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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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ASARC Governance

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2012 ASA Resident Component Governing Council

Leslie R. Sims, M.D.

President


Leslie R. Sims, M.D.
E-mail: simsL2@ccf.org
Program: Cleveland Clinic Foundation Anesthesiology Institute


Nicole A. Weiss, M.D.

President-Elect


Nicole A. Weiss, M.D.
E-mail: naweiss@gmail.com
Program: Tulane University


Mark Bicket

Secretary


Mark Bickett, M.D.
E-mail: bicket@jhmi.edu
Program: Johns Hopkins


Delegate to AMA


Brooke Hobgood, M.D.
E-mail: brooke.l.hobgood@vanderbilt.edu
Program: Vanderbilt University


Alternate Delegate to AMA


Anjali Dogra, M.D.
E-mail: anjalipdogra@gmail.com
Program: Stony Brook University Hospital


Senior "Residents' Review" Co-Editor


Kristin Richards, M.D.
E-mail: Kristinlane211@gmail.com
Program: Yale School of Medicine


Amy Voet, D.O.

Junior "Residents' Review" Editor


Amy Voet, D.O.
E-mail: agvoet@gmail.com
Program: Pennsylvania State University


RRC Representative


Matthew E. Patterson, M.D.
E-mail: mpatters77@hotmail.com
Program: Emory University School of Medicine



Past Officers