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WEBINARS

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MEETINGS / EVENTS

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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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Anesthesiology Continuing Education (ACE) Program

SKU: 30702-12CE

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Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology

Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology


Friday, February 24, 2012 to Friday, February 24, 2012


Location:
Charleston, South Carolina
United States of America
At:
Medical University of South Carolina/ Healthcare Simulation Center


The American Board of Medical Specialties requires the American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA) to include practice performance assessment and improvement in Part IV of the Maintenance of Certification (MOC). The ABA recognizes simulation training as an innovative approach to assess a physician’s clinical and teamwork skills in managing critical events and included it in the Part IV Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology (MOCA® ) requirements. Morning simulation activities focus on a range of anesthetic emergencies medical management and communication principles. Afternoon simulation activities focus on anesthesia crisis leadership principles.


Sponsored by: Department of Anesthesiology

Contact Information:

Name: Erika Jenkins
Dept / Institution: College of Medicine/ Medical University of South Carolina
Address (Line 1): 99 Jonathan Lucas Street
Address (Line 2):
Suite / Mail Stop: Room 100/ MSC 160
City: Charleston
State: South Carolina
Country: United States of America
Zip: 29425
Telephone: 843-792-2507
Fax: 843-792-1814
E-Mail: jenkinse@musc.edu
Website: http://www.musc.edu/simulation