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Peritonsillar Abscess, Children's Mercy Kansas City

Clinical Pathways

No abstract provided.

Pharmacy Newsletter : October 2024, Pharmacy Department

Department of Pharmacy Archives

• Pharmacy Newsletter provides information regarding the decisions of P&TC, current concepts in drug therapy, warnings and cautions issued by various regulatory agencies, drug interactions, ADRs, and matters related to drug usage.
• AKUH Clinical Pharmacy Accolades
• Treatment & Management Guidelines for Rodenticide Poisonings
• Drug & Poison Information Center
• Levetiracetam & Clobazam linked to Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia & Systemic Symptoms (DRESS)
• AKUH Antimicrobial Stewardship Committee (ASP)
• World Pharmacists Day 2024 at AKUH | “Pharmacists: Meeting global health needs”
• Clinical Pharmacists in Multidisciplinary Rounds

Enhancing Advocacy Through Nursing Interventions For Hospitalized Pediatric Oncology Patients With Absent Parents, Ma Seandee Mae Corrales

Nursing | Student Research Posters

Pediatric oncology patients require consistent, specialized care that is strongly supported by parental advocacy. Advocacy is critical for ensuring timely interventions, articulating the child’s needs, and providing emotional support during hospitalization. However, some pediatric patients face gaps in advocacy when parents are unable to be consistently present due to unavoidable obligations, such as work commitments or caregiving responsibilities for other children. This lack of consistent parental presence can impact the quality of care, potentially causing delays in treatment and unmet health needs (Brady et al., 2020).

Nurses are uniquely positioned to bridge these gaps by stepping in as advocates to …

Skin Safety Duo: Partnered Assessments For Pressure Injury Prevention, Ana Soto Barrios, Katie Winn, Ceila Hernandez

2023

No abstract provided.

In Pediatric Er Nurses, How Does A Visual Reminder In Epic Impact Pain Reassessment?, Addison Davis, Carleigh Carleigh, Francisco Cortez, Trinity Bell, Vanda Mcadoo

2023

No abstract provided.

Electronic Documentation: Need To Standardize “Charting By Exception”, Michel’La Adams, Rochelle Henderson, Toi James, Jasmine Ramirez, Elijah Rodriguez

2023

No abstract provided.

We Care About What You Think! Optimizing Patient-Family Satisfaction Throughout The Heart Center, Alex Corkill, Evan Enos, Lisa Martina, Brett Roffine, Mya Thomas, Camryn Toney

2023

No abstract provided.

Best Practice Recommendations To Reduce Accidental G-Button/Tube Dislodgements, Julia Reyes, Lissa Galvan, Nicholas Poulides, Pinki Gracy, Prekshya Gautam

2023

No abstract provided.

All About Comfort!, Carlee Hoover, Katherine Jaseckas, Shelby Little

2023

No abstract provided.

Walk A Mile In Our Shoes: Bridging The Gap Between The Er And Inpatient Nursing Feedback Given, Payton Cope, Yaritza Rios, Veronica Cuffaro, Reagan Swindall, Jasmine Cabrera

2023

No abstract provided.

Blood Draws Through A Piv In The Icu, Maribel Molina, Melissa Barrett, Kaitlyn Cavanagh

2023

No abstract provided.

The Hunger Vital Sign Alone Misses Patients Who Are Not Food Secure, Avry Logeman, Susan Evans, Jenenne Geske

Posters and Presentations: Family Medicine

No abstract provided.

How The Lockdown Of Covid-19 Influenced The Neurocognitive And Psychosocial Development Of Preschoolers, Kay Picson

Nursing | Student Research Posters

The COVID-19 pandemic instilled a new normal across the world. Businesses turned to take out services and faced financial struggle. Hospitals enacted a visitor policy, limiting contact with patients, their families, and their friends. Schools closed their classrooms and moved to online learning from home, isolating children from their teachers, peers, and an optimal learning environment.

The literature review consists of six articles pertaining to the influence of the COVID-19 lockdown on preschoolers neurocognitive and psychosocial development. Specifically, the influence of the lockdown on preschooler mental health, executive function, and social skills. According to the research, the results were differential, …

Effects Of Educational Intervention On Asthmatic Children, Zoe Coggins

Nursing | Student Research Posters

Abstract

Children are more vulnerable to asthmatic symptoms due to the physiological immaturity of their respiratory systems. Therefore, irritants are deemed more hazardous for the pediatric population. Pollution is a growing health concern, and within the literature review, several approaches to the measurement of the impact of low air quality and educational interventions are discussed. The themes identified in the literature review are increased risk of pollution-induced exacerbation due to age, behavior, and residential proximity to emission-producing facilities. The review of the literature demonstrated how pollution is a growing public health concern, especially among the pediatric population. Interventions, reviewed in …

The Severity Of Obstructing Tubulopathy Is Often Associated With Foci Of Renal Tubular Obstruction, Ping L. Zhang, Hassan D. Kanaan, Wei Li

Posters

Etiologies of renal failure due to renal tubular injury may result from either ischemic/toxic injury of proximal tubules (ATN), variants of interstitial nephritis or obstructing tubulopathy by the luminal blocking of either monoclonal casts, uric acid or calcified deposits. Our previous studies indicate that the polarizable semi-transparent calcium oxalate deposits block proximal tubules, whereas monoclonal casts, uric acid deposits and bluish calcium phosphates block the distal tubules. We hypothesized that the serum creatinine (SCr) levels and the number of tubular obstructing deposits were correlated so that pathologic identification of obstructing foci can be predictable for the extent of renal dysfunction.

Grading And Follow-Up Of T Lymphocyte-Mediated Acute Interstitial Nephritis Following Checkpoint Inhibitor Therapy, Ping L. Zhang, Wei Li, Hassan D. Kanaan

Posters

Immuno-check point inhibitors (CPI) such as PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors have been used to treat a variety of metastatic carcinoma with positive effects. However, there are complications such as gastrointestinal, hepatic and endocrine symptoms and kidney dysfunction. We describe our experience with CPI-associated acute interstitial nephritis (AIN).

Pacific Rxtracts - October 2024, Pacific Rxtracts

Pacific RxTracts

Articles

1. First Nasal Spray for Anaphylaxis Approved
2. Statins: The Unexpected Therapeutic Benefits You Didn’t Know About
3. Is COVID Driving Us Mad? The Mental Toll on the Unvaccinated vs. Vaccinated
4. Acetaminophen’s Effects on Positive Empathy
5. Semaglutide: More Than Meets The Eye
6. RSV: Complications and New Therapies
7. Contribution of Calcium Channel Blockers and Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors to the Risk of Fractures

Vitals, Your Very Favorite, Children's Health

English

11x17 page

Hospital Staff, Your Very Favorite, Children's Health

English

two-pages

Feelings And Emotions, Your Very Favorite, Children's Health

English

single-page

Going Back To School, Your Very Favorite, Children's Health

English

11x17 page

Health Matters! Coloring And Activity Book (80-Pages), Your Very Favorite, Children's Health, Lorraine Sheldon, May Bressler

English

Health Matters! is a English-language health literacy resource designed for pediatric patients and their families. Written at an approximately 6th-grade reading level, it supports patient education through engaging coloring and activity pages.

The content covers a wide range of health and wellness topics, including body systems, nutrition, mental wellness, patient safety, and social-emotional skills such as building friendships and navigating conversations when returning to school. Developed for use in both hospital settings and the broader community, the resource promotes learning through interactive, age-appropriate activities.

This printable PDF version contains the complete collection of activities and comprises 80 pages. The resource …

An Early Successful Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant (Hsct) For A Boy With Ipex Syndrome, Ali H. Alnajim, Salman Aljubran

Posters

Immune dysregulation, polyendocrinopathy, enteropathy, X-linked (IPEX) syndrome is a rare inborn error of immunity. It affects about one in every 1.6 million people. It is caused by mutations in the forkhead box P3 (FOXP3) gene on chromosome Xp11.23. FOXP3 is a vital regulator of T cell development and function. Dysfunctional FOXP3 allows the hyperactivation of T cells, resulting in skin rash, enteropathy, diabetes, thyroiditis, hemolytic anemia, and thrombocytopenia. The classic clinical presentation is intractable diarrhea, growth problems, dermatitis, and autoimmune endocrinopathy. Case Description: A 4-week-old male was transferred to our hospital’s NICU due to respiratory distress and feeding difficulties. Neurology …

Intraoperative Status Asthmaticus In A Morbidly Obese Preteen Undergoing Concomitant Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy And Orthotopic Liver Transplant, Abigail Pint, Neal Campbell, Preethi Tumati

Posters

10-year-old morbidly obese male with cirrhotic ESLD secondary to vertically transmitted Hepatitis C presented for liver transplantation and concomitant vertical sleeve gastrectomy. Other history included moderate persistent asthma, OSA, and presumed HPS with baseline SpO2 of 94%. Induction was smooth; intubation with an armored ETT was easy. During invasive monitor placement, bronchospasm worsened SpO2. Continuous albuterol nebulization provided reasonable reversal, and all stakeholders agreed to proceed. Postoperative course was complicated by status asthmaticus and dramatic extubation on POD3 when patient bit and kinked armored ETT. To date, patient has good graft function and a 16% reduction from his peak BMI.

10.01.2024 Orsp Connect, Liz Williamson

ORED Newsletter

NIH Podcast on simplified review framework

LINC lunch External Review

NIDA Diversity Supplements Webinar

La Salud Es Importante: Libro De Actividades (16-Pages), Your Very Favorite, Children's Health, Lorraine Sheldon, May Bressler

Spanish

Health Matters! is a Spanish-language health literacy resource designed for pediatric patients and their families. Written at an approximately 6th-grade reading level, it supports patient education through engaging coloring and activity pages.

This booklet version includes a smaller selection of materials from the larger Health Matters! book. Developed for use in both hospital settings and the broader community, the resource promotes learning through interactive, age-appropriate activities.

This printable PDF version contains the complete collection of activities and comprises 16 pages. The resource was commissioned by Children's Health and prepared by Your Very Favorite.

La Salud Es Importante: Libro De Actividades (80-Pages), Your Very Favorite, Children's Health, Lorraine Sheldon, May Bressler

Spanish

Health Matters! is a Spanish-language health literacy resource designed for pediatric patients and their families. Written at an approximately 6th-grade reading level, it supports patient education through engaging coloring and activity pages.

The content covers a wide range of health and wellness topics, including body systems, nutrition, mental wellness, patient safety, and social-emotional skills such as building friendships and navigating conversations when returning to school. Developed for use in both hospital settings and the broader community, the resource promotes learning through interactive, age-appropriate activities.

This printable PDF version contains the complete collection of activities and comprises 80 pages. The resource …

Elevated Tryptase Level Identifies A Case Of Hereditary Alpha Tryptasemia, Ali H. Alnajim, Salman Aljubran

Posters

Introduction Hereditary alpha tryptasemia (HaT) is a rare genetic disorder characterized by elevated serum tryptase levels due to duplication or triplication of the TPSAB1 gene. Affecting 6 to 8 percent of the population, HaT presents with diverse symptoms, including idiopathic anaphylaxis, skin rashes, and gastrointestinal issues. This report highlights a case that underscores the complexities and diagnostic challenges of HaT. Case Description A 4-year-old male presented with recurrent skin rashes and gastrointestinal symptoms following ingestion of certain foods, despite negative allergy tests. Persistent symptoms led to further investigations, revealing elevated tryptase levels of 10.3 ng/ml, 12.1 ng/ml, and 8.3 ng/ml …

The Effects Of Care Handoffs And Hospital-Wide Flow, Abbey Siulinski, Kaitlyn Leavitt, Ryan Pullen, Katie Schmid

Nurse Residency

Introduction: Observed extended boarding of admitted patients and increased length of stay in the ED due to delay in handoff resulting in decreased ability to provide full extent of care.

Une Com Research And Scholarship Fall Forum November 2024, Une Com Research & Scholarship

Osteopathic Student Research Symposia

Program including abstracts from the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine’s 2024 Research and Scholarship Fall Forum.

Supplemental content: List of award winners.