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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

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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ASA Officers

Jerry A. Cohen, M.D. President
Jerry A. Cohen, M.D.
Gainesville, FL
John M. Zerwas, M.D.  President Elect
John M. Zerwas, M.D.  
Richmond, TX 
Mark A. Warner, M.D. Immediate Past President 
Mark A. Warner, M.D.
Rochester, MN 
Jane C.K. Fitch, M.D.First Vice President 
Jane C.K. Fitch, M.D. 
Oklahoma City, OK
Arnold J. Berry, M.D., M.P.H.Vice President for Scientific Affairs 
Arnold J. Berry, M.D., M.P.H. 
Atlanta, GA
Norman A. Cohen, M.D.Vice President for Professional Affairs
Norman A. Cohen, M.D.
Portland, OR
Arthur M. Boudreaux, M.D.  Secretary 
Arthur M. Boudreaux, M.D. 
Birmingham, AL
Linda J. Mason, M.D.Assistant Secretary 
Linda J. Mason, M.D. 
Loma Linda, CA
James D. Grant, M.D. Treasurer
James D. Grant, M.D.  
Royal Oak, MI 
Mary Dale Peterson, M.D.Assistant Treasurer
Mary Dale Peterson, M.D.
Corpus Christi, TX
John P. Abenstein, M.D. Speaker, House of Delegates
John P. Abenstein, M.D. 
Rochester, MN
Steven L. Sween, M.D.Vice Speaker, House of Delegates
Steven L. Sween, M.D. 
Atlanta, GA

Past ASA Presidents