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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

MOCA Certification Simulator

BIDMC - Boston, MA


Friday, February 17, 2012 to Friday, February 17, 2012


Location:
Boston, Massachusetts
United States of America
At:
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center


Our center has received endorsement from the American Society of Anesthesiology (ASA) in 2010 for Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesia (MOCA) at the Shapiro Simulation and Skills Center (SASC) at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center of Harvard Medical School. This endorsement allows us to offer MOCA simulation courses, participate in the ASA Simulation Education Network and contribute to advances in simulation. Completion of one of our courses will fulfill the simulation –based requirement of the ABA MOCA Program Part IV. Please refer to the ABA website for further information regarding all MOCA requirements.


Sponsored by: Dept. of Anesthesia, Critical Care and Pain Medicine

Contact Information:

Name: Ronald Mayes
Dept / Institution: Dept. of Anesthesia, Critical Care and Pain Medicine
Address (Line 1): 330 Brookline Avenue
Address (Line 2):
Suite / Mail Stop: Yamins 219
City: Boston
State: Massachusetts
Country: United States of America
Zip: 02215
Telephone: 617-667-5039
Fax: 617-667-5013
E-Mail: rmayes@bidmc.harvard.edu
Website: http://www.bidmc.org/MedicalEducation/ShapiroSimulationandSkillsCenter.aspx
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.