Search Results
Your search returned 5261 results
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...
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...
Hepatobiliary Surgical Program
Meet the Team Children’s Mercy provides complex pediatric hepatobiliary (liver and bile tract) surgical interventions. We pride ourselves on the ability to customize comprehensive care for your child and...
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 | ...
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...
Ovarian Torsion
<!-- [if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--> <!-- [if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE <![endif]--><!-- [if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--><!-- [if gte mso 10]>...
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...
What every parent should know about preventing child abuse
Everyone deserves to be respected, nurtured and loved. But many children and teens face a different reality. Caring adults need to be aware of the signs of child abuse and how they can help prevent...
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...
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...
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.
Payment Types Accepted
Please see the following payment options Children’s Mercy offers below: Payment Types Accepted Can I pay with cash or check at my appointment? What credit cards are accepted? How can I pay my bill? What...
5 Questions: Meet Our Research Staff
Each month, we ask one of our CMRI team members five questions to learn more about their role in research and what motivates them. ...
Dr. Robin Shook Receives Grant from The Kansas City Royals Foundation to Create a Central Repository for Youth Physical Activity
The project’s aim is to create a free, public facing, searchable central repository of youth physical activity programs in the Kansas City region. This comprehensive database will be available to all...
Favorite children’s books for all ages
The saying goes “reading is good for the mind and soul.” Books can expand your imagination and transport you to new places, take you on adventures and teach lessons along the way. Below, see some...
Siblings helping siblings thrive
A sibling is often called a built-in best friend. The hope for parents is that the bond will continue with your children through all phases of life. But a new addition to the family also means a new role...
Fever Management
Fever is expected at the end of life but does not necessarily indicate infection or inflammation. Symptomatic treatment using antipyretics, cool sponges, and fans can help make the person more comfortable.
End of Life Resources and Support
When a child dies booklet Guides for parents: End of life for your child: Preparing, Part 1 End of life for your child: What to expect, Part 2 Understanding nutritional needs These pathways do not establish...
Administrative Internship
Overview Children’s Mercy is pleased to offer a paid undergraduate and graduate summer internship for Summer 2026. Our graduate summer administrative internship is for current Master level students in...