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    Kawasaki disease is an inflammatory condition that commonly affects children under 5 years old. It causes fever, rash, swollen hands and feet, bloodshot eyes, cracked lips, and strawberry tongue. If left untreated, it can lead to inflammation of blood vessels and cause coronary artery aneurysms. Treatment involves intravenous immunoglobulin administered over 8 to 12 hours to reduce inflammation. After treatment, children may feel tired for several weeks as they recover. Close monitoring during recovery is important to ensure symptoms do not return. The cause is unknown but it is not contagious.

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    Kawasaki disease is an inflammatory condition that commonly affects children under 5 years old. It causes fever, rash, swollen hands and feet, bloodshot eyes, cracked lips, and strawberry tongue. If left untreated, it can lead to inflammation of blood vessels and cause coronary artery aneurysms. Treatment involves intravenous immunoglobulin administered over 8 to 12 hours to reduce inflammation. After treatment, children may feel tired for several weeks as they recover. Close monitoring during recovery is important to ensure symptoms do not return. The cause is unknown but it is not contagious.

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    Kawasaki disease is an inflammatory condition that commonly affects children under 5 years old. It causes fever, rash, swollen hands and feet, bloodshot eyes, cracked lips, and strawberry tongue. If left untreated, it can lead to inflammation of blood vessels and cause coronary artery aneurysms. Treatment involves intravenous immunoglobulin administered over 8 to 12 hours to reduce inflammation. After treatment, children may feel tired for several weeks as they recover. Close monitoring during recovery is important to ensure symptoms do not return. The cause is unknown but it is not contagious.

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    A Reading On: Kawasaki Disease

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    Kawasaki disease is an inflammatory condition that commonly affects children under 5 years old. It causes fever, rash, swollen hands and feet, bloodshot eyes, cracked lips, and strawberry tongue. If left untreated, it can lead to inflammation of blood vessels and cause coronary artery aneurysms. Treatment involves intravenous immunoglobulin administered over 8 to 12 hours to reduce inflammation. After treatment, children may feel tired for several weeks as they recover. Close monitoring during recovery is important to ensure symptoms do not return. The cause is unknown but it is not contagious.

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    A Reading on

    KAWASAKI DISEASE

    In Partial Fulfillment of the


    Requirements in NCM 209– RLE
    PEDIATRIC NURSING ROTATION

    Submitted to:
    Mrs. Kristine Grace Martije, RN
    Clinical Instructor

    Submitted by:
    Raijenne C. Versola, St.N

    January 23, 2021


    Title: Kawasaki Disease in Infants & Young Children
    Bibliography:
    American Academy of Pediatrics. (2020, May 13). Kawasaki Disease in
    Infants & Young Children. Retrieved January 21, 2021 from
    https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health
    issues/conditions/heart/Pages/Kawasaki-Disease.aspx
    Summary:
    Kawasaki disease is the leading cause of acquired heart disease in infants
    and young children. It commonly affects children aging below 5 years old and older
    than 6 months. It is less common for older children and adolescents but does not
    guarantee that they do not get the disease. In addition, this condition causes
    inflammation in the blood vessels. This disease begins with a fever above 102
    degrees F that lasts for at least five days. Aside from having fever, symptoms may
    develop such as rash on the body; swollen n eck glands; swollen hands and feet
    with redness on the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet; red, bloodshot
    eyes without pus, drainage, or crusting; very red, swollen, and cracked lips;
    strawberry-like tongue with rough, red spots. It will also be observed that the child
    is irritable and fussy. Peeling of fingers and toes is also noticeable. However, these
    signs and symptoms may not be present as always. Other non -specific symptoms
    may also be present, such as vomiting, diarrhea, stomachache, cough, runny
    nose, headache, or pain or swelling of the joints.
    Complications may arise if left untreated. It can cause serious complications
    such as inflammation of the blood vessels which is particularly dangerous because
    it will affect the coronary arteries cau sing coronary artery aneurysms to develop.
    Fortunately, treatment within the first 10 days of the illness decreases the risk of
    aneurysms. That is why treatment should begin as soon as possible. Moreover,
    the medication used for treatment is called Intravenous Immunoglobulin or IVIG. It
    is given through a vein over 8 to 12 hours. After completing the dosage, the patient
    must still remain in the hospital to make sure that the fever does not return and
    other symptoms will improve. They may also be given aspirin to lower the risk of
    heart problems. And if IVIG does not respond very well, they may be
    recommended to have additional treatments that fight inflammation.
    After being treated, children are sent home from the hospital with a low dose
    of aspirin to take by mouth. While being on recovery, it is not uncommon for these
    children to be seen tired or off for several weeks. Letting them rest is a must.
    Peeling of skin on hands and feet is expected and is not cause for alarm.
    Nevertheless, call the doctor right away if fever and other symptoms return.
    Furthermore, the cause of this disease is still unknown but is thought to be
    a reaction by the body's immune system. It is not contagious nor spread among
    family members or children in child care.
    Lastly, it is very important to closely monitor the children to be able to make
    sure that their condition is improving. Also, live viral vaccines should be postponed
    at least 11 months after IVIG because it can cause the vaccines to be ineffective.
    It is also important to follow a healthy diet and lifestyle and have follow-up visits to
    their respective doctors.

    Reactions:
    Overall, this article was well-written by the American Academy of Pediatrics
    and I agree with it because they have included the description of the disease,
    discussed thoroughly the signs and symptoms, gave what is the treatment and
    how it helps the body of the patient and lastly, they also included what to do and
    expect during recovery period. Upon learning this disease, I had realized that it is
    not contagious to others but very dangerous to the patient when left untreated as
    it will cause serious complications. This type of disease shou ld be taken seriously.
    Parents should not ignore the signs and symptoms especially when the child is
    having a fever for more than 5 days. They must go to the nearest hospital or see
    a doctor for a check-up.
    In addition, this article would be a big help to everyone who are able to
    research and read about this disease. As student nurses, we have to understand
    the disease, medication and procedure so we can give proper health teachings to
    the patient and their family. Besides, it will help us consider and observe the signs
    and symptoms upon assessment of the patient.

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