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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

Summary:

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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ASA FEATURED PRODUCT

Anesthesiology Continuing Education (ACE) Program

SKU: 30702-12CE

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Single Copies, Member Price: $300

ASA MOCA® Course

Saturday, February 11, 2012 to Saturday, February 11, 2012


Location:
Nashville, Tennessee
United States of America
At:
Vanderbilt University Medical Center


The Center for Experiential Learning and Assessment at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) offers the ASA MOCA® Course, providing realistic immersive patient simulation education for ABA Diplomates seeking to fulfill their Practice Performance Assessment and Improvement (PPAI) requirement for the American Board of Anesthesiologists (ABA) Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology (MOCA®) Program. This simulation course fulfills the simulation education requirement of Part 4 of MOCA®.


Contact Information:

Name: Beverly Fletcher
Dept / Institution:
Address (Line 1): 1211 21st Avenue S., Ste 526
Address (Line 2):
Suite / Mail Stop:
City: Nashville
State: Tennessee
Country: United States of America
Zip: 37212
Telephone: (615) 936-2454
Fax: (615) 343-6272
E-Mail: beverly.s.fletcher@vanderbilt.edu
Website: https://medschool.vanderbilt.edu/cela/moca
About ASA: The American Society of Anesthesiologists is an educational, research and scientific association of physicians organized to raise and maintain the standards of the medical practice of anesthesiology and improve the care of the patient. Since its founding in 1905, the Society's achievements have made it an important voice in American Medicine and the foremost advocate for all patients who require anesthesia or relief from pain.