Medical Specialty Podcasts

Mitigation Journal: MJ171: Non-transport problems in DC, Woman arrested-spitting at officer, Oxygen limiting death

Rick Russotti — Wed, 19 May 2010 20:27:00 -0400

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This week on Mitiagtion Journal:

Matt and I discuss several recent issues...follow www.mitigationjournal.blogspot.com for more details

Mitigation Journal: MJ170 Non-Invasive Monitoring Part Two

Rick Russotti — Tue, 18 May 2010 20:22:00 -0400

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This week on Mitiagtion Journal:

This is part one of at two part talk given at Rural Metro Medical Services in Rochester, NY on the topic of Non-Invasive Monitoring. Part two covers CO and CO monitoring, CO alarms, and methemoglobin. In part one (Edition #168) we do an anatomy and physiology review of the respiratory system and overview the need for SpO2, Carbon Dioxide, Carbon Monoxide and Methemoglobin. We also talk about the details of SpO2 and EtCO2.

Persiflagers Infectious Disease Puscast: Puscast: May 01 to 15, 2010.

Mark Crislp — Sun, 16 May 2010 04:20:48 -0400

May 01 to 15, 2010.

Mitigation Journal: MJ169 Special Interview: Predictions for Pre-Next Events

Rick Russotti — Sun, 09 May 2010 05:20:00 -0400

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This week on Mitiagtion Journal:

This week we'll tune into a special interview I did back in February 2010. The demestic preparedness expert interviewed predicts the next type of attack...with stark reality to what we've seen in NYC this past week.

Mitigation Journal: MJ168 In Service Training Non Invasive Monitoring

Rick Russotti — Sun, 09 May 2010 00:01:00 -0400

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This week on Mitiagtion Journal:

This is part one of at two part talk given at Rural Metro Medical Services in Rochester, NY on the topic of Non-Invasive Monitoring. In part one we'll do an anatomy and physiology review of the respiratory system and overview the need for SpO2, Carbon Dioxide, Carbon Monoxide and Methemoglobin. We'll also talk about the details of SpO2 and EtCO2. Part two will cover CO and CO monitoring, CO alarms, and methemoglobin.

Mitigation Journal: MJ167: Prelim on NYS Bombing Attempt, 911 is not a (police) taxi, and new CoHost

Rick Russotti — Thu, 06 May 2010 08:03:00 -0400

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This week on Mitiagtion Journal:

Please welcome a new cohost to the podcast...Matt Comer will be joining me on MJ

This week we'll be talking about the NYC attempted bombing, how 911 is not a (police) taxi, and a bit more on emergecny incident rehab drill

Mitigation Journal: MJ166: Emergency Incident Rehab EMS/Fire Training

Rick Russotti — Mon, 03 May 2010 19:22:00 -0400

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This week on Mitiagtion Journal:

This week we have a video of some recent joint training on the topic of Emergency Incident Rehabilitation. This training activity took place at the North Greece FD training gounds and was the first of its kind in quite a while.

Persiflagers Infectious Disease Puscast: Puscast: April 15 to 31, 2010.

Mark Crislp — Sun, 02 May 2010 04:20:48 -0400

April 15 to 31, 2010.

Mitigation Journal: MJ165: Live Lecture - Homemade Chemical Bombs Part 2

Rick Russotti — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 05:48:00 -0400

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This week on Mitiagtion Journal:

This is part two of excerpts from the Consumer Level Hazardous Materials program. Today will the details of homemade chemical bombs, some technical stuff and chemical hazards. We'll also talk about what some of the potentials of these devices can yield...blast injury, chemical injury, and the need for provider protection.

Mitigation Journal: MJ164: A look back at Domestic Terrorism, When to hire EMS providers: with Patty Bashaw, Essex Co, NY EMS

Rick Russotti — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 16:16:00 -0400

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This week on Mitiagtion Journal:

Are we better prepared today than years past? Today I'll take a snapshot look at several terrorist events that should have taught us some lessons...should have.

Also, we'll be joined by Patty Bashaw, the EMS coordinator from Essex Co. New York on the topic of recruitment and retention and when to hire EMS providers.

Mitigation Journal: MJ163:Homemade Chemical Bombs part 1: Rule of Outcomes, Triage, Situational Awareness

Rick Russotti — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 10:33:00 -0400

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This week on Mitiagtion Journal:

This is part one of excerpts from the Consumer Level Hazardous Materials program. Today will introduce Homemade Chemical Bombs with a focus on situational awareness, Rule of Outcomes Thinking, and a side-track to Mass Casualty Decontamination and protection of hospitals and health care facilities.

Persiflagers Infectious Disease Puscast: Puscast: April 1 to 15, 2010.

Mark Crislp — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 04:20:48 -0400

April 1 to 15, 2010.

Mitigation Journal: MJ162: Live from Essex County, NY: Chemical Assisted Suicides

Rick Russotti — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 18:57:00 -0400

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This week on Mitiagtion Journal:

I've just returned from Essex County, NY presenting my newest program - Consumer Level Hazardous Materials. This program covers chemical events in residental settings, hommemade chemical bombs, chemical assisted suicides, and meth labs. In this weeks edition, I'll share parts of the Chemical Assisted Suicide segment...recorded live and for the first time.

This and other programs are available to be delivered at your agency...give me a call or email to set up a class.

Mitigation Journal: MJ161: Wisdom Teeth, Exams, Hosptial Preparedness, National EMS Memorial Bike Ride

Rick Russotti — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 10:04:00 -0400

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This week on Mitiagtion Journal:

Some dental issues kept me from doing the podcast last week...but we're going to make up for it now with all the latest information for emergency services!

Meeting good people at CES

Hosptial Preparedness

Finding you with your cell phone

Talking with Kevin Esparza, participant in the National EMS Memorial Bike Ride

Persiflagers Infectious Disease Puscast: Puscast: March 15 to 31, 2010.

Mark Crislp — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 04:20:48 -0400

March 15 to 31, 2010.

Mitigation Journal: MJ160: Taking a deeper look at recent situations-My two cents worth

Rick Russotti — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 00:01:00 -0400

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This week on Mitiagtion Journal:

I'm just going off an a tirade this week. I've heard so much that just makes my head want to explode...time to unload on the podcast! I'll give my two cents worth of opinion on a few recent situations:

The Pitts Medics for not walking to the patients house in the snow storm, the S.C. Medic who was fired and what his cartoon should be telling us to do, and LODD call to action...

Persiflagers Infectious Disease Puscast: Puscast: March 1 to 15, 2010.

Mark Crislp — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 04:20:48 -0400

March 1 to 15, 2010.

Mitigation Journal: MJ159: Flu Planning with Dr. Jeremy Cushman, Medical Director Monroe/Livingston EMS

Rick Russotti — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 00:01:00 -0500

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This week on Mitiagtion Journal:

This week we get the inside track on a well-planned approach to H1N1 flu. We'll talk with Dr. Jeremy Cushman, Medical Director for the Monroe-Livingston Regional EMS system (Rochester, NY).

Mitigation Journal: MJ158 Animal Assisted Therapy with Prof. Pam Korte, RN, MS

Rick Russotti — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 00:01:00 -0500

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This week on Mitiagtion Journal:

A special look at animal assisted therapy; an interview with Prof. Pam Korte, RN, MS Monroe Community College.

Today we'll expand on our prior editions talking about "pets in disasters" by looking at Animal Assisted Therapy.

Please take a listen to the Mitigation Journal mini series "Pets in Disasters"

MJ#89, MJ#90, MJ#91

Also, linked information on special needs populations on Mitigation Journal #97.

Persiflagers Infectious Disease Puscast: Puscast: February 15 to 28, 2010.

Mark Crislp — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 03:20:48 -0500

February 15 to 28, 2010.

Mitigation Journal: MJ157: Terrorism or Criminal Act, Amandas Law & Carbon Monoxide, FLA Acid Bomb Attack

Rick Russotti — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:07:00 -0500

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In this edition of Mitigation Journal:

Is it Domestic Terrorism or simply a criminal act? How DHS and local law have got it wrong.

Amandas Law: now in NYS carbon monoxide alarms are requiered in all homes...sings, symptoms of CO

Acid Bombs used in two public attacks in Florida

Mitigation Journal: MJ156: Winter Storms: Interview with Mr. Richard Brooks, Director Cecil County MD, Emergency Services

Rick Russotti — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 21:10:00 -0500

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In this edition of Mitigation Journal:

Welcome to a special interview with Mr. Richard Brooks, Director of Ceciel County Emergency Services, on the topic of winter storm activities.

Mitigation Journal: MJ155: Snow storm events, TSA/DHS-Black Eyes & Spies, Domestic Air Attack

Rick Russotti — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 12:50:00 -0500

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In this edition of Mitigation Journal:

Plane crash into IRS building is Domestic Terrorism

DHS turns to internet looking fo potential threats

Another TSA over reaction

Snow storm events, ripple effect and standard of care

So Long, LORAN!

Mitigation Journal: MJ154: Lessons for LODD, Changing "Blind" Situations, Swine Flu by the Numbers, Tipping the scales of paranoia

Rick Russotti — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 11:33:00 -0500

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In this edition of Mitigation Journal:

Lessons from a 2009 LODD. The tragic loss of a fire capatin and firefighter of the Huston FD have many lessons.

Blinded becasue "thats the way we always do it" One service is changing the way they respond to high hazard locations.

Swine Flu by the numbers. Will there be another round of Swine Flu? Nobody knows, but the CDC has released some interesting numbers...Swine Flu may not have been any worse than seasonal flu

Tipping the scales of paranoia...breast implant bombing?!

Persiflagers Infectious Disease Puscast: Puscast: February 01 to 15, 2010.

Mark Crislp — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 03:20:48 -0500

February 01 to 15, 2010.

Mitigation Journal: MJ153 Scene Size-Up with Alan Bubel

Rick Russotti — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:01:00 -0500

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In this edition of Mitigation Journal:

This week I had the chance to sit and talk with Alan Bubel on the topic of scene size-up. Al and I discuss the various issues in the size-up process.

Mitigation Journal: MJ152: BOTOX Bio Terror, "Fun-Size" Terrorism, Doing Decon, and Has the Pig Flown?

Rick Russotti — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:01:00 -0500

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In this edition of Mitigation Journal:

BOTOX for Bio Terror - the most toxic substance we know of...BOTOX is BOTOX, medical, cosmetic or pure toxin. Today we'll take a look at what BOTOX is, how it works, and why it is a threat.

"Fun-Size" Terrorism - the the big event we've been planning for but just as devistating. Time to move away from the Post 9/11 era.

Doing Decon - Should we expect decon to be done at walk in care clinics and who should do it?

Mitigation Journal: MJ151 Disaster Mental Health and Critical Incident Stress

Rick Russotti — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:01:00 -0500

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In this edition of Mitigation Journal:

Response to disaster situations all too often forget about the responders. Long after the event is no longre front-page news, the responders are still doing the jobs they were sent to do. In this edition of Mitigation Journal we'll be talking with a noted expert in emergency services critical incident stress management; Mr. Dan McGuire of CISM Perspectives.

Persiflagers Infectious Disease Puscast: Puscast: Januember 15 to 31, 2010.

Mark Crislp — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 03:20:48 -0500

Januember 15 to 31, 2010.

Mitigation Journal: MJ150: Chemical Killers in Health Care Settings, What if it DID happen here? Ready for Bioterrorism...not yet!

Rick Russotti — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 19:03:00 -0500

Two seperate chemical incidents cause issues of decontamination, quarentine and civilian deaths.

But what if it DID happen here? Seems like people are listening to Mitigation Journal! There has been an outburst of mainstream media asking the question "what if" in relation to our situations with natural disasters and bioterrorism.

Prediction: We'll see more lone-wolf style terrorist events or smaller, coordinated attack attempts.

Mitigation Journal: MJ149 Emergency Vehicle and Driver Safety with Jim Neary, EMTP Rural Metro Rochester

Rick Russotti — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 00:01:00 -0500

Welcome to Mitigation Journal the All-Hazards Podcast!
Our Website is working! Please visit www.mitigationjournal.com for links to the blog and podcast as well as lecture notes, training information and other double-secret stuff!

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In this edition of Mitigation Journal:
On this weeks Mitigation Journal we'll talk to one of the most exciting vehicle operator instructors I've ever met. James Neary from Rural Metro Medical Services in Rochester, NY, has brought new life and innovation to emergency vehicle safety and operation...his classroom instruction is not to be missed, but its the behind the scenes philosophy that makes his program unique. Changing behavior without being punitive...creating an environment of awareness to ones "Awesome Responsibility" when operating an emergency vehicle.

Special thanks to Jim for joining us on Mitigation Journal this week and a tip of the helmet to Mr. Richard Van den Berge and Ms. LaShay Harris from Rural Metro Medical Services Rochester, NY for granting the time and facilities to make this segment possible.

To find out more about the exciting opertunities at Rural Metro Rochester; contact Mr. Van den Berg, Communications and Business Development Manager at (585) 530-1280 or email richard_vandenberg@rmetro.com

You can also contact Ms. LaShay Harris, Public Information Officer, at (585) 530-1232 or email lashay_harris@rmetro.com

Please visit Firefighter Close Calls at www.firegighterclosecalls.com for more information.

Persiflagers Infectious Disease Puscast: Puscast: Januember 1 to 15, 2010.

Mark Crislp — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 03:20:48 -0500

Januember 1 to 15, 2010.

Mitigation Journal: MJ148-Audio In-Service Training: Crush Injury

Rick Russotti — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:01:00 -0500

Mitigation Journal: MJ147 Earthquake is a Global Disaster! Doomsday Clock Turning Back, Predicitions for 2010, Toss the TSA and DHS!

Rick Russotti — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 15:52:00 -0500

Welcome to Mitigation Journal the All-Hazards Podcast!

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In this edition of Mitigation Journal:
I'll go head-to-head to head with members of the "It Can't Happen Here" crowd concerning the earthquake situation in Haiti. The Haiti situation is a global disaster and has implications for the global community. To ignore that fact is to deny our own ability to learn from such situations. It Can Happen Here! Not only can a natural disaster like the earthquake that hit Haiti happen in the USA, it will be worse...maybe much worse. Listen in and hear what I have to say.

Turning back the hands of time...The Doomsday Clock reset back one minute...but are we safer? Also, check out the Nukeometer at www.nukeometer.com

Budgets, Public Health, and Retail Clinics...my predictions for 2010!

Toss the TSA and DHS! The credibility of these two organizations has taken a big beating...as they should. Just when you think they've done all they can to demolish their image...they keep an eight-year-old on a "no-fly" terrorist watch list here in the US.

Mitigation Journal: MJ146A; Sepecial Addition - LOCATE for EMS and Fire Size-Up and Assessment

Rick Russotti — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 17:24:00 -0500

Welcome to Mitigation Journal the All-Hazards Podcast!

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In this edition of Mitigation Journal:
It seems simple enough; before you can provide treatment and transportation you have to find the person in need of your service. Actually finding the patient is only part of the job. Providers of emergency medical service (EMS) at all levels must prepare themselves prior to reaching the scene or patient for a variety of potential actions and outcomes. Waiting to arrive on-scene to develop a care plan or mental review of the potential scenarios places both provider and patient at a disadvantage. The fire services use the process of pre-incident planning and size-up to prepare firefighters for potential needs or dangers of any given situation. Pre-incident planning can be used to anticipate additional resources and special needs of a situation. Emergency medical services can and should do the same.

EMS and fire service text are filled with acronyms that have become part of daily conversation. Acronyms are memory aids that range from the simple ABCDEâs that remind us of the basics of patient assessment to SLUDGE as a memory jog for organo-phosphate exposure symptoms. In this installment we will introduce the acronym LOCATE as a means of assessing not only the patient, but the scene and patient needs as a whole.

Mitigation Journal: MJ145: Civil Preparedness Mindset, Deadly Dumpster Fire, H1N1 Good for Preparedness? TXT MSG Alert, Acid Attack

Rick Russotti — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 16:07:00 -0500

Welcome to Mitigation Journal the All-Hazards Podcast!

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In this edition of Mitigation Journal:

More refining of the Civil Preparedness Mindset will be the thing that makes the difference in survival...and reduction of stress in the setting of crisis situations.

No such thing as routine events! Recent dumpster fire kills volunteer firefighter...knowing your area and associated threats can make the difference in safe operations.

Flu Situation - Has the flu situation been good for public health emergency preparedness? Hard to say at this point but there are some interesting lessons to be learned...if we're finally ready to listen! Also, NYS gets high marks from the Trust for Americas Health in the Ready or Not? 2009 report. Retail health care is on the agenda with flu, too. Local Wegmans grocery chain to begin offering H1N1 vaccine...but should retail centers have been vaccinating sooner?

Local use of TXT MSG to alter local college and high school students of live-shooter situation. How will you make the most of social media and TXT MSG for official and unofficial messaging and intel?

Acid Attack in Hong Kong. More examples of homemade chemical bombs being used...this time to create MCI.

Mitigation Journal: MJ144: Video Commentary-The Civil Defense Mindset

Rick Russotti — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 20:42:00 -0500

Mitigation Journal: MJ143: Monty Python Terrorist Rehab, No better ready than 9/10/01, Cyanide sucide impacts responders, Winter Readyness

Rick Russotti — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 11:56:00 -0500

Persiflagers Infectious Disease Puscast: Puscast: December 15 to 31, 2009.

Mark Crislp — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 03:20:48 -0500

December 15 to 31, 2009.

Mitigation Journal: MJ142: NYC EMTs walk out on SZ, Terrorist (semi) Attack, Bringing Vaccine to the Streets

Rick Russotti — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 18:19:00 -0500

Mitigation Journal: MJ141: Survial Unchanged for 30 Years, Vaccine Issues, Dayquill Recall, Airmedical costs, and "The Honest Podcaster"

Rick Russotti — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 20:31:00 -0500

Cardiac Arrest Survival: Thirty Years of Change without any Changes...Yes, you guessed it. I going to take yet another shot at the American Heart Association. UPI is reporting on a study by the University of Michigan that states cardiac arrest survival rates have not changed in thirty-years. This despite all the CPR and ACLS cards issued to and paid for by emergency service responders.

Vaccine Issues: A story from the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle indicates that many "big box" stores have yet to receive shipments of H1N1 vaccine. This despite a decree by NY Governor Patterson that "H1N1 vaccines are available to all New Yorkers older than 6 months." The problem here is failure to recognize how many people rely on Big Box or chain pharmacies for medication.

The Honest Podcaster (Blogger, too).:You've got to listen to EMS Garage and take to heart the need for standards and diligence for podcasters and bloggers.

The Cost of Air Medical Transport: Todays posting is going to look at another, less deadly impact of air medical transport...cost. MSNBC is running an article with focus on the cost of emergency helicopter transport and the health care system. According to MSNBC, the cost of this service can be anywhere from $12,000 to $25,000 and that cost may not be covered by insurance.

Persiflagers Infectious Disease Puscast: Puscast: December 1 to 15, 2009.

Mark Crislp — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 03:20:48 -0500

December 1 to 15, 2009.

Mitigation Journal: MJ140: Turning 3, What I Listen to, Keeping Panic Alive, Attack Probing, Test your Tents and Trailers

Rick Russotti — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 13:57:00 -0500

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In this edition of Mitigation Journal:
Mitigation Journal is turning 3! Next week we'll celebrate three years of podcasting. Send us your thoughts and ideas...what you'd like to see, change or stay the same for 2010.

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Is there testing/probing of our domestic commercial airlines going on? Several unconfirmed reports and media items suggest there have been recent events on commercial aircraft that indicate people may be testing our airline security. We'll also talk about the "White House Party Crashers" and how this stunt could be used as a significant threat.

Keeping the panic alive - H1N1 and other viruses...big deal.

Test you Tents and Trailers. If you have an MCI trailer or tent...winter is the time to use it. Get it out, put it up, make sure you can deploy this equipment during winter weather.

Why am I not there? I've been looking at a web cam from Lake Placid, NY wondering why I'm not spending more time up North and how I'l find time to get out and enjoy the winter.

Mitigation Journal: MJ139: Peroxide Bomb Additional Info, Emails from Around the Nation, Google Flu-Accurate? Generation Y Do I Care

Rick Russotti — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 11:11:00 -0500

Persiflagers Infectious Disease Puscast: Puscast: November 15 to 31 2009.

Mark Crislp — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 03:20:48 -0500

November 15 to 31 2009.

Mitigation Journal: MJ138 Non-Invasive Blood Gas Monitoring

Rick Russotti — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 13:32:00 -0500

This is part two of a live lecture on the topic of non-invasive blood gas monitoring. We'll talk about CO, CO2, Methemoglobin and SpO2 and address the assessment points as well as the uses in EMS and the fire service.

Mitigation Journal: MJ137: Live Lecture on Non-Invasive Blood Gas Monitoring Part One

Rick Russotti — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 13:19:00 -0500

This is part one of a live lecture on the topic of non-invasive blood gas monitoring. We'll talk about CO, CO2, Methemoglobin and SpO2 and address the assessment points as well as the uses in EMS and the fire service.

Mitigation Journal: MJ136: Off duty Video from the WMA First Aid Class

Rick Russotti — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 21:53:00 -0500

My next Off Duty video is from the Wilderness First Aid Class I took earlier this month.

Mitigation Journal: MJ135: Lessons for Flu Clinics, Medical Direction Role in Crisis Management, Consumer-Level HazMat and Infant Deaths

Rick Russotti — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 12:50:00 -0500

Persiflagers Infectious Disease Puscast: Puscast: November 1 to 15, 2009.

Mark Crislp — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 03:20:48 -0500

November 1 to 15 2009.