KAWASAKI DISEASE NCLEX Review 🧠 Follow @nursewellversed for visual nursing education! Kawasaki disease is a pediatric disorder that causes acute systemic inflammation of the arteries, mainly affecting medium-sized vessels like the coronary arteries. Complications: * Clot formation → risk of blockages * Aneurysm → weakened, ballooning artery walls * Ischemia → decreased blood flow Symptoms Occur in 3 Stages: 1️⃣ Acute Febrile Stage (1-2 weeks) * High fever (unresponsive to antipyretics) * Erythe

24K views · 256 reactions | Recently, a small number of children have developed a severe inflammatory response mirroring Kawasaki disease that is potentially linked to COVID-19. Texas Children’s experts describe the condition, including how it can affect a child’s heart, as well as what parents need to know. | Texas Children's Hospital | Facebook

What's Kawasaki disease and why could it be dangerous to young children? Dr. Ranj tells us about the possible link to coronavirus and the signs and symptoms to look out for. | Jeremy Vine On 5