Kawasaki disease shock syndrome: a severe subtype of Kawasaki disease that pediatricians should be aware of / 中国小儿急救医学

ABSTRACT

Kawasaki disease shock syndrome is a severe subtype of Kawasaki disease, mainly manifested as hemodynamic instability and tissue hypoperfusion.Kawasaki disease shock syndrome has higher cardiovascular complications than non-shock Kawasaki disease, which can easily lead to multiple organ damage.Early identification and timely treatment are essential for improving prognosis, which requires increasing awareness of the disease in pediatricians to avoid misdiagnosis and missed diagnosis.