Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children in the Critical Care Setting

Activity Summary

Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes

Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children is a new syndrome that has been hypothesized to be connected with the COVID-19 pandemic. Children are presenting—likely after SARS-CoV-2 infection or exposure—with vague symptoms including fever, gastrointestinal distress, and/or rash. This article reviews what is currently known about multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children.

Objectives

Describe a new syndrome in pediatrics hypothesized to be associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Outline current data known about MIS-C epidemiology, pathophysiology, presenting signs and symptoms, laboratory and imaging findings
Identify nursing considerations for these pediatric patients in critical care settings.

Continuing Education Disclosure Statement

Successful Completion

Learners must attend/view/read the entire activity, read Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes, and complete the associated evaluation to be awarded the contact hours or CERP. No partial credit will be awarded.

Accreditation

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider number CEP 1036, for 1.00 contact hours.

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