The clinical course of this disease progresses in three stages. During the acute phase, the child is treatec with intravenous immunoglobulin and: 1. Aspirin to reduce thrombosis formation that may occur within coronary artery aneurysms 2. Ibuprofen to reduce inflammation of the vascular system 3. Dialysis to remove the toxins resulting from concurrent renal failure - Plasma infusions to decrease the polycythemia

The clinical course of this disease progresses in three stages. During the acute phase, the child is treatec with intravenous immunoglobulin and: 1. Aspirin to reduce thrombosis formation that may occur within coronary artery aneurysms 2. Ibuprofen to reduce inflammation of the vascular system 3. Dialysis to remove the toxins resulting from concurrent renal failure - Plasma infusions to decrease the polycythemia

Medical Terminology for Health Professions, Spiral bound Version (MindTap Course List)

8th Edition

ISBN:9781305634350

Author:Ann Ehrlich, Carol L. Schroeder, Laura Ehrlich, Katrina A. Schroeder

Publisher:Ann Ehrlich, Carol L. Schroeder, Laura Ehrlich, Katrina A. Schroeder

ChapterCom: Comprehensive Medical Terminology Review

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