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Discharge
Can the patient be discharged? After each medication intervention the patient should be assessed to determine if the patient meets the following discharge criteria: Headache pain score ≤3 or decrease...
Contraindications to Alteplase IV for Acute Stroke in Childhood
Patient last seen well more than 4.5 hours previously. Patients in whom time of symptom onset is unknown. Prior stroke, major head trauma or intracranial surgery within the last 3 months. History of prior...
Ketorolac
In the pediatric patient diagnosed with refractory migraine is ketorolac an effective treatment? Plain language summary from the office of evidence based practice: Based on very low quality evidence...
Diagnostic Testing
Does a head CT scan compared to no head CT scan change the management of a child with migraine? Plain language summary from the office of evidence based practice: Based on moderate quality evidence, the...
Indications For Hematology Consultation
Initiation of therapy for patients: Age < 30 days Baseline INR ≥ 1.2 prior to initiation of warfarin Impaired renal function Maintenance of anticoagulation therapy with: Delay in reaching therapeutic...
Acetaminophen
For children who rate their pain as mild (<3), and do not meet the exclusion criteria of the Analgesia Standing Order, either acetaminophen or ibuprofen may be administered. Acetaminophen is preferred if...
Troubleshooting Neurosurgical Shunts for Malfunction
Shunt malfunction may occur at ANY TIME after shunt placement with the risk of malfunction being the highest in the first 6 weeks post shunt surgery. Patient's symptoms are usually progressive, rarely...
IV Fluids
Insertion of intravenous catheter for rehydration purposes: Normal Saline 20 mL/kg (maximum of 1 liter). Level of evidence: 5 (Consensus) These pathways do not establish a standard of care to be followed...
Pediatric Clinical Pharmacology Fellowship: Locations
The Division of Clinical Pharmacology and Medical Toxicology is located on the main floor of the Hospital's Sutherland Tower. This space includes the division offices, a clinical research unit, and the...
Illuminate project updates
In June 2023, Children’s Mercy announced a comprehensive initiative to address the mental health needs of children and teens in the community. Over five years, 14 projects will be launched impacting more...
Research News and Stories
The Children’s Mercy Research Institute is creating an integrated research environment where no boundaries exist between science and medicine.
Pediatric Hospital Medicine Fellowship
Our Department Faculty and Fellows Meet the Hospitalist Team How to Apply Since 2014, the Children’s Mercy Pediatric Hospital Medicine Fellowship Program has trained academic pediatric hospitalists to...
Residency
Email Follow Us Advanced clinical experience. A more balanced life experience. Find solid ground for your next steps. We’re looking for residents who share our core belief: that children come first.
iSpine Clinic for Scoliosis Evaluation
The Children's Mercy iSpine Clinic is for children 10 years and over who need to be seen for an initial evaluation of their spine for scoliosis.
Refer or Manage a Patient
Learn how to refer patients, access My Patient Connections, request a consult and find a Children's Mercy provider. In addition, we welcome your feedback and want to hear your thoughts and concerns as well...
Severe Cephalosporin Allergy
Cystitis or pyelonephritis Ciprofloxacin: Cystitis: Oral: Immediate release tablet or oral suspension: 20 – 40 mg/kg/day divided q12h (max: 500 mg/dose) IV: 20 mg/kg/day divided q12h (max: 400...
Blood and Marrow Transplant
If your child requires a blood and marrow transplant or cellular therapy, you want the best care possible from experienced medical professionals who care about your child. More than 400 children have...
Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose and Throat)
The Department of Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose and Throat) at Children's Mercy offers proven expertise in the diagnosis and effective treatment of children with both routine and complicated head and neck...
Mediastinal Mass
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...
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