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Atopic Dermatitis: Noninfected - Wet Wraps
Wet wraps: Are used to help moisturize and soothe the skin. TO BE USED WITH TOPICAL STEROIDS AND MOISTURIZERS ONLY (not with Protopic or Elidel). For a demonstration of how to apply wet wraps...
Philanthropy Internship
Children’s Mercy provides an excellent learning environment for those interested in a career in philanthropy. Each quarter, Children’s Mercy offers a meaningful opportunity for college students or college...
Pharmacy Residency
Department Preceptors Email Pediatric Pharmacy Residency Pharm video 2024 Recruitment Children's Mercy Kansas City, a 390-bed regional pediatric referral center, is the primary pediatric teaching...
Accessibility & Rehab Patient Family Advisory Council
The Accessibility & Rehab Patient Family Advisory Council will work in partnership with the Children’s Mercy staff members to advocate on behalf of families for the best quality of care.
Movement Disorders and Spasticity Clinic
Experts across multiple specialties work together to provide the best treatment plan for children with complex movement disorders and spasticity.
Wise Use of Antibiotics June 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...
Emerging Infections Area of Emphasis
The Emerging Infections Area of Emphasis at the Children’s Mercy Research Institute aims to get ahead of infectious diseases in order to protect the health of children everywhere.
Tips for surviving toddler behavior
The toddler stage (1-3 years old) is filled with joy, challenges and everything in between. Difficult behaviors often emerge during this time, including the dreaded “meltdowns” or as my old supervisor used...
ADHD Patient / Caregiver Resources
National resources: CDC CHADD Understood.org Local resources: CHADD Local Chapter (ADHDKC) Behavioral Parent Training Groups: Understanding and Managing ADHD (CMH) ADHD Services (CMH) Lift up KC...
Epilepsy Keto: Reed's Story
Reed Williams was seemingly healthy the first 12 months of life, but shortly after his first birthday, he was sitting at the dinner table one night when suddenly his whole body drooped to one side. “We...
Addicted to Awake: The Consequences of Energy Drinks in Adolescents
How often do you come across advertisements for energy drinks: once or twice a week, or perhaps every day on your morning commute? Rarely do we escape a day without energy drink companies promoting how...
Corneal Cross Linking: Noah's Story
Noah DeFerraris is a 17-year-old high school senior who’s taking a heavy load of college prep courses, like AP calculus and biomedical innovations, courses where being able to see the classroom board is...
Gynecology
Children's Mercy provides pediatric-focused surgical treatment and primary gynecological care for females between birth and 21 years old. We tailor our care for each child and ensure that examinations are...
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Patellofemoral pain (runner’s knee) is a common knee problem. Growing athletes with this condition feel pain under and around the kneecap. The patellofemoral joint is made of the patella (kneecap), femur (
15. Respiratory Support for Asthma Exacerbation
Oxygen Support Oxygen can be provided through several modalities; an overview is provided below. Nasal Cannula (NC) Nasal cannula is a low flow set up. Flow range: 1/32 LPM to 4 LPM using oxygen from the...
Lead EBL Investigation Information
If you received a Lead EBL Investigation report, below are additional report pages to support the results of your assessment: Units of measurements in reports Common terms in lead reports Children’s Mercy...
Appendicitis Surgery
Symptoms of appendicitis Appendicitis is most common in children and teens, usually between ages 8 and 20. About one in 15 people in the United States will get appendicitis during their lifetime, making it...
Evidence Based Strategies for Common Clinical Questions April 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...
Trigger Thumb
What is trigger thumb? Tendons are attached to your bone and held on by pulleys or “loops.” Tendons bend and straighten our fingers and thumbs. A lump develops on the tendon in trigger thumb. As the tendon...
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