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Evaluation of ESSENCE Syndromic Definitions for ED Visits Related to Falls in Icy Weather
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Icy weather events increase the risk for injury from falls on untreated or inadequately treated surfaces. These events often result in ED visits, which represents a significant public health and economic impact1. The goal of this project was to… read more… treated surfaces. These events often result in ED visits, which represents a significant public health and … complaint, would be more effective at identifying ED visits resulting from fall-related injuries. Objective : … treated surfaces. These events often result in ED visits, which represents a significant public health and … -
Assessing the use of Syndromic Surveillance Data to Identify and Track Heat Illness in Nebraska, 2010 - 2011
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Heat waves have serious health impacts such as heat exhaustion, heat stroke, dehydration, and death. Heat illness morbidity and mortality can be reduced with the identification of vulnerable populations and targeted public health interventions. In… read more… describe heat-related illness emergency department (ED) visits during this time. Objective The purpose of this study … describe heat-related illness emergency department (ED) visits during this time. Methods Eight hospitals currently … (NeDHHS), representing approximately 18% of all ED visits for the state. Five hospitals reported complete data …