Kawasaki Disease
Found in 18 chapters across our textbook library
Top explanations for Kawasaki Disease
Alterations of Cardiovascular Function in Children — Pathophysiology: The Biologic Basis for Disease in Adults and Children▶ 58:10It directly increases the contractility of the heart muscle while simultaneously dilating the pulmonary and systemic blood vesselLet's shift to a completely acquired disease, one that strikes absolute fear into pediatrician's Kawasaki disease or KDThis isn't a congenital defectFever Evaluation & Management — Advanced Health Assessment & Clinical Diagnosis in Primary Care▶ 1:41Oh, absolutelyMeningitis, Kawasaki disease, sepsisExactlyCardiovascular Conditions in Children — Leifer's Introduction to Maternity & Pediatric Nursing in Canada▶ 1:44We're going to move chronologically through the chapterWe'll start with how the heart forms, move into that dramatic transition at birth, break down the defects based on how blood…And because we were using the Canadian text, we're going to be very specific about Canadian screening protocols and the unique context…