In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD and Tim Horeczko, MD discuss the November 2025 Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice article, Emergency Department Management of Measles, Mumps, Rubella, and Varicella in Pediatric Patients
00:00 Introduction to Emergency Medicine
00:21 Welcome and Holiday Greetings
01:16 Special Guest Introduction
01:41 Discussion on Pediatric Emergency Medicine
04:55 Epidemiology of Measles
08:16 Challenges in Diagnosing Measles
14:27 Mumps: Symptoms and Complications
27:36 Rubella: Risks and Symptoms
29:28 Varicella: Symptoms and Precautions
33:12 Differential Diagnosis and Conclusion
35:14 Using Inductive Reasoning in Medical Diagnosis
35:40 Recognizing Purpuric Rash and Its Implications
36:22 Guidance for EMS Colleagues on Handling Fever and Rash
37:14 Importance of Communication and Relationships with EMS
39:12 Decontamination and PPE Protocols for EMS
42:34 Detailed Patient Assessment in the ED
46:06 Diagnostic Testing and Clinical Diagnosis
49:20 Reporting Responsibilities and Treatment Protocols
01:01:19 Addressing Vaccine Controversies and Public Trust
01:06:25 Conclusion and Additional Resources
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