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Nursing Management of Kawasaki Disease by Jemimah Ruth Madayag Valenzuela is a document available to read on EtoBox.
1. This document outlines the objectives, definition, history, risk factors, clinical manifestations, diagnostic examinations, and medical treatment of Kawasaki Disease (KD). 2. KD is an acute febrile vasculitis that mostly affects children under 5 years old and can lead to coronary artery aneurysms if left untreated. 3. The cause is unknown but suspected to be infectious, and IVIG with aspirin is the primary treatment to reduce inflammation and prevent cardiac complications.
- Author
- Jemimah Ruth Madayag Valenzuela
- Language
- EN