• State Pandemic Plans
• Examples of Consumable and Durable Supply Needs
• Avian influenza (H5N1): implications for intensive care
• Influenza Report
• Biological and Chemical Attacks Resources for Respiratory Therapists
• Center for Infectious Disease Research & Policy
• Ventilator Triage
• Commentary on Triage of Ventilation
• Mass Casualty Ventilation AARC - DRAFT
• Regional Demographics (as .pdf) or Regional Demographics (in Excel)

The AARC has published a document advising on ventilator acquisitions in the event of a pandemic flu or other mass casualty event. You may access the document and a letter sent to state planning agencies on our website at: http://www.aarc.org/headlines/ventilator_acquisitions/

AARC Links

• American Association for Respiratory Care
• AARC Political Action
• AARC State Affiliate Bylaws - members only

Oganizations, Associations and Information

• Alternate Site Resources in Oregon (DME)
• Alternate Sites for Vents in Oregon
• NBRC National Board for Respiratory Care
• American Lung Association
• American Lung Association of Oregon
• The American Thoracic Society   Journals & abstracts online
• Center for Disease Control    Data & statistics on diseases, health topics & more 
• American Medical Association
• Association of Polymsomnographic Technologists
• Agency for Health Care Policy and Research
• American Public Health Association
• American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care    An RT magazine
• Oregon State Health Division license info
• Food and Drug Administration
• ARDSNet Info on low volume strategy for ARDS
• American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
• National Guidelines Clearinghouse
• Oregon Society for Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
• ATS Statement on Spirometry Standards
• Zap Asthma pediatric online simulation website