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Is my child being bullied?
Children often experience issues at school that go beyond classwork. Kids may have a fight with a friend, or they aren’t sitting by the same group of kids at lunch anymore. While we often worry kids are...
Failure as a gift
Webster Dictionary defines failure as “lack of success” or “falling short.” As well-known comedian, Ellen De Generes stated, “When you take risks you learn that there will be times when you succeed and...
February
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2019
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COVID Myths
There is a lot of information circulating about COVID-19 and it is important for people to be educated about the virus and how to help keep it from spreading. But with so much information available there...
Testing food allergies early in children
Studies have shown that, for at least some children, early introduction of food can help children to avoid the development of food allergies. Here’s what introducing those foods can look like.
Helping Children Learn to Wear Masks
Wearing a mask in public places is a new routine for almost all of us. For kids who are younger, have developmental differences like autism, or other behavioral or medical needs, we shouldn’t be surprised...
Helping your child wear a mask
Since wearing a mask is currently required when social distancing isn't possible, it is important to help children understand why we're wearing masks and to help them feel as comfortable as possible.
May
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Put your oxygen mask on first: a letter to parents after tragedies
It's OK (and maybe even expected) to not be OK this week and beyond. We, like you, are a twisted mix of anger, sorrow, relief and guilt. We are broken, confused and called to action yet unable to move.
January
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Unsure of the COVID-19 Vaccine?
Children's Mercy understands that you may be hesitant for your child to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Watch a short video on why the vaccine is safe for your child.
Strategies for smart screen time during COVID
With kids’ virtual learning and activities, remote work from home and video chats with family and friends, many of us find ourselves overwhelmed with screen time gone overboard. Data is showing that kids...
Automatic Reflex Aerobic Eye Culture Recommendations
The Conjunctivitis Team along with the Red Book and the Children's Mercy Department of Infectious Diseases recommends eye culture in the low risk group for GC, Chlamydia, and HSV. This recommendation is...
Migraine Therapy in the ED
Guideline inclusion criteria: Children up to 18 years of age. Physical exam normal. History consistent with primary headache. Guideline exclusion criteria: Abnormal physical exam normal. History...
Dihydroergotamine (DHE)
In the pediatric patient diagnosed with a refractory migraine, what is the efficacy of DHE IV to decrease migraine pain in the Emergency Department? Plain language summary from the office of evidence based...
Antihypertensive(s) and/or Lifestyle Modifications
Severe BP elevation means a BP consistently ≥ 99th percentile. Consult Nephrology if ≥ 2 doeses in 24 hours required to normalize BP.
Post-Dural Puncture Headache
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...