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COVID-19: Helping Your Child Wear a Mask
It is important to help children understand why we're wearing masks and to help them feel as comfortable as possible. The Child Life team has created tips for you and your family to help your child...
Less frustration, more communication: How to use baby sign language with your child
As parents, we’ve all been there – your baby is upset and screaming, and you just want to yell, “Tell me what you want!” Adding a few basic sign language words to your child’s vocabulary can help ease this...
2022
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McPherson County
Center for Independent Living Prairie Independent Living Resource Center (620) 663-3989 Developmental Disability Organization McPherson County CDDO (620) 241-6693 Department of Children and Families DCF...
Jackson County (KS)
Center for Independent Living Three Rivers (785) 456-9915 Developmental Disability Organization Achievement Services for Northeast Kansas (913) 367-2432 Department of Children and Families DCF Office...
Cheyenne County
Center for Independent Living LINK, Inc. (785) 625-6942 Developmental Disability Organization Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas, Inc. (785) 625-5678 Department of Children and Families (DCF) DCF...
Visual Diagnosis: Drowning
10-month-old male evaluated after drowning event at neighborhood pool.
Automatic Reflex Aerobic Eye Culture Recommendations
The Conjunctivitis Team along with the Red Book and the Children's Mercy Department of Infectious Diseases recommends eye culture in the low risk group for GC, Chlamydia, and HSV. This recommendation is...
Constipation: RED FLAGS for Underlying Disease Causing Constipation
RED FLAGS to consider: Meconium not passed in first 48 hours as a newborn. Family history of Hirschsprung disease. Blood in the stools with fever. Failure to thrive (chronically low weight for height).
How moms are celebrating Father's Day!
In life they are often called our coaches, mentors and superheroes. But the most cherished name they go by is dad! A father’s strength and role in the family never goes unnoticed. That’s why it’s important...
Clinical Experience - Pediatric Anesthesiology Fellowship
The patient population includes children of all ages from premature infants to young adults. Children's Mercy has a level IV NICU, PICU and CICU. The fellows participate in high acuity pediatric patients...
Apply for the Pediatric Epilepsy Fellowship
The epilepsy fellowship program applicants preferably will have completed a child neurology residency program prior to starting the fellowship. All candidates must have passed Step 3 prior to being...
Apply for the Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship
The Children's Mercy Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship Program is sponsored by the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine. Prospective candidates should apply through the Electronic...
Faculty - Pediatric Orthopedic Fellowship
Our Orthopedic Fellowship Program offers comprehensive clinical training along with excellent didactic and research experience. Program Director Caroline Tougas, MD, FRCSC Associate Program Director John...
Valproic Acid
In the pediatric patient diagnosed with refractory migraine, is valproic acid an effective treatment? Plain language summary from the office of evidence based practice Migraine in the ED Team...
Abstract: Impact of Moderate-to-vigorous Physical Activity on Continuous Glucose Monitor-derived Metrics in Youth with Type 1 Diabetes
Kelsey Panfil1, Erin M. Tallon1, Brent Lockee1, David D. Williams1, Susana R. Patton2, Mark A. Clements1 1Children’s Mercy (Kansas City, MO), 2Nemours Children's Health, (Jacksonville, FL) Background...
Necrotizing Fasciitis
Swollen limb with pain out of proportion history or exam Frequently with overlying warmth on palpation, +/- cellulitis or ecchymosis Surgical emergency: debridement in OR necessary Consult Infections...
Autism and/or Developmental Delay: AAP Guidelines
AAP Clinical Report – Autism Spectrum Disorder: https://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/145/1/e20193447 AAP Developmental Surveillance and Screening Guidelines...
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...
Sumatriptan
In the pediatric patient diagnosed with refractory migraine is sumatriptan an effective treatment for refractory migraine in the ED? Plain language summary from the office of evidence based practice: Based...