transfer & Commercialization, talks about what drew him to his current research career, his career...
Let them play: Why play is the secret ingredient to your child's wellbeing
As parents, we often prioritize our children’s health, education and safety—but what if one of the most powerful tools for their development is something as simple as play? ...
22q11.2 ERAS: Discharge Recommendations
For children who had calcium values less than 8 mg/dL or ionized calcium less than 1.1 mmol/L following the procedure, continue the same dose of calcium and Calcitriol (if needed) at discharge. Educate...
22q11.2 ERAS: Initial Calcium/Calcitriol Dose to Treat Hypocalcemia
Initial Dose Recommendations Calcitriol 0.025 mcg/kg/day PO/IV in 2 divided doses Calcium* Neonates: Ca++ (elemental) 75 mg/kg/day PO in 3 - 4 divided doses; not to exceed...
22q11.2 ERAS: Typical Calcium/Calcitriol Stress Dosing
Start calcium/calcitriol stress does as planned with endocrinologist the day prior to procedure Stress Dose Recommendations Calcitriol 0.04 mcg/kg/day PO/IV 1 dose evening prior (max 1mcg/dose) ...
Community Baby Shower
video Since 2012, The Children’s Mercy Community Baby Shower program has partnered with Kansas City’s Black Health Care Coalition to host three events each year to celebrate and support expanding families...
Nuances to Consider for Pelvic Exam
<!--[endif]-->Indication and intent <!-- [if !supportLists]-->In suspected pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), the goal is to assess for the presence of cervical motion tenderness, uterine/adnexal...
Resources for Children with Complex Medical Needs
The team at Children's Mercy Beacon Program has collected a range of resources to help families find extended support within the community. These resources provide useful tips and information...
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Clinical Pathways promote evidence-based, safe, and high-value patient care by providing clinical recommendations and standard processes. They are developed by multidisciplinary committees of subject...
Alternative Regimen
If cephalosporin allergy or history of penicillin anaphylaxis: Inpatient Clindamycin 13 mg/kg (max 900 mg) IV q 8 hrs - and - Gentamicin Preferred: 3 ‐ 5 mg/kg IV daily - or - Alternative: 2 mg/kg IV as a...
Dosing Options
Inpatient Metronidazole < 45 kg: 10 - 13 mg/kg (max 500 mg/dose) PO or IV q 8 hrs Inpatient, transition to oral therapies Metronidazole < 45 kg: 10 - 13 mg/kg (max 500 mg/dose) PO q 8 hrs Outpatient...
PCR by First Catch Urine
No void during the previous hour No genital cleaning 20 - 30 mL sample: do not overfill DO NOT order as an add-on unless an appropriate sample is confirmed by the lab These pathways do not establish a...
Same Day Surgery
Children’s Mercy Same Day Surgery is specially designed for families who have a planned surgical procedure for their child.