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Real Time EMS Events as Surrogate Events in Syndromic Surveillance
Content Type: Abstract
Prehospital EMS data is rarely mentioned in discus-sions surrounding syndromic surveillance for covert bio-terrorism attacks or for the … read more… such as bird flu. However, EMS dis-patch data may serve as the very first marker in such an event. EMS … would arguably be a more reliable source of data than mul-tiple different inputs from multiple individuals … plot and track entire populations of patients. Local com- munities should reach out to their out of hospital par- … -
Enterovirus D68 Outbreak SyS Discussion
Content Type: Webinar
ISDS Conference Call to discuss surveillance for severe respiratory illness / Enterovirus D68. This call will be an opportunity for syndromic surveillance practitioners to share their experiences conducting their contribution to surveillance for… read more… increases in respiratory illness and asthma-related ED visits. While this increase is typical in September every … Figure 1: Michigan Daily Respiratory Syndrome Visits (Source: Fatema Mamou) Figure 2: Michigan … -
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) & Ebola
Content Type: Webinar
The 2014 Ebola epidemic is the largest in history, affecting multiple countries in West Africa and beyond. EMS providers have to be prepared to treat or transport suspected or known Ebola patients. Join FirstWatch President and long-time advocate… read more