Tiny Trouble Signs
What type of disease is Kawasaki Disease (infectious, autoimmune, or unknown)?
What is unknown (idiopathic)?
This common over-the-counter medication is used in high doses initially for its' anti-inflammatory effects.
What is aspirin?
These symptoms are important for nurses to monitor closely in children receiving high-dose aspirin therapy.
This is the most serious long-term cardiac complication of Kawasaki Disease.
What are coronary artery aneurysms?
This blood test is used to assess inflammation levels in suspected Kawasaki Disease.
What are C-reactive protein blood tests?
Kawasaki Disease often presents with this symptom in the eyes, without pus or no drainage.
What is bilateral non-exudative conjunctivitis?
This intravenous treatment is the gold standard in the acute phase of Kawasaki Disease.
What is intravenous immunoglobin?
This specific precaution should be implemented when administering IVIG.
What are standard precautions?
This is the recommended time children with cardiac complications should have echocardiograms done.
What is regular appointments?
What laboratory test is commonly elevated due to liver involvement and can be used as a diagnostic test.
What are elevated liver enzymes?
This type of rash is common in Kawasaki Disease and my appear on the trunk and extremities.
What is polymorphous rash?
Nurses should monitor for this side effect of intravenous immunoglobin administration.
What is an allergic reaction?
This intervention should be utilized before starting an IVIG infusion in a pediatric patient.
What are baseline vital signs and equipment nearby?
This lifestyle education should be provided to parents for long-term heart health.
What is heart-healthy habits, such as physical activity, balanced diet, and smoking exposure?
This is the purpose of using corticosteroids in some Kawasaki Disease treatment plans.
What is reducing inflammation in patients who do not respond adequately to IVIG?
This is a hallmark symptom of Kawasaki Disease that persists for at least 5 days.
What is a high fever?
Because of the risk of coronary aneurysms, children with Kawasaki Disease should receive this diagnostic test.
What is an echocardiogram?
This rationale discusses the importance of consulting the healthcare provider before giving any OTC medications to a child with Kawasaki Disease.
What is medication interference?
This rationale is important for education in terms of requiring long-term use of antiplatelet or anticoagulant medications.
What is reducing the risk of blood clots due to damaged or aneurysmal coronary arteries?
This cardiac test may be performed if aneurysms are suspected and more detailed imaging is needed.
What is coronary angiography?
Kawasaki Disease can cause redness and swelling in this area of the body, making walking painful.
What are the hands and feet?
Post-discharge, nurses should educate parents to delay this routine childhood intervention for 11 months after intravenous immunoglobin.
What are live vaccines?
This discharge teaching should be included to educate parents on warning signs related to cardiac complications.
What is chest pain, fainting, or shortness of breath?
This psychological support is helpful for families after a Kawasaki Disease diagnosis.
What is ongoing emotional support, education, and care coordination?
What is elevated platelet count?