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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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ASA FEATURED PRODUCT

Anesthesiology Continuing Education (ACE) Program

SKU: 30702-12CE

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Single Copies, Member Price: $300

Medical Spanish for the Busy Health Care Professional

Sunday, February 12, 2012 to Friday, February 17, 2012


Location:
Puerto Jiminez, Other
Costa Rica
At:
Crocodile Bay Resort and Spa


This is a course that is designed to improve everyone's ability to converse with patients whose primary language is Spanish. Course levels are available for the absolute beginner or even the fluent speaker who wants to brush up on medical terminology. All of our courses are taught by native Spanish speakers in an immersion type setting. The seminar has been approved for 20 hours of AMA Category 1 CME credits and also accredited by the AANA for 20 hours of CE credits


Sponsored by: University of North Texas Health Science Center/ Medical Studies Abroad

Contact Information:

Name: David A. Nelson, M.D.
Dept / Institution: Medical Studies Abroad
Address (Line 1): 8004 Danforth Cove
Address (Line 2):
Suite / Mail Stop:
City: Austin
State: Texas
Country: United States of America
Zip: 78746
Telephone: 512-328-6431
Fax: 512-328-6431
E-Mail: info@medicalstudiesabroad.com
Website: http://www.medicalstudiesabroad.com
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.