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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

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Medical Student Governing Council Leadership Opportunities

We would like to extend an invitation to all ASA Medical Student Component Members to apply for the ASA Governing Council Officer positions for the upcoming year. All interested medical students are encouraged to apply. Available positions include:

  • Chair-Elect (first- and second-year students only)
  • Secretary
  • Member at Large
  • Senior Advisor (fourth-year students only).
  • Alternate Medical Student Delegate to AMA

All applicants must be an ASA member from an accredited allopathic or osteopathic medical school in the United States. We encourage all applicants to attend ANESTHESIOLOGY 2012, this year's annual meeting.

Officer duties include:

  • Attendance at the ASA Medical Student Component House of Delegates Meeting (in conjunction with the ASA Annual Meeting)
  • Attendance at the ASA Medical Student Component Governing Council Meetings (twice per year)
  • A one-year term beginning at the conclusion of ANESTHESIOLOGY 2012
  • All interested candidates should complete the application including a personal statement (not more than 500 words) indicating why he/she wants to be an ASA Governing Council Officer, a current curriculum vitae and one letter of reference (two letters of reference for Chair-Elect). All application materials are due by Friday, September 21, 2012. Email all applications to medicalstudentcomponent@asahq.org.

Governing Council Members for the 2011-2012 term will be determined by the ASA Medical Student Delegation at ANESTHESIOLOGY 2012 on Saturday, October 13, 2012.

 

Sincerely,

David J. Garcia, Chair
Daniel A. Hansen, Chair Elect
Amanda Gelineau, Secretary
Liya Gendler, Member at Large
Lakshmi Geddam, Senior Advisor
Allen P. Miraflor, MSC Alternate

Bradford Cardonell, AMA Delegate
Sachin "Sunny" Jha, AMA Alternate Delegate