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Common questions before surgery
Thank you for choosing Children’s Mercy for your child’s surgery. We perform procedures that require anesthesia at Children's Mercy Adele Hall Campus and Children’s Hospital Mercy Kansas. We look forward...
Crohn's Disease: Leah's Story
Leah Steinacker was a busy, active high school senior when sudden, severe stomach pain landed her in the hospital at Children’s Mercy. Her experience receiving care for Crohn's disease inspired her...
Rasburicase Administration Considerations
Administration of rasburicase beyond 5 days is not recommended by the manufacturer. In fact, a single dose of rasburicase has been shown to rapidly reduced hyperuricemia and multiple doses are rarely...
AOM – Moderate/Severe Bulging of Tympanic Membrane (TM)
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...
Fast Facts
Low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) is the anticoagulant of choice for most pediatric patients Advantages include: Minimal monitoring requirements Reduced interference of other drugs and diet Reduced...
Treatment/Plan Greater than 3 Days
If unsure at 24-48 hours, it is not necessary to obtain a trough level before 72 hours. Reassess entire patient daily for any changes that may lead down a different pathway in the algorithm.
Elevated Serum Creatinine
1) An increase of >0.5mg/dL from baseline OR 2) Greater than or equal to 50% increase in serum creatinine from baseline OR 3) Any patient with an elevated serum creatinine based on normal range for patient...
Bivalirudin Dosing
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Bilirubin/Albumin Ratio
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...
Clinical Experience - Sleep Medicine Fellowship
The fellowship program is a one-year clinical training program. The sleep fellow will spend 60% in pediatric sleep medicine rotations at Children’s Mercy Hospital (CMH) and 40% in adult sleep medicine...
Clinical Experience - Child Abuse Pediatrics Fellowship
Clinical responsibilities of the fellow to the CARE Team at Children's Mercy Kansas City are: CARE-Clinic rotations Two clinics per week and two urgent response shifts per week Inpatient call 12 days per...
Academic Curriculum - Pediatric Orthopedic Fellowship
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery Specific Conferences Indications Conference Weekly conference where the cases for the week are presented by the resident or fellow assigned to the case. The faculty involved...
Faculty and Fellows - Development & Behavioral
Our three-year, ACGME-accredited fellowship provides a broad-based, comprehensive clinical, educational and research experience for the developmental-behavioral fellow. Our team is committed to...
Faculty - Pediatric Otolaryngology Fellowship
Our Otolaryngology Fellowship Program offers comprehensive clinical training along with excellent didactic and research experience. Program Director Jason R. Brown, DO Kaitlyn July, MD Program...
Bowel Management Boot Camp
The Children’s Mercy Bowel Management Boot Camp is a week-long outpatient program in Kansas City for children who want to gain confidence with their bowel control. The program is offered by the...
Spinal Muscular Atrophy: Daniel's Story
For Daniel Andersen and his younger brother, Samuel, both Beacon Program patients, being able to rely on the Beacon Program team to coordinate their medical care has made a tremendous difference in their...
COVID-19: Instructions for After Receiving the Vaccine
COVID-19 vaccination will help protect you from getting COVID-19. Read instructions to follow after you or your child receives the COVID-19 vaccine.
Rumination Syndrome in Children and Adolescents: A Mini Review
This review looks at literature surrounding rumination syndrome with a focus on neurotypical youth. Authors found higher prevalence in patients with other gastrointestinal (GI) issues. However, more...
Anesthesiology Team
Meet the Anesthesiology team at Children's Mercy.
Guidelines for Determining Frequency of PT/OT
Physical and Occupational Therapy are skilled services that are designed to help your child achieve functional goals. Your child’s goals and current needs will help determine how often and how long your...