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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

Ski and Scan 2012

Ultrasound in Anesthesia


Saturday, February 25, 2012 to Wednesday, February 29, 2012


Location:
Banff, Alberta
Canada
At:
Fairmont Banff Springs


This conference will enhance the participants' skill and competence in the use of ultrasound in a perioperative care setting, with application for regional anesthesia, venous acess and chronic pain. Experts in the field will lead small group discussion, lectures and hands-on workshops for ultrasound image acquisition and interprestation. A half-day ultrasound cadaveric workshop will examin relevant anatomy and hands-on needling techniques.


Sponsored by: Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

Contact Information:

Name: Allison Ho
Dept / Institution: Conference Services, North York General Hospital
Address (Line 1): 4001 Leslie Street
Address (Line 2):
Suite / Mail Stop: GSE-115
City: Toronto
State: Ontario
Country: Canada
Zip: M2K 1E1
Telephone: 416-756-6442
Fax: 416-756-6482
E-Mail: cme@nygh.on.ca
Website:
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.