Sponsor: the OHSU Emergency Department has been a part of the EMERGEncy ID NET Team since 1995.  This is a CDC grant funded network and in the last 20 years it has studied a wide range of emerging infectious diseases. The network has been a model for the creation of multi-center, emergency department and clinical syndrome-based research networks. Study activities and related publications have been directly translated into new treatment guidelines and practices that can prevent the occurrence and improve the management of acute infections in U.S. communities.  The research and surveillance network addresses the threat of emerging infectious diseases by assessing disease prevalence, risk factors, and management practices for acute presentations from the community among a diverse population presenting to emergency departments. It is comprised of 11 high-volume, geographically-diverse, and academically-affiliated emergency departments in the United States, which includes EMERGEncy ID NET hospitals serve a medically underserved population, including the indigent, the homeless, recent immigrants, and minorities, often underrepresented in other surveillance networks.

Introduction:  This surveillance study aims to determine Mpox prevalence in the emergency department population by identifying presenting symptoms and signs, characterizing community risk factors for infection, and describing patients’ health outcomes. This study enrolls patients over 3 months old with specific skin rashes, collecting specimens, and recording clinical data.

More information on CRASHED can be found here. 

Introduction: A surveillance project by the American College of Toxicology, this study assesses the sociodemographic characteristics, clinical information, and contextual data of patients experiencing opioid, stimulant, and undifferentiated illicit substance overdoses. The study seeks to gather information on current drug use and overdose incidents through patient interviews and biological specimens.

More information on DOTS can be found here. 

Introduction: This study aims to optimize the treatment of Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS) in pediatric and adolescent patients affected by Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) infection. The focus of the study is to determine whether administering high volumes of IV fluids is more effective at limiting and preventing complications from STEC infection compared to traditional treatment methods.

More information on HIKO-STEC can be found here. 

Introduction:  This study aims to streamline medication administration by paramedics for children experiencing seizures and to reduce the number of children still seizing upon arrival at the emergency department. The study enrolls pediatric patients aged 6 months to 13 years who are transported by a participating EMS agency due to seizures.

More information on PediDOSE can be found here. 

Introduction: This study aims to understand how exposure to suicide-related content, particularly through social media, and perceptions about suicide influence suicidal thoughts and behaviors in youth and adults. In particular, this study seeks to determine if developmental stages (late adolescence and adulthood) moderate the relationship between online media exposure, perceived social norms, and suicidal thoughts and behaviors.