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Utilization of the Syndromic Surveillance Framework for Detection of Heat-Related illnesses
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The use of syndromic surveillance in Tulsa County began as an attempt to identify symptoms associated with Category A agents, namely Anthrax. The underlying premise for adopting the system was the hope that an astute clinician,… read more… summer months often result in increased emergency room visits with heat-related complaints such as dehydration, … cramps and loss of consciousness. Outcomes for these visits range from mild therapies to hospitalization for more … to identify other areas in which syndromic surveillance may be useful. REFERENCES [1] Tulsa Area Syndromic …