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CRASH & Burn is a mnemonic to help remember the signs and symptoms of Kawasaki. – Conjunctivitis (non-purulent) – Rash – Adenopathy (cervical and commonly unilateral) – Strawberry tongue – Hands (palmar erythema/swelling) & – Burn (fever lasting at least 5 days or more)
Kawasaki Disease CRASH and BURN mnemonic: BURN= 5 days of fever AND4 out of 5 C–conjunctivitis (usually bulbar, bilateral, non-purulent) R–rash (just about anything except vesicles , bullae) A–adenopathy(usually cervical, singular, >1.5cm) S–strawberry tongue (or other changes like lip redness, cracking)
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May 6, 2022 · Introduction. Clinical definition. acute febrile medium-vessel vasculitis, also known as mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome, characterized by CRASH and burn. Conjunctival injection. Rash. Adenopathy. Strawberry tongue. Hand and foot rash. fever (burn) Epidemiology. Demographics. children < 5 years of age. more common in those of Asian descent.
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- It’s the leading cause of acquired heart disease in children. While the majority of heart disease in children is congenital (present at birth), it is possible for kids to develop heart disease later in childhood.
- We don’t know what causes it, but we suspect it’s viral. Scientists have been studying this condition since the mid 60s and 70s. We believe it’s viral because it is more common in the winter and spring months.
- It’s diagnosed by observing a group of symptoms. A child must first have a fever for at least five days and greater than 100.4°F. Unfortunately there is no test for Kawasaki disease.
- The symptoms don’t happen all at once. Some children will have all of these symptoms and a fever. Others may have just two or three of the symptoms, along with the fever.
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Kawasaki disease symptoms can include: 1. Feverlasting for at least five days. 2. Irritability. 3. Red or pink eyeswithout discharge. 4. Redness or cracking of your child’s lips or tongue. 5. Swelling and/or redness of your child’s hands or feet. 6. Peeling of your child’s skin, usually beginning around their nails. 7. Rash mostly on your child’s t...
The cause of Kawasaki disease is unknown, although more cases happen in late winter and early spring. Researchers are looking into possible Kawasaki disease causes like infections, environmental factors or genetics.
Complications of Kawasaki disease include: 1. Aneurysms (weakness or stretching) in inflamed coronary arteries. In severe cases, this may require coronary artery bypass surgery. 2. Blood clotsand narrowing in coronary arteries. 3. Coronary artery rupture. 4. Issues with the heart valvesthat help blood move the right direction through your child’s h...
Jul 18, 2023 · What are the symptoms? Kawasaki disease (KD) is diagnosed when a patient runs a fever of at least 100.4°F and above for at least five days. (If the fever isn’t treated, it can last up to 11 days.) The fever is accompanied by at least four of the following five symptoms: A rash over the torso and extremities.
Condition. Pediatric Kawasaki Disease. Key Points about Kawasaki Disease in Children. Kawasaki disease is a serious condition that affects young children. It can damage blood vessels throughout the heart. Kawasaki disease is diagnosed by having certain symptoms. For example, a fever lasting at least five days.
