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Laboratory Studies
Consider Inflammatory Conditions That May Manifest With Fever and Shock Kawaski Disease While rare, shock may be present in children with Kawasaki disease (Çakan et al., 2016) Multisystem Inflammatory...
Alternative Diagnoses
Syncope, convulsive syncope Complicated migraine or migraine with aura Gastrointestinal disorders (reflux) Psychiatric conditions (panic attacks, psychogenic non-epileptic events) Transient ischemic attack...
Outpatient Electroencephalogram (EEG)
While 75% of otherwise healthy, typically developing children with a first-time non-febrile seizure will not experience recurrence, 25% of these children may experience another non-febrile seizure. As such...
Frequently Asked Questions
Will my child have a seizure again? 75% of children will not have any further seizure activity. Could my child die from a seizure? Death after a first-time, unprovoked seizure is very rare. Does brain...
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the chance of my child having another febrile seizure? It is hard to predict if your child will have another febrile seizure. If your child does have another febrile seizure, it will likely be like...
Understanding parasocial relationships in teen media use
Learn signs of unhealthy relationships with social media use and how to guide your teen through parasocial relationships.
February
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How to Enroll - Children’s Mercy MyChart
MyChart is the Children’s Mercy patient portal. Parents/caregivers should create their own account, then request proxy access to their child(ren). Find instructions on how to enroll.
Strategies for Communicating with Families About Differences of Sex Development
If diagnosed prenatally: Care of these patients is outside the scope of the clinical pathway until after birth, but communication strategies may include: "It is hard to know what your baby's genitals...
Differences of Sex Development (DSD) Resources
General Interconnect Interface Project - Stories (2019) interACT: Advocates for Intersex Youth Differences of sex development (A.D.A.M. Medical Encyclopedia, 2024) Accord Alliance Accord Alliance Handbook...
Differences of Sex Development: Mean Stretched Penile Length
Penile length should be measured from the pubic ramus to the tip of the glans while applying gentle traction along the shaft until resistance is met. Age Mean (cm) ± Standard Deviation -2.5 Standard...
Classification of Differences of Sex Development (DSD)
Primary Cause Secondary Root Tertiary Root 46,XY,DSD Disorders of gonadal development Monogenic forms of complete gonadal dysgenesis or partial gonadal dysgenesis (e.g., SRY, NRSA1, and WT1) Testes...
Differences of Sex Development (DSD)
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...
EpicCare Link FAQ
Latest questions we've received since going live with Epic Here are answers to some questions we have recently received. New to EpicCare Link? Here are answers to some common questions as you are...
GPC News and Updates
Explore the latest news and updates about Children's Mercy, tailored specifically for Donald H. Chisholm Gift Planning Council members.
IV Contrast for MRI and CT: Contrast-associated Acute Kidney Injury
Any acute kidney injury (AKI) occurring within 48 hours after the administration of contrast media. The term post-contrast acute kidney injury (PC-AKI) is synonymous with contrast-associated acute kidney...
IV Contrast for CT & MRI in Kidney Disease
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...
PTNS: Julianne’s Story
Julianne has had painful urology symptoms since she was a baby. 12 weeks of Posterior Tibial Nerve Stimulation (PTNS) therapy brought relief and let her get back to being a kid!
Navigating challenges in blended families
Explore effective ways for blended families to communicate, adapt and create a nurturing environment for kids adjusting to change.
The Link - January 2026
Our January issue features the latest news and updates on pediatric care from Children's Mercy clinicians. The Link - January 2026 Evidence Based Strategies: Closing the Gap - Best Practices for...