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Antibiotics
Animal Bites: Empiric Antibiotics1 Source of Bite Administration Route First-Line Therapy Alternatives for Penicillin Allergic Patients (requires 2 drugs) For risk stratification see Penicillin ADR (
Helping kids through separation anxiety
It’s normal for young kids to feel nervous when they leave their parents. But sometimes, those feelings are stronger and last longer and keep kids from doing routine and fun things like attending school...
State of the Art Pediatrics: Pediatric Palliative Care: It’s Palliative Care, not Palliative “Scare"
After attending this year’s American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM) Annual Assembly, one of my colleagues brought our team back stickers featuring the phrase “It’s Palliative Care, not...
Cerner Instructions for Documenting/Removing Allergies
If patient is assessed as "no increased risk" (i.e., history is not consistent with a true medication allergy): Delete allergy in Epic Select a reason from the drop-down menu Document with whom...
Daily Maintenance Therapy
Tips Daily maintenance therapy is a 3 pronged approach involving medications, behavioral modifications, and diet modifications If not improving despite following clean out and maintenance recommendations...
Children's Mercy Research Partners Select Two Research Projects to Accelerate at 2025 Pitch Party
At the sixth annual Mercy Research Partners Pitch Party held in April 2025, the group selected two research projects, out of five pitches and 23 applicants, to accelerate.
Saying goodbye to the pacifier: A gentle guide for parents
Let’s be real — pacifiers can be a lifesaver, especially in those early days. They help babies calm down, feel safe and sometimes stop a meltdown before it starts. But as your child grows, you might wonder...
High Flow Nasal Cannula
If a patient is unable to tolerate nebulized medications via face mask due to behavioral discomfort with interface, albuterol may be nebulized through high flow nasal cannula (HFNC) at flows < 0.25...
Boost heart health for kids with easy habits
Learn how to promote heart health for kids through fun activities, healthy snacks and positive role modeling in your family.
Seizure Rescue Medications
There are no clinical indications for one medication over another. The decision should be based on patient/family and provider preference References Samanta, D. (2021). Rescue therapies for...
Mental Health: Screens and Sanity: A Pediatrician’s Guide to Managing Recreational Media
Column Author: Trent Myers, MD | Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Column Editor: Sara Anderson, MD, MPH | Clinical Assistant Professor of...
MMR Vaccination for Infants 6 Months to Less Than 12 Months of Age
While the MMR vaccine is safe for infants less than 12 months of age, with only mild side effects seen in most cases, it is not routinely recommended. Infants who receive a dose before 12 months of age...
Outbreaks, Alerts & Hot Topics: The President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)
Column Author and Editor: Chris Day, MD | Medical Director, Immune Compromised Service & Special Immunology Clinic, Infectious Diseases; Medical Director, International Travel Clinic...
Life after transplant
Organ transplant is dramatic, from the excitement of hearing about a potential match to the surgery itself. It’s a huge turning point in a patient’s life! But the most interesting part of a patient's...
ED Behavioral Escalation Huddle
What is a High Risk Behavioral Health Huddle? A High Risk Behavioral Health Huddle is an impromptu, acute meeting between key stakeholders in the Emergency Department (ED) and the hospital. These meetings...
Pediatric Bioethics: Delivering Serious or Bad News
Column Author: Candyce H Greene, MD, MPH, MSW | Pediatric Bioethics Fellow Column Editor: Brian S. Carter, MD | Interim Director, Bioethics Center; Department Chair, Department of Medical...
Outbreaks, Alerts and Hot Topics: Tularemia Seems to Be on the Rise
Column Author and Editor: Chris Day, MD | Medical Director, Immune Compromised Service & Special Immunology Clinic, Infectious Diseases; Medical Director, International Travel Clinic...
Evidence Based Strategies: Best Practices and Evidence Regarding Emergent Management of GI Bleeds
Column Author: Sarah Gwazdacz, MD | Chief Resident Column Editor: Angela D. Etzenhouser, MD, FAAP | PHM Director of Safety, PHM Director of Safety; Associate Program Director...
Johnny's Story
Meet Johnny Johhny posing with newborn photo of himself Parents Tanner and Katerina haven’t been sleeping well. Their youngest, Johnny, is about 2 years old and teething, keeping them up. But Amanda...
Mental Health: Depression
Column Author: Theodore Brisimitzakis, DO| Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Column Editor: Sara J Anderson, MD, MPH | Clinical...