Pandemic Flu and Mass Casualty Incident Planning
- State Pandemic Plans
- Examples of Consumable and Durable Supply Needs
- Avian influenza (H5N1): implications for intensive care
- Influenza Report 2006
- 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 Membership Ambassador
- 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
- RC Web This site has an incredible number of links to other RT related sites.
- 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
- Occupational Spirometry Guidelines
- Zap Asthma pediatric online simulation website