Sun, 4 November 2007 Should recoedings of fireground activities including Line of Duty Deaths be available on websites? What is the moral, ethical, and legal implications of these recordings being available? To help sort this one out, I turned to Dan McGuire, FAAETS, CATSM of CISM Perspectives in Rochester. You can find CISM Perspectives at http://www.cismperspectives.com/index.html I'd like to hear what you have to say on this topic, so feel free to chime in via email, rick@mitigationjournal.com Comments[0] |
Mon, 29 October 2007 FEMA fakes a news conference! Can you believe it! Today I'll talk about prevention of MRSA/ORSA and PPE as well as the California wildfires. Stand-by for more OD's in kids...childrens OTC cold meds are off the shelf...will parents use cold meds desinged for adults?
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Sun, 21 October 2007 Interviews with Vital Signs attendees and sales reps: had a great talk with Matt from Jones and Bartlett publishing, John from St. Vincents Hospital, Mark from Masimo, Wendy and Dave from MedEX Billing (long-time friends of mine) and some cool ICS material from Disaster Management Systems. I'll be posting all the links mentioned in todays podcast in an entry in the BLOG and on the website...it'll take me a day or two to get that done. Thanks again to the NYS BEMS staff who made this conference so great and to everyone who took the time to talk with me for Mitigation Journal! Comments[0] |
Sat, 20 October 2007 Here is the update and interviews from the New York State Vital Signs EMS Conference. I'll have more conference reviews and interviews posted Sunday. Don't forget to check out the weekly edition on Monday...we'll be talking about ORSA/MRSA and other bugs! Comments[0] |
Sun, 14 October 2007 Should I Stay or Should I Go? Points to consider when deciding to Shelter in place or Evacuate&considerations for individuals, families, and businesses&including health care facilities. Making Critical Decisions in patient care; when to start CPR and how to lead an ACLS team! Visit the Mitigation Journal Website...Download papers and training material...and Sign the Guest Book! Check out Mitigation Journal on iTunes...write a review of the show! Check out the NYS Bureau of EMS Vital Signs Conference http://www.vitalsignsconference.com/ Mitigation Journal is supported by:
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Mon, 8 October 2007 Looking for a way to train on a budget? Try a tabletop exersise! TOPOFF 4 Gets Dirty! Full Scale Exercise to look at response to a dirty bomb attack, and a look at Redefining Readyness...Do we assume too much? Preparedness from the publics-eye-view Comments[0] |
Fri, 5 October 2007 Better late than never! Here it is; the start of our ACLS review series! In Part 1 we review the BLS primary and ACLS secondary survey and Team Dynamics. Next week in Part 2 we'll cover respiratory arrest, VF with CPR/AED, VF and PEA...all from the AHA ACLS Professional text.
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Sun, 30 September 2007 I started out wnating to get a lot of stuff into this edition; the E.coli story and follow-up, infection control issues, as well as terrific information from NY Academy of Medicine on the public view of planning and sheltering in place. I simply ran out of time! We'll get the remainder next week...think of it as part 2! Comments[0] |
Mon, 24 September 2007 Two great emails this week with questions on leadership and planning! This week we'll talk about the National Response Framework as the National response Plan gets ready to retire, IOM report on PPE for healthcare in pandemic situations, and National Preparedness Month focus on Special Needs Populations. Welcome to our new sponsor: Integrated Safety and Response Solutions! ISRS offers comprehensive training and preparedness services for traditional and non-traditional responders and agencies. Visit www.integratedsrs.com Check out our other sponsors: Monroe Ambulance at www.monroeambulance.com Monroe Community College Paramedic Program at www.mccparamedic.com Please support all your emergency service bloggers and podcasters! Comments[0] |
Thu, 20 September 2007 Tonight we'll cover a brief introduction to GYN emergencies. This session is shorter than the normal In-Service session in order to give the student better manage the content. We'll cover normal physiology, PID, ovarian cyst, ectopic pregnancy and other causes of vaginal bleeding. Comments[0] |
Mon, 17 September 2007 Why is it so hard getting buy-in for pandemic planning effors? Another listener writes in with problems getting "top bosses" to buy-into planning for pademic events. Lowes Home Improvement introduces the Katrina Cottage...you won't believe this! Move over FEMA mobile home...here comes the Katrina Cottage! Link from the Glen Beck website on school attacks: http://www.glennbeck.com/news/09142007b.shtml and my commentary on school safety. Interesting stuff. How about a Basic Disater Life Support Update: In this edition we'll cover an overview of the Disaster Paradigm If you missed the MedicCast Live episode last week, be sure to visit Mediccast.com and check out this talk on triage situations. This was one of the most interesting sessions yet! Welcome to our new sponsor: Integrated Safety and Response Solutions! ISRS offers comprehensive training and preparedness services for traditional and non-traditional responders and agencies. Visit www.integratedsrs.com
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Wed, 12 September 2007 In this follow-up talk, we'll look at pediatric respiratory emergencies; upper and lower airway problems, respiratory distress, failure and arrest, as well as medical conditions including: shock states, asthma, croup, epiglottitis, and more! Visit the Mitigation Journal Website and checkout the Mitigation Journal web log: www.mitigationjournal.com, and don't forget to sign the guest book! Welcome to our new sponsor: Integrated Safety and Response Solutions! ISRS offers comprehensive training and preparedness services for traditional and non-traditional responders and agencies. Visit www.integratedsrs.com Check out our sponsors: Monroe Ambulance at www.monroeambulance.com and the Monroe Community College Paramedic Program at www.mccparamedic.com Please support all your emergency service bloggers and podcasters!
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Thu, 6 September 2007 After a long wait, the Mitigation Journal website is up and running! From the Mitigation Journal main page you can access the All-Hazards Podcast and the MJ Blog...we have a guestbook and email links (new email: rick@mitigationjournal.com) as well. There is much more to come! Look for printer-ready articles and training information, lesson plans and powerpoints shortly. Check out Mitigation Journal at http://www.mitigationjournal.com/ Category: Educational -- posted at: 3:29 PM Comments[0] |
Thu, 6 September 2007 In this first part of a series, we'll talk about special and no-so special needs of pediatric patients along with an intorduction to pediatric assessment, development and the Pediatric Assessment Triangle. Welcome to our new sponsor: Integrated Safety and Response Solutions! ISRS offers comprehensive training and preparedness services for traditional and non-traditional responders and agencies. Visit www.integratedsrs.com Comments[0] |
Mon, 3 September 2007 Lessons learned from the Pandemic Planning and Preparedness program (PIPP) at the Center for Domestic Preparedness: This week we define the H’s and N’s of Type A influenza.
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September is National Preparedness Month! This week we’ll focus on Back to School preparedness. Check out www.ready.gov and click on the “ready Kids� icon for training and educational tools for parents and teachers.
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Tue, 28 August 2007 LibSyn has had a few server issues over the weekend and due to those problems I have not been able to load this weeks show. I've been told that I should be able to publish by later today. Please stand by...Mitigation Journal will be posted soon. Rick Category: Educational -- posted at: 11:26 AM Comments[0] |
Sun, 19 August 2007 In this edition: A brief review of the Pandemic Influenza Planning program at the Center for Domestic Preparedness... The Rule of Outcomes defined... A new Swine flu in China? New law in NY calls for safety ropes for firefighters. Please support all your emergency service bloggers and podcasters The MedicCast: www.medicast.com Medic Scribe blog: http://www.medicscribe.blogspot.com/ Mitigation Journal is supported by: The Monroe Community College Paramedic Program www.mccparamedic.com Comments[0] |
Mon, 13 August 2007 Check out the Center for Domestic PreparednessWebsite https://cdp.dhs.gov/ Update on changes to Mitigation Journal website Start-up of blog postings on the libsyn page in addition to the podcast. Mitigation Journal blog and podcast in the same place! Also, I have to change the release day for the In-Service Training Edition...the new day will be Thursdays starting next week. Reaction of First Responders to a Pandemic Situation: The results are in!
On-line survey promoted by several bloggers and podcasters looking into how we will react in the event of a pandemic situation...We'll give an overview of the results and impact. A special note of thanks to The MedicCast (www.mediccast.com) The Medic Scribe blog (www.medicscribe.blogspot.com) and EMS Haiku (www.emshaiku.com) for helping promote this survey! Lessons from the past: How a 1960 guidebook still makes sense today. I was given a 1960 guide on nuclear fallout protection and couldn't believe the similarity to many of the concepts I've been talking about. The All-Hazards approach, The Rule of Outcomes, The Culture of Preparedness, and shifting responsibility for preparedness to the individual, the family and the community. Tapes…and last words…from the Health Care Clinics in Retail Settings...a whole new meaning to "wet cleanup..isle three". Is this the future of health care and a solution to ED overcrowding?! Will you ever go to Target for a check-up? Thanks, Danny, for all the help! Mitigation Journal is brought to you, in part by: Monroe Ambulance, Rochester, NY www.monroeambulance.com The Monroe Community College Paramedic Program www.mccparamedic.com be sure to check back here for updates, blog postings and new podcasts! Comments[0] |
Sun, 5 August 2007 Minneapolis Bridge Collapse: another example of Rule of Outcomes and the need for All-Hazards Preparedness, Extreme situations and Disaster Care: the Impact on emergency service. Dr. Anna Pou cleared of criminal charges resulting from acts during Hurricane Katrina and how triage actions will be looked at in the future. 30-Minutes of CPR training may be better than 3 hours! Diesel Exhaust promotes heart disease pluse, the link between soft drinks, heart disease and metabolic syndrome. Mitigation Journal is brought to you, in part by Monroe Ambulance; serving Rochester NY since 1975 www.monroeambulance.com and by the Monroe Community College Paramedic Program – MCC paramedics…excellence and beyond www.mccparamedic.com Remember to support all your emergency service bloggers and podcasters! The MedicCast: www.medicast.com Medic Scribe blog: http://www.medicscribe.blogspot.com/ Comments[0] |
Wed, 1 August 2007 This presentation is appropriate for any responder providing Prehospital care. I've put this topic together in response to several emails asking for more pharmacology material. Several listeners have asked a "simple overview" or "introductory review" of pharmacology. We'll go into more detail in future In-Service Training editions. Thanks for all the positive comments and emails! Remember to support all your emergency service bloggers and podcasters!
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Sun, 29 July 2007 I am back from vacation and wanted to thank everyone for tuning in while I was away. I also want to thank those of you who have written in to mitigationjournal@frontiernet.net telling me how much you like the lectures. Yes, those are my actual classroom activities. A number of people asked about getting those talks on CD…If you’d like a collection of lectures on CD send me a note. We are back podcasting in our “next to live� format and today I’ll be talking about stuff that I was reading about and watching on the news (wishing I could do the show!). On today’s agenda is Chertoff has a Gut Feeling TSA looks at the lighter side: Cigarette Lighters and Breast milk will be allowed on planes NJ woman has new lawn ornament; a missile launcher http://wcbstv.com/topstories/local_story_201113005.html NYC Steam Pipe event proves the need for a Culture of Preparedness http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2007/07/18/buildings-evacuated-after-midtown-explosion/ Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality: Report – Disaster Planning and Response Involving Nursing Homes. http://www.ahrq.gov/news/press/pr2007/nhatlaspr.htm Special Needs Focus: Keeping Kids Safe in Emergency Shelters Mitigation Journal is brought to you, in part by Monroe Ambulance; serving Rochester NY since 1975 and by the Monroe Community College Paramedic Program – MCC paramedics…excellence and beyond! Visit Monroe Ambulance at www.monroeambulance.com and the MCC Paramedic Program at www.mccparamedic.com Please join us for the weekly In Service Training edition of Mitigation Journal every Wednesday. You can find us the web at www.mitigationjournal.libsyn.com or on iTunes. Until then, this is Rick Russotti for Mitigation Journal reminding you to support all your emergency service bloggers and podcasters; and stay safe everybody!
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Mon, 23 July 2007 My vacation continues this week...but finding ways to keep Mitigation Journal going.Todays edition is yet another live lecture, this one on Hazardous Materials for EMS. In this talk, I focus on the practical applications of HazMat response for every emergency responder. Although this lecture was designed for
If you’d like to comment on todays talk or submit material for a future program, please send your emails to mitigationjournal@frontiernet.net and remember to support all your emergency service bloggers and podcasters! Remember to support all your emergency service bloggers and podcasters!
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Wed, 18 July 2007 This talk is part two in a two-part series on emergency service instructionentitled Student Evaluation. Part one; dealing with difficult students, was presented in theJuly 11 Inservice training edition&so if you missed it, all you need to do is visit www.mitigationjournal.libsyn.com or iTunes. Remember to support all your emergency service bloggers and podcasters!
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Mon, 16 July 2007 I've received numerous emails from listeners on the Blast/Crush/Overpressure In-Service and the UK bombing edition last Monday. In response to those emails; I'm posting an encore of my lecture Maintaining a Culture of Preparedness. Originally recorded in early 2007, This live lecture actually fits in with the recent bombing attempts in the Remember to support all your emergency service bloggers and podcasters!
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Wed, 11 July 2007 Today's topic is on dealing with the difficult student in emergency service instruction. This lecture was recorded live and is the first of two talks geared for anyone who teaches mentors or precepts emergency responders...in or out of the classroom. Part two of this emergency service lecture series is Student Evaluation and will be in the next In-Service Training Edition available July 18, 2007. Remember to support all your emergency service bloggers and podcasters!
The MedicCast: www.medicast.com Don't forget to check out the next Medic Cast Live! July 10, 2007...visit the Medic Cast site for details. Medic Scribe blog: http://www.medicscribe.blogspot.com/ and be sure to check back here for updates, blog postings and new podcasts Mitigation Journal is supported by:
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Mon, 9 July 2007 I'm off for a precious few weeks with my family and relax. In the meantime, Mitigation Journal will continue with some of my favorite lectures. I've recorded these talks over the last year or so and have chosen them because they fit in the current events and are relevant to what is going on today. The Dealing with Difficult Students and Student Evaluations talks are an extension of the emergency service education and planning theme of past weeks; while the Maintaining a Culture of Preparedness and Hazardous Materials lectures are a follow-up the Blast/Crush/Overpressure talk and relate directly to current events in the UK and the natural weather and wildfire events occurring in the US. These lectures will be posted on the usual Monday/Wednesday schedule between today and July 23. Being on vacation is not going to stop me from participating in next Medic Cast Live on July 10 at 10PM EDT. Medic Cast Live is hosted by Comments[0] |
Mon, 9 July 2007 UK Bombing Attempts: Changes in the profile of the terrorist bomber, forget the word "routine" in any response, and what if these bombing doctors had hit a hospital? From the department of It Can't Happen Here: Patient Dies in Rochester Emergency Department Waiting Room. LODD/Line of Duty Death and Planning: we pre-plan for everything except taking care of our own. Today I talk with Daniel P. McGuire, FAAETS, CATSM and president of CISM Perspectives about LODD, Planning and provider wellness. Visit CISM Persectives at http://www.cismperspectives.com/index.html Tune in to Mitigation Journal In Service Training every Wednesday! Remember to support all your emergency service bloggers and podcasters!
The MedicCast: www.medicast.com Don't forget to check out the next Medic Cast Live! July 10, 2007...visit the Medic Cast site for details. Medic Scribe blog: http://www.medicscribe.blogspot.com/ EMS Haiku: http://emshaiku.blog-city.com/ and be sure to check back here for updates, blog postings and new podcasts
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Wed, 4 July 2007 The recent attempted bombings using vehicle borne improvised explosive devices (VBIED's) has been a stark reminder to the world that we are still vulnerable to such attacks and threats. Today's In Service Training Edition of Mitigation Journal focuses ont he potential outcomes of catastrophic bombings; explosive trauma, building collapse, and crush injuries. Although presented in the context of an intentional explosive event, this information can be applied to explosions and collapse situations from any cause.
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Mon, 2 July 2007 Today I'm speaking with Mr. Peter Bonadonna, Paramedic Program Director/Certified Instructor Coordinator at Monroe Community College in Rochester, NY. We'll be discussing the need for paramedic education, student and instructor expectations and paramedic program accreditation. Support all your emergency service bloggers and podcasters! The MedicCast: www.medicast.com Medic Scribe blog: http://www.medicscribe.blogspot.com/ EMS Haiku: http://emshaiku.blog-city.com/ Comments[0] |
Wed, 27 June 2007 This is the Common Sense Approach to trauma, an interview with Bob Breese, CI/C, CCEMTP. This week, Bob and I talk about shock physiology and pathophysiology. We also discuss realistic triage, mass casualty incidents and lager-scale events. Bob concludes this a few pearls of wisdom. A special welcome to the MCC Paramedic Class! Thank you for all the support! Don't forget to check out the full version of Mitigation Journal every Monday. Be sure to support your emergency service bloggers and podcasters! Just a minute of your time to write a review on iTunes or show ideas means so much to us! Comments[0] |
Sun, 24 June 2007 Visit the Monroe Community College Paramedic Program on the web: www.mccparamedic.com MCC Paramedics: Excellence and Beyond! Are You “Red Cross Ready�? I recommend every responder check out this link to the Red Cross and pass it along in your public education efforts: http://www.redcross.org/flash/brr/English-flash/default.asp http://www.who.int/tb/publications/2007/global_response_plan.pdf
Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) Will reduction in hospital services improve surge capacity? http://www.cmaj.ca/cgi/content/full/cmaj;176/13/1827 Is Quarantine relevant? http://www.cmaj.ca/cgi/reprint/176/13/1840 Take the Pandemic Survey! This survey will close on june 30, 2007, find it here: http://www.opinionpower.com/Surveys/815048727.html
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Sat, 23 June 2007 This is a special edition of our weekly in-service training module. This training session is dedicated to the “Common Sense Approach to Trauma� and features a two-part interview with Robert Breese, a New York State Critical Care Paramedic and paramedic instructor.
Bob has over 27 years on the job as a Paramedic and is the Paramedic Program Assistant Director of the MCC Paramedic Program. He has become known for his teaching of pharmacology, toxicology, and trauma. Part two of this series will be published in normal In-Service Training Wednesday release schedule: June 27, 2007 Comments[0] |
Wed, 20 June 2007 By demand; a BLS/ILS follow-up to last weeks In Service training. This week: BLS and ILS Airway review and oxygenation. How about posting a nice review on iTunes? Are you ready to take the next step in your
Take the survey! Effects of Pandemic Situation on First Responder Staffing
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Sun, 17 June 2007 Have you heard about the National Disaster Life Support Foundation? Terrific information and programs: Check them out at www.ndslf.com Effects of Pandemic Situation on First Responder Staffing Distribution of this survey will be a collaborative effort among several bloggers and podcasters. You may find links to this survey on numerous sites. In order to maintain accuracy, we ask that the survey be completed once per person. Acting Stupid and Contagious The real problem is isn't the patient with TB! Comments[0] |
Thu, 14 June 2007 The In-Service Edition is Back! MJ In-Service #9: A brief overview of the use of Pulse Oximeter and the role of hemoglobin. Caution: I use some new terms in this talk. Hemoglobin-Oxygen Curve: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hemoglobin The Bohr Effect: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bohr_effect Have you taken the latest survey? Effects of Pandemic Situation on First Responder Staffing Don't forget to check out the full version of Mitigation Journal every Moday! Comments[0] |
Sun, 10 June 2007 Today I'll talk about the CDC Document In a Moments Notice: Surge Capacity for Terrorist Bombings. We'll review another study looking at EMS providers returning to/remaining on duty during pandemic and a news report on H7N2 another strain of flu. Read: In a Moment's Notice: Surge Capacity for Terrorist Bombings http://www.bt.cdc.gov/masscasualties/pdf/surgecapacity_cover.pdf
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Mon, 28 May 2007 Today we'll talk about respiratory protection in the setting of flu based upon several new documents and studies from OSHA, CDC, and HHS. Comments[0] |
Wed, 16 May 2007 Due to the number of emails requesting a follow-up to a prior segment, we'll take another look at MCI/Triage and IMS. Don't miss the full version of Mitigation Journal on Monday! Comments[0] |
Sun, 13 May 2007 The last two weeks have been one computer failure afer another! Todays show is short, just to make sure I've got all the bugs out. We'll be back to full-service in no time. Don't miss the In-Service Training Edition on Wednesday, our topic will be MCI management: prepareation and training. Comments[0] |
Sun, 29 April 2007 Another round of emails this week asking about MCI preparedness. Good questions with solid answers. Don't miss the In-Service Training Edition on Wednesday, our topic will be MCI management: prepareation and training. Comments[0] |
Tue, 24 April 2007 I've received over 70 emails asking questions on the VT event last week. Today I'll make every attempt to answer them. Don't miss the In-Service Training Edition on Wednesday Comments[0] |
Sun, 15 April 2007 Northeast Spring means Winter Storm, FF Heart Disease: AED's alone are not the answer, N95 mask use raises PPE/SCBA Questions amoung non-traditional responders, A is for accountability, and accountability is for Everyone! Don't miss the In-Service Training Edition on Wednesday Comments[0] |
Wed, 11 April 2007 Today we'll cover what I consider to be the foudation of good EMS...decision making. Don't forget to get the full edition of Mitigation Journal on Monday! Comments[0] |
Mon, 9 April 2007 CyanoKit available via BoundTree Medical, The Disaster Paradigm, Health Care Priorties in 2007 and more! Don't forget to get the full edition of Mitigation Journal on Monday! Comments[0] |
Wed, 4 April 2007 Patient care documentation is often taught along with general the communications section in EMT classes. In this introductory session we'll discuss the relationship that exists between our patient assessment and documentation and introduce the acronym LOCATE as a partner to SOAPE. The need to evaluate the patient environment as well as the patient is the focus. We'll briefly cover the other components of documentation as well. Don't forget to get the full edition of Mitigation Journal on Monday! Comments[0] |
Sun, 1 April 2007 This week we look at the economic impact of a pandemic, review a local pandemic drill, potentials of a nuke attack; a review of our local EMS conference. Dont forget to tune-in to the In-Service Training Edition Wednesday...our topic wil be The Documentation - Patient Assessment Link! Join us for Medic Cast Live! April 10 at 2200hrs. Visit the MedicCast Podcast at www.mediccast.com for details. Don't miss your chance to be part of a live EMS podcast. Read Peter Cannings blog: Street Watch: Notes from a Paramedic at www.medicscribe.blogspot.com We'll be gearing up the Mitigation Journal Blog again soon! Check out the back-issues at www.mitigationjournal.blogspot.com Comments[0] |
Sun, 1 April 2007 Interviews with EMS leaders and supporters at the Rochester STEP Conference. In this section: Roberts Wesleyan College with Susan Sullivan, MED-EX Billing with Eric Dodge, Emergency Responder Reply System with Brad Pinsky, and EMS Charts with Lindsy Kelly. Comments[0] |
Sun, 1 April 2007 Interviews with EMS leaders at the Rochester STEP Conference. In this section: Mark Tornstrom, EMTP Exec. Director Monroe Ambulance on EMS management, Chris Forsythe on protocol revision, Bob Breese on protocols and education, and Jen Everrett talks about exotic animal dangers Comments[0] |
Sun, 1 April 2007 Interviews with conference attendees, EMS leaders, Speakers and vendors at the Rochester STEP Conference. In this section: Jackie Coates, STEP President, Elsie Glendenning - Historian, and Sharon Chiumento -EMS educator and STEP Board Member Comments[0] |
Wed, 28 March 2007 A down-to-earth method of general patient assessment. Don't forget to check out the full edition of Mitigation Journal Monday! Comments[0] |
Sun, 25 March 2007 Today we highlight the discovery of TCE in local community, cardiac death in students and firefightres. Don't forget to check out the In-Service training edition Wednesday! Comments[0] |
Wed, 21 March 2007 In this In-Serivce we'll overview advanced airway tools, indications and contraindications...all with a healthy amount of my comments and editorial. Use either the Jones&Bartlett EMT-Intermediate text or the new Jones&Bartlett "Nancy Caroline" Emergency Care in the Streets as a companion Comments[0] |
Sun, 18 March 2007 News: "Home Sweet Home" elderly woman taken home...by mistake! News: New HHS web site provides best-yet info on radiological MCI management...Radiation Event Medical Managment (REMM) http:..remm.nlm.gov Study: Study to look at public transportation in emergency evacuation Study: Hold your breath! Data suggests no ventilations in CPR... and...Chlorine: the other dirty bomb, get ready for chlorine events; big and small. Comments[0] |
Wed, 14 March 2007 This In-Service Training Edition coveres the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system in an overview format. Don't forget to check out the full version of Mitigation Journal: The All Hazards Podcast every Monday! Comments[0] |
Sun, 11 March 2007 This week we talk about Homemade Chemical Bombs and "Mother of Satan" bombs as a Legitimate Threat to Responders and Making Emergency Plans available to the public...no questions asked. Take the opinion poll and tell me what you think. Take the survey here: http://www.opinionpower.com/Surveys/817046548.html Don't forget to check out Mitigation Journal In-Service Edition! Links: Sunshine Week: http://www.sunshineweek.org/sunshineweek/audit07 Keeping Secrets: http://www.rochesterdandc.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070311/NEWS01/703110309#storychat&GID=EustroqR2pN9HtfvRoEOAnfQlMs7VDPP5JATEtIEdUY%3D Comments[0] |
Mon, 5 March 2007 I'm on my way to EMS Today in Baltimore. We'll be podcasting direct from EMS Today all week! Mitigation Journal will be "on the air" each night with a conference report. Comments[0] |
Thu, 1 March 2007 In this in-service training edition we'll cover the basics of IV fluids used in EMS. Don't forget to check out the full weekly edition of Mitigation Journal every Monday! Comments[0] |
Sun, 25 February 2007 This week on MJ we demystify and define the common terms in pandemic flu, look at pandemic planning and begin a series on Special Needs Population planning. Don't forget to check out the MJ In-Service training edition due out on Wednesday! Comments[0] |
Thu, 22 February 2007 This week on MJ In-Service Training I'll tip the scales of Acid-Base Balance with an overview of buffer systems, metabolic/respiratory acidosis and alkalosis. Dont forget to get the weekly edition of Mitigation Journal every Monday! Comments[0] |
Sun, 18 February 2007 This week on MJ: Preparedness: Surgical Masks or N95?, Baltimore FD trainee LODD, and MSMBC.COM reports PASS device Failures Comments[0] |
Mon, 12 February 2007 This week I'll take on the basics of fluids and electrolytes with focus on Active and Pasive Transport. This is a intro session designed to aid students. Please note that we have some sound issues and are working to fix the problem. Thanks Comments[0] |
Wed, 7 February 2007 Were getting over some technology problems and will be back with a full-version of Mitigation Journal on the regular day of Monday on 2/12/07. In this edition I'll review a breaking report from MSNBC on Firefighter PASS alarm failure and introduce the CDC Pre-pandemic planning document. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17027671/
General Information on Pandemic Flu from the CDC
Pre-Pandemic Planning download the CDC document here http://www.pandemicflu.gov/plan/community/mitigation.html
My Favorite Pharm/Review Book! Lippincotts Illustrated Reviews: Pharmacology. Find it on Amazon - http://www.amazon.com/Lippincotts-Illustrated-Reviews-Pharmacology-Millennium/dp/0781724139
Unity Health System (the hospital formally known as http://www.unityhealth.org/index.asp
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Sun, 28 January 2007 This week I'll review the basics of emergency service readyness from my talk "Maintaining a Culture of Preparedness". Links to an on-line test will be in the show notes. If you would like to recieve CME credit (EMS/Firefighters) please email me at mitigationjournal@frontiernet.net. Please include your name and email address. Use this link to take the CME test: http://www.opinionpower.com/Surveys/217045174.html Comments[2] |
Mon, 22 January 2007 This week we talk about the various medications used to combat Cyanide exposure and look at firefighter disorientation Comments[0] |
Sun, 14 January 2007 STEP of http://www.stepems.org/index.htm
Monroe-Livingston Regional http://www.mlrems.org/index.php
Going to http://www.jems.com/emstoday/events/jems-games/
CE: Cyanide: Deadly Partner of Carbon Monoxide. Check out the full article at Mitigation Journal...email me for instructor information and post test http://mitigationjournal.blogspot.com/
Caught on Tape! Assault or Self Defense? Keep you and your crew safe. http://www.statesmanjournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=200670112002
Great music at the Podsafe Audio website:
Did he say ambulance driver�? Check out Toms story. Comments[0] |
Sun, 7 January 2007 Welcome to the Mitigation Journal In-Service Training Module. Today’s topic is Documentation. This lecture was recorded live in November 2006 as is designed as a basic overview of documentation for experienced EMTs and Paramedics.
If you’d like the accompanying student guide, pre-test or post-test; send me an email me at mitigationjournal@frontiernet.net Comments[0] |
Thu, 4 January 2007 Fumes Kill One Man and injure 5 paramedics: These Paramedics saved lives at risk of their own. Read the review in Mitigation Journal: http://mitigationjournal.blogspot.com/2006/12/these-providers-saved-livesat-risk-of.html
No Trust, No Leader: review of a great article on leadership by Harry Carter, PhD. from Firehouse Magazine. http://mitigationjournal.blogspot.com/2006/12/no-trust-no-leader.html
ACEP National Emergency Medicine Report Card and Ready or Not? 2006 http://mitigationjournal.blogspot.com/2006/01/national-emergency-medicine-report.html
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Sat, 30 December 2006 Another nutty college professor spouting off about how school security has gone over the top. Click here to read School security should go over the top and the related article It Can't Happen Here http://mitigationjournal.blogspot.com/2006/02/just-remember-it-cant-happen-here_03.html from Mitigation Journal Blog Comments[0] |
Fri, 22 December 2006 This is a short talk on hypotermia covering the basic material. Comments[0] |
Tue, 12 December 2006 This default podcast has been automatically generated by the libsyn system. Feel free to delete it at any time. Welcome to Liberated Syndication, and happy casting Comments[0] |
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