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13. Special Asthma Considerations for Inpatient
Patients who present with status asthmaticus that meet admission criteria are admitted to the General Pediatrics service. Both an Asthma Exacerbation clinical practice guideline and a powerplan are...
Intestinal Atresia
What is intestinal atresia? Intestinal atresia is a blockage in the intestine. It may occur when there is not enough blood flow to the intestines during development. Some sections of the intestine may...
Answering your questions about the COVID-19 vaccine for kids
We just received authorization for children ages 5-11 years old to get the COVID-19 vaccine. We know you probably have questions about your child getting the vaccine. We’ve provided answers to some of the...
Parenting in the social media age.
Talk to any parent about what challenges they face raising kids and teens in today’s world, and social media is sure to come up. Many moms and dads worry about the ways social media could be affecting...
Your Child's Transplant Team
Management of the pediatric transplant patient requires the skill of many professionals trained in specialized surgical techniques, the medial care of the patient both before and after transplant, as well...
Wide World of Vaccines February 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...
What constipation in kids looks like and what you can do
Did you know constipation in kids can look like a lot of other things? You may be surprised to learn constipation in kids is often underdiagnosed and the right diagnosis can help your child finally get...
Apply for the Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine Fellowship
Applicants to the Children's Mercy Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine Fellowship Program must meet the following requirements: Completion of an ACGME-accredited residency program in Physical Medicine...
Hyperbilirubinemia - Evidence Based Strategies - December 2022
Jaundice affects over 80% of newborns. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) provides a comprehensive clinical practice guideline (CPG) for the diagnosis and management of neonatal hyperbilirubinemia.
Understanding Ganglion Cyst
Ganglion cysts are very common and may occur at any age. A ganglion cyst is a fluid-filled bump under the skin that develops on a tendon or near a joint. They are not cancer and are not caused by...
Ways to comfort children for vaccine appointments
If you’ve ever wished for a way to help your child not feel pain, you’re not alone. We’ve all had vaccines or drawn blood and know it does come with some discomfort. The Child Life team at Children’s Mercy...
Morning success: Tips to make it out the door on time
There is nothing worse than starting off the day on the wrong foot. Whether its missing shoes or arguing over the importance of brushing teeth, it can be challenging to get yourself and your kids out the...
Continuing Nursing Education
The nurses of Children's Mercy Kansas City are committed to advancing a culture of quality caring that values relationship-based care in a professional practice environment. We are nursing leaders in...
News & Features
New things are always developing at Children's Mercy Kansas City. This page is a resource for updates about new research studies, clinical breakthroughs and other information about GOLDILOKS. News &...
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...
Improve your sleep, improve your mental health: 8 steps to better sleep for your family
Getting more sleep—for you and your child—is a goal many parents dream of. After all, sleep has a significant impact on our mental and physical health.
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...
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...
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Continue to provide high quality health care to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay Significant increase (8.4 percent) in Charity Care, Unreimbursed Medicaid, and Subsidized Health Services, to...