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What's the Diagnosis? August 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...
High Flow Nasal Cannula Holiday
This algorithm is part of the Children's Mercy High Humidity/High Flow Nasal Cannula Administration policy. Refer to policy for more information. These pathways do not establish a standard of care...
Tomoo Iwakuma, MD, PhD, and Children's Mercy Research Institute Receive Funding to Support Osteosarcoma Research
Dr. Tomoo Iwakuma, a Children's Mercy researcher, has received a 1-year, $25,000 2021 Research Catalyst award from Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation.
Atopic Dermatitis: Infected - Eczema Herpeticum
Symptoms: widespread skin involvement, pain, fever. Rapidly spreading lesions. Likely history of exposure to HSV. Pustules or vesicles rapidly changing into painful erosions. Occasionally vesicles or...
Myelomeningocele: Indications for Ventriculoperitoneal Shunting
In an effort to standardize criteria for treating hydrocephalus surgically (shunt or endoscopic procedures) the criteria used in the MoMS trial will be used: At least two of the following: An...
Initiation, Maintenance and Duration of Therapy
This clinical pathway is not intended for patients on ECMO, cardiac bypass pump, hemodialysis or continuous renal replacement therapy. Refer to specific guidelines for these situations. Initiation of...
Pediatric Research
Description: To provide a health professions student (medicine, pharmacy, nursing, dentistry) with a structured research experience that is designed to impart upon the student general principles of...
Mid-America Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit (MAPEHSU)
Comprehensive pediatric environmental health services, including free consultation services, referral, outreach and education.
Bioethics: The Role of the Clinical Ethicist
When complex ethical situations arise in clinical practice, often in high-stakes situations with uncertainty, clinical ethics consultation may be helpful to patients, families, surrogates and clinicians.
Adelante Kansas City Receives Funding from Multiple Organizations to Grow Program
Dr. Cowden received a one-year, $100,000 grant from the Health Forward Foundation that wrapped up in July 2023 as well as a one-year, $70,000 grant from the REACH Healthcare Foundation. Both grants are...
Are you ready to talk about the birds and the bees? A parent's guide to the sex talk
There is no easy way to say this - it's probably time to have the talk. The sooner you start preparing for it, the better. “The talk” is a rite of passage for most parents, but it can be uncomfortable.
Delivering Complex Medical Care Via Telemedicine: TJ’s Story
Meet TJ At a time when social distancing and remote living are more in-demand than ever, 9-year-old TJ DeCow and his family are trendsetters. “We live on a little farm in the middle of a field near a small...
Down Syndrome - Autism Clinic
The Down Syndrome - Autism Spectrum Disorder (DS-ASD) Clinic at Children’s Mercy offers specialized services to children with the dual diagnosis of Down syndrome and autism spectrum disorder and their...
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...
Oncology
Hematology/oncology adult provider list If you have commercial insurance, Medicare and Medicaid managed care plans or other state Medicaid insurance programs, you should ask about a list of in-network...
Dr. Jordan Jones Receives Funding to Study Patient Understanding of Ehlers Danlos Syndrome Diagnosis, Develop Educational Tool
Dr. Jones’ project, “Patient Understanding of Disease and Clinical Needs After Diagnosis of Ehlers Danlos Syndrome,” aims to gain more knowledge about patients’ and families’ understanding of Ehlers Danlos...
Leukemia and Lymphoma Research
Children’s Mercy has played an integral role in research trials as the region’s only NCI Children’s Oncology Group (COG) cancer center. Our collaborative approach brings the most advanced treatment to your...
Gift Planning Team
The current Gift Planning Team at Children's Mercy Kansas City.
Pediatric Sports Medicine Fellowship
Our Sports Medicine Center Faculty and Fellows Meet the Team How to Apply With the epidemic of sports-related injuries over the past decade, our Sports Medicine Center has been growing by leaps and bounds...
Beacon Patient Family Advisory Council
PFAC Beacon Logo The Beacon PFAC works in partnership with the Children’s Mercy staff members to advocate on behalf of Beacon Program and Clinic families for the best quality of care. The council...