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IV Escalation Plan
References Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (2023). Immediate IV access, IV escalation plan. https://www.chop.edu/clinical-pathway/sepsis-immediate-iv-access-iv-escalation-plan-ed-inpatient-picu Weiss...
Wise Use of Antibiotics: Antibiotics in Short Supply
As pediatric prescribers, it is important to know how to make periods of antibiotic shortages easier to navigate for ourselves and the families we serve.
Pneumococcal Vaccines
Use of PCV 15 (pneumococcal 15-valent conjugate vaccine) as an alternative to PCV 13 (pneumococcal 13-valent conjugate vaccine) is anticipated to further reduce pneumococcal disease incidence in children...
Poliomyelitis - Hot Topics - September 2022
Cases of poliovirus type 2 have been detected in wastewater samples from Rockland and Orange Counties in New York. Despite ongoing efforts at eradication, sustained and increased immunization coverage is...
Hepatitis - Outbreaks July 2022
The World Health Organization is tracking severe acute hepatitis cases of unknown etiology in pediatric patients worldwide. This outbreak was first identified in April 2022.
Options For Obtaining Warfarin Doses With Available Strength
Appendix I - Warfarin Dosing Adjustment Using One Tablet Strength 1 mg tablet strength Total weekly dosage Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 5.5 mg 1 tablet 0.5 tablet 1 tablet 0.5...
Obesity and Asthma
The relationship between obesity and asthma is complex and linked to biologic, physiologic, environmental factors. There is an increased prevalence of asthma in children with obesity as well as a...
Atopic Dermatitis: Infected - Group A Strep
Strep Pyogenes (Most common Group A Strep): Glazed, bright red appearance especially in skin folds suggests Group A strep. Patients may also experience yellow drainage. When appearing within...
Wide World of Vaccines September 2021
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...
Evidence-Based Strategies for Common Clinical Questions April 2021
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...
Evidence Based Strategies for Common Clinical Questions March 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...
Outbreaks, Alerts and Hot Topics April 2022
When Sore Throat Becomes Emergent: Deep Neck Infections Author: Smit Shah, MD |Emergency Medicine | Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, UMKC School of Medicine | Education Assistant Professor...
What's the Diagnosis? September 2021
A previously healthy, 12-month-old female presents with a rash. Parents first noticed red papules and vesicles on her trunk two days ago which have now spread in a clustered pattern to her face, back and...
Jefferson County (KS)
Center for Independent Living Independence, Inc. (785) 841-0333 Developmental Disability Organization Cottonwood, Inc. (785) 842-0550 Department of Children and Families DCF Office Location for Jefferson...
Osage County (KS)
Center for Independent Living Resource Center for Independent Living (785) 528-3105 Developmental Disability Organization ECK Training Services, Inc. (785) 242-7200 Department of Children and Families DCF...
Graham County
Center for Independent Living LINK, Inc. (785) 625-6942 Developmental Disability Organization Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas, Inc. (785) 625-5678 Department of Children and Families DCF Office...
Neosho County (KS)
Center for Independent Living Southeast Kansas Independent Living (620) 421-5502 Developmental Disability Organization Tri-Valley Developmental Services, Inc. (620) 431-7401 Department of Children and...
Faculty - Congenital Cardiac Surgery Fellowship
Program Director James O'Brien, MD Faculty Aliessa Barnes, MD William Douglas, MD William Gibson, DO Program Coordinator Kasi Trader, BA Fellow Muhammad Zubair, MBBS Faculty and Staff Meet the team...
Orthopedic Surgery Research
The Department of Orthopedics at Children's Mercy has a robust research program. All members of the department engage in clinical research. These prospective and retrospective research efforts help lead...
Faculty Pediatric Optometry Residency
The Optometry staff at Children's Mercy Kansas City includes full-time pediatric optometrists, ophthalmologists and other subspecialty ophthalmologists who provide care. Program Director...