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October 13 - 17 2012, 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

ANESTHESIOLOGY 2012

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FDA MEDWATCH ALERTS

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May 16, 2012

Hydromorphone Hydrochloride Recall

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Hydromorphone Hydrochloride Recall

April 18, 2012

Morphine Sulfate Injection USP, 4 mg/mL (C-II), 1 mL fill in 2.5 mL Carpuject by Hospira, Inc: Recall - May Contain More Than Intended Fill Volume

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Customer report of two Carpujects syringes containing more than the 1 mL labeled fill volume. Opioid pain medications such as morphine have life-threatening consequences if overdosed. Those consequences can include respiratory depression (slowed breathing or suspension of breathing), and low blood pressure.

March 05, 2012

Cardiac Science Powerheart, CardioVive, CardioLife; GE Responder and Responder Pro; and Nihon-Kohden Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs): Class I Recall - Defective Component

Summary: FDA notified healthcare professionals and medical care organizations of the Class 1 recall of the listed AEDs which contain a component that may fail unexpectedly due to a defect. If the component were to fail during a rescue attempt, the AED may not deliver defibrillation therapy, causing serious adverse health consequences, including death. The unit’s self test may not detect the failure or impending failure of the component.

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Anesthesiology Continuing Education (ACE) Program

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2012 UBC Whistler Anesthesiology Summit

Update in Anesthesiology


Thursday, February 23, 2012 to Sunday, February 26, 2012


Location:
Whistler, British Columbia
Canada
At:
Four Season's Resort


Come join us on the beautiful slopes of WhitlerBlackcomb. We are featuring internationally recognized speakers, Dr. Vincent Chan, Dr. Peter Slinger, and Dr. Mike Murphy. There are regional ultrasound and airway workshops included in the registration


Sponsored by: UBC Department of Anesthesiology, Pharmacology and Therapeutics

Contact Information:

Name: Zena Davidson
Dept / Institution:
Address (Line 1): 899 West 12th Avenue
Address (Line 2):
Suite / Mail Stop: Rm 2438 VGH ICU
City: Vancouver
State: British Columbia
Country: Canada
Zip: V5Z 1M9
Telephone: 604-875-5987
Fax: 604-875-5957
E-Mail: zena.davidson@vch.ca
Website: http://www.whistleranesthesia.ca