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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.
Distal Radius Fracture - Surgical Indications
Initial evaluation for suspected wrist fracture: History and Physical Exam Radiographs of the wrist AND forearm Signs and Symptoms concerning for wrist fracture include one or more of the following: History...
Criteria for Transfer to Higher Level of Care
Hypotension Impending airway obstruction Need for Epi drip >1 dose of Epi given These pathways do not establish a standard of care to be followed in every case. It is recognized that each case is...
Friends, roommates, teammates and now physical therapy partners
Softball players Kia Boyd and Aubrey Smith endured a long road to shoulder recoveries, but had each other for encouragement during their rehab together at the Children’s Mercy Sports Medicine clinic.
Full Athlete Care
Children’s Mercy provides a variety of sports performance services to enhance all aspects of a student-athlete’s health. From sports nutrition to mental health to injury prevention, we help your athlete...
Sepsis Huddle
(can be initiated by any member of the care team at any time when there is a concern) Intended to identify evidence of organ dysfunction Conduct huddle at beside, if possible Discuss clinical exam findings...
Albuterol
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Supplemental Oxygen
The Bronchiolitis CPG Committee recommends using supplemental oxygen to maintain an oxygen saturation ≥ 90%, based on the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP, 2006) statement for the care of the patient...
Neisseria Gonorrhea
Similar to infection with C. trachomatis, infection from N. gonorrhea among neonates results from perinatal exposure to the mother’s infected cervix. Acute illness typically is seen between 2 and 5 days...
Further Work-Up in the Acute Care Setting is Not Indicated: Resources
Brugman, J., Solomons, R. S., Lombard, C., Redfern, A., Du Plessis, A. M. (2020). Risk-stratification of children presenting to ambulatory paediatrics with first-onset seizures: Should we order an urgent...
Atopic Dermatitis: Infected - Eczema Coxsackium
Rapid spreading of painful vesicles quickly turning into erosions. Typically in areas of previous eczema involvement. Often follows seasonal presentations. Associated features: Perioral...
Toddler Tibia Fracture: Mepilex Foam Secured With Tape
Cleanse wound with sterile saline and gauze. Dry thoroughly with gauze. Apply a square of Mepilex® over the wound (silicone side touches wound). Secure with 1-2 pieces of Primafix™ tape. Change every other...
Redness
Children’s Mercy obtained permission to use this picture for educational purposes. These pathways do not establish a standard of care to be followed in every case. It is recognized that each case is...
Alter G Treadmill
The Sports Medicine Center is one of only a few Kansas City area rehabilitation facilities with an Alter G treadmill. The goal after rehabbing with the Alter G is to get the student-athlete back to working...
Lymphoma
The Children’s Mercy Leukemia and Lymphoma Program has compiled the following information for families who want to better understand the types, causes and treatments for lymphoma. You can also visit...
Inpatient Pediatric Rehabilitation Program
Children's Mercy Kansas City offers a comprehensive Inpatient Rehabilitation Program for children and adolescents with brain injury, spinal cord injury, neurologic disorders, brain/spinal cord tumors...
Nursing
The nurses of Children's Mercy Kansas City are nursing leaders in clinical care, education, and research that positively influence the health of children.
Heart Murmurs in Children
A heart murmur is an abnormal sound that is heard during a heartbeat cycle. There are two types of murmurs: innocent and pathologic. Both are diagnosed and treated in the Children's Mercy Heart Center.
Mucosal eosinophils, mast cells, and intraepithelial lymphocytes in youth with rumination syndrome
Children’s Mercy researchers in gastroenterology analyzed 28 youth meeting Rome IV criteria for rumination syndrome who had undergone endoscopy (compared to 10 controls) to assess antral and duodenal...
Ramsey Lab
About the Lab The Ramsey Lab is interested in all aspects of pharmacogenetics, from basic research to implementation in patient care. Pharmacogenetics refers to the effect of a person's genetic code on...