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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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ASA FEATURED PRODUCT

Anesthesiology Continuing Education (ACE) Program

SKU: 30702-12CE

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Single Copies, Member Price: $300

Workgroup on Simulation Education Members

Randolph H. Steadman, M.D., Chair 

UCLA School of Medicine
757 Westwood Plaza Ste 2331E
Box 957403
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1778
rsteadman@mednet.ucla.edu

Mary Carol Badat, M.Ad.Ed.
m.badat@asahq.org

Amanda R. Burden, M.D., Adj.
amandaburden@yahoo.com

Daniel Castillo, M.D., Adj
dcastillo2@med.miami.edu

Jeffrey B. Cooper, Ph.D., Adj.
jcooper@partners.org

William C. Croley, M.D.
chris.croley@gmail.com

Carolyn J. Farrell, M.D., Adj.
cjfarrel@wiscmail.wisc.edu

David M. Gaba, M.D., Adj.
gaba@leland.stanford.edu

Neil A. Hanson, M.D., Adj.
hanso012@notes.duke.edu

Kenward B. Johnson, M.D.
ken.b.johnson@hsc.utah.edu

Matthew D. McEvoy, M.D., Adj.
mcevoymd@musc.edu

Michael A. Seropian, M.D.
seropian@ohsu.edu

Elizabeth H. Sinz, M.D., Adj.
esinz@psu.edu

Jeffrey M. Taekman, M.D., Adj.
taekm001@mc.duke.edu

Laurence Torsher, M.D.
torsher.laurence@mayo.edu

Matthew B. Weinger, M.D.
matt.weinger@vanderbilt.edu

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.