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    Problem
  • Poor Health Literacy about measles.
  • Misconceptions about the MMR vaccine.
  • Measles is very contagious and can spread quickly.
  • Measles is accompanied by many short-term and long-term complications.
  • Measles is a preventable disease but is making a comeback
    Solution

    Early recognition of measles symptoms can help in isolating the disease process. We, therefore have designed KnockoutMeasles.com to educate people and eliminate misconceptions and provide accurate information. KnockoutMeasles.com is a patient education portal designed for an easy recognition of the signs and symptoms of measles, which in turn can facilitate easy communication between health providers and patients.

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  • A most common complication is diarrhea and ear infection. One out of 10 people report Diarrhea in measles. An ear infection occurs in 1 out of every ten children with measles (Information assessed from https://www.cdc.gov/measles/about/complications.html, Assessed 1st May 2018)
  • A most common cause of death in measles is respiratory infection and encephalitis.
  • Measles myocarditis
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  • One out of every 1000 children who develop measles will develop encephalitis. (Information assessed from https://www.cdc.gov/measles/about/complications.html, Assessed 1stMay 2018).
  • The symptoms of encephalitis include fever, headache, vomiting, stiff neck, meningeal irritation, drowsiness, convulsion, and coma.
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  • Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM).
  • ADEM is characterizedby a brief but a widespread attack of inflammation in the brain and spinal cord.
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  • Secondary bacterial infection
  • Measles infection results in suppression of both innate and adaptive immunity.
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  • Lungs- Pneumonia, Bronchopneumonia, laryngotracheobronchitis and bronchitis.
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  • Eye Complications- like keratitis and corneal ulceration
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  • Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis(SSPE)- Rare but fatal disease of the central nervous system. Usually develops 7-10 years after a primary infection with measles virus. (Information assessed from https://www.cdc.gov/measles/about/complications.html, Assessed 1st May2018)
  • The reported frequency of SSPE in the United States was one per million childhood population from 1960 to 1970.
  • Early symptoms - behaviors changes, intellectual disability. Later symptoms include motor symptoms and myoclonic jerks. (Garg RK Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis Postgraduate Medical Journal 2002;78:63-70)
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Dr. Harpreet Singh MD

Cheif Medical Author and Inventor

Dr. Harpreet Singh is a renowned medical doctor, co-host of Talk Medicine radio show on WBRN, medical author, speaker, creator of “Vital Compass” and “Shoes and Socks off in the Clinic”, founder of “Vital Checklist” and “iCrush.org.” He started his American Dream on September 23, 2003, with 54 dollars and an M.B.B.S degree from KMC, Manipal, India. After completing his residency, he worked as a hospitalist and was a Medical Director. He has excellent bedside manners and his passion for patients has gained him the title of “Dr. House with a good personality.” Some of his patients call him a detective, and others investigator. One of his peers has referred to him as the William Osler of 21’st century. Because of his love for patient-care and patient experience, he was appointed as Chief Experience Officer of Michigan Primary Care Partners.

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The Five Why’s of Vital Checklist

  1. Why should patients use Vital Checklist?
    • Health caregivers spend years/decades in getting trained in their field while patients have 15 minutes to ask questions. The Internet is an excellent tool as a symptom checker but to be on the same page; patients need symptom checklist to discuss their history and recognize disease patterns.
  2. Why health caregivers and patients should be on the same page? Why should health caregivers use Vital Checklist?
    • Improved communication and improved documentation.
  3. Why is it essential to document and communicate effectively?
    • Reimbursement by ICD-10 requires asking more questions and documentation.
    • Communication is the fundamental tenet which is measured by Patient Experience Score
  4. Why is Patient Experience (PE) Score vital for a health caregiver and healthcare facility?
    • PE improves job satisfaction decreases stress and promotes health and wellness of the health caregivers.
    • PE improves the credibility of the health care facility and health caregivers.
    • PE improves reimbursement
  5. Why is it essential to pay attention to job satisfaction of healthcare employees, credibility, crisp documentation, proactive communication, improved patient experience score?
    • Reduce malpractice lawsuits
    • Decrease burnout amongst health caregivers
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Measles Table

Stages of Measles—A/I-PERC Timing

  • Stage 1

    A/I

    Asymptomatic/ Incubation

  • 6 - 21 days

  • Stage 2

    P

    Prodromal
    Fever, 3 C’s, Koplik Spots

  • 2 - 4 days (may last till 8 days)

  • Stage 3

    E

    Exanthema

  • 2 - 4 days after fever

  • Stage 4

    R

    Recovery

  • Days to months. The cough may last for 1 to 2 weeks during the recovery period

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  • C

    Complications

  • If fever persists after 3rd or 4th day after rash, this suggests measles-related complications

 
About Dr. Singh MD

Dr. Harpreet Singh is a renowned medical doctor, co-host of Talk Medicine radio show on WBRN, medical author, speaker, creator of “Vital Compass” and “Shoes and Socks off in the Clinic”, founder of “Vital Checklist” and “iCrush.org.” He started his American Dream on September 23, 2003, with 54 dollars and an M.B.B.S degree from KMC, Manipal, India. After completing his residency, he worked as a hospitalist and was a Medical Director. He has excellent bedside manners and his passion for patients has gained him the title of “Dr. House with a good personality.” Some of his patients call him a detective, and others investigator. One of his peers has referred to him as the William Osler of 21’st century. Because of his love for patient-care and patient experience, he was appointed as Chief Experience Officer of Michigan Primary Care Partners. Read More...

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