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Increasing Palliative Care Team Involvement In Pediatric Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Patients, Meagan Vacek, Lisa Tarbell, Melissa List, Erin Hall, Jennifer Linebarger, Kelstan Ellis, Gina Jones, Joel Thompson
Increasing Palliative Care Team Involvement In Pediatric Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Patients, Meagan Vacek, Lisa Tarbell, Melissa List, Erin Hall, Jennifer Linebarger, Kelstan Ellis, Gina Jones, Joel Thompson
Research Days
Early implementation of palliative care in pediatric oncology is well established but its role in pediatric hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) patients is yet to be fully determined. Multiple organizations encourage palliative care involvement in HSCT patients. Our aim was to increase palliative care team consults for patients receiving HSCT for our targeted diagnosis. Though we did not achieve this aim, we were able to increase the palliative care team's involvement in the total cohort of patients undergoing HSCT.
Primary Venous Thromboprophylaxis In Pediatric Oncology Patients, Kyra Mccarty
Primary Venous Thromboprophylaxis In Pediatric Oncology Patients, Kyra Mccarty
Research Days
Background: The Virchow’s Triad principles of venous stasis, endothelial damage, and hypercoagulability are all features of malignancy and contribute to the increased risk venous thromboembolism (VTE) seen in oncology patients. Additionally, certain chemotherapy treatments, presence of a central venous catheter and immobility are also intrinsically associated with malignancy diagnoses and exacerbate this risk. However, much debate exists over the use of thromboprophylaxis in the pediatric population, primarily due to lack of evidence regarding safety and efficacy, primarily the risk of major bleeding. Multiple retrospective studies have attempted to identify the primary risk factors for VTE in this pediatric oncology patient …
Improved Coordination Of Care For Picu Patients With Newly Diagnosed Anterior Mediastinal Masses, Laura Mccarthy
Improved Coordination Of Care For Picu Patients With Newly Diagnosed Anterior Mediastinal Masses, Laura Mccarthy
Presentations
This presentation describes a quality improvement project to develop a multi-disciplinary standardized approach for prompt surgical intervention to establish a diagnosis of anterior mediastinal mass. The aim was to decrease the time from presentation to surgical diagnostic procedure totreatment.
Ten-Sational!, Children's Mercy Hospital
Ten-Sational!, Children's Mercy Hospital
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Children’s Mercy lands top ranking in all 10 specialties from U.S. News and World Report