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Using Syndromic Surveillance to Quantify ED Visits for Coagulopathy Cases
Content Type: Abstract
In March 2018, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) was informed of a cluster of coagulopathy cases linked to SC use. By June 30, 2018, 172 cases were reported, including five deaths, where 74% were male and the mean age was 35.3 years (… read more… healthcare facility utilization, including number of ED visits. Syndromic surveillance was utilized to monitor ED visits related to the cluster, assist with case finding and … healthcare facility utilization, including number of ED visits. Syndromic surveillance was utilized to monitor ED … -
An Evaluation of Heat-Related Emergency Department Visits Based on Differences in Heat Syndrome Definitions in Northern Illinois
Content Type: Abstract
Comparison of heat-related health effects across regions or among different syndromic surveillance systems is problematic due to the lack of a standardized heat-related syndrome definition. While a national standard for common heat-related syndromes… read more… An Evaluation of Heat-Related Emergency Department Visits Based on Differences in Heat Syndrome Definitions in … -
Biosense and Violence: Progress Toward Violence Prevention Using Syndromic Surveillance
Content Type: Abstract
Violence is now clearly recognized as a public health problem. Intentional injuries ranked among the top six leading causes of death for Illinois residents aged 1-44 in 2013. The Illinois Department of Public Health currently collects data on… read more… real-time data on violence-related emergency department visits that would increase the timeliness and quality of … real-time data on violence-related emergency department visits that would increase the timeliness and quality of … -
Extreme Weather Surveillance
Content Type: Use Case
Problem Summary Given the background of climate change, there is an increasing demand for public health to characterize weather-related illness. The public health impact of extreme heat or cold events can be characterized from Emergency… read more… by Knowlton looked specifically at emergency department visits during the 2006 California heat wave and found a significant increase in ED visits but not hospitalizations. Stratifying by region, age … and nephritis. Patterns that were distinct for ED visits included electrolyte imbalance in the youngest age … -
Data Sharing Among Three States in the BioSense Platform during the 2017 US Solar Eclipse
Content Type: Abstract
In 2016, the BioSense Platform for national syndromic surveillance made substantial enhancements including data processing changes, a national ESSENCE instance, and management tools to support diverse data sharing needs. On August 21, 2017, a total… read more… illness or injury in Emergency Department (ED) visits before, during, and after the eclipse. Objective: … illness or injury in Emergency Department (ED) visits before, during, and after the eclipse. Objective: … -
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 …