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WEBINARS

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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 FEATURED PRODUCT

Anesthesiology Continuing Education (ACE) Program

SKU: 30702-12CE

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Single Copies, Member Price: $300

2012 ASA Legislative Conference - Campaign 2012: ASA Signifies Advocacy

April 30 - May 2, 2012, J.W. Marriott Hotel, Washington, D.C.


The ASA Legislative Conference is the specialty’s largest meeting focusing on state and federal legislative, regulatory and political issues impacting ASA and anesthesiology. The purpose of the conference is to prepare ASA members to engage effectively in the legislative, regulatory and political processes on behalf of the specialty.

Key Conference Information for Attendees

2012 Registration Letter and FAQs
Final Schedule of Program and Speakers (new, subject to change) 
Hotel Information

ASA Key Issues Documents (new)
ASA One Pagers (new)
Congressional Visit Online Report - Coming soon
CME Evaluation Form Link - Mandatory to receive CME Credit - Coming soon

Other Information on the Conference:

Find Your Legislators
Important Information and Resources
2011 "All Politics is Local" ASA Legislative Conference
Photos from 2011 Legislative Conference

Save the dates of future Legislative Conferences

April 29-May 1, 2013 at the J.W. Marriott in Washington, D.C.
May 5-7, 2014 at the J.W. Marriott in Washington, D.C.
May 4-6, 2015 at the J.W. Marriott in Washington, D.C.