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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

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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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Cost Survey For Anesthesia Practices: 2007 Report Based on 2006 Data

The Cost Survey for Anesthesia Practices 2007 Report Based on 2006 Data (Item # 6732) is available now! ASA Members can order MGMA Survey Reports at the online store at MGMA Store. Or, you may phone MGMA at 877.ASK.MGMA (275-6462) ext. 888 to place your order.

Each year, for this report, MGMA surveys the MGMA and ASA membership to obtain the most recent anesthesiology and pain management group revenue, staffing and operating cost data. In this year's report, the MGMA Cost Survey for Anesthesia Practices 2007 Report Based on 2006, one will find complete data on staffing ratios, medical revenue, staff costs, total operating costs, revenue after operating costs, provider cost and net practice income or loss; accounts receivable, payer mix, collection percentages, financial ratios and balance sheet information is also included as well as information on anesthetizing location, treatment location, revenue per unit, physician time units and anesthesia case data such as number of cases, revenue and charges. Segments include per physician, per case, as a percent of total medical revenue and per anesthetizing location. Futher, new to this year's report, the results are also reported separately for anesthesiology with pain management and pain management only.