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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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American Society of Anesthesiologists Resident Component Calendar

October 2010

October 15

ASCCA Annual Meeting
Location: San Diego, CA
http://www.ascca.org/

Society for Neuroscience in Anesthesiology and Critical Care
Location: San Diego, CA
http://www.snacc.org/

October 16-20

ASA Annual Meeting
Location: San Diego, CA

Resident Activities during ANESTHESIOLOGY 2010

Residents Grassroots Advocacy Workshop
Friday, October 15, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Hilton San Diego Bayfront, Room 309

Resident Welcome Reception
Friday, October 15, 8:30-10:30 p.m.
Hilton San Diego Bayfront, Room 306AB
Resident Component House of Delegates
Saturday, October 16, 6:30-11:30 a.m.
Hilton San Diego Bayfront, Sapphire Ballroom AB and EF 		Resident Research Forum
Saturday, October 16, 1-3 p.m.
San Diego Convention Center, Hall B1
Resident Practice Management Seminar
Saturday, October 16, 3-6 p.m.
San Diego Convention Center, Room 11B
Resident Regional Anesthesia Workshop
Sunday, October 17, 1-5 p.m.
San Diego Convention Center, Upper 30A-B
Communications and Leadership Seminar
 for Residents and Medical Students
Monday, October 18, 9-11 a.m.
San Diego Convention Center, Mezzanine 17B

 

October 30-31

ASA/SCA Introduction to Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE) for Non-Cardiac Surgery
Location: Orlando, FL
Tee Workshops PDF

November 2010

November 18-21

American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA)
Annual Pain Medicine Meeting and Workshops
Location: Pointe Hilton at Tapatio Cliffs, Phoenix, AZ
http://www.asra.com/fall-meeting-2010/

December 2010

 


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.