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!

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!

This week on MJ: Preparedness: Surgical Masks or N95?, Baltimore FD trainee LODD, and MSMBC.COM reports PASS device Failures

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

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.

Firefighter PASS alert failure implication in fatalities. MSMBC.com

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17027671/

 

General Information on Pandemic Flu from the CDC

http://www.pandemicflu.gov/

 

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 Park Ridge) celebrates the first birthday of their new emergency department!

http://www.unityhealth.org/index.asp