http://www.rtmagazine.com/podcast_disaster.aspFire, flood, earthquakes, bioterrorism, avian flu-response to these mass crisis events will take careful planning by communities as they are faced with shortages of medical equipment and surges in demand. RT magazine talked to leaders in the field of disaster planning about some of the issues that will challenge respiratory care professionals.en-usFri, 27 Jun 2008 07:00 ESTFri, 27 Jun 2008 07:00 ESThttp://www.rtmagazine.com/assets/podcast_files/audio/roberts.mp3Marc Roberts has taught economics, statistics, ethics, management, environmental policy, and health policy in the Economics Department, the Kennedy School and the Law School.Fri, 27 Jun 2008 07:00 ESThttp://www.rtmagazine.com/assets/podcast_files/audio/roberts.mp313:53http://www.rtmagazine.com/assets/podcast_files/audio/branson.mp3Richard Branson's current research includes mass casualty respiratory failure, ventilation during transport, and closed loop control of ventilation.Thu, 26 Jun 2008 07:00 ESThttp://www.rtmagazine.com/assets/podcast_files/audio/branson.mp37:01http://www.rtmagazine.com/assets/podcast_files/audio/rando.mp3Frank G. Rando serves as faculty, subject matter expert (SME), and consultant for the US Department of Homeland Security and various components of the National Domestic Preparedness Consortium, where he provides training, exercise support, and technical assistance to various stakeholders.Wed, 25 Jun 2008 07:00 ESThttp://www.rtmagazine.com/assets/podcast_files/audio/rando.mp316:44http://www.rtmagazine.com/assets/podcast_files/audio/hick.mp3John Hick, MD, is medical director of disaster preparedness at Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, and assistant medical director, emergency medical services. John is also associate professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Minnesota.Tue, 24 Jun 2008 07:00 ESThttp://www.rtmagazine.com/assets/podcast_files/audio/hick.mp39:00http://www.rtmagazine.com/assets/podcast_files/audio/north.mp3Adam North received his training in chemical and biological warfare at Marine Base Camp Lejeune, NC, and was an instructor for warfare mass casualty triage and treatment for Weapons Company, 23rd Marine Division.Mon, 23 Jun 2008 07:00 ESThttp://www.rtmagazine.com/assets/podcast_files/audio/north.mp313:13