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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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Anesthesiology Continuing Education (ACE) Program

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ASA Resident Component - What's New?

Write a Resolution: Impact Our Future

The ASA annual meeting is just around the corner, October 17 - 21, in New Orleans, Louisiana. There will be many events solely for residents. One in specific I want to personally invite each of you to attend is the Resident Component House of Delegates (HOD) on Saturday, October 17th from 7:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. at the Sheraton New Orleans. Our House of Delegates is the business meeting of the resident section where issues and resolutions important to residents will be discussed. In addition, we will hold our elections for the ASA Resident Component Governing Council. The Resident House of Delegates also considers resolutions on any topic pertinent to anesthesiology practice or anesthesia residency training.

Click on the links at the bottom of this page to obtain instructions on how to write an ASA resolution and how a resolution is processed by the ASA.

Resolutions are due by September 11, 2009 and can be emailed to residentcomponent@asahq.org or mailed to the ASA Resident Component, 520 N. Northwest Highway, Park Ridge, IL 60068-2573.

We encourage anyone with a good idea to submit a resolution. Resolutions in the ASARC HOD set the priorities of the ASARC Governing Council and offer material for excellent discussion during our meeting. If a resolution is approved it can definitely affect change and improvements in our specialty. Contact any member of the Resident Component Governing Council for assistance. Officers are listed at www.asahq.org/asarc/governing.html.

Be active and stay involved. Your future depends on it!
See you in New Orleans!

Sincerely,

Erica J. Stein, M.D.

Resolution Template

Writing a Resolution
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.