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PGY2 Residency
Children's Mercy offers one postgraduate year-two (PGY2) position. The PGY2 program meets the requirements of applicable standards set forth and approved by ASHP for a residency and has received...
Apply for the Pediatric Pharmacy Residency
PGY1 and PGY2 Pharmacy Residency (Pharmacist) Application materials are due January 2. Step 1 Children's Mercy PGY1 and PGY2 Pharmacy Residency Programs request that all applicants use PhORCAS to submit...
Limb Difference Clinic
The Children's Mercy Limb Difference Clinic helps children who have limb differences, whether they were born with them or acquired later in life. Our team works to encourage self-confidence and help...
CPAP Care Program
Many children in our care use a CPAP machine to help regulate their breathing during sleep. CPAP stands for "continuous positive airway pressure" therapy. A CPAP machine has a tube that connects to...
Potential Drug Interactions
Drug interactions with warfarin may occur via several mechanisms, including impairment of absorption, induction or inhibition of metabolism, competition for protein-binding sites, and platelet inhibition.
Warfarin Antidotes
Antidotes: Vitamin K (phytonadione) Kcentra FFP (fresh frozen plasma) Choice and dose is dependent on the clinical problem, no bleeding vs. significant bleeding, and need for future warfarin therapy. If...
AOM – Otitis Media with Effusion
Otitis media with effusion (OME), or serous otitis media, is defined by fluid collection behind the tympanic membrane without an acute infection. This results from negative pressure in the middle ear. It...
Abdominal Pain for Community Providers Care Process Model
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...
Abdominal Pain: PPIs Maximum Starting Doses
Omeprazole (Prilosec): 40 mg daily Esomeprazole (Nexium): 40 mg daily - Available in powder form Lansoprazole (Prevacid): 30 mg daily Rabeprazole (AcipHex): 20 mg daily Pantoprazole (Protonix): 40 mg daily...
Pectus Bar Repair with Bar Placement ERAS
Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) pathways promote an evidence based, multidisciplinary approach to patient care aimed at facilitating faster recovery from surgery, decreasing hospital length of stay...
Monitor Response and Vital Sign Targets
References Akre, M., Finkelstein, M., Erickson, M., Liu, M., Vanderbilt, L., & Billman, G. (2010). Sensitivity of the pediatric early warning score to identify patient deterioration. Pediatrics, 125(4)
Myelomeningocele: Family Teaching Resources
Spinal Differences Coordinator or Rehab nurse will provide family education and resources. Patient specific education will be completed by specialty services as needed: Urology for CIC. Neurosurgery for...
Navigating Food Allergies From Diagnosis to Adulthood
The food allergy team at Children's Mercy has created a roadmap to help kids, caregivers, schools and friends navigate food allergies through the years. Navigating Food Allergies From Diagnosis to...
Research Studies and Clinical Trials Search
Many of the studies and clinical trials that are currently enrolling patients at Children’s Mercy can be found in this database. Find out who can participate, and tell us you’re interested in enrolling.
Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome (MIS-C)
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IV Contrast for MRI and CT: Order or Calculate eGFR-CR
CMH Order: "eGFR-Cr" OR Estimate eGFR-CR (link) *Current height and serum creatinine needed These pathways do not establish a standard of care...
Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C): Inpatient
These pathways do not establish a standard of care to be followed in every case. It is recognized that each case is different, and those individuals involved in providing health care are expected to use...
HIV: Education
PrEP Healthy Sexual Behavior Handout Your Test for HIV Handout HIV: Education...